Lily loves this dog harness! She eagerly walks right into it when it is held out to her. And it’s very easy to put on. The soft, spongy padding in the chest, back and belly areas is a big improvement over the thin, nylon straps on the old dog harness. And I love the reflective stripes. Lily is mostly black and invisible to cars when we walk in the early morning hours. At least drivers can see the harness now!

We bought the Chest Girth 22-26.5″, Neck 17.5-26″, Chest Strap 11.5″, Medium Vest and were able to adjust the chest and neck straps to fit perfectly. Lily weighs about 35 pounds, but each dog is unique so you may want to take your dog’s measurements before deciding on a size.

We’re thinking of getting one for Buddy, our beagle, but while Lily loves wearing clothes, Buddy, not so much. We tried to dress him in a little coat once on a very cold day. He stood like a statue and refused to move until we took it off. This dog harness is not really clothes, but it does cover a lot more than a regular non-padded harness. Still, we might give it a go. If Buddy refuses to wear it, we can always give it to someone whose dog will like it.

If you or someone you know has bought this harness, please let us know what you think of it!

This salmon oil really seems to work. Buddy, our ten year old beagle, was always scratching and biting himself. His skin was red and irritated. It was a vicious cycle. The fish oil capsules bought from the grocery store did nothing to help his condition. Then one day our next door neighbor mentioned that she fed Zesty Paws Pure Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil to her Labradors to help with their skin problems.

So we tried it. I was a little skeptical about the pump, but it’s easy and convenient to use. No mess. Following the instructions on the bottle, just three squirts on each dog’s food once a day. They love it!

Maybe it’s only a coincidence, but Buddy’s itching has dramatically decreased. And Lily, our twelve year old Labrador-Dachshund mix, no longer has dandruff. Her coat is now shiny and silky. I really love this product. The 8 ounce bottle lasts about four weeks. We keep it in the refrigerator as it says in the instructions. Of course it does smell pretty fishy (that’s probably why the dogs love it so much) if you get it close to your nose, but the smell doesn’t permeate the air. I think we will buy the 16 ounce bottle next time and save a little money.

The omega-3 fatty acids in Salmon Oil are thought to support heart and joint health as well as the immune system. Salmon Oil is supposedly responsible for many cardiovascular benefits including reduction of inflammation. I’m wondering if we should take it, too! Somehow, I don’t think we’d enjoy it as much as Buddy and Lily do, though.

Have you tried this product for your dog or cat? We would love to hear how it works for you. Let us know!

Zesty Paws manufactures their Salmon Oil in the USA.

Buddy and Lily live for these treats! I had tried Greenies in the past with no success. And they were super expensive. So I tried brushing their teeth which helped a little, but you have to do it regularly.

Then my brother told me about Dentastix. His dog, Bella, refused to have her teeth brushed. Any fingers that got near her mouth had a good chance of being bitten. Dentastix was the answer. My brother says the vet praises Bella’s teeth on her annual checkups.

So I bought Pedigree Dentastix Large Dog Treats and broke them in half for my dogs. This worked for Buddy, my beagle. But Lily, my dachshund-lab mix, swallowed them whole. Obviously, this defeats the purpose and is not good for her. So Lily gets a whole Dentastix and Buddy gets a half. A box with 32 treats lasts about 3 weeks. Their teeth are visibly cleaner and their breath is better.

There are a few questionable ingredients in the original flavor and even more in the bacon and beef flavors. So if your dog has allergies or you are a purist, you may want to check them before buying.