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  • From Your Date To Your Dog, Make Sure Everyone Has Fresh Breath This Valentine’s Day

    FIDO wants fresh breath as much as you do (more kisses allowed!) and we think this app is FUNNY too !! 

    Dentastix is taking their part in Oral Care Month: come Valentine’s Day, there sure is a lot of smooching going on. And to be kissable, your mouth needs to be in tip-top shape – which means brushing, flossing and mouth-washing. But this year, taking the same kissable-care for your dog as...

  • Lincoln Bark More Than Triples in Size Since 2010

    FIDO is so excited to learn that our friends at Lincoln Bark have more than tripled in size since 2010 - read their story, below:

    CHICAGO, ILLincoln Bark recently celebrated their second year in business. Since it’s inception in 2010, Lincoln Bark has introduced four product lines of all natural, human grade pet treats. The company has grown from a 3 person business to a 10 person...

  • Tips to Protect Pets in Severe Winter Weather

    This winter, the country is experiencing bone-chilling temperatures and will continue to see below freezing numbers and stormy weather in the weeks ahead. It is imperative that one not only takes the necessary precautions for themselves, but also their pets.

    Here are some tips for taking care of pets in cold weather from FIDO's friend Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, the premier...

  • A Jerky Treat You Can Trust

    What’s the deal with Chicken Jerky?  FIDO's friend Lori at Hill’s Pet Nutrition shared the following information with us and we wanted to pass it on to you!

    Chicken treats and jerky have been in the news quite a lot since 2011, but in the last couple months things have really heated up.  As a maker of pet foods and treats, this is very concerning to us.  We are, and always have been, 100%...

  • Keeping FIDO Pest Free the Natural Way!

    Keeping FIDO healthy and safe from pests can seem like a full time job. Yet, thanks to the power of natural alternative treatments, your favorite pup can stay healthy and active for many years - saving you frequent trips to the vet's office. (FIDO likes that !)  The following comes from our new friend, guest blogger Bill Sweeney:

    Dog Safe Pest Control Options:  Fleas, ticks, worms, oh my!...

  • February is the Month for Lovers and Animal Lovers

    February 14th may be  Valentine's Day but February 20th is LOVE YOUR PET DAY!   Our friends at Matrix Partners shared the following information and product gift guide for Fido + Felix, and we wanted to pass it on to you too!

    Chicago, IL (January 30, 2013) – We share pictures of them via text messages, watch endless videos of their antics on YouTube, we give them adoring pet names – like Spot,...