HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR DOGS AND DOG LOVERS

The holidays are upon us! Looking for great Christmas gift ideas? We've got the perfect Holiday Gift Guide for the dogs and dog lovers on your gift list! 

The perfect Holiday Gift for the dogs and dog lovers on your gift list!

I've compiled my best holiday gift ideas for dogs and dog owners from some of my favorite dog product companies. I've added a few products from my own online store as well, for all the dogs and dog lovers on your gift list. Here we go! 🐾🐾 

This is a sponsored post. We are pleased to share some of our favorite dog products in this Holiday Gift Guide! As always, we only share information and products we feel are helpful and relevant to our readers. 

Holiday Gift Ideas For Dogs and Dog Lovers

4Knines Car Seat Covers and Cargo Liners 

4Knines car seat covers and cargo liners are the best around and make a great holiday gift! 4Knines allows dog owners to take their best friend along for any adventure. Car rides without the clean up by keeping fur, dirt, snow and mud off car seats. 

BUY IT NOW! Get this stylish 4Knines Hammock style rear seat cover, or one of their many car seat cover styles, on the 4Knines Website   

We Love our 4Knines pet car seat cover, it fits our Honda CR-V seat like a glove. It's saved our car seats from loads of muddy, dirty, wet, and sandy paw prints!  It's extremely durable and SO easy to clean! It's the best cover for car seats we've ever had.

Visit 4Knines on FACEBOOK   and  INSTAGRAM    

Holiday Gift Ideas

Whimzees Dental Treats, by Wellness, in irresistible holiday themed shapes!

Perk your pup up this holiday season with these adorable Holiday Variety Packs, featuring festive snowman and holiday tree shapes! 

WHIMZEES, by Wellness, festive Snowmen and Holiday Trees shapes are designed to clean teeth and reduce plaque and tartar through your dogs chewing action. WHIMZEES by Wellness also promotes healthy teeth and gums and fresher breath for even better doggie kisses under the mistletoe

BUY IT NOW! Learn more, and see where you can buy these festive holiday dog dental chews, on the WHIMZEES website   Irresistible festive shaped WHIMZEES dog dental treats are a limited edition dog treat, so get them while they last! I found them at PetSmart, Petco, Target and Chewy.

Visit Wellness Pet on INSTAGRAM  and  TikTok  

Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs itchy skin.

Formulated to gently cleanse, soothe, deodorize, and hydrate the skin's natural protection. Zymox Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and Conditioner is hypoallergenic, pH balanced, tear-free, paraben free, and safe for Dogs and Cats of all ages. 

I've been using Zymox products on my dogs for years, so I'm really excited about these new Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and Conditioner products!

BUY IT NOW! Get Zymox Advanced Enzymatic dog and cat shampoo and conditioner on the Zymox web site 

Visit Zymox on FACEBOOK   and  INSTAGRAM  

Note: the original Zymox Shampoo and Rinse formulas are always available to purchase, this is an extension to the Zymox line of pet products.

Great Christmas Gift Ideas

Another of my favorite gifts for Dogs and their people is The Gift of Good Health for dogs!  

These products are important for dog health, especially as our dogs age.  We want them to stay healthy so they can be with us for as long as possible. Here are a few of my picks for dog products that can benefit a dog's health.

Salmon Oil or Fish Oil 

With Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, fish oils can improve dogs Immune, Heart, Brain and joint function, as well as skin condition. I give my dogs salmon oil daily. 

Probiotics for Dogs 

Dog probiotics can help keep the bacteria in your dog's gut healthy. I add probiotics to my senior dog's food daily.

Joint Health supplements 

Joint health supplements for dogs usually contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin, which is especially helpful for senior dogs. My dog Icy is 13 years old and arthritis is setting in, so I give her a daily joint health supplement that relieves her hip and joint stiffness.

Pet First Aid Kit

A first aid kit for dogs is a great dog safety tool at home and while traveling. I road trip with my dogs a lot, so a first aid kit for pets is a must! It's a great gift for any pet parent, especially if they're traveling for the holidays. 

Joint supplements for dogs and pet first aid kit

Having a healthy dog is priceless! A gift basket with a few essential dog health items is a great gift idea for the holidays for any dog parent.

Gifts for Dogs
& Dog Lovers

Gift ideas from my RedBubble store with my unique dog designs. 

Long Sleeve Lightweight Sweat Shirt celebrates the Unconditional Love of Dogs  Unisex shirt, Available in 6 colors, Sizes XS through 3XL

Backpacks to hold everything for fun adventures with your dog!

For a day at the park, Hiking, Biking, School, Work, or Running around town. Express your Love of dogs with these stylish backpacks!

If you love both Dogs and Cats, this Adorable Pet Bandana is perfect! 

Featuring a dog and cat silhouette surrounded by a heart, this bandana fits both cats, small dogs and larger dogs. Size Small for small dogs and cats, Size Large for medium to large dogs. Available in white or gray.

Drawstring Bags are great for an outing with your adventure dog! Lightweight, stylish and trendy, sturdy and spacious bags are easy to hike or travel with.

These adorable dog themed Aprons will inspire as you bake special holiday dog treats, or show off your love of dogs as you whip up your favorite holiday meals or Christmas cookies! Sloppy-Kisses to the cook who wears one of these aprons!

The holidays can be difficult for any pet parent who has lost a precious furry family member. With this beautiful design, artist Kamira Gayle captures the perfect sentiment for any bereaved pet parent who has lost a precious pet. The design is available on a number of different Products.

You Left Pawprints on my Heart 

Our pets definitely leave paw prints on our hearts forever, and this design is a great way to honor a beloved dog or cat and the unconditional Love they gave.

Remembering Pets
We Have Lost

A gift of beautiful Note Cards is traditional and sentimental, just like the holidays! Let someone know they're in your thoughts with this original design featuring beautiful red poppy flowers. I bought these as a gift for my sister and she loved the red poppies in this design!

Thinking of You Red Poppy Flowers 

I hope the Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them Holiday Gift Guide 2022 gave you some great gift ideas for every dog and dog lover on your holiday gift list!

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PUMPKIN SPICE RECIPE FOR DOG TREATS

Fall is the time of year for pumpkin spice everything!  This quick and easy pumpkin spice dog treat recipe makes the perfect homemade dog treats. I love DIY recipes that are quick, easy, and no bake. This super easy dog treat recipe fits the bill!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Homemade treats for dogs

5 MOST COMMON DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM

Dogs are amazing, they enrich our lives in so many ways. But sometimes our sweet, adorable dog can exhibit behaviors that are destructive or undesirable. In some cases, these undesirable behaviors can be downright dangerous to both dogs and people! Here are 5 of the most common dog behavior problems and how to fix them.

5 Of The Most Common Dog Behavior Problems
and How To Fix Them

SIBERIAN HUSKY HEALTH ISSUES

Overall, the Siberian Husky breed is a very healthy breed of dog. Unlike some dog breeds, Huskies do not seem to have been overbred by irresponsible breeders, causing an abundance of genetic health problems for Siberian Huskies. However, there are a small number of genetically based defects that can cause Siberian Husky health issues. 

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Siberian Husky Health Issues

Through many generations of selective and responsible breeding, the Husky's solid genetics have retained the robust health of this sturdy, athletic breed of dog. But it's nearly impossible for any dog breed to have absolutely no health issues common to their breed, and Huskies are no exception.

SHOULD ANIMAL TESTING BE BANNED?

Animal testing is currently required by law in the U.S. for nearly all new medicines and drugs, medical equipment and pesticides Americans use every day. But should animal testing be banned?  My answer to that question is a resounding Yes. Here’s why. 

I don’t understand why the inhumane, and in my mind barbaric, practice of testing drugs on animals is still happening in the 21^st century.  Technology has come so far. Reliable and even better alternatives to animal testing of new medications and other pharmaceutical products are available. 

Subjecting helpless animals to a life of abuse and anguish is a form of intentional animal cruelty.  Toxic substances being orally force feed, forced inhalation for hours at a time, and forced skin contact is an everyday occurrence for lab animals worldwide. 

Should Animal Testing Be Banned?

The two industries that have used and abused animals in product testing are the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics industries.  In my earlier post on CrueltyFree Makeup and Cosmetics I discussed testing makeup and other cosmetics on animals, and provided a list of “cruelty free” makeup and cosmetics brands. 

Today I want to talk about animal testing in the pharmaceutical industry, which is horrific, and a bit more complicated. 

There is a lot of debate going on amongst scientists, legislators and other parties. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that prescription drugs be tested on animals before they can be placed in human trials for testing. Sadly, we have a long way to go to convince the FDA that there are non-animal testing methods believed by many scientists to be as effective or even more effective than testing on animals.

FRUITS THAT ARE GOOD FOR DOGS

Summer is the time to enjoy fresh fruit! Humans aren't the only ones who love cool refreshing fruit in Summer, our dogs do too! Not every fruit is safe for dogs to eat, but there are several fruits that are good for dogs. 

Fruit contains healthy vitamins, minerals and fiber. Most fruit is hydrating as well, which is beneficial for dogs on those hot days of Summer.  The extra boost of fiber in many fruits can also be beneficial for dog health. 

I often give my dog fruit or vegetables as an alternative to packaged treats. They're fresher and have fewer calories. I add them to her food as a meal topper as well. My dog Icy loves fruit and veggies!

Many fruits are healthy for dogs, and they love it!

CONSUMERS DEMAND CRUELTY FREE COSMETICS PRODUCTS

I have had Enough! I’m tired of companies that use and abuse animals in order to bring new, profit boosting products to market. More and more, consumers demand Cruelty Free cosmetics products from the brands they support.

I need to get my feelings on this controversial subject out. I need to talk about the inhumane practices too many companies are still using, or practices they are ignoring at their supplier facilities, in order to bring their makeup and cosmetics products to market. It is animal cruelty, plain and simple.

A sign that displays prominently in a LUSH cosmetics store

I need to take action and make some changes about which companies I choose to support by buying, or not buying, their products. I hope you’ll join me in consciously making cruelty free makeup and cosmetic product choices, if you haven’t already.