Dog stuff

[DestinyInKC]

Picking up my english bulldog on friday..
I obviously need to get some stuff for her but seems like petsmart or places like that would be a bit pricey.
Is there a better place to go?
Mostly need to get some toys and a dog carrier as well as a dog bed..

Petsmart or petco is probably where I will go but was hoping someone knew of a better place!

Also if anyone knows of a good vet in the northland area!

[KCboy]

Destiny
Walmart or target have the things u need at reasonable prices

Gladstone Animal Clinic for vets

Hope that helps

[DestinyInKC]

Thanks!

[Triton]

Congrats on your new dog, they are so much fun

[DestinyInKC]

I am so excited! A dog is one thing I have always wanted but never had! I will post a pic of her when I pick her up

[Triton]

Don't forget the dog treats from Three Dog Bakery, they got sum good ones..

[DestinyInKC]

whats three dog bakery?

[Triton]

They have all kinds of dog food , treats , everything a dog possibly wants .. There may be 1 up north

[DestinyInKC]

OH its a place.. i thought maybe it was a brand LOL
But that sounds cool I will have to check it out!

[Triton]

I would post a link to the web site Destiny but I'm not the brightest... Lol

[hikermc]

I have seen 3 dog bakery treats at price chopper. Not sure about the other grocery stores. They a bit pricey but all natural.

http://www.threedog.com/

[hikermc]

Here is a treat I make my dog, pretty simple and he loves it. I bought 5 oz plastic solo cups at store to freeze treat. I found recipe on internet search "frosty paws"

Frosty Paws Dog Ice Cream Recipe

Dogs, like most adult mammals, have trouble digesting lactose, so ice cream isn't a fun treat for dogs at all! However, we have several recipes we've tested that take all the fun of ice cream and make it into a safe treat you can make for or even share with your dog!

Basic ice cream ingredients are Milk/Cream, Eggs, and Sugar- when making Frosty Paws (a dog friendly alternative to ice cream) you'll want to subsitute most of those items.

Yogurt is a safe substitute for milk. The probiotics are great for your dog's digestive health, and this "good bacteria" breaks down most of the lactose when it is cultured.

Sugar is not safe for dogs, but bananas, berries, apples, and other dog safe fruits can substitute in to make a sweet treat for your dog. A small amount of honey can sweeten the frosty paws while still being healthy for your dog- and is a great way to make the treat beloved by kids and pets! Keep in mind that your dog won't mind if it's sweet. Savory flavors can be added with low sodium chicken or beef broth, peanut butter, or even, if you are brave enough to prepare it, liver.

Eggs- Dogs love eggs, and eggs are a fantastically nutritious treat. If you blend your Dog Ice Cream, toss an raw egg in the blender! (Though some dogs may object to the texture, if your eggs are organic- include the shell for a boost of calcium that mimics what your pet would get by crunching raw bones in nature)

One of our favorite Frosty Paws recipes, (and the go-to recipe if you are trying to copy the commercial treat called Frosty Paws) is:

Bone Ice Cube Tray

Peanut Honey Yogurt Bones

32 oz. plain yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
2 Tablespoons honey

1. Mix all these ingredients in your blender, then pour into ice cube trays or even a kong toy to freeze and serve. Be sure the mold you freeze your treat into is either 1. large enough that your dog won't be able to swallow it whole when frozen solid. or 2. Shaped, like our bone ice cube trays, with slender sections so it can be crunched easier.
2. If you want to go all out for your mutt you can freeze these homemade frosty paws just like you would homemade ice cream. A salt-less automatic ice cream maker makes this as easy as using any other appliance in your home and the frosty paws will be ready to serve in 10 minutes.
For the ultimate treat, appropriate for desert at a doggy birthday party, follow steps one and two, then take the mostly frozen dog ice cream product of number two and spread it about 1.5 inches thick on wax paper. Freeze for 5-10 minutes and then remove from freezer. Next, use a paw shaped cookie cutter to cut a paw shaped “frosty paws”, remove ice cream around edges, and return paw shapes to the freezer to freeze solid.

[DestinyInKC]

Thanks for the recipe I will have fun trying that out!

[ksmarine1980]

Congrats on the dog, Destiny Wal-Mart, Target, Petsmart & Petco should all have the supplies you need. But depending on the diet, you may need to go to Petsmart or even a vet if it's a prescription diet. Have fun!

[mojoworkin]

Don't skimp on dog food. Feed the best you can afford, preferably grain free.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-d...dog-foods-dry/