http://petsweats.com It's okay for your dog to wear a bandana, even on casual Fridays Copyright 2012 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:59:45 +0000 http://petsweats.com/rss http://petsweats.com/article/sometimes-the-best-argyle-dog-sweater-is-made-for-a-cat http://petsweats.com/article/sometimes-the-best-argyle-dog-sweater-is-made-for-a-cat#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:47:10 +0000 sweaterhoward http://petsweats.com/article/sometimes-the-best-argyle-dog-sweater-is-made-for-a-cat sweater we bought him at Home Goods. The $7 blue and white sweater was on sale and I couldn't resist buying it even though it was labeled for a cat. But it looked like it was the purr-fect match for his Miniature Dachshund stature despite being made for his mortal enemy. Now, I never tell him that he's wearing a kitty sweater, because the very mention of the "kitty" will send him running outside barking at an imaginary cat fast than you can say "Pavlov's Dog." (Plus he can't read, despite the hours sitting in my lap watching me browse the internet. So only you and I will know if you can keep a secret from him.) Of all the clothes we've purchased for him over the years, you]]> http://petsweats.com/article/rasta-dog-collar-yah-mon http://petsweats.com/article/rasta-dog-collar-yah-mon#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:52:21 +0000 dog collardog collarsrastahoward http://petsweats.com/article/rasta-dog-collar-yah-mon rasta dog collar. It helps, but the red, gold and green will proudly stand out against any coat. I've always been Reggae fan -- for nearly 30 years now -- and of course whenever I see something related to Rastafari I tend to collected it. In this case, show it around the neck of my Dachshund Odie. Usually I try to buy natural materials and hemp is very durable especially when it comes to dog clothing. Unfortunately, most dog collars and leashes are manufactured from man-made materials such as nylon. Sometimes you can find handmade leather collars like this one at etsy.com, but I prefer the plastic clip-on types that are easy to put on and take off. In either case you can pick up a rasta dog coller below. ]]> http://petsweats.com/article/is-snuggie-for-dogs-a-good-dog-sweater http://petsweats.com/article/is-snuggie-for-dogs-a-good-dog-sweater#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:50:26 +0000 snuggieodievelcro adjustmenthoward http://petsweats.com/article/is-snuggie-for-dogs-a-good-dog-sweater Snuggie for Dogs, I had to get Odie one so he would stay warm during day. Normally product reviews are easy to write, but honestly, Snuggie for Dogs is somewhat perplexing even for the adept pet owner like me attempting comprehend how to put the thing on. First off, you pull the thing out of the box and the Velcro is unattached. Of course it takes a few minutes to figure out where the blasted hole is for the dog's head. I located the two holes for the front legs and eventually found the Velcro that when attached connects to make an opening to insert the neck. All this time, I'm holding the]]> http://petsweats.com/article/fall-is-here-time-to-buy-a-new-dog-sweater http://petsweats.com/article/fall-is-here-time-to-buy-a-new-dog-sweater#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:49:32 +0000 petsmartsweaterwestlake villagecahoward http://petsweats.com/article/fall-is-here-time-to-buy-a-new-dog-sweater sweater with the cool months rapidly approaching. I'm sure that Odie would appreciate it during morning where it's not quite cold enough to fire up the furnace with the days still heating up into the mid 70's. Yet, it was surprisingly hot for November where it hit 98 outside the PetSmart during lunchtime today in Westlake Village, CA. I'm sure it was a fluke where the hot on shore winds from the Mojave Desert are causing record temperatures in the surrounding LA area. I didn't see many sweaters -- mostly left over Halloween Costumes on sale -- that could match Odie's Blue and White Agile Sweater. A Hoodie Snuggie for Dogs did catch my eye but I had to pass especially since the Snuggie for Dogs really didn't work out too well. The Hoodie seems to be built like a]]> http://petsweats.com/article/molly-is-ready-for-the-holidays-with-her-dog-bandana http://petsweats.com/article/molly-is-ready-for-the-holidays-with-her-dog-bandana#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:48:02 +0000 bandanadonald duck holiday dog bandanahoward http://petsweats.com/article/molly-is-ready-for-the-holidays-with-her-dog-bandana bandana, but the most obvious one is the way they look at you. I don't know if this is a look of love or a look of content. You will never know but I have feeling that my dachshund Molly doesn't really care too much for it. But she is ready for the holidays with her Mickey and Donald Duck Holiday Dog Bandana. I picked this one up a eBay for $2.24 (including shipping) and it is very clever design. The pattern is simple square with a triangle at the top. The top is folded over so that you can insert your dog's collar inside it. Some bandanas are attached by velcro or you tie the things around your dog's neck, but I really like this design. Does she like]]> http://petsweats.com/article/boots-for-dogs-in-winter http://petsweats.com/article/boots-for-dogs-in-winter#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:43:18 +0000 dog bootsdoghoward http://petsweats.com/article/boots-for-dogs-in-winter dog boots, you need to make sure that they do the job. The first thing you need to be aware of is that you have to measure your dog???s feet for proper sizing. You just can't buy a size 10 shoe for your dog so you need to translate the small to extra large sizes provided by the dog boot manufacture. With a snug fit, your dog will adapt easily to having the boots on his feet and have a secure footing. With a too small or tight fit,]]> http://petsweats.com/article/men-wear-ties-dogs-wear-bandanas http://petsweats.com/article/men-wear-ties-dogs-wear-bandanas#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:50:29 +0000 casual fridaysbandanabandanahoward http://petsweats.com/article/men-wear-ties-dogs-wear-bandanas Casual Fridays and eventually dropped the ties, then dropped the suits. I was Dressed to Impress. Like a suit and tie, a dog bandanna will sharpen up any mutt for it's daily job. What exactly is the job of your mutt? Sleeping on the job. Did you know that your dog probably sleeps all day long. From what I can add up, my guess is that they sleep about 75% of the day away or 18 long hours. What a life! So the real job of our dogs is to look sharp, cute, eat and play. All joking aside, I do love my three dogs and dressing them up makes them feel special. It's that special attention they receive and the extra hug and]]>