Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Pet Dog
Eight Ways to Show Your Love
Do you clothe your dog? If so, you might like to try Hearts and Dots Fleece Dog Pajamas from PetSmart for $29.99. These pajamas come in pink and blue, and yes, they leave space for the dog to do his or her business.
If you don't want to torture your dog with an entire outfit, try a dog bandana from pet-bandanas.com. Pet-bandanas.com has a selection of special Valentine's Day bandanas for dogs and cats, starting at $7.25.
Are you concerned about your dog's safety? Try the Flashing Dog Safe-T-Tag Heart. This heart-shaped reflective tag includes an ultra-bright LED light that not only shows you where your dog is at night, but also helps drivers and other people to see your dog. It's only $4.99 from PetSmart.
For the dog that has everything, a set of heart-shaped dishes in a wrought iron base makes a perfect Valentine's Day gift. The dishes are marked either Prince or Princess, your choice for $29.99 from PetSmart.
Do you give homemade goodies on Valentine's Day? Try this special recipe for dog biscuits from the Big Paw Blog. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut them out.
If your dog likes to play with squeaky toys, try a fleece heart with squeakers inside for $5.99 from dogtoys.com. Or, if your pup is a bit devilish, get him/her a Talking Devil Dog Toy for $8.99.
Dogtoys.com also stocks heart-healthy treats for senior dogs and those with heart concerns. Check out their Happy Heart Treats in chicken flavor, 6 ounces for $7.99, and help keep your beloved pet's heart in shape for Valentine's Day.
Finally, give your dog the gift of a safe holiday experience. According to the ASPCA, Valentine's Day can actually be a dangerous holiday for dogs. Here are some safety tips to follow:
--Keep gifts of chocolate out of reach. Chocolate is poisonous for dogs, even in small amounts.
--Don't allow your dog to drink alcoholic beverages.
--Watch out for sugar substitutes. Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute right now, but it is very dangerous for animals, and can even cause seizures.
--Keep your dog out of the flowers. Not all flowers are poisonous to dogs, but some can be if eaten. The ASPCA has a list of toxic plants here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxicplants.
--Clean up your mess. Toss or recycle all gift wrap, ribbons, plastic wraps and packaging, etc. These can be harmful if chewed on or eaten.
Enjoy Valentine's Day with your special friend and his or her gifts.
SOURCES
ASPCA, "ASPCA Guide to a Pet-Friendly Valentine's Day", http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_toxicplants
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2 Comments
Post a CommentThese are the cutest ideas. I love them!
Fun list of gift ideas! But, I'd better not get started with doggie Valentine's Day gifts, or the kids will insist on gifts for the rest of the menagerie :)