Thank You Anti Icky Poo

There is one guarantee when you get a dog and that is there will be messes.  You know the kind I am talking about and they can be unpleasant and leave stains and odors in your furniture and carpets.  This is why we love Anti Icky Poo and can't live without it!  The name alone is adorable, but when the fabulous people at Pawtrero said this was the best we took their word for it and they were right.  Just check out the list of stinkies it will remove: cat urine, dog urine, skunk musk, vomit, feces and a whole host of other decaying organic materials.  It is safe to use on carpet, fabric, upholstery, tile, wood floors, stainless steel, and linoleum.

The product contains live bacteria that actually eats away and removes the stain and eliminates the source that can cause the odors to come back!  This is great for training too as your pet won't smell it in the carpet and think it is his new bathroom.  It is so easy to use too, once you clean up the area as much as possible just saturate and let dry...that's it!

Working on a Grain Free Treat

Today I tried my hand at creating a grain free treat for all you white doggies out there that are sensitive to tear staining.  My attempt involved a fragrant combo of pureed pumpkin, molasses, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, and flax seed!  It also involved garbanzo bean flour; this is fabulous flour as it is gluten free, grain free, and high in animal free protein.  One small problem, I have never baked with it and have found it to be very sticky...needless to say it needs tweaking but we are getting there!  Flavor profile...check!  Dough consistency...still needs work.

On another note we have now set up an Amazon store on this blog where you can purchase the products we discuss on Tuesdays.  Just look for Little B's Store at the top of the blog's homepage and click on the tab.

Happy Treating!

Nice Day for a White Wedding

When Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream a Little Dream Events posted these wonderful photos of a wedding she planned I had to include them in Little B's Blog as well!  Anna Kuperberg is the creative genius behind these gorgeous pictures and really captured the sweet relationship between Tina, Stephen, and their dogs.  I loved how personal it made the event feel by including them.  The location was the beautiful Hotel Vitale which is a dog friendly hotel and a big part of why the couple chose it.  Apparently the cute little white pooch's favorite part of the whole event was his/her mama's wedding dress which was used as a relaxation bed a few times...why not!  It's so cute how the dogs' neck decor also matched the brides' shoes and flowers!  Great attention to detail :) 

I personally toyed with idea of training my parents dog Conner to walk down the aisle at our wedding as a ring bearer with the rings attached to a pillow attached to his collar, but we all decided that would never happen as he would take 30 minutes to get down the aisle after saying hello to everyone.  The image will always exist in my mind though :)

Have an amazing weekend!

Brunch at Red's

One of our absolute favorite places to get brunch is at Red's Java House in the Embarcadero.  Located on Pier 30 at Bryant and Embarcadero this place is a San Francisco institution and should not be missed.  It is one of the hot spots before a Giants game, but it is just as great on a random Sunday. 

The food is delicious; I highly recommend the Corn Beef Hash and Breakfast Quesadilla.  To top it off they are dog friendly.  Once you order your food head to their great back patio area for some fun in sun and a great view of the bay and the Bay Bridge where your Little B can hang out and enjoy himself and all of the great food smells that Red's provides.  And did I mention the price?  It can't be beat; you can get a double cheeseburger, fries, and a beer for under $12!!!  We hope to see you there this weekend :)

Benefits of Organic Brown Rice Flour

Some might ask why we use organic brown rice flour vs. whole wheat flour in our treats.  The first reason is to create a treat that is hypo-allergenic as wheat, corn, and soy are some of the leading causes of allergies in dogs.  However, there are many other reasons why this ingredient is so great for dog health.

1) Organic brown rice flour does not contain gluten and is highly digestible, which make it a great choice for all you pooches with digestion issues.

2) It is high in fiber and selenium which help to prevent cancer!

3) Great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals like vitamin B, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.

4) Practically no fat and very little sodium.

5) Excellent complex carbohydrate that satisfies hunger with very few calories...no chubby doggies here!

If you would like your treats made with all brown rice flour we can accommodate you, just let us know!

Happy Treating!

We Love Earthbath Grooming Wipes

These wipes are a life saver!  I had no idea how high maintenance a bulldog was until we became parents to one and these are something we can't go without.  We use them on a daily basis for multiple reasons.  To clean his nose rope, to wipe his tushy and around his little nubin of a tail, to wipe his paws should he step in something yucky, to give him a quick cleaning, etc...  They are easy to store as they come in this dispenser tub and the formula is hypo-allergenic and fragrance free so it won't irritate our Little B's sensitive skin.  Mild cleansers deodorize, freshen and clean as the exotic Hawaiian Awapuhi conditions the coat and imparts a healthy shine. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E moisturize both coat and skin.

Paul Armstrong founded Earthwhile Endeavors, Inc. in 1995 after a chance encounter with three buddies in San Francisco who had developed a natural, effective pet shampoo but didn't know what to do with it. Well, Paul knew a great product when he saw one (as did his cat Miles), and he was determined to share it with pet lovers everywhere. This is how earthbath was born.

From the beginning, earthbath has been developed and manufactured in California with only the safest, finest ingredients from nature. From humble roots and a local following--based on the principles of purity and efficacy--earthbath has grown from four shampoos to a comprehensive line of totally natural shampoos, wipes, spritzes, and grooming foams that are sold and used by conscientious animal lovers across the nation and around the world.

Cricket's Daily Fix Review

We are so excited to have our very first Blog review on Cricket's Daily Fix!  On her blog she writes reviews and holds giveaways of eco friendly companies as well as spread the word on the ease of turning to greener products.  A woman after my own heart :)  She is also a strong supporter of products that are from small companies or sellers and adores hand made goods, especially if they are recycled.  It's a great place to go to read about all of the wonderful things out there that support our environment.

Her test subjects were her 3 German Shepherds (aka furbabies) and I am happy to report that the "Veggie Parm" treats did not last long!  Please read her review for yourself and thank you Cricket for your kind words!