Category: Holiday

This month, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees F and higher, we wanted to share 5 ideas to help keep your pets cool and enjoy their summer! Stuff a Kong toy with pet-friendly foods (peanut butter is always a good idea!) and stick it in the freezer! Cube watermelon and freeze it for a quick, easy treat! Make homemade (no salt) chicken-broth pops or Poochie Pupsicles (recipes from Modern Dog Magazine) Mix up some Peanut Butter Froyo Treats (recipe via Rover from The Happiness in Health) Create an icey treat to keep them busy with a Doggy Ice Treat (recipe from Tablespoon) If you try these recipes, or have your own that you love, share them with us on social media. Tag Hatton Pet Portrait Studio on Facebook and use the…

[caption id="attachment_811" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo via prestonspeaks.com[/caption] *These recipes come to us from Preston Speaks (www.prestonspeaks.com) We first met Preston, a Westie, and his mom, Rachel, at the Phoenix Pet Expo two years ago, where we got these two great recipes. First, here’s a little bit more about Preston the pup! Official AKC Name: Sir. Preston Peabody, CGC Age: 7 From: Western Kentucky Breed: West Highland White Terrier Trainings: Camera and video work, AKC Canine Good Citizen Jobs: Model and actor – Preston has been featured in 9 Westie calendars! What an interesting little guy! We loved seeing him at Phoenix Pet Expo and look forward to future events! Preston shared these recipes with us; we hope you enjoy them! Doggie Pumpkin Squares Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 1/3 c whole…

Choosing to add a new puppy to your family should not be taken lightly. There are a lot of responsibilities, and a little prep work ahead of time will make the transition to puppy parents a little easier. Clear Communication Especially if you live with other people, it is important to maintain clear communication for everyone’s role with the new puppy. Determining who is responsible for walks, feeding and filling the water bowl, and potty breaks is important. Will you dog be fed table scraps? Will they be confined to a certain location at certain times? A Puppy-Proof Home Think about where your puppy will spend most of their time. Will you use a crate of kennel? Do you need to get a baby gate to block off your area?…

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! If you’re a gift giver but are at a loss this year for what to give your dog-loving mom, let us give you some ideas! Décor – If she’s like us, your Mom loves to see her pet’s personality in décor throughout her home. From pillows and breed specific pictures, to coasters, art and more, doggy décor is a great gift option. Accessories - Jewelry is always a good option for Mother's Day, and there are so many possibilities! Ask your jeweler not only what's in style and what pet or dog designs they have, but what they can custom create to ensure mom loves her new fashion accessory. Drinkware – In our experience, everyone LOVES mugs. Whether your mom is a coffee or tea…

Our pets are part of our family, and just like human family members, they can become injured or fall victim to disasters or local emergencies. With April being Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we thought it would be fitting to share three common pet first aid practices and proactive pet preparedness measures. Pet First Aid Kit The Humane Society of the United States recommends that every home have a basic pet first aid kit on hand. You can easily purchase a pet first aid kit online or from a local pet supply store or utilize a first aid kit designed for people and simply add pet-specific items to it. Some specific pet items include: Pet first aid book Phone numbers for your vet, nearest emergency vet, and poison control center or…