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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Gift Ideas For Christmas For Your Pet.

Christmas is just around the corner and buying that special gift for your pet can sometimes be difficult. Here are some ideas that might help in your search for that perfect gift. An illuminated collar is a great gift if you walk you dog a lot. The White Diamond LED collar offers diamond bright glitter that can be seen from a distance. It comes in a variety of colors. Go to www.visiglo.com to check them out.

Here is a gift that is called the Crinkle Critter toy. It is an interactive toy styled like a sock monkey. You insert an empty water bottle into the casing and watch your dog play for hours. If your dog is anything like Chance, the Crinkle Critter toy is the way to go. You can go online to www.petco.com or www.petsmart.com and find it.

For the snuggle bunny in your family, there is a neat bed that is open at both ends and is called a slipper bed. The Dachshund breed likes to burrow, as that is what they were bred to do, by the way. Other dogs, such as the Chihuahua and Pug like to burrow too. It comes in three sizes and can be found at www.petbedsnstuff.com.

Do you play golf? Here is a toy that is shaped like a real golf club. The Doggie Driver can throw a ball over 220 ft. You put a tennis ball in the head of the club and just swing it like you would a real golf club. They also have it in a baseball bat. Go to www.amazon.com and search on Doggie Driver and Bark N Bat. They also make great training tools.

Have you been looking for a coat for your dog that is not only functional but fashionable? I have found one. It is a Sherpa-lined dog coat, fashioned after a horse blanket. It is waterproof, windproof, and warm. Super easy to put on and stays in place with Velcro straps under the belly. They have seven sizes ranging from XXS to XXL. Go to www.ss4horses.com to locate a retailer in your area.

Do you give your dog a massage. I do. This interesting item is a massage tool. Invented by a veterinary chiropractor, it increases the blood flow to targeted areas. It is called the Pooch Massoose. You can find it at www.poochmassoose.com.

These are just a few ideas for your Christmas shopping list. Check back to this blog for more information about presents for Christmas.

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