PetWise Market Blog

All new dog coats, jackets and sweaters now available at PetWiseMarket.com. We have all types of apparel for your pets, but now is the perfect time to stock up on the cold weather clothing for little pooch.

Well it’s that time of year where retailers, such as PetWise Market, get ready for a busy holiday season. I’m sure you’ve seen the Halloween stuff next to the Christmas stuff in the stores these days, because the holidays are thee money machine of the year.

We aren’t that crazy but we do have some items that will soon be available. Keep an eye out for gifts for people, such as PupCakes, and gourmet gift baskets for dogs, cats and their owners. Stay tuned.

Looks like dressing up pets for Halloween is quite popular. Our Halloween dog costumes are selling out fast, so we’re sorry some of the sizes are no longer available.

There’s no word on if pets actually like dressing up for the holidays however. Choose your dog costume now. 

Update: Apparently the Ginger Bread Dog House was too popular. The manufacturer won’t be able to make enough this season, so they will not be available. I personally wanted one too.

We now have gifts for pet lovers. We’re always looking to expand our products available for pets and pet owners. We now have the PupCake Trinket Box and Ginger Bread Dog House Ornaments! Each selection offers 217 different styles and breeds. Unfortunately mutts aren’t a selection choice or else I’d get one for Zoie, the PetWise Market dog.   Check them out in our Gifts section.

 Ever been confused about your dog’s ancestry? We are. The Humane Society called Zoie a Border Collie and Rottweiler mix, but I’m still not convinced. Now cheaper DNA tests may be the answer for thousands of dog owners confused about their beloved mutt.

The tests, which cost as little as $65, are the result of several years of work by scientists who gathered a large pool of DNA samples from thousands of dogs to create a sort of genetic roadmap of breeds.

For years, owners have been able to get dogs tested to prove they are the offspring of parents that breeders said they were. In the new testing, DNA markers that help tell breeds apart are checked against the thousands of DNA samples to find out Fido’s ancestry.

The cost of a cheek-swab test is $65; the cost of the blood test is up to vets but could range between $100 and $200.

Ask your veterinarian for more information.

The risk may be remote, but many shelters and rescue groups halt the adoptions of black cats around Halloween, and increase their screening process. Because of the historical connections of black cats to bad luck, “witches” and rituals, black cats are at risk of being picked up for simple party props or even ritual sacrifice and torture.

Black cat owners should keep their pets inside during the holiday. The increase in seasonal adoption bans have increased at many shelters, because of irresponsible pet owners. Along with black cat bans, there’s the once-common bans on bunny adoptions around Easter and puppy adoptions as Christmas gifts.

Adopt Responsibly.

Commercial raw diet company Bravo is recalling three of its poultry products for cats and dogs over concerns that they might make your pets sick. The pet food is being recalled because two of the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, while the other product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA detected the bacteria in a recent review. The company has received no reports of illness in either people or animals associated with any of the three products.

The recalled products should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners should return unopened frozen tubes of food to the store where they were purchased for a refund. Pet owners should dispose of opened tubes of product in a safe manner and return the washed plastic batch ID tag for a full refund.

Recalled Petfood:

Product: Bravo! Original Formula Chicken Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 21-102, 21-105, 21-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236

Product: Bravo! Orignal Formula Turkey Blend frozen raw food
Product Numbers: 31-102, 31-105, 31-110
Sizes: 2 pound, 5 pound and 10 pound tubes
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 236

Product: Bravo! Basic Formula Finely Ground Chicken frozen raw food
Product Number: 21-212
Size: 2 pound tube
Batch ID code (on hang tag): 226

Other Batch IDs for these same products are not involved in the recall.

Get the latest from their website.

No recall has been issued, but a coalition of veterinarians are sending out some red flags. They noted they’ve been seeing an increase in pet illnesses recently, that some say is linked to some Chinese-made jerky treats.

Here?s the text of the statement the vets released to the press:

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats manufactured in China have been making pets sick. Symptoms of illness have included vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. To our knowledge, no deaths have been reported.

The AVMA posted an alert on its Web site on September 13 to inform its members and the public about what was known. Today, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) issued a statement saying it also has become aware of an unusual number of dogs presenting similar symptoms and abnormal test results associated with consumption of some jerky treats.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently testing several products to see if a contaminant can be found. So far, they have ruled out melamine, one of the chemicals that led to the massive pet food recall this spring, but have yet to identify anything that might be making pets sick.

While a list of brand/product names of affected treats is not yet available, the AVMA has learned that all complaints have involved jerky treats from China. We recommend that pet owners use their best judgment in this matter.

Suspected cases should be reported to the FDA. To find the number for the FDA district office consumer complaint coordinator in your region, click here.

The AVMA is monitoring the situation and will provide updated information on our Web site as soon as it becomes available. Like all information on our Web site, we will only post information that is credible and has been confirmed.

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As we grow and add more products, you can count on some more unique items  headed your way at PetWise Market. Two awesome products coming soon, is a variety of Catnap Beds. These beds are suitable for cats, of course, and some are great for small dogs. From loungers, to sofas and chaises, we hope to have them in stock very soon.

And another item suitable for small dogs and cats is the Sleepypod. It’s a comfy mobile pet bed and carrier that’s not only stylish, but functional as well. Your pet can make the Sleepypod their home, at home, so when it’s time to go to the vet or a road trip, they won’t be so scared and anxious.

Two great products coming soon at PetWise Market. 

Mars Petcare, Inc announced a voluntary recall of 5lb. bags of its Krasdale Gravy dry dog food sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania and Red Flannel Large Breed Adult Formula dry dog food sold in Pennsylvania stores. The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats. Read more on the recalls from their website.

Mars Petcare, Inc also owns pet food brands; Cesar Canine Cuisine, Pedigree, Sheba, The Goodlife Recipe and Whiskas, which are not involved in the recall.