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Have you ever wondered why chocolate is toxic to pets and why the chocolate look-alike, carob, is not?

Chocolate is made from the fruit (beans) of the cacao tree and contains two toxic components: Theobromine and Caffeine, both of which are members of a drug class called Methylxanines.  Theobromine is toxic to a dog when it ingests between 100 and 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, so when determining the…

 Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air! No matter if you are single or committed, the most important creature in your life is undoubtedly your four-legged friend. In good times and bad, there's nothing like their unconditional love. Beyond kisses and cuddles, how will you show -…

Pets are important and valued companion animals that have earned themselves a warm place within our hearts and families. In exchange for unconditional love, they depend on us for much more than the basics of food, water, and shelter. The month of February is loaded with pet care spotlights including Responsible Pet Owner Month and National Pet Dental Health Month, and is a great time for us to reflect upon our duty as pet owners/animal guardians.

It’s also a time to…

We all love our pets. We are drawn to their cute faces; their human-like personalities and how they love us unconditionally. It is almost impossible to be angry or resentful towards them – even when they’ve destroyed our favorite pair of sneakers, or managed to raccoon through the trash.  When it comes to disciplining those bad behaviors, we’re often afraid of being too harsh towards our friends. Think your dog is ‘too old to learn new tricks’? Think again - Believe it or not, dogs do crave…

3 Days of Twinkle left, Oh My…

Chanukah is here! Christmas is only 3 days away! Boxing Day and Kwanzaa 4 days away! All the celebrating… all the lights… all the wrapping… are you ready?!?!?

We hope our 5^th annual 12 Days of Twinkle helped to get you ready and into the spirit of the season. And, if you’re still getting ready, we have a few days left of in-store sales and will be hosting one last round of Holiday Cheer on the 24^th in both…

Wow, it’s the middle of December so you know what that means… home stretch of the holiday shopping season!!! Our  5^th Annual 12 Days of Twinkle is still going strong and features lots of festive cheer, greats deals on gifts for the pet/pet lover in your life, AND several social events such as our Mutt Mingle tonight in Long Beach (Lime Santa will be there!), as well as adoptions and more. …

The holiday season brings such anticipation and childhood giddiness, it just can’t help but bring a smile to all…  shopping for loved ones, figuring out clever hiding spots, and everyone’s favorite… decorating the house with family while listening to Holiday music! The time leading up to the holidays has always been the most memorable and exciting times for me, and many here at Pussy & Pooch – we love all the festiveness, and of course, all of the twinkle... …

The holiday season is in full swing here at Pussy & Pooch with our very own winter wonderland – have we got our festive on! We just love this time of year – twinkle lights, holiday decorations, lots of cheer, and of course, shopping for the perfect gifts for those special people and pets we love! Sure, the hustle and bustle of the season can get daunting, but, we aspire to keep it light and easy, making it fun for…

With Thanksgiving only a week away, time with family, traveling and lots of food typically come to mind.  Every year as a kid, there was a contest to see which of my cousins could eat the most, and still have room for my aunt’s delicious sweet potato pie…  Stuffed to the brim, my cousins and I were at an age where our metabolism gave us the luxury of devouring plate after plate of scrumptious food,  then have the energy to go out and play, then eat some more. Thanksgiving being a food and…

It’s sad to say but, we usually outlive our pets, so we really need to appreciate all the time that can be shared together – especially with older dogs and cats.  Most of us with older pets already know and can appreciate the unconditional love and affection pets share with you over the course of their lives – it’s…

What may be fun and festive for us on Halloween can create anxiety and be dangerous for some pets. Loud parties, ringing doorbells, and plenty of strangers are just a few of the things that can trigger an emotional response from pets.

Ensure a happy and safe Halloween; please keep in mind the following…

Oct 29^th is National Cat Day and what better time to celebrate the beauty and mystery our feline friends then pre-Halloween with a tribute to Black Cats and our very own MasCAT Harper.

Considered to be both good luck and bad, the superstition of the Black Cat varies by culture. We…

Black Cats. Witch Hats. Ghouls & Goblins. Haunted Houses.

Halloween is in the air! You ready?

No matter how young or old, the Halloween spirit gives everyone the opportunity to have a little fun. But, what about our pets? One of the best ways to have fun and celebrate Halloween with your pet is…

Did you know, October 16^th is National Feral Cat Day?  Ten years ago, the Alley Cat Allies launched National Feral Cat Day “to raise awareness about feral cats, promote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)programs, and recognize the millions of Americans who love and care for them.” What do you really know about the HUNDREDS of cats born on the streets EVERY WEEK just in the city of Los Angeles alone? A single pair of breeding cats can create more than 200,000 more…

October is a very busy and celebratory pet-centric month from holidays and special events, to fundraisers and super adopt-a-thons. National Pet Wellness Month is an important annual event among them that promotes year-round pet wellness and owner education focused on wellness examinations, disease prevention, and pet health issues. Notably since October 12^th is also National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, it’s worth…

Looking for all-natural, home grooming or problem-solving products designed to make your pet's life a little more comfortable? The Happy Tails Spa line is based in Los Angeles and we just love their selection of shampoo/conditioner combinations, herbal elixirs, and gels and sprays for teeth and gum health. All of their products are pretty amazing, but here's a little more about some of my favorites…

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