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Show Team Spirit With Your Dog During March Madness
Show Team Spirit With Your Dog During March Madness
March Madness is a fun time of the year to cheer on your favorite NCAA men’s basketball team. It’s three weeks filled with friends, cheering, laughter and great food. If you love your dog like we do, chances are you’ll want them to help you cheer on your favorite team. Here are 3 ways you can show some team spirit with your favorite pup.Two-Toned CollarA two-toned collar is a fun way to get your d…
3 Considerations Before Giving A Pet This Christmas
3 Considerations Before Giving A Pet This Christmas
Before Giving A Pet This ChristmasWhile an animal might seem like the ultimate Christmas gift, there’s 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…
How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws in Winter Weather
How to Care for Your Dog’s Paws in Winter Weather
Depending on where you live, you may need to consider extra care for your dog’s paws in winter months. For example, winter weather can cause cracked or dry paws. Plus, some dogs are sensitive to the cold, snow and ice on their feet. For these reasons, I reached out to two veterinarians to get their advice on winter paw care. Should your pup wear dog boots? I wrote a whole post on dog b…
Bark the Halls: Gift Guide for Pups
Bark the Halls: Gift Guide for Pups
Christmas time is magical. I love everything about it. Well, everything but the cold temperatures. Snow can be so pretty, sweaters are so comfy, hot apple cider is so comforting, and trees, lights and decorations are oh so merry.With Black Friday and Cyber Monday passed, chances are you’ve already begun—or maybe even completed—your holiday shopping. But did you remember the special animal in yo…
Should You Hike With Your Dog Off Leash?
Should You Hike With Your Dog Off Leash?
One of my favorite things to do with my dog Ace is taking him on off-leash hikes and walks.I had no idea this was such a controversial issue until I innocently posted about hiking with my dog off leash on another site and people (serious backpackers) told me a thing or two about how dogs should never hike off leash!Their reasons were: safety of other hikers &concern for the wildlifeAs much as I h…
What is Dog Bloat and How to Prevent it
What is Dog Bloat and How to Prevent it
Mealtime is probably one of your pup's favorite activities. But did you know that your dog's meal can be dangerous?Here is a quick lesson in dog bloat that could save your pet's life.What is Dog Bloat?According to PetMD.com, dog bloat (or Gastric Dilatation Volvulus - GDV) is caused when your dog's stomach fills with gas, liquid, or food, causing a large amount of pressure on their diaphragm. This…
What Does It Take To Run An Animal Shelter?
What Does It Take To Run An Animal Shelter?
Every dog deserves a loving home. Most of us would like to adopt every dog that we meet until we snap back to reality and realize that it is impossible to do. But there are still many ways to help! Whether it’s promoting a rescue shelter, volunteering, adopting a dog or donating items, every little thing helps a dog in need of a forever home.What Does it Take to Run a Shelter?Fur Kids located i…
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
What is Megaesophagus and How to Treat it?
Recently a customer shared photos of their new Waterproof ScruffTag collars that had a very unique engraving about Mega E, or Megaesophagus in dogs. Megaesophagus- the food regurgitation disease- is common in dogs, humans, cats and horses and is a fatal disease if it’s not properly managed. The good news is that you can manage it and your pup will lead a happy life! It is critical thou…
My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
My Life As An Office Dog and Spokesdog
Woof! Oops, I mean hi! My name is River and I'm the head office pup here at dogIDs. Being the top dog is a lot of work. There are so many things I have to get done in a day! Lucky for me I have an awesome team of humans to help me out.My typical agenda looks like this: 9:01 a.m. - Get to work and begin the search for butt scratches and belly rubs. 9:12 a.m. - Start the second lap of butt sc…
What To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
What To Know When Looking For A Purebred Dog
The emotions you get when adding a puppy or even an adult dog to your family is a little bit what I imagine skydiving might feel like. It is filled with anticipation, anxiety, excitement and a sense of euphoria when they finally come home. A huge part of the anticipation and anxiety is finding the right dog for your family. If you are looking for a loving pet and family member, adopting a shelt…
How To Take A Family Photo With Your Dog
How To Take A Family Photo With Your Dog
Is a family photo really complete without your favorite pup? Our furry friends are naturally apart of our family so it makes sense that they need to be included in the family photo. Here are some tips for getting the perfect family photo with your dog.Coordinating outfitsWhat’s more fun than having coordinating outfits with your favorite pet? Matching with your dog is a great way to include them i…
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
What does your dog really want for a holiday gift?
Just for fun, I asked a couple of dog owners what they think their dogs might really want for a holiday gift this year.Here’s what they had to say:Charlotte the Yorkie & Pippa the Yorkie mix“Pippa would love food, food and more food!” said Emily Lyons about her Yorkie/Maltese mix (pictured above, right).Charlotte, on the other hand, would love a sling-type puppy carrier.“She constantly wants to be…
I Scream, You Scream, Dogs Bark for Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream, Dogs Bark for Ice Cream
A New Tag For Your Best FriendUnique Enamel Dog Tags by Andrew Our stainless steel painted designer dog tags were uniquely designed by our artisan partner Andrew and will surely make you and your best friend stand out in the pack! Durable, colorful, fun and stylish at the same time! We're proud of these dog tags and your dog will surely be excited to have this ice cream tag hanging on his or her c…
dogIDs Grows From Basement to Basement
dogIDs Grows From Basement to Basement
As the holiday season hits full swing, many consumers choose to shop small. We at dogIDs applaud this decision since we are also a small company.Here are 5 facts about dogIDs you may not know:1. dogIDs started in a basement. Back in 2005, dogIDs saw there was a need for personalized dog products. With an idea and a whole lot of passion, dogIDs got their paws into the world of dog products in…
Do it Yourseslf Dog Halloween Costumes
Do it Yourseslf Dog Halloween Costumes
The leaves are changing, temps are cooling and the pumpkin craze has begun. Fall is here! And that means Halloween isn’t far behind. Little children in costumes are adorable, but what’s even better than that? Pets in costumes. I always try and dress my pets up somehow for Halloween, although two of my three won’t tolerate it for more than a second. If you have a pet that will tolerate being g…