Episode 14 - Valentine's Day & Things
Your Dog Will Love
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This show is all about celebrating Valentine's Day with your dog! Christine talks about taking your dog on a date. Listen in to hear about some healthy treats to give your sweet tooth pooch! They also talk about sharing your love with some of the coolest Valentine designer toys on the market. Christine also talks about The Pampered Pooch of the Week, Luke, an American/Field Labrador. The truly pampered pooch will not want to miss this episode!

Pampered Pooch - Luke:

Episode #13 of The Pampered Pooch is now available at http://www.petliferadio.com. Episode #13 is all about Dr. Harvey's "Miracle" Food. If you listened to the last episode you heard about "What's really in pet food". This episode, we interview Dr. Harvey Cohen, founder of Dr. Harvey's Healthy Formulations, Inc. We discuss the benefits of Dr. Harvey's Canine Health food is an all-natural, holistic dog food pre-mix. Canine Health is made from 6 certified organic grains, 9 vegetables and 14 herbs. Dr. Harvey uses only the finest organic and all-natural human consumption ingredients in Canine Health. Canine Health, this miracle of all natural dog foods, is made with no dyes, no preservatives, and no chemicals.

If your dog has allergies, or if you just want to feed your dog healthy food, Dr. Harvey's is the way to go. Vicki and I both use Dr. Harvey's and highly recommend it!

For more information on Dr. Harvey's Miracle's Food: http://www.drharveys.com/products/show/12-canine-health-the-miracle-dog-food.
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Episode #12 is Now Available Online

Episode 12 - What's Really in Pet Food

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In this episode of The Pampered Pooch Christine and Vicki share insightful information on What's Really in Pet Food. With permission from the Animal Protection Institute (API), they discuss the common misconceptions of what consumers think they are buying and what they are actually getting. Christine and Vicki share information from API to help you determine exactly what is in the food you give your dog. They go over how pet food is made, some pet food secrets like co-packing and some of the marketing magic designed to trick consumers. Using the information from API, they discuss ways to help evaluate pet food using label basics, comparing dry food to wet food, all about pet food ingredients (protein, fat & additives). They discuss some of the potential contaminants as well as nutrition related diseases. This episode is full of information you surely do not want to miss! We also talk about The Pampered Pooch of the Week, Cow, a 160 lb. Newfoundland / Great Pyrenees mix. Listen in!

To view the full article from Animal Protection Institute, go to http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?p=359&more=1.

Pampered Pooch of the Week: Cow

Episode #12 What's Really in Pet Food

Episode #12 of The Pampered Pooch is now available at http://www.petliferadio.com.

In this episode of The Pampered Pooch Christine and Vicki share insightful information on what is really in pet food. With Permission from the Animal Protection Institute (http://www.bornfreeusa.org/), they discuss the common misconceptions of what consumers think they are buying vs. what they are actually getting. Christine and Vicki share information from API to help you determine exactly what is in your food you give your dog. They go over how pet food is made, some pet food secrets like co-packing and some of the marketing magic designed to trick consumers. Using the information from API, they discuss ways to help evaluate pet food using label basics, comparing dry food to wet food, all about ingredients (protein, fat & additives). They discuss some of the potential contaminants as well as nutrition related disease. This episode is full of information you surely do not want to miss! We also talk about the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Cow, a 160 lb. Newfoundland / Great Pyrenees mix. Listen in!


The Pampered Pooch of the Week: Cow

Episode #11 is Now Available Online

Episode #11 of The Pampered Pooch - Canine Massage

In this episode, Christine and Vicki discuss pampering your pooch with massage. What are some of the benefits of pet massage? What ailments/behavior issues can pet massage benefit? Different techniques are reviewed, both with a certified pet massage therapist and also for providing massage for your pet at home. We also share how to find a certified pet massage therapist as well as interviewing Jennifer of Gentle Paws Pet Massage. For those of you who want to give your own massages, Christine and Vicki share a couple of good tutorials: a DVD called "Pawitive Strokes" and the book "Dog Massage: A Whiskers to Tail Guide to Your Dog's Ultimate Petting Experience" by Mary Jean Ballner. Also listen in to hear the Pampered Pooch of the Week, Carly the Lhasa Apso!

Don't forget to submit your dog for the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest. Email a picture to pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Carly:

Episode #10 Halloween

Episode #10 of The Pampered Pooch is now available at http://www.petliferadio.com/

In this episode Christine & Vicki will share some safety tips for your pets at Halloween (from the dangers of candy to tips for trick-or-treaters, etc.). Vicki will share some useful reflective products while out with your dog at night, which are good for any time of the year. Christine will discuss some tips on purchasing costumes and the best place to buy the costumes. Vicki and Christine will share some Halloween party planning ideas, including games. Christine will share the pampered pooch of the week. Christine will also share some tips on a birthday party "Hollywood/Movie" theme. Listen in for a howling good time!

Don't forget to submit your pet for The Pampered Pooch of the Week contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.

Pampered Pooch of the Week, Cooper:

Episode #9 Spa Day

Episode #9 of The Pampered Pooch is now available online at http://www.petliferadio.com.

In this episode, Christine and Vicki share how to really pamper your pooch with a spa day. They discuss what type of brush is best for your dog's type of fur. They share some of the different at home bathing systems and toothbrush options. Some other ways they discuss to indulge your pooch in luxury includes soothing shampoos, blueberry facials and even doggy nail polish! Also listen to hear about some of the latest treatments being offered at stylish pet salons. To truly spoil your pet, check out the product of the week, the Paw Plunger (http://www.pawplunger.com). Listen in! Don't forget to submit your dog for the Pampered Pooch of the Week contest at pamperedpooch@petliferadio.com.