Eco-Pup Blog

Protect your pet with Blanket ID

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Summer is finally here and so are summer holidays! Whether you're planning on traveling with your furry best friend or leaving them at home, you want to know that they will be protected if they were to go missing. Luckily you can have some peace of mind with these very functional ID tags from Blanket ID!

Not only do they help find your lost pet, they are oh-so-adorable too! The tags are available in a variety of fun colorful prints, it's hard to chose just one! They are also lightweight, silent, scratch resistant and waterproof.

In addition to providing a great looking ID tag for your pet, Blanket ID delivers a seriously effective solution to the problem of losing a pet. Regardless of how your pet gets lost, they strive to make sure that your furry best friend gets home safely and quickly.

Blanket ID also works closely with all animal charities. Every ID tag and membership purchased generates money for animal causes and we all greatly enjoy being able to help. Protect your pet and help animals in need at the same time!

Another bonus is that you have the option to purchase a Rubit (roo-bit) clip with your Blanket ID tag so you can easily move tags from one collar to another! One-stop-shopping awesomeness!

Karl and Ned both like to show off their fancy BlanketID tags.

Visit blanketid.com and order your pet a BlanketID tag today!

Eco-Kitties!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

When the dogs are away, Eco-Kitties will play!

A cat lover's dream job!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:39:00 +0000

Are you a cat enthusiast? Do you enjoy sharing stories about your cat? If so, there is a great opportunity for you. Purina® Cat Chow® has announced the launch of the official search for the first “Purina Cat Chow Correspondent,” an individual who will selectively travel the country and connect with fellow cat owners about how their relationships with their cats. The Purina Cat Chow Correspondent is a one-year assignment that will earn $50,000– and you can even keep your day job.

So what is a Purina Cat Chow Correspondent and what will they do? Well, they will about the strong connection between cats and their owners. The Purina Cat Chow Correspondent’s experiences will be shared via catchow.com and Purina Cat Chow’s social media channels including Facebook and Flickr.

The Purina Cat Chow Correspondent should be a passionate and knowledgeable cat owner with a vibrant personality and an interest in learning and sharing about the cat-owner relationship. No formal training or expertise is required to apply.

From now until March 28, 2011, you can apply to be the Purina Cat Chow Correspondent on catchow.com. All you have to do is complete a brief application and upload a photo of yourself and your cat to be considered for the position.

If this sounds purrr-fect for you or someone you know, apply today!

Ned ♥

Assets supplied by DogTimeMedia

Eco-Pup Winter Clearance Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:24:00 +0000

It's just about February and although the ground doesn't seem like it's going to thaw anytime soon, Spring is creeping up fast!

Not only have we realized that Spring is just around the corner, we've also realized that we have to make some room for the new Spring-Summer styles! So, we've put some of the Fall-Winter styles on sale... but they will only last until they've sold out. Quantities are limited (and going fast!) so be sure to sniff out your favorite and catch it before it's gone!

National Dress Up Your Pet Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:59:00 +0000

Yes, it's that time of year again - today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day!
Here are some fun photos of pets dressed for the occasion:

source: Hipster Puppies

source: DogsAllAround

source: Flickr

source: CuteOverload

source: Flickr

Do you like to dress your pets? Share your photos of your pets in clothes on our Facebook page and receive a free gift*:
Eco-Pup Dog Clothing's Facebook Page

* Free gift offer is for today only - January 14th, 2011 until midnight. To receive your free gift you must 'like' us on Facebook and post a photo of your pet in clothes

Cyber Monday sale!!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:41:00 +0000

'Tis the season for savings! Today only you can save 30% off your online order - enter code MONDAY at checkout to score the deal!

Click here to start shopping & saving at ecopup.com!

Cyber Monday coupon code is valid until 11/30/2010.

Holiday giveaway contest

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:25:00 +0000

Santa is coming early this year! We love the holiday season and want to share some eco-friendly awesomeness with you and your furry best friend.

Eco-Pup Dog Clothing is giving away one of our Holiday Gift Packs! The 'Holiday Gift Pack' includes 1 organic cotton classic shirt (your choice of t-shirt or tank top, pink or blue, size XS-L), 1 recycled-fleece Funny-Bones toy and 1 rhinestone collar charm.

Entering is super easy! All you have to do is this:

1 - leave us a comment here telling us what your favorite Eco-Pup Dog Clothing item is (find them all here) (1 entry)

2 - copy and post the following on Twitter (1 entry): RT to enter to win an @ecopup holiday gift pack! http://tinyurl.com/cw5jqm

3 - 'like' Eco-Pup on Facebook (1 entry)

We’ll choose one entry at random from all entries to win this festive pack of holiday eco-awesomeness on Tuesday November 16th at 5:00pm (pst). Good luck!

Eco-Pup fan photos

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:05:00 +0000

Hooray! The Eco-Pup gallery is now alive!
Your dogs and cats in Eco-Pup clothes. It doesn't get cuter than this!

Want to add your eco-pup or cat to the gallery*? It's as easy as 1-2-3!
1- Take a photo of your furry friend with their Eco-Pup item
2- Upload your photos to your computer
3- Send it to us!

* Gallery images are stored in the Eco-Pup Flickr feed

5 fun ways to keep your dog cool

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Having 2 black dogs (and a black cat!) I'm forever looking for fun ways to help keep them cool in the summer heat. Here are a few things that we like to do for some cool summer doggie fun:

Bobbing for kibbles
I think this one is Honey's favorite. It's a great way to get your dog used to water too if they're not used to it! All you have to do is fill a clean bucket or large bowl with fresh water and place it outside on your lawn or deck. Toss a handful of kibble into the water and let your dog eat the kibbles! They might even be brave enough to go for the pieces at the bottom! You can use something else if you don't like feeding your dog kibble - try their favorite treat, veggies or fruit!

Heres a little clip of Honey bobbing for kibbles:

Dog clothes

Yes, you heard me - dog clothes! In summer!
Surprisingly dressing your dog (especially the black doggies!) helps deflect the sun off of their coat which helps them from heating up as quick as they normally would. White is ideal however any light color works too. If you can find a top that is made of Bamboo that's even better. Bamboo yarns are more breathable and temperature regulating than any other natural or synthetic fiber. It helps keep you cool when it's warm out (and vise versa). It also naturally protects your skin against harmful UV rays. Pretty cool, eh?!

photo: Buddy The Puggy

Pupsicles

My dogs love pumpkin so for a cool treat I freeze small blobs of pumpkin for them to munch on during warm days. You can put the pumpkin into an ice cube tray or scoop small piles onto a plastic container. You can also freeze chicken broth or pure cranberry juice!

image source: flickr

Frozen toys

If your dog loves to chew try soaking a rope toy in some chicken broth or pure cranberry juice and freezing it. They will love their favorite chew toy even more, and it will keep them cool!

image source: flickr

What are some things your dog or cat likes to do to keep cool in the summer?

Summer sale at Eco-Pup Dog Clothing!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:38:00 +0000

Score some fab summer deals on Eco-Pup Dog Clothing now until August 16th!
Select summer styles are now 20% off - get 'em before they're gone!

Check out the Eco-Pup Dog Clothing sale here!

Talented Tails: A Charity Event Pet Talent Show!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:59:00 +0000

Come and join us this weekend, Sunday July 18th, at Talented Tails! It is a super fun event for the whole family - including the furry family members!

The idea of the Talented Tails event was conjured up by a group of local students who call themselves Project4Pets. They are a group of Simon Fraser University students trying to make a difference in the community by doing this project to raise money for HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society.

After reading about their heroic rescue of the 20+ ill-treated pit bulls in Surrey, the students decided to raise money for HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society. HugABull generated $8,000 to $10,000 in treatment costs rescuing these animals and our goal is to minimize this expense for them by hosting an event, namely a pet talent show, to raise awareness about animal cruelty and promote an environment where pets and animals are appreciated.

Come join us for an afternoon of great talent and entertainment. Watch pets do numerous tricks, enjoy a presentation by HugABull, and listen to music from local artists! And be sure to stop by the Eco-Pup Dog Clothing booth to get some super deals (a percentage of our proceeds will be donated to HugABull)!!

Food will be sold on site – BBQ, bake sale, and drinks.

Get your face painted and win raffle prizes (including some prizes from Eco-Pup Dog Clothing!!)

Where: 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver, BC – Britannia School Tennis Courts
When: July 18, 2010
Time: 12:00 – 5:00pm (Talent Show at 1:00pm)
Prices: $5 in advance; $7 at the door – Pets & Kids 12 & under get in FREE! – to purchase tickets, please email project4pets@gmail.com

First 200 guests get a free wallet chain!

We are currently looking for contestants for the show; please click here for more information.

Please note that all pets entering the event MUST BE LEASHED.

Click here to visit the Talented Tails website

Hope to see you there!

Rockstar Dogs - Kitty style

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Meet Poppet - she's one fashionably adorable kitty!

Name:: Poppet
Breed:: grey cat
Hometown:: Victoria
Favorite Snack:: grass
Beauty Secret:: lots of tickles
Other Info:: loves dressing up and wearing pink

If you'd like to have your dog or cat - or any furry best friend - featured as a Rockstar simply fill out the form to the left and click Submit!

Why grooming your dog costs more than your haircut

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Occasionally we complain about how much our dear furry friends are costing us, and sometimes wonder if some of the expenses are worth what they cost... such as us getting a haircut vs. getting our dogs groomed. Thanks to Pawsh Dog Spa's fun and informative tweets on their Twitter account, they've cleared up the mystery of why grooming our dogs costs more than our haircuts with a top 10 list.

TOP TEN REASONS WHY IT COSTS MORE TO GET YOUR DOG GROOMED THAN YOUR OWN HAIR:
10. Your hairdresser doesn't wash and clean your rear end.
9. You don't go for eight weeks without washing or brushing your hair.

8. Your hairdresser doesn't have to give you a sanitary trim.

7. Your hairdresser doesn't have to clean your ears.

6. Your hairdresser doesn't have to remove the boogies from your eyes.

5. You sit still for your hairdresser.

4. Your haircut doesn't include a manicure or a pedicure.

3. Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the hair on your head.

2. You don't bite or scratch your hairdresser.

And the #1 reason is: The likelihood of you pooping on the hairdresser is pretty slim!

For more fun and informative doggy info follow Pawsh Dog Spa on Twitter... or better yet stop by their Yaletown shop, say hi to George and treat your best furry friend to a day at the spa!

80 Smithe Street, Vancouver, B.C. www.pawshdogspa.com

George, hard at work at Pawsh Dog Spa

photo: http://twitpic.com/photos/pawshdogspa

Rockstar Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Meet our latest Rockstar Dog - Olive!
One of the cutest border collies ever, I must say :)

Name:: Olive
Breed:: border collie
Hometown:: Maine
Favorite Snack:: cow bones
Beauty Secret:: carrot juice
Other Info:: photo taken on top of
Mt. Washington

If you'd like to have your dog or cat featured as a Rockstar simply fill out the form to the left and click Submit!

Rockstar Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Here are 2 fabulously cute dogs to kick off our Rockstar Dogs feature - Sweety and Zeus!
Their proud papa is Jim of the awesome dog blog Doggybytes.

Name: Sweety
Breed: Border Collie (Smooth Coat)
Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba
Favourite Snack: PetKind's Tripe Treats right now.
Beauty Secret: Her beauty is within.
Other Info: Sweety is my angel and has been for 14 1/2 years.

Name: Zeus
Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
Hometown: Victoria, BC
Favourite Snack: PetKind's Tripe Treats right now.
Beauty Secret: This should be "Handsome-ness Secret", c'mon, look at him! =)
Other Info: Zeus was a stray and came to join Sweety and I in September 09.

If you'd like to have your dog or cat featured as a Rockstar simply fill out the form to the left and click Submit!

Product review: VitaLife natural dog treats

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000

We were excited to receive a package of VitaLife natural dog treats from DogTime media to review. At first I was a bit leery of giving these treats to my senior dog Cody as they are higher in protein than his regular treats. Despite the higher protein level, these dog treats all have a good source of natural Vitamins and don't have a bunch of extra additives or dyes in them.

VitaLife Chicken and Banana Wraps

Ingredients: Chicken, Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil)
Health benefits: These treats are a good source of Protein, Potassium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C

The Verdict: These are hands down Cody's favorite VitaLife treats of the three he had to try. One of his most favorite things in the world to eat are bananas so this was a natural winner with Cody. They are a smaller bite-size treat that would be good to use as small training rewards.

VitaLife Duck and Sweet Potato Twists

Ingredients: Duck, Sweet Potato
Health benefits: Sweet potato is high in Vitamins A, C and B6 which provide immunity, easy digestion and prevent weight gain

The Verdict: Another thing Cody loves is sweet potato, and these Duck and Sweet Potato Twists were a hit. They are great for chewing - awesome for helping to keep their teeth clean! However I wouldn't recommend them for tiny dogs as they are a bigger-sized small treat. side note: my cats are big fans of these too, sans la Sweet Potato of course.

VitaLife Chicken Tender

Ingredients: Chicken, Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin E Supplement
Health benefits: These treats contain Vitamin A and E to benefit your dog's healthy skin and coat

The Verdict: These Chicken Tenders treats are an all-round hit with both Cody and the 2 cats. All three of them couldn't get enough of these treats. Like the Duck & Sweet Potato Twists these treats are good for chewing which is so important for the health of your dog's (and cat's) teeth. My neighbor's dog also gives these treats 4 paws up, and he's a hard one to please when it comes to treats!

All in all these VitaLife natural dog treats are great - for less ingredients (No Sorbitol, No added glycerin, No added salt, No preservatives, No artificial flavors) your dogs get more in terms of health benefits. And you get the peace of mind that they're eating healthy natural treats!

Click here for a printable $2.00 off VitaLife coupon (exp 03/31/10)

VitaLife treats are available at most major pet supply stores for about $7.99 to $10.99 (us$). For more information on the ingredients please visit the VitaLife website here: vitalifemadewithlove.com

Do you feed your dogs VitaLife treats? We'd love to hear your reviews too - bark us a comment!

Friday funny dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

To our best furry friends. Happy Friday!

Tennis Balls and Dogs: The Root Canal of all Evil

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

by Jim McBean of DoggyBytes.ca

Adopting a dog after visiting an animal shelter is probably inevitable for most people, that’s why many people won’t visit an animal shelter.

So the story goes, I adopted Zeus (an American Pit Bull Terrier) this past summer and the decision to do so was rooted in emotion. I’d gone into my local SPCA one night to walk one of the dogs, and that night Zeus ended up being that dog.

While we were out on the walk I noticed that one of his bottom canines had no point - it was flat on top and black at the tip (actually there was no tip). I checked the rest of his teeth, and all four canines were the same, flat and black on the tips. The sharp points on his molars were also worn down.

This was right around the time that Michael Vick was taken on by the Philadelphia Eagles, so I jumped to the conclusion (the wrong one), that Zeus’ teeth had been filed down - perhaps because somebody
was prepping him to be used as a bait dog. That was it, I had to have him.

Flash forward a couple of months. Having learned that Zeus is insanely ball obsessive, I now believe that the wearing of his teeth has been caused by tennis balls.

Yes, tennis balls. Tennis balls used to be covered with a fiberglass material, these days they’re covered with nylon - both materials are very abrasive to a dog’s teeth.

Over time, carrying and/or chewing on tennis balls can cause attrition, (abnormally rapid loss of the top of the crown of the tooth). The black spots on tips of Zeus’ canines was the result of the outer enamel wearing off exposing the dentin in the tooth. At this point more dentin is laid down to seal the tooth to prevent bacterial infection; this is the process that leaves the dark spots I was seeing on Zeus' teeth. If wear continues, teeth can be worn down to the gum line - reduced to little nubs.

Some of the Consequences of Worn Canines

Severely worn canines lose their role of preventing tongue movement and the tongue may fall out of the dog’s mouth. The wet tongue now lying on the edge of the lip can cause dermatitis.
The four canine teeth also play a role in jaw alignment, without them the jaw will be able to move side to side and may further exacerbate and speed up tooth wear.
Severely worn teeth unable to be sealed by dentin exposes tooth pulp to bacteria and infection may occur. The resulting infection can be very painful for the dog, who’s pain may go unnoticed until such time as the tooth is removed and the dog becomes more active or playful.

Other Contributors to Abnormal Tooth Wear

Dogs with skin irritations, allergies or fleas that continually nibble at the areas of irritation, can over years, wear their teeth down to the gum line.
Bones, rocks and sticks can also wear and damage and fracture teeth. For this reason I no longer give my dogs recreational bones.

But Tennis Balls Are Cheap, What Can I Use Then?

As you may have guessed, Zeus is a power chewer. I’ve found the Chuckit Ultra to be flexible enough to not further damage his teeth, yet it's durable enough that he won’t destroy it within his first 15 minutes with the ball. These ones seem to last a couple of months with him. I can live with spending $10 on a new ball every few months. As a general rule of thumb though; if you can't take the ball in the shin without it hurting, it'll be too hard on your dog's teeth.

The takeaway message here; if you want to minimize the wear on your dog’s teeth, keep him or her pain free and save on trips to the doggy dentist – don’t let your dog chew on tennis balls.

Recycled Kleenex box pet bag holder

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Tired of storing your dog's poop bags in an ugly plastic shopping bag? Here's a great way to both help the planet and the look of your home: a pet waste bag holder made from a recycled Kleenex box.

It's the easiest thing ever to make - when your tissue box is finished simply pull out the plastic part (and, of course, recycle it) and fill the empty box with your unused dog waste bags. Place it near the door for easy access, and best of all it won't be an eyesore sitting next to your front door when guests come over.

National dress up your pet day

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

If you love to dress up your pets - and not just in practical raincoats or sweaters - but don't want to admit that you actually really do love seeing pets dressed in clothes and costumes, then today is your perfect excuse to dress up your dog or cat!
January 14th is national dress up your pet day! We absolutely love pets in clothes, so here are a few adorable photos to help get you in the spirit of things - and they're just plain cute to look at! Enjoy!

Image source: Flickr Model: Buddy the Puggy - Photo by Staci Marie

Image source: Flickr

Photo of Sauce by Leeanne McNeill

Our good friends at Flora&Fauna must be extra excited for this year's National Dress Your Pet Day because it happens to fall on their weekly "dress-up fursdays" with Bitta! Bitta's dress-up photos are just too cute not to share - here's to Dress-up Fursdays and National Dress Your Pet Day!

Big thank yous to Pauline for use of the photos of her dog Bitta :)

Winter fun with your dog

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Since winter is upon us and most of us are busy shoveling the snow off walkways I thought I would re-post this from last winter - some fun suggestions of things to do with your dog to beat those winter blues, even if you're both stuck inside. Enjoy!

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Unless you live in an area that boast balmy temperatures year-round, the arrival of winter weather can leave some of us buried beneath the snow. Try these suggestions to keep you and your fur baby entertained this winter - both indoors and out!

* Bring your dog with you on outings, or outside when you're shoveling the show

* Go sledding with your dog

* Have a snowball fight with your dog instead of the usual game of fetch

* Go snowshoeing or x-country skiing with your dog

* Play hide & seek, inside and outside - try using a glove with a treat inside or one of their favorite toys

* Teach your pet to 'name that toy' - start with one of your dog's favorite toys, and as you show it to him, give it a name (like teddy, kong, ball etc.) Toss the toy a short distance away and ask him to 'fetch teddy'. If he runs to grab it, praise him and treat him - even if he doesn't bring it back to start with. Repeat this a few times until you are sure he understands. Once that's accomplished, toss the toy into a pile of other toys and practice it this way, so he has to choose the one specific toy over all the others. Once he can do this without any trouble, start teaching the names of other toys in the same way.

* Once you've got 'name that toy down' you can both move on to 'tidy up the toys' - once your dog is reliably returning to you with his named toy from the toy pile, have a basket or box in your hand as he brings it back and hold it out for him to drop the toy into. Praise him for getting it right and he will quickly realize what you are asking him to do. Keep practicing until he is bringing named toys and dropping in the box all by himself to get his reward!

* Cuddle up together under a warm blanket and watch the snow fall outside

Flickr photo by 3Neus

Eco-Pup photo slideshow

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Happy holidays from Eco-Pup

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:12:00 +0000

Eco-Pup Thanksgiving SALE!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:31:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo by Staci_Marie & BuddyThePuggy

This holiday Eco-Pup Dog Clothing is offering 15% off everything!

Use coupon code TURKEYDAY at checkout!

http://www.ecopupdogclothing.com

sale ends 11/30/09

Happy HOWL-oween!

noreply@blogger.com (Eco-Pup Dog Clothing) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0000

Have a safe + fun Halloween!

From all of us at Eco-Pup Dog Clothing