June 20, 2006
how this freaky site works...
October 31, 2005
a letter from coco...
Hi,
Dani took this picture when I first came to live with them here. I was sooo happy to have been rescued from Hillbilly Hell. The first day, I was shooting corn kernels and other veggies out of my butt. Momma got me some real dog food and I started to get better. I don't pee or stinky in the house anymore either. Well, sometimes if Momma and Daddy are at work, Ricky forgets to take me out and I'll leave a little surprise for him. That doesn't happen too much. I just got a new vet too. Everyone at the vet's office seems happy. The vets, The staff, the customers, and all the animals. They sell alot of quality, healthful stuff there for all animals. They really push those Greenies but Momma says you don't recommend them so we haven't bought any. I think I'll stick to the occasional cat turd rolled in litter. They kind of remind mom of those Pecan Rolls you get here in N.C. I only indulge
when no one is around. YUMM!!!!
I would like to recommend a product made for stinky doggie breath. Yip Yaps are delicious. They come in little tins like Altoids but are shaped like bones.
I would like to know what kind of shampoo could you recommend for
me?? I need one that won't wash off my Frontline and will make me smell good.
Shout out to Lerman and the crew out in the Hamptons.
Peace!!!!
CoCo Chanel
Read my professional response here...
October 26, 2005
Catalog Review- "in the company of dogs"
This catalog is definitely worth a visit to the site to request it. It's well done (layout & photos) and the products are swanky. They've got the whole William Wegman line of dog things, funny dog art and cutesy dog clothes, among other things. A little on the pricey side as far as I'm concerned (around $70 for the quilted vest below), but worth a gander. And if you feel like how I feel about catalogs, this
one's a keeper. This one gets a 4 Hank heads rating. Click on the Hank heads to find out how I rate stuff. Request a catalog here.
And, perhaps the most compelling reason to git yerself a catalog from this company is this:
Continue reading... "Catalog Review- "in the company of dogs""
September 15, 2005
for the girls under 15 who are crazed over nailpolish...
Yeah, they make nailpolish for dogs. My personal favorite is the golden color on a black dog. Make sure your dog doesn't think his/her nails are getting clipped when you're doing this, because if she does, be ready for a tantrum, complete with the expression of her anal glands, some deep scratch marks down your face and your neighbors beating down your door thinking the blood-curdling screams are traveling down the springtime air of the cul-de-sac because you're pulling your dog's legs off of its body. And all for some golden nails that you wanted to show to your friends. Plan this out right, you all.
July 21, 2005
so ugly it's cute...
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Isn't this so obnoxiously cute that you might even wear it? Your dog can wear it too if you ask them to make it into a charm for her "necklace".
And if you're dressing up for the hoe-down, you will need this...
There's some more over-the-top dog stuff at petjewelry.com...
July 15, 2005
questions from readers: flaky dog.
Question: She's got white flakes all over. Doggy dandruff? Probably a good bath but
with what kind of soap? From Shaka Lulu.
Answer: Lambert Kay Fresh n' Clean is the best one in my opinion. Read my product review of this shampoo here.
If you have any dog-related questions, contact me at m@dropthatsock.com and I MIGHT post the whole conversation right here on the site!! I can't answer all your questions, I'm sorry to say. I have a life outside of this blog. Remember this!
May 11, 2005
catalog review- "the dog's outfitter"
Here's a catalog that sells just about everything you'd think a pet catalog should. I love the company because they are one of the few who sell check chokes at a very reasonable price. I'm all about catalog shopping vs. going to the pet store, any day and every day. I give this one a 3 and a half Hank heads rating, but it's too hard to post that visually, so I'll make this one rare exception and give it a 4 hank heads rating.
They sell these for about $5.
And the much-loved Lambert Kay Fresh n' Clean shampoo and conditioner for $3.50
And a nice striped turtleneck for under $6.00.
www.dog.com
April 13, 2005
questions from readers: stankbreath
Dog question: killer breath. How do I get rid of it? Not me, the dog. I tried doggy toothpaste, but its a hassle like I'm sure you know. I can barely remember to brush my own twice a day. The treats that are supposed to freshen breath don't work. I mean its rank.
(from Lulu's Father)
Answer: Well, she's probably got a tooth problem which means you might want to get her a dental procedure which means you will have to knock her out and pay a chunk of $ for it. Don't feed her anything soft like jerky treats or wet dog food. Only crunchy biscuit-like stuff that she has to work at to disintegrate. Knuckle bones are good too for teeth and boredom. But they're gross and they smell sometimes. Greenies get the gas face.
There's not much you can do besides the dental thing that actually works. And don't feed her hot dogs and beer, no matter how much you really want to.
