Happy New Year!

Irie and Tiki want to wish you a very happy New Year!! We’ve got a quiet evening planned here at home with the TV turned up a bit louder than usual to drown out any fireworks. Irie’s Thundershirt is standing by, and we’ve got some bully sticks ready, too, which always seems to distract them […]

Fruitables Vanilla Snowflake Dog Treats #GIVEAWAY

Living in the southern half of Texas, Irie and Tiki don’t get to see snow very often. While it does snow here every few years, we can’t count on it. But dogs can count on snowflakes–300 of ‘em per package!–in Fruitables Vanilla Snowflake Flavor dog treats. The first and only dog treat made with real […]

Celebrities Who Adopted Rescue Dogs in 2014

As we get ready to welcome the new year, DogTipper takes a look back at some of the celebrities who gave a new lease on life to a dog or cat from a rescue organization or animal shelter in 2014: Kevin Bridges– A stand-up guy in every sense of the word, the Scottish comedian welcomed […]

Enter to Win $5,000 Donation in #SkypeMoments Contest!

As you know, I’m the Skype Pet Ambassador, and I’m super proud to share their latest initiative with you! Skype has a  new Social Good Ambassador, @TysonTRAVEL. Check out his inspiring Skype Social Good Project launch video here: http://skypemoments.com/socialgood/. To kick off 2015, Skype is going to be giving away $5,000 to a lucky charity! Skype […]

10 New Year’s #Resolutions for You and Your Dog!

The new year is upon us…so it’s time for those New Year’s Resolutions! We’ve got 10 suggestions below that we hope you’ll share (they all include a Pinterest Pin button) with your favorite dog lovers! Buckle Up: Resolve to take the time to safely secure your dog in the car on ALL car trips, regardless […]

RECALL: Barkworthies Chicken Vittles Dog Chews

Barkworthies of Richmond, VA is recalling select lots of Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Which product was recalled The recalled product was distributed nationwide beginning on May 6th, 2014. The product can be identified by the Lot Code printed on the side of the plastic […]

Identifying Safe–and Dangerous–Treats [Infographic]

We all want our treats to be a TREAT for our dogs, but sadly those treats can turn into an emergency trip to the vet hospital if you choose poorly. We’re sharing an infographic from Vet-Medic.com with a quick and easy guide to what’s a treat…and what’s trouble. On the topic of rawhides, which you […]

Irie and Tiki Wish Everyone a Happy Holiday & Merry Christmas!

Irie and Tiki — and ALL of us — want to wish everyone a very happy holiday and Merry Christmas! Irie and Tiki have been busy today unwrapping then chewing (and chewing!) their present from Santa: big tendon chews from Merrick! Both Irie and Tiki took the task very, very seriously… Tomorrow we’ll be back […]

On the eleventh day of clinics

On the eleventh day of clinics, my kitties gave to me:   10 dogs a-derping 9 beggars prancing 8 screws a-stabilizing 7 mites a-swimming 6 Old Souls Graying 5 Moldy Rings! 4 Gastric Grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

On the tenth day of clinics…

On the tenth day of clinics, my clients brought to me: 9 beggars prancing 8 screws a-stabilizing 7 mites a-swimming 6 Old Souls Graying 5 Moldy Rings! 4 Gastric Grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

10 Winter Dog Dangers

This post is sponsored by Snuggy Boots, an orthotic and footwear suspender system to protect your dog’s paws this winter. Let’s face it: winter weather is tough. Whether you’re simply facing colder temperatures, as we are here, or battling with snow and ice, winter is difficult on us all–and that includes our dogs. Here are […]

Tuna Brings Christmas Cheer to Best Friends Animal Society

Bringing howl-iday cheer to his tail-wagging chums, celebrity Spot Tuna recently stepped into the role of Santa Paws at an adoption center that gives the gift of a brighter future to our dogs in need. By donating blankets, toys, treats, collars and cash, fans of the famous Fido (who has more than 1 million followers […]

On the ninth day of clinics

My boarders gave to me: Hold on! That’s eight? Where’s number nine? Hamming it up by the ham, of course. 8 screws a-stabilizing 7 mites a-swimming 6 Old Souls Graying 5 Moldy Rings! 4 Gastric Grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

On the eighth day of clinics

Hey everyone, thank you for all your kind words and your sharing the piece I wrote the other day. All of the commenters coming on here and talking about how much they love their vet and feel they have a wonderful collaborative relationship is the best Christmas present you could give me. Truly. OK! Now […]

Tampa Bay Rays 2015 Calendar Helps Pets in Need

Stepping up to the plate to help dogs who are counting the days until they get to play ball with a forever pet parent, current members of the Tampa Bay Rays and alums have once again teamed up with Pet Pal Animal Shelter to pitch the option of adoption with their just unleashed 2015 Players […]

What Your Natural Health Magazine Doesn’t Want You To Know

After the fifth time someone forwarded me “The Shocking Truth Your Vet Is Hiding” type articles in the past week, I had to take a stop from my scheduled 12 Days of Clinics to address it. I debated on a few clickbait titles for this post: alt: “Why Magazines are Getting Away With Murder” alt: […]

Treating Shelter Dogs This Season with #AlpoDogBiscuit

I was afforded this opportunity because I am part of the BlogPaws Professional Blogger Network. The Alpo dog biscuits were provided by Nestlé Purina. DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. The opinions in this post are my own. Are you looking for an inexpensive donation to your local shelter this […]

On the seventh day of Clinics:

My bald dog gave to me:   6 Old Souls Graying 5 Moldy Rings! 4 Gastric Grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

John Barrowman Fans Raise Funds for Dogs Trust

By combining fandom with philanthropy, admirers of Arrow actor John Barrowman helped the star celebrate the start of his stint on a Glasgow stage in a panto of Cinderella by helping dogs who dream of living happily ever after with a forever family. Knowing that the actor (who TV viewers may know as Captain Jack […]

Former Shelter Dog Stars in Annie

Once a dog without a home, Marti’s “Hard Knock Life” has become a life in the spotlight thanks to the new big screen adaptation of Annie and a compassionate animal trainer who creates better “Tomorrow”s for dogs in need. Starring as the lovable orphan’s four-legged friend Sandy, Marti’s road to movie fame began in May […]

On the sixth day of clinics…

My clients brought to me:     5 Moldy Rings! 4 Gastric Grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

Fido’s Freebie Friday Slows Down for the Holidays

We’re counting down to the holidays now although, in some ways, we are already feeling the quieter days now. As we wrapped up a busy year of Event Barkers Twitter parties, our schedule freed up some time recently, time that we’ve happily been spending on day trips with Irie and Tiki. This week we headed […]

On the fifth day of Clinics

On the fifth day of clinics, my ref lab sent to me:   4 Gastric grommets 3 Dead Pens 2 Blown up Gloves And a linear Foreign Body!

What Inspires Us to Write About Dogs #BlogPawsGives

This post is sponsored by BlogPaws, a free place to connect with like-minded pet people who are active in social media. As our regular readers know, our pets have changed our lives in SO many ways, not just personally but professionally as well. Prior to 2008, John and I were travel guidebook writers specializing in […]

On the fourth day of clinics

My clients gave to me:   3 Dead Pens 2 Blown Up Gloves And a linear foreign body!   Thank you to Jessi J for the radiograph! She writes: “Boo ate a leather drawstring bag, and my only clue were a few remaining pieces of string. The radiograph was our confirmation…” 

Winter Paw Care Survey (+ Enter to Win a $30 Gift Card!)

The official start to winter is just days away but in many areas winter weather isn’t waiting for the calendar! We all know how important it is to keep our dogs active during the winter months, even when you are confronted with ice and snow. We’ve got a short survey (just five questions) to learn […]

Food Network Star Helps Animal Rescue

A celebrity chef with a hunger to help animals in need, Katie Lee– who recently tasted victory on the Food Network’s cuisine-themed competition, Chopped– has created a recipe for a better tomorrow for homeless pets by dishing out her winnings from the show’s special charity-inspired holiday episode to a paws cause. Little Victories Animal Rescue, […]

On the third day of Clinics…

  On the third day of clinics, my best tech gave to me:   Two blown up gloves And a linear foreign body!     Seriously, the agony of a stack of dead ballpoint pens when you just want to finish your records and go home still haunts me.

Bret Michaels’ Toy Dog Helps PetSmart Charities

Dog devotees are rockin’ around the Christmas tree after hearing the news that a holiday gift idea from Bret Michaels’ Pets Rock collection is helping to give the gift of a better future to our four-legged friends in need. A cuddly toy canine festively festooned with a cheery cap and a pullover that states “This […]

Giveaway FAQ

We know how much many of you love giveaways! I was just answering a few emails with questions about giveaways and decided that many of you just might have the same questions, so I decided to create this FAQ! Why are some giveaways open to readers worldwide and some for US residents only? The geographic […]

Christmas at Battersea Helps Pets in Need

A recently unleashed book shines a spotlight on ultimately uplifting stories of companion animals across the pond who have turned the page to a new chapter in the lives, and thanks to the doggedly devoted staff and volunteers at a UK animal welfare charity now know that “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” […]

The Second Day of Clinics

On the second day of clinics, my best tech gave to me:   And a linear foreign body!

How to Photograph Your Dog This Holiday Season

This post is sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish. All thoughts and opinions are our own. As always, thank you for reading and supporting our sponsors. The countdown is on the for the holidays! In our home, our furry family members are a huge part of our holiday celebrations. With no children in the house, Irie […]

The Twelve Days of Clinics

I miss singing the 12 days of Christmas with you all, so I’m working through the 12 days of Clinics from a clinic perspective. Feel free to toss me ideas- we have 12 days to work through after all. Shall we begin?   On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:   […]

Save 20% on Kurgo Purchases!

The countdown is on to the holidays–and we’re definitely counting down to the last date for shipping in time for holiday delivery! Kurgo is offering a special 20% off sale with coupon code Lastship14, good until December 15. Sunday is the final day to order standard shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas! Tiki and Irie […]

$250 Giveaway for #MilkBone #SayItWithMilkBone #ChewsWisely

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. All dog lovers know that good doggie dental care, just like our own dental care, is vital. The gums are an entryway into your dog’s entire system, and unhealthy gums open the door for bacteria to enter your dog’s body and potentially create […]

$250 Giveaway for #MilkBone #SayItWithMilkBone #ChewsWisely

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. All dog lovers know that good doggie dental care, just like our own dental care, is vital. The gums are an entryway into your dog’s entire system, and unhealthy gums open the door for bacteria to enter your dog’s body and potentially create […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Prepares for #EBChat

We’re feeling a little like Santa this week!! We’ve got a BIG batch of giveaways underway right now, and the granddaddy of them all is #EBChat. Friday afternoon, we’ll be hosting a special Twitter giveaway event for Sniffery.com with over $1,000 in prizes (including a surprise pre-party prize!) The prizes will be handed out every […]

Win a 40” LG 4K Smart LED TV in the #MyPetLovesLG4KTV Giveaway!

This post is sponsored by LG 4K TV and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping to share the funny cat and dog video and awesome giveaway, but DogTipper only shares information I feel is relevant to my readers. LG is not responsible for the content of this article. I […]

RSVP for #EBChat Giveaway Event for Sniffery.com!

We’ve got another great Event Barkers Twitter event to announce! To celebrate the holiday season, we’re hosting the special #EBChat giveaway event for Sniffery.com. Held on Dec. 12 from 4-5pm ET, the chat will be a great chance to kick back and celebrate Friday with lots of great giveaways! We’ll be handing out over $1,000 […]

Holiday Extravaganza: Big Dog and Little Dog Toy Stocking Giveaways!

We’re celebrating our subscribers with a special subscriber-only giveaway! We’re giving away two stockings, each packed with holiday toys from Petco and more. We’ve got a stocking for large dogs and a stocking for small dogs; are also hosting giveaways for a sack of Hanukkah dog toys from Petco and a stocking filled with cat […]

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Two Animal Rescues Helped by Mondays Dark Charity Event

Luminaries will help to make the season bright for various Las Vegas non-profits (including two paws causes!) as the monthly charitable variety event Mondays Dark celebrates its first anniversary on December 15th. Among the many charities which will benefit from the bash are the Nevada SPCA– a no-kill animal shelter which cares for approximately 1,000 […]

Celebrities to Attend Tinsel & Tails

A star-studded celebration filled with holiday cheer will be held on December 16th in support of the four-legged friends we hold dear as The Mayhew Animal Home in London welcomes dog devotees and fans of felines to its third annual Tinsel & Tails fundraiser. Celebrity Spotting During an evening of canines on the red carpet […]

Gift Ideas for Pet Travelers

As you know, we recently released the premiere issue of DogTipper Magazine, a 40-page publication with articles and an extensive gift guide–including a guide for dog travelers (above)! We wanted to share some of our top choices for the dog travelers, above, and here’s a list of links where you can find each of these […]

Miami Dolphins to Attend Road to the Puppy Bowl Event

Fans of football and Fidos in Florida will huddle at The Humane Society of Broward County on December 8th to cheer for members of the Miami Dolphins, who will team up with Animal Planet to tackle the problem of pet homelessness at the Road to the Puppy Bowl adoption event in celebration of Puppy Bowl […]

Giveaway + Gift Idea: Kinn KleanBowl

Did you know that a recent CBS report listed pet bowls rank as the fourth germiest spot in the home? Along with mold and yeast, many bowls also harbor coliform bacteria, putting all members of your family (both two- and four-legged) at risk. We’ve recently learned about a new alternative: Kinn Kleanbowl. An option for […]

Could Homemade Dough Ornaments Harm Your Dog?

It’s that time of the year again when we start seeing super cute tutorials for making salt dough ornaments for the tree. Children love to make them, they’re very inexpensive, and they provide a great way to preserve a memory, whether that’s a dog’s paw print or a child’s hand print. There’s only one problem: […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Gets in the Holiday Spirit

As I write this, we’re making plans to bring in our Christmas tree…at least for a trial run. Every year, we have an artificial Christmas tree (I’m allergic to the real thing). Through the years, we’ve had many pets in our home and, except for a couple of holidays with younger cats when we had […]

Cindy Adams to Host 6th Annual Blessing of the Animals

Her Page Six column never fails to make the tongues of gossip hounds wag, but on December 7th entertainment journalist Cindy Adams will make tails wag at the sixth annual Blessing of the Animals. Adams, who over the years has penned two tomes (The Gift of Jazzy and Living a Dog’s Life: Jazzy, Juicy and Me) […]

Gift Ideas for Young Readers

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to purchase a pet-themed children’s book for a little fan of Fidos or felines, several stories were published this year which were narrated by, inspired by or penned by high-profile pals to those with paws. Daisy and Josephine– She’s charmed generations of television viewers with […]

A Veterinarian’s Holiday Wish

It’s the holidays, and that means lots of things: peace on Earth, goodwill to men! Just kidding, it means cranky people fighting in the parking lot, someone getting shanked over the last PlayStation, and passive aggressive fruitcake gifts. I wasn’t always this cynical. I, too, was once a merry-eyed elf with stars in my eyes […]

DIY Dog Wreath to #TreatthePups

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox but all opinions are my own. Are you looking for a fun craft project for your dog or favorite dog lover this holiday season? Check out the “Pawesome Pins” ideas on Walmart.com for do-it-yourself holiday crafts especially for dogs,Big Heart Pet Brands®: Milo’s Kitchen® Chicken Grillers, Pup-Peroni, and […]

Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

We recently released the Winter issue of DogTipper Magazine, a 40-page publication with articles and an extensive gift guide–including a guide for book lovers (above)! We wanted to share some of our top choices for the book lovers on our list, above, and here’s a list of links where you can find each of these […]

Bryan Bickell Helps Pit Bulls with 2015 Calendar

Helping to create a better tomorrow for dogs who are counting the days until Pit Bull prejudice becomes a thing of the past, The Bryan and Amanda Bickell Foundation has just unleashed a 2015 Bick’s Pits calendar. Teaming up off the ice to help the paws cause, NHL star Bryan Bickell (a proud pet parent […]

National Tour of Annie Helps Stray Rescue of St. Louis

“It’s a Hard Knock Life” for homeless dogs, but thanks to help from the national tour of Annie Spots saved by Stray Rescue of St. Louis can look forward to a brighter “Tomorrow.” Stopping at The Fabulous Fox from December 2nd-7th, during the show’s stay in St. Louis volunteers from Stray Rescue will be at […]