Ferrets Love Shoes!

June 6, 2012

I always thought if I was the type of person to wreak havoc and revenge upon others (I’m not I’m too lazy nice to do such a thing), I’d nonchalantly release a ferret in their presence, or give one as a present. But after seeing this, my non-plan has been thwarted.

Ferrets are not mean and bitey creatures.

Ferrets are sweet and loving. Just like cats, dogs, hamsters, bunny rabbits and ant farms.

This really cute video shows how this little ferret just loves shoes. His human taunts and teases and plays, and the ferret is like ‘oooh, shoes, gotta get me one of those!’ and basically doesn’t mind the big footed human trying to steal his little warm portable burrows (that’s ferret speak for shoes).

Who out there has a pet ferret? We’d love to hear from you!

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Cleaning Your Dog’s Eyes

April 29, 2012

Dog’s eyes can get a little messy. Evenf you’ve ruled out illness or infection, then it’s fine for you to make cleaning his eyes part of the regular grooming routine. (And no, I don’t know why the little doggy is saying please. Perhaps he wants some Royal Treatment products…because, let’s face it, what dog wouldn’t?)

Easier said than done, you say? Well, not if you listen to us fine folks at PetMD. We’ve compiled four easy steps to a sweet and easy cleaning session.

1 – Pull The Ole Smooth Move

Think like a seducer. If your prey is preoccupied, busy or stressed, then your seduction will never work. So, too, with your dog.

If Fido is riled up, hasn’t had his walk or is upset by something, then wait for another time. Otherwise, make your moves, pet him softly and talk to him in a soothing, praising voice. To get him relaxed and in the mood, so to speak.

2 – Surgical Tools

Not really, but you definitely make sure you have everything on hand you need. Scissors to trim unruly dog locks, tissues, and, most importantly doggy eye wipes.

Don’t use baby wipes or face cleansing wipes (for those of us too lazy to wash our face in the evenings). They’re not the same as doggy wipes. You’ll be able to find them at your local holistic pet store. Or, even better, you can get some fabulous wipes online created by Prince Lorenzo Borghese himself…including the awesome tear stain removal pads, which really make a dog feel like a movie star.

3 – Make Your Move

If your dog has long hair (very rock ‘n’ roll of him), begin by giving him a bit of a trim to clear the eye area. Hair in the eyes can irritate. Next, let the cleansing begin.

Don’t dab away like you’re trying to remove a stubborn spot from a toddler’s face. Instead, hold him nice and firm and continue to soothe with your voice and words, and then gently wipe downwards a few times. If there’s eye gunk, follow with a water-dampened tissue.

4 – Bribe ‘Em

We’re not proud. We understand the way the game is played. So break out Fido’s favorite treats and lavish attention and praise upon him whilst giving loving pats.

And guess what? Next time, it’s going to be so much easier.

Follow our simple guidelines and very soon cleaning your pooch’s eyes will be a regular part of the routine.

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5 Things Your Dog Will Love You For

April 6, 2012

You love all dogs, and obviously, truly love your dog. Dogs will love you no matter what, so what can you do to deserve their love? We have the top 5 things your dog will love you for…for good reason.

 

Belly Scratches

After a hard day fighting battles with shoes, rugs, the postman and protecting your home, there’s nothing a hard-working dog loves more than a good belly rub. Sure, ‘good boy!’ has its merits, but there’s nothing like having your belly rubbed while scratching your back on the floor. All dogs return this with l-o-v-e.

 

Treats! Treats! Treats!

Well, they’re only human, dogs are…or is that they’re only the smaller, 4-legged dog in the house, and let’s face it we all love out treats. Especially dogs. Dogs will love you for all and any treat thrown to them, whether it be a T-bone or a potato chip. But all snacks are not created equal. Your dog will absolutely love you for the healthy, delicious dog snacks you throw his way with his long life.

 

Long Walks On The Beach

That’s a lie. The way to a doggy heart is a plain, simple walk. Anywhere. They love to explore new and familiar smells, meet old friends and make new. As long as you take your dog out on a walk, he’s gonna love you

 

Playtime

Every dog has his day, but he’d like all of them filled with playtime. Whether it’s fetch, ‘it’s mine’, Frisbee, or whatever your games are, your dog will see it as together time that’s fun, energetic and quality.

 

Good Love

We all know a dog will love someone for even the most Scrooge-ish scraps of love. But want real love from a dog? And by that we mean the love of a happy, social, friendly and well-adjusted dog.. It’s easy. Make your dog family. Be loving, warm, train with positive reinforcement, and always provide a safe haven. Give him quality toys, food, treats. Give him a warm bed and a healthy, happy life. And absolutely then will you have your dog’s love.

 

It’s easy, and our doggy companions more than deserve it.

 

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4 Top Tips For A Cool, Green Dog

March 3, 2012

Everyone wants to be green these days. It’s the thing to do (mostly because the environment has been pummeled for way too long by everyone). While animals are naturally green and devoted to keeping the environment healthy when in the wild, when in our world it’s another story. They rely on us. So, how do we get ourselves a cool, green dog (no, no fur dye allowed!)? It’s easy, requires little effort and to help you out, we have the 4 top tips.

Naturama

Going natural with clothes and bedding, toys and, well, whatever you can think up. We know natural products are expensive, but what about you recycling your old clothes or bedding for your dog’s bedding? And even using old children’s shirts to keep your pooch warm? Apart from that, there are loads of recycled products available.

Doggy Do or Doggy Don’t?

Every doggy bag is not created equal. Sure, you can buy specially made doggy bags to take care of doggy business, but you can also use all those grocery and produce bags you have in your house for such things. If you don’t have those, or don’t want to use them, there are a fabulous range of recycled doggy bags on the market that are also biodegradable, which is pretty great in our book.

 New Wave

With the weather getting warmer, more and more people are taking their dogs with them wherever they go, and on longer walks, and all good dog owners will want to make sure their pet is properly hydrated. It is easy to just use something you can throw out when you give your dog water or food when you’re out and about, but instead of creating more land refill, why not go all new wave? There are some great dishes out there that you can pop into a special doggy bag and take with you, and reuse them. Or, if you don’t want to lug about a bag, there are special collapsible dishes, or even dishes made from recycled materials that are also biodegradable.

Hippy Doggy

Get Fido in on the act with his toys and his snacks. Organic toys are all the rage and they have the added benefit of being not only green but much better for your dog. And giving your dog healthy, high quality treats means not only will your pet be healthier, but you’ll cut down on vet visits.

 

So now you have some building blocks for a trendy, green dog. Just don’t let anyone say ‘hipster dog!’.

 

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Top 3 Reasons We Should Groom Our Animals

February 23, 2012

Now, in case you haven’t noticed, Royal Pet Club is the awesome pet blog belonging to Prince Lorenzo Borghese’s Royal Pet Club which sells the gorgeous high end and out of this world range of pet grooming products – Royal Treatment.

Our range of organic and natural pet grooming products for dogs are, quite simply, wonderful. Everyone who tries them raves about them (and yes, they can be used for cats, too; especially the dry shampoo and the spritzes), and notices the incredible difference pre-Royal Treatment groom and post-Royal Treatment groom.

But why should we groom our pets, especially our dogs, apart from the aesthetics we enjoy?

Well, we’re going to give you the top 3 reasons why grooming our animals is a good thing.

3) Grooming Keeps A Pet Healthy, Wealthy & Wise

Okay, perhaps not wealthy (or else why am I not loaded from all the grooming Marvin the Cat does every single day?), but grooming keeps a pet healthy. It cleans the fur, the skin. Some dogs do try and lick themselves clean, but unfortunately they don’t have the right saliva like cats do, so they end up just not smelling good (and not being that clean). A good grooming will give a dog or a long-haired cat that same feel we have after a good shower and shampoo: being clean.

2) The Healing Touch

To groom, you must touch the animal, and touch is so important. It connects us to the pet. We all know how good it feels to pet our favourite fur baby; bad days melt away, gloomy spirits lift. And that’s just us. Our pets react the same way. Ill kitties sometimes have problems cleaning themselves and it depresses a cat to be dirty. A dry shampoo session will do wonders to lift our kitty’s spirits, as will a wipe down with somewipes for the kitty who just isn’t good at cleaning himself. A dog will feel so much better when he’s clean and silky and looking his best.

1) Keeping The Balance

Cats can keep their skin and fur in tip top condition with their naturally inbuilt grooming abilities. But our poor doggy friends often suffer from many different skin conditions. Dry and scaly skin, red patches; dry patches, brittle fur, tangled, fur, dull fur. Ugh. The problem with delicate dog skin and dog skin conditions is so many people don’t know how to tell the difference between different products or even know they can help their pooch.

A good grooming regimen of products perfectly balanced for your pet’s skin and fur will make a world of difference.

A dog that’s been groomed and had his skin soft and supple and moisturised, his fur soft and silky and tangle free, will be a dog who doesn’t shed excessively, a dog who doesn’t scratch all the time, a dog who is relaxed and feeling good about himself. It’s about the balance. And hey, looking good to boot? It’s that lovely extra bonus from grooming.

So now you know the top 3 reasons you should groom your pet – go ahead and check out our products: they’re so good you could use them on yourself.

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