Organize Your Pet's Heath Info With New Pet Health App from Purina

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Need a way to keep track of your pet's meds, appointments and contact information for all of your pet's providers (like vets, groomers and kennel or day care)? Now, there's an app for that.

The new Purina Pet Health App includes:

• A page to list information for each pet in your household
• A contact page for your vet, groomer and kennel
• A place to list meds and appointments
• Tabs for medical and first aid tips
• And even a tab for exercise!

We downloaded the free app for iPhone (it's also available for Android) to give it a test run. In addition to the places to list contact information and appointments, we like some of the additional features such as the ability to search for a nearby veterinarian or dog park.  You never know when you might be in need of either, especially if you're visiting a new city.

And even with one pet, I find myself running to the cabinet every time I need to look up Cosmo's medication type and dosage strength. So with this app, you can keep all meds listed in one place so re-ordering is easy. I also can see this being extremely important to have at your fingertips in the unfortunate event you end up at an emergency clinic with your pet.

So if you're looking for a way to organize all your pet's information in one place, download here or go to your phone's app store and look up Purina Pet Health.

Review: The Invincible Gecko Dog Toy from Nip and Bones!

Cosmo waits patiently for his chance to test out a new squeaky
toy from the Baby Patches Tester Program at Nip and Bones

Long live the squeaker! There's nothing more fun than a brand new squeaker toy for your dog, especially if it can withstand sharp doggie teeth and hours of rigorous play. And if you're looking for a squeaker toy that will last, the Gecko Dog Toy at Nip and Bones may be the perfect choice for your pup!

As a member of the Baby Patches Tester Team, Cosmo got the chance to take the Gecko for a test run. Take a look below at Cosmo's honest review of the Gecko, but first a few product details.

What we're testing

• The Invincibles Gecko Dog Toy in a size small  -- 13" x 8" with two squeakers. It also comes in large - 17" x 8" with four squeakers.

What makes it special

• It's non-stuffed and made with squeakers that last, even after being punctured. In addition to the squeaker, a rattle in the tail makes this toy sound extra exciting. 

Options

Cosmo gives the Gecko a good tug!

• Order the Small with two squeakers or the Large with four squeakers. Both come in orange or blue. 

Who makes it?

• Kyjen

How much is it?

• $10 for the small and $12 for the large at Nip and Bones

Cosmo's test run

Worthy of a good game of tug or session of toss and fetch, the Gecko provided Cosmo with loads of fun.

After a couple of weeks of play, the Gecko has held up beautifully, with plenty of squeak and rattle power for months to come. Just listen... !

As a member of the Baby Patches Tester Team, we received the Gecko toy free of charge. We were not paid for our review, and our opinions, squeaks and shakes are authentically our own. 

Celebrate National Dog Biscuit Day!

It's National Dog Biscuit Day! While the origins of this day seem to be shrouded in mystery, there's one thing for sure. Dogs like biscuits!

Here are a few of our favorites.

Nutro Natural Choice Crunchy Treats with Berries - These crunchy treats made with real berries smell delicious and they break easily into even smaller pieces for multiple treating.

Loving Pets Barksters Sweet Potato and Chicken Krisps - Air puffed and low in fat, these treats pack a big crunch without wheat or gluten.

Hills Hypoallergenic Dog Treats - These are the treats that magically cured Cosmo's grass-up-the-nose incident.

For training treats, we typically gravitate to soft treats that break easily into smaller bits or other treats that don't fit into the category of "biscuits." But since today is the day to celebrate the biscuit, here's a look back in time to one of the granddaddies of all dog biscuits...

Biscuits may have changed over years -- not to mention the advertising! -- but one thing's stayed the same. Dogs are still our best friends.

Good Dog! 

Wordless Wednesday: Dogs and Tongues

Nommy SmartBones for One Lucky Winner!

Cosmo loves his SmartBones, and today we unveil one lucky winner who wins a three-month supply of these nomilicious dog chews!  The winner of our SmartBones giveaway is........ drumroll please >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Spooky Shorty!

Congrats to you! I'm sure your doggie pals will LOVE these tasty chews!

Thanks to everyone for playing.

For another great giveaway, don't miss our Stella and Chewy's Carnivore Kisses giveaway! 

Pekingese Malachy is Top Dog at Westminster

Malachy the Pekingese, the only dog on the show floor who could fit INSIDE the coveted silver bowl, nabbed top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show last night. It was 4-year-old Malachy's 115th Best in Show title as he beat out  a Dalmatian, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Iris Setter, Kerry Blue Terrier and Wirehaired Dachshund to become the newest Westminster champ.

AP Photo

It was the fourth time a Peke has won at Westminster and the first time since 1990.

Favorite quotes around the show ring (From Blooomberg reports):

"He’s a charismatic little guy," said Lisa Croft-Elliott. "He’s like your favorite pair of bedroom slippers.”

Malachy's handler and part-owner David Fitzpatrick was asked whether the 11-pound champ has feline traits, given his Persian cat-like resemblance. He's not like a cat at all," he said. He's like a Pekingese."

Photo by John Ashbey

We hear Malachy will indeed make the traditional trip to Sardi's to eat steak today. Can't wait to see that photo!

Valentine's Love: Win a 4-month Supply of Kisses from Stella & Chewy's!

We wanted to find a special way to spread the love this Valentine's Day. So today we bring you the opportunity to win a four-month supply of Carnivore Kisses from Stella & Chewy's!

Carnivore Kisses dog treats are available  in 100 percent Angus Beef, 100 percent Chicken, 100 percent Duck and 100 percent Wild Alaskan Salmon. And now, To Dog With Love readers have the chance to win a whole basket full of kisses -- one jar in each of the four flavors!  Wow!

You can win the four jars of kisses pictured here! 

Carnivore Kisses are a great way to share the love with your pet all year round!

• All Natural, diced 100% premium meat treats
• Made with raw, freeze-dried naturally raised meat, from USDA-inspected facilities
• NO grain, fillers, added hormones or antibiotics, artificial preservatives, colorings, sugar or salt

Enter our Carnivore Kisses Giveaway

Enter to win one jar of kisses in each flavor: 100 percent Angus Beef, 100 percent Chicken, 100 percent Duck and 100 percent Wild Alaskan Salmon. That's a $40+ value! U.S. winners only. Enter on the Rafflecopter widget below. Entries close at 12:01 a.m. ET on February 29, 2012.
 
If you can't wait for your kisses, here's where to buy Stella & Chewy's.

Thanks to Stella & Chewy's for sharing the love! Mwaaah!

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