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The Dog Bowl offers the Leba III Dental Care for pets - and now FREE shipping! (No quantity limits - all shipping to U.S. destinations are free!)

LEBA III balances the chemistry of the mouth keeping the teeth clean and healthy for the entire life of your pet, without side effects. The key to a long healthy life is balance! Products that kill the bacteria have an antibiotic action, damaging the environment of the mouth. The safety and efficacy of LEBA III was proven by a renowned university and has been used by veterinarians since 1994.

• Leba III requires no brushing, no change in diet...
  people and pets love it !
• Leba III is an herbal product, causes no enamel damage
  and no side-effects
• 100% response in double blind test
• Ideal for home dental care for dogs & cats!

Instructions: Keep Leba III at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. **Give pet no water and no food 1/2 hr before and 1/2 hr after giving Leba III

Labels: Pet Dental Care

It seems if you have a pet, dog or cat, the quest for a good pet bed is inevitable!

The Dog Bowl is proud to announce we have found an amazing bed for the small AND large dog that is not only eco friendly but comfortable for your pet as well!

Check out our popular Chili Pepper Red and Hex Black color combo!

All Bella Beds are handcrafted which gives each one a unique appearance. Each Bed is filled with premium fiberfill and baffled to prevent bunching. Every bed is covered with performance terry for durability.

The breathable fiber regulates temperature to keep your pet comfortable. Cozy baffled cave shape conforms to your pet's body and provides superior support.

Go mobile - just roll up and tie closed. 100% hypoallergenic and washable.

• Veterinarian endorsed dog beds, cat beds and pet beds.
• All components for the Bella Beds are made in the US, and the Bella Beds are hand sewn by skilled textile sewers in El Salvador, a CAFTA country.
• Cozy baffled cave shape pet bed conforms to your pet's body and provides superior support.
• 100% hypoallergenic and washable dog beds, cat beds and pet bedding.
• Innovative Patent Pending Design.
• Eco-friendly dog beds, pet beds and cat beds. Exterior made from Eco2 recycled cotton fiber and interior fiberfill made form recycled PET.

Need Sizing Suggestions? This may help:

• Size Small (26") Works for typical breeds as follows: Bichon Frise, Italian Greyhound, Maltese, Pekinese, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Dachshund, most cats.
• Size Medium (34") Works for typical breeds as follows: Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Springer Spaniel, Terrier, Main Coon Cat.
• Size Large (42") Works for typical breeds as follows: Akita, Basset Hound, Boxer, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Collie, Dalmation, Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Siberian Husky, Standard Poodle.
• Size XXL (49") Works for typical breeds as follows: German Shepherd, Great Dane, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, St. Bernard, Wiermaraner.

Click here to see other photos & options for this Bella Bed from The Dog Bowl.com.

Labels: Dog Beds, Pet Beds

Vet First Aid kits are designed to help you treat common injuries safely and completely, and to stabilize major injuries while you seek professional help.

Vet First Aid kits are self-contained first aid tools designed with professional direction to contain all of the items most needed in emergencies. These are real first aid kits; not toys. They include contents such as metal scissors and antibiotics. The kits come in weather-resistant, snap-lock cases or convenient saddle and belt bags.

Where can you use Vet First Aid Kits? Each kit has a unique design that makes it ideal for special situations, but all of our kits can help your horse:

* Around a trailer—moving horses can be tricky and injuries can occur. Our kits fit in a trailer or under a seat and are there when you need them. Whether you are going on a vacation ride or fleeing a natural disaster, be prepared.
* On the trail—Trail rides are fun but even a minor injury left untreated can be a serious issue. Don't be caught trying to improvise in an emergency.
* In the barn—If you have more than one horse you are almost guaranteed to face a minor, or even a serious injury.
* Foaling—Foaling is the one equine health need that demands complete preparation. Make sure you you are ready to help your mare and foal.

Each kit has a unique design, but all can provide critical help when you need it. Visit The Dog Bowl Secure Shopping Cart and get prepared now!

Labels: Equine Care, Pet First Aid

Every day, small dog owners learn that their best friend is not immune to injury. A piece of glass in a park, an unexpected injury on vacation, or even a tornado, flood or other disaster can harm your best friend.

The new My Best Friend First Aid is designed by animal lovers and veterinarians to treat minor injuries or stabilize serious wounds before seeking professional help. This kit contains real first aid items that you can use in an emergency to keep your best friend safe and healthy.

• Serious first aid for owners of dogs at home, on the road or on a walk
• Real first aid recommended by veterinarians and pet lovers with emergency care card instructions

Have peace of mind — Know you are prepared.

My Best Friend Hardshell Kit Contents:

All of the items most recommended by veterinarians and pet lovers to treat your dog for minor injuries, or stabilize serious wounds while you seek professional care.

Kit Contents:
1 - 1” x 6 yd. Sterile Gauze Bandage (wrap wounds)
2 - 3” x 3” Sterile Pads (bandaging)
2 - 2” x 2” Sterile Pads (bandaging)
1 - 1” x 5 yd. Cohesive Stretch Bandage (wrapping)
1 - 1/2” x 2 ½ yd. Adhesive Tape
1 - 20 ml. Eye & Skin Wash (flush wounds)
1 - ½ fl. oz. Powdered Styptic (toenail bleeding)
2 - PVP Iodine Antiseptic Wipes (sterilization)
2 - 1 gr. First Aid Cream (wounds)
2 - .9 gr. Hydrocortisone Cream (rashes, itching)
2 - Antiseptic Wipes (clean wound or hands)
2 - Green Soap Towelette (clean wound or hands)
2 - Insect Sting Wipes
1 - Pair Scissors
5 - Cotton Swabs (apply ointments or creams)
1 - 4” Plastic Forceps (splinters/tick removal)
1 - Pair Latex Gloves
1 - Hand Wipe
1 - Care Card with CPR Instructions
1 - Pet Emergency Card (record your vet’s emergency #’s)
1 - Snap-Lock Box

This kit makes a great give for anyone going on a road trip, or who travels on a regular basis with their pet!

Also available in other colors - click here to see more options!

Labels: Traveling with your dog

Houston is the fattest city in the US! After getting the title a few years in a row Houston is trying to focus on healthy organic alternatives - as we should!

It's also a dog metropolis, which is why The Dog Bowl established a modern, eco friendly storefront concept with a holistic focus on one of the Village area's coolest boulevards - Sunset Blvd.

Open since 2004, The Dog Bowl is easily differentiated from typical pet stores and grooming daycares by both it's aesthetic and its philosophy. The store's bright, friendly colors and clean simple lines sometimes lead passerbys to believe that the neighborhood has a new toy store. But the store is actually a pet haven, with a focus on healthy lifestyles and on taking care of the pet and the community from a global perspective.

The Dog Bowl's focus is on green retailing and operates in an environmentally-conscious way by offering customers a choice between recyclable boxes, reusable bags, and wonderful freezer roller bags (offered at cost to it's retail customers). They also ask that the customer bring the containers back so The Dog Bowl may recycle or use these items again for purchases other customers make.

"It's about the individual making the small adjustment, and conscious effort to conserve and re-use," says the storefront manager. The employees at The Dog Bowl know that every little bit counts and are encouraged to turn off lights when they are not being used and to break down incoming boxes and packaging for the recycling bin. After all, The Dog Bowl knows little changes can make a big impact!

The Dog Bowl believes that taking care of pets from a global perspective also means educating human customers. Dogs rely on their human owners to shop for them, so the storefront has made a commitment to helping pet owners make the best possible decisions and purchases for their budget. In this regard, every food and treat manufacturer The Dog Bowl carries is carefully researched and selected for it's discerning customers. There are several big brands that the store doesn't carry, for better or worse, in order to keep true to its mission.

If you would like a Dog Bowl location in your area? Contact us! The Dog Bowl is now offering franchise opportunities for you pet loving, business minds - We would love to speck with you: 1-866-621-6200 (Ask for Keith Hudson)

For those of you who want to support the success and efforts of The Dog Bowl, but are not in Houston, shop online anytime! www.TheDogBowl.com

Labels: BARF Raw Pet Food, Dog Bowl, Dog Nutrition

Going for a long walk with fido this weekend? We put sunscreen on have you ever considered the sun protection for your dog?

At The Dog Bowl we have looked long and hard for a good sunscreen that doesn't contain harsh chemicals- and we have good news! We finally found a natural, vegan sunscreen for dogs!

We don't know if you ever thought about it.... But if you have a dog who has white fur you need some pup sunscreen for sure! Look at your pet's skin under the light fur - it is pale pink! This type of skin, much like ours, can burn when exposed to the sun. Ultimately your pet can get skin cancer just like we can. Specially on the tender areas like the head and nose should be protected.

Order now @ The Dog Bowl website: www.TheDogBowl.com (See "shop online" and "energy & environment tab".)

Here are The Dog Bowl we LOVE this Dog Sunscreen - plus it is also a fur conditioning treatment as well! There is nothing better than giving a little extra conditioner to the fur! A wonderful product if you pet has long hair!

It is never too late to protect your pets from sun damage! He/she will live longer, healthier life because of your preventative care from the sun's damaging rays!

Labels: Dog Shampoo, Traveling with your dog

Ever wonder why your pet has bad breath & yellow teeth?

If you look at how your pet's jaw works - it moves up & down only (never side to side). Your pet's mouth is made to make motions to pull and tear at it's food. Watch any Nature's Channel or Discovery segment with lions or wolves and you will see what we mean!

With this in mind let's lightly examine our domesticated pet's daily diet. Are you feeding dry food? Keeping in mind that your pet's jaw function is to move up & down - What is happening to the dry food as it enters the pet's mouth? It is mixing with the saliva and getting sticky and pasty. After all, it was a paste that was squirted out to form "cute" shapes before it was dried.

Do an experiment with us: Put a little dry food in your hand & add a little water (to replicate the saliva in the pet's mouth). Sticky & pasty & greasy! Yuck!

Question: How is the dry food possibly "cleaning" your pet's mouth?

Answer: It is not.

We have come to the conclusion that the dry pet food is actually aiding in making your pet's breath bad & rotting away the teeth! Yikes!

Question: What can you do if you don't want to switch foods?

Answer: Leba II

Leba II is simple to use! (Let's face it - no one has time to brush your pet's teeth twice a day!)

LEBA III balances the chemistry of the mouth keeping the teeth clean and healthy for the entire life of your pet, without side effects. The key to a long healthy life is balance! Products that kill the bacteria have an antibiotic action, damaging the environment of the mouth. The safety and efficacy of LEBA III was proven by a renowned university and has been used by veterinarians since 1994.

• Leba III requires no brushing, no change in diet... people and pets love it !
• Leba III is an herbal product, causes no enamel damage and no side-effects
• 100% response in double blind test
• Ideal for home dental care for dogs & cats!
  

The Dog Bowl is now offering free shipping for all US orders! Click here to order Leba Dental Care now!

Labels: BARF Raw Pet Food, Dog Nutrition, Pet Dental Care

The Dog Bowl is proud to announce we have add an Energy And Environment shopping category to our website!

One of the many wonderful items includes Aloe Moist Naturally Green Tropiclean Shampoo (shown).

Aloe Moist's truly unique formulation is designed to clean the dirtiest pets while creating a shiny luxurious coat.

Protein and aloe vera replenish the natural moisture balance of the skin and coat. Routine bathing leaves the skin and coat soft, shiny and looking great.

Each shampoo is packaged in an earth-friendly 20oz bottle.

In the entire pet community, the only 100% biodegradable container available! The bottle and sleeve completely biodegrade within 180 days in a commercial compost landfill.

Labels: Dog Shampoo, Grooming