Read the MSNBC article.

Reports of illnesses in dogs given chicken jerky treats have spiked dramatically following a new government warning about pet snacks made in China. Read the article posted by Vitals on MSNBC.COM
Vitals – Chicken jerky treats sicken 353 dogs, owners report.

Maggie, the DogBlog Dog from Boise, Idaho was pleased to test out a very special bed. Special, you say, what makes this pet bed so special? First of all, it is so comfortable it feels like an air mattress. She snoozes away, dreaming of squirrels up a tree and running like the wind.

Maggie is a dog who thought the master family bed was the only place she could sleep. This was until we got her this new luxury pet bed from Crypton Super Fabrics. Now she can stretch out and feel snug as a bug in a rug. OK, she might need a few toys to really feel snug, but even humans would enjoy sleeping on this bed.

The other advantages: Crypton says “if you have a messy pet, don’t stress”. Crypton Super Fabrics makes their machine-washable pet beds resistant to moisture, stains, odors and bacteria. Their impenetrable barrier keeps grime from soaking through the fabric.

Pet accident? No problem – just wipe away. For stubborn stains, they offer a complete Pet Stain and Odor Remover System. But the DogBlog hasn’t tested those products.

You can visit Crypton Super Fabrics online to create a customized bed for your pet, and view their blog – lifeoncrypton.com/blog – to find out about Life on Crypton and the Super Pooch, Molly B.

Please check out Maggie’s musical YouTube video review.

The dog bed that Maggie tested is a Molly B. Luxury Pet Bed – Herringbone Cardinal – Size 36″ x 44″ x 5″
Maggie and the DogBlog give Crypton Super Fabrics Pet Beds a WINNER Recommendation. This pet bed product is the best dog bed we have experienced.

Read more about Maggie, our family dog, rescued from a shelter, trained by prison inmates and now the best dog in the world (in our humble opinion).
Why we started our DogBlog – a sad story about losing our best friend and finding a new one.

The door bell rang, it was a delivery. The box is left at the door. We guess the delivery guy didn’t want to meet Maggie at the door. I brought in the box and to Maggie’s delight the delivery was for her. You see, a representative for SUPERVALU® contacted the DogBlog to ask if we would like to sample their new products for dogs. SUPERVALU® has launched WholeCare Pet™ Brand of National-Brand-Equivalent Pet Foods and Supplies. Maggie agrees it is a good idea to nurture your furry, four-legged family members with The WholeCare Pet™ line of pet products. Yes, they even have things for the other furry family members of the cat population. Just don’t let Maggie hear about it!

The WholeCare Pet line will be available nationwide at the company’s family of grocery stores. Our friends in Idaho can find the WholeCare Pet line at Albertsons.

Here is Maggie’s video report about these tasty dog foods and treats – she gives the WholeCare Pet™ Line of Products her yelp of approval.

Spring is already here in Idaho and so it’s time to prepare for those pesky ticks. We love to walk along the Boise River and if you don’t stay in the middle of the path you are sure to have a tick jump on you and the dog. We have a beautiful Boise Greenbelt, a wonderful place to walk the dog.

Just a few more months and we will see the Swans and their little ones. I wonder how many there will be this year.

Our vet recommends Frontline Plus for Dogs. But it can be kind of spendy. So I checked out the price at Amazon and there is quite a savings.
Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for Dogs and Puppies

We are happy to announce the grand opening of our DogBlog Store. Well, actually it is just a link on our site that goes to our Amazon Affiliate aStore. When you go through our store to buy something for your dog, or even your cat, that little purchase will give us a few pennies to help Maggie when she goes to buy a new toy, dog treats, dog food, pay for her vacation away from home (boarding at the kennel) or to visit her friendly vet.

Here are a few of the things you will find in our aStore.

• Toys for Your Dog, your Best Friend (Fido, Fifi, Brutus, Boo Boo)
• Costumes, does your dog like to dress up? If so, do we have some fantastic doggie attire for you and Duke to check out
• Books about training your dog
• Books about taking care of dogs
• Books about dogs
• Books for kids
• DVDs – all kinds of dog adventures and how to DVDs
• Dog beds and carriers, even things for in the car
• Pet Supplies – all kinds of stuff

Your dog is going to love you, let the kids take a look. We put some things in there for kids of all ages. We hope you will enjoy the store and be assured that Amazon will take good care of you.

Please Visit our DogBlog: A Dog’s Eye View Online Store