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Pampered Pals: Birthday Cakes for Pets

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:00:49 -0700

Not only is June filled with fun events like the Ugliest Pet Contest and Take Your Dog To Work Day, but it's also North's Birthday! This year I want to make a big to-do about the sixth birthday of my four legged pal and treat him to a yummy birthday cake (as if he doesn't get treats all the time anyway, right?).

Although I love (love) the goodies offered up at Kool Dog Kafe – including this tasty looking Birthday Cake ($25) which can be delivered right to my door in this cute box – I could be swayed into making my own homemade surprise, especially now that I'm armed with this easy to figure out Puppy Cake Mix ($6)! Doesn't the finished product on the right look good enough to eat!?

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For those of us who aren't totally kitchen savvy, or just don't have the time to spend shopping, mixing, and sifting, this is a lifesaver. Puppy Cakes are made with all natural and pet safe ingredients (natch) like honey, banana, carob, and yogurt. Plus, all it takes is a few ingredients like egg, oil, and water to get your pup cakes baking! The only tough part will be deciding between carob and banana mixes . . . so I think I'll just order both!

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Doggie Treats That Look Good Enough to Eat!

PetSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:34 -0700

I've been known to tinker around in the kitchen and whip up some peanut butter treats for North and I from time to time, and sometimes I even try my hand at making something with carob, a pet-safe replacement for chocolate. But I must be seriously lacking in the baking creativity department because these treats put mine to shame.

On a recent trip to the Napa Valley, I found these superb looking dessert treats from Kool Dog Kafe at chic pet store Fideaux in St. Helena that look like real Peanut Butter Cups! I'm not only getting a craving for the real thing now, but I'm definitely ordering a bunch of these for North's upcoming birthday! Based in New Mexico, Kool Dog Kafe has some insanely awesome dog treats that could easily pass as my yums! The good news is they ship so the box of 12 Peanut Butter Cups ($18 ) can be dropped right on your doorstep – maybe your pup will even share!

New Year of Gifts: Treat of the Month Club

PetSugar — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:00:00 -0800

There are bunches of pet barkeries, bakeries, and bake shops that will ship treats straight to your lucky pooches . . . you can order up a new batch for special holidays or when your supplies run low. However, if you're like me and can't be bothered with the little details, sign up for a treat of the month club. Some companies offer a pay up front for 12 months plan, others have series of 3 month plans you can add or cancel at any time, and fear not, kitties, there's even one for you, too!

If you're not sure where to start, my top pick is the freshly-baked snack offerings of the Kool Dog Kafe (very popular in our Your Snack or Dog Snack challenges) – they have 6- and 12-month plans . . . and they include a free birthday cake for your pup's special month, free-of-charge with a 12 month membership. The yearlong package costs $19.99 a month, and includes all shipping charges. If you've got a house full of pups, here's a nice way to celebrate them – and, maybe they'll even learn the months while you're at it!