PICKS OF THE LITTER.Byline: - Jaime Spangrude Nowadays, our feline friends and precious pups are living in the lap of luxury Noun 1. lap of luxury - in conditions of wealth and comfort; "he was raised in the lap of luxury" ease, comfort - a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world" with their custom-made beds, gourmet food, grooming services and pet hotels. If you're looking to cater to your pet without going overboard, get a new leash on life with these latest pet products. CHOW DOWN SNIFFERS DOG ``CANDY'': These semi-moist treats are made with real beef and cheese and are low in fat. They are available at any Petco or PETsMART stores for $1.99. You can also visit www.chompinc.com. YIPYAP: A breath freshener for dogs, YipYap is made with natural ingredients and comes in fun bone shapes. Green tea, parsley and rosemary work to freshen fresh·en v. fresh·ened, fresh·en·ing, fresh·ens v.intr. 1. To become fresh, as in vigor or appearance: freshened up after the day's work. 2. your dog's breath. Use them as a treat and dogs will eat them up! Available at any Petco or PETsMART stores for $2.99 to $3.49. You can also visit www.chompinc.com. THUNDER DOG K9 POWER & NUTRITION BAR: Distributed by Natural Life Pet Products, this canine energy bar supplement helps regain lost energy due to physical stress and is all natural with vitamins and minerals. Chicken Meal is used as the No. 1 ingredient to give your dog a superior source of protein. To purchase, go to www.shopnatural.com or www.nlpp.com or call (800) 367-2391. NYLABONE NUTRI DENT EDIBLE DENTAL BRUSH CHEWS: From the very first chew, veterinarian-recommended Nutri Dent uses a dog's natural chewing action to help clean teeth and remove plaque and tartar, while freshening breath at the same time. Made for dogs of all ages and sizes. Available at any Petco and PETsMART stores ranging in price from $2.49 to $9.99. LAMADERM DOG FORMULA: Natural Life Pet Products has come out with Lamaderm, a formula for dogs with skin or digestion problems. It is the only lamb and rice formula that contains no wheat, corn, poultry, dried yeast and dairy products dairy products dairy npl → produits laitier dairy products dairy npl → Milchprodukte pl, Molkereiprodukte pl that dogs are allergic to. Veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. and breeder recommended. To purchase, go to www.shopnatural.com or nlpp.com or call (800) 367-2391. Prices range from $11.53 to $21.91. PHOTO COOKIES: Got a sweet tooth? Signature Sweet Shoppe custom-tailors fresh-baked cookies just for you (the owner) by using an image of your favorite animal right on the cookie - and all you have to do is e-mail a photo as a JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. or TIFF. There is a minimum order of 12 cookies. Price per cookie is $3, with a minimum order cost of $36 plus delivery charge. Photo cookie pops are $3.50, with a minimum order cost of $42. To order, call (323) 656-4409. You can also visit www.signaturesweetshoppe.com. YOUR PET'S PAD BOW HAUS: The hip alternative to the traditional pet crate, Bowhaus Studio Haus and Loft Haus are available for style-conscience pets and their owners. The Haus comes in a round, den-like shape and functions as a table. It is well-ventilated with a sliding pocket door and the table top, wall panels and door are all made of powder-coated steel. The Studio Haus and pad (for pets up to 20 pounds) is $375, plus $30 for shipping; the Loft Haus and Pad (for pets up to 50 pounds) is $550, plus $50 for shipping. Available at Maxwell Dog in Studio City. BUNKIE BEDS: Funky Fido and Company has launched new pet beds designed to fit any room in your home and any theme or pattern you choose. The trundle-style bed comes with bedding and pillows (machine-washable and dry clean safe) and provides a drawer for toys, a boost for an older pet or an additional bed for another pet. For more information or to purchase a bed, go to www.prestigiouspets.com. Prices vary depending on the size and make of the bed. CANINE COUTURE UPTOWN BOWWOW: Canine jewelry designer A jewelry designer is defined as a person who renders, creates, and models original Jewelry creations. By profession this person would be trained in the knowledge of metalsmithing and design. Melissa Barrow has created a line of neck wear for dogs that, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. her motto, ``is solving identity crisis and finding puppy flair one pooch at a time.'' The necklaces are made by hand with nylon-coated beading beading, n the scribing of a shallow groove (less than 0.5 mm in width or depth) on a cast that outlines the major connector. It is used to transfer the design to the investment cast and ensure tissue contact of the major connector. wire. To order, contact Melissa at melissa(at)uptownbowwow.com or visit www.uptownbowwow.com. LUXEPETS JEWELRY: Luxepets offers handmade jewelry Handmade jewelry is that which is crafted by hand, just as jewelry has been since it was very first created by humans. Unlike modern machine-made jewelry, no two pieces of handmade jewelry - even of the same design - will be identical. for pets and their owners in many different styles, ranging from polished sterling silver charms inlaid in·laid v. Past tense and past participle of inlay. adj. 1. Set into a surface in a decorative pattern: a mahogany dresser with an inlaid teak design. 2. with semi-precious gemstones to 14K gold and platinum. Custom engraving is also available. For more information, call (310) 367-1794 or go to www.info(at)luxepets.com. POOCHPANTS: ``For fashionable, yet practical dog people,'' Poochpants offers dog-walking pants and a fully-stocked fanny pack, including an aluminum whistle, a water gun, collapsible water bowl, Splash light by Tektile for night walks, 3M Reflective safety decals, glow-in-the-dark fetch toy, Wildside Salmon treats and Doggie Walk bags for easy cleanup. Poochpants and the Poochpants Pac, along with all of the items inside, come rolled up in the Poochpants Sac, but you can buy each individually. The Pac is $39; the Pants and Pac (in Sac) are $129; the Sac is $12. All items are available at www.poochpants.com. FOR OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS OOPS ... I POOPED poop 1 n. 1. An enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship. 2. A poop deck. tr.v. pooped, poop·ing, poops 1. To break over the stern of (a ship). 2. BIODEGRADABLE BAGS: These plastic, lightweight pick-up bags help keep the environment and your neighborhood clean. The handles tie at the top to minimize odor, while the dark black color hides the content. For $8 plus tax, you get 88 bags and a more pleasant walk. Available at Hollywoof Dog Grooming in Burbank, Maxwell Dog in Studio City and I Dig My Dog in Pasadena. You can also visit www.oopsipooped.net. JEFF Jeff boob who usually bungles Mutt’s schemes. [Comics: Berger, 48] See : Dimwittedness WERBERPETS GROOMING SYSTEM FOR CATS AND DOGS Cats and Dogs A slang term referring to speculative stocks that have short or suspicious histories for sales, earnings, dividends, etc. Notes: In a bull market analysts will often mention that everything is going up, even the cats and dogs. : The kit contains fresh breath spray Breath spray is a product sprayed into the mouth for the purpose of eliminating or covering up bad breath or halitosis. It is occasionally advertised as being for smokers or those who dip tobacco, and occasionally to cover up the smell of cigar smoking. , skin and coat emollient emollient /emol·li·ent/ (e-mol´yent) 1. softening or soothing. 2. an agent that softens or soothes the skin, or soothes an irritated internal surface. e·mol·lient adj. , gentle shampoo and 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner ($7.99). Call (866) 437-5333 or go to www.jeffwerberpets.com. ``WHAT A LUCKY DOG! HOW TO UNDERSTAND MEN THROUGH THEIR DOGS'': This book is perfect for women who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. their true love and want to get to know him - through his dog. It provides hints to a man's behavior through the breed of dog that he owns, as well as success stories and information on celebrities and the types of dogs they would be (Animal Fair Media; $15.95). ANIMAL AFFAIR Animal Wellness Magazine is sponsoring the Animal Wellness Expo, the world's largest adoption and natural products event. The Expo will showcase the latest trends in health care, nutrition and accessories. Dozens of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. area shelters will bring animals for those looking for a new friend. There will also be an opportunity for your pet to display hidden talent in the ``Animal Wellness Idol'' competition. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and free for children under 5 years old and dogs on leashes. A family pass is available for $30 and parking is free. The Rose Bowl, Pasadena. For more information and an Animal Wellness Idol registration form, go to www.animalwellnessexpo.com. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Yip Yap breath freshener for dogs) (2) no caption (Lamaderm Dog Formula) (3) no caption (Luxepets Jewelry) |
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