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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not treat your pet to something special too? We have many different ideas for gifts for your pet and they are probably your easiest valentine to shop for anyway!Will You Be My Valentine Valentine’s Day Fabric Collar Bow Tie This bow tie is the perfect accessory to dress up your furry friend on Valentine’s Day. This collar bow tie is both stylish and affordable, making it the best gift for your dog. Personalized Collar We have so man …

Dog Dental Health Just like us, our canine friends need to have regular checkups to keep their teeth and mouths healthy. Signs of gum disease can appear as early as four years old if your dog doesn’t get proper mouth care. Besides a healthy diet, providing your pooch with plenty of toys and chews can help keep their mouth healthy.National Pet Dental Month We grabbed a few pet dental tips to help you with your dog’s dental health! Once a week, check your dogs gums and teeth. Gums shouldn …

The holidays are a time for giving. You’ve chosen the perfect gifts for your family and friends, but what about the important pets in your life? We’ve got some great gift ideas and everything you need to know before choosing the perfect present for your precious pup.What to Know About Giving Gifts to Dogs Whether you’re getting a gift for your own dog or maybe a friend or family member’s dog, there is some information you should know before ordering. Check out our guide to gifting collars …

Before Giving A Pet This Christmas While an animal might seem like the ultimate Christmas gift, there are quite a few things to consider before buying a dog or cat for someone or for yourself for Christmas. 1. Is the recipient a child or an adult? If you’re planning to give a child a pet, it’s important to recognize that the primary caretaker of the dog or cat will likely be the child’s parents. If the animal is for your own son or daughter, are you willing and able to take on this additio …

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, so I wanted to learn more about the signs of diabetes in pets, what causes it, and if there is anything pet owners can do to prevent their pets from becoming diabetic. Here’s what I found out:What is diabetes? According to Cornell University, diabetes is a complex and common disease where the body either: doesn't produce insulin (type I diabetes) or doesn't properly use insulin (type II diabetes) Insulin is a hormon …

If you have a young pet or if you recently adopted your dog or cat, you may be unsure about how he'll behave on Halloween. Will he try to get into the candy? Will he be scared of kids in costumes? Will he try to eat the jack-o'-lantern? Wondering how to keep your dog safe on Halloween? The following are some tips to keep in mind for keeping your dog or cat safe on Oct. 31. Halloween Safety Tips 1. Your dog could get protective. Your dog won't …

Reflective ScruffTag Dog Collar If function is your top priority, our Reflective ScruffTag Collars with a built-in personalized nameplate are the ticket, no noisy hanging ID tag! A high visibility and reflective collar with a custom laser engraved nameplate built in. Highly visible in daylight and at night. Plus, it's waterproof, odor-proof, and VERY tough! Each collar is made with extremely durable BioThane poly coated nylon webbing and ALL corrosion-proo …

As Christmas is getting closer and closer Santa Paw’s workshop gets busier and busier at dogIDs. Ever wonder who Santa’s helpers are creating fun new products to fill dog’s stockings all over? Meet Santa Paw’s production team.Meet JoshJosh is hard at work being the production manager. He makes sure all the collars and leashes are getting produced correctly. For all the pups getting a waterproof collar for Christmas, Josh was in charge of cutting the collar. He ensures all the puppies are getting …

If you're a pet owner, you know that one of the best parts of Christmas is getting to dress up your dog in an adorable, ridiculous, and festive costume. From reindeer antlers to Santa hats, nothing is off-limits when it comes to holiday cheer! But let's be honest, while we humans might be bursting with excitement to deck our pets out in Christmas bling, our furry friends often have a different opinion. Some dogs would rather chew on the Christmas tree than wear a festive outfit, and others look …

Buzz the Dog Model The dogIDs team recently ran across Ann Flower’s photos of her dog, Buzz, posing in a hilarious variety of photos. When we found out that she and Buzz live in nearby Grand Forks, ND, we knew we had to learn more about this talented pooch. .Let's Learn About BuzzHow old is Buzz? Buzz is 11 years old. Actually 11 1/2 now.How did Buzz join your family? He was adopted from a local shelter, Circle of Friends Humane Society, by our neighbors. At the time, we had two othe …