Stuff We Love—Winter 2018

Animal Blueprint

The Animal Blueprint was the perfect gift for my mom who adores her Beagle. The custom dog drawings are beautifully made, with a huge breed selection to choose from. There’s even an ‘American Mutt’ option for those who aren’t quite sure which mix their dog is made of. Love it!—Zoey (From $110, AnimalBlueprintCompany.com)

Pet P.L.A.Y.

Tough yet soft, this stylish denim doggy lounge bed features lofty eco-friendly filler (made from 100% recycled plastic bottles!) to make this cozy bed your dog’s favourite nap spot, after your lap! Elevated sides provide a comfy resting spot for your dog’s head, and it’s machine washable, making it easy to keep fresh.—Laura ($98, petplay.com) 

Bark Beads

Great gift idea! Bark Beads’ adorable dog-breed charm are engraved by hand, available in sterling silver or in gold, and are completely compatible with bracelets from PANDORA and similar jewellery companies. To top it off? Partial proceeds go towards supporting animals in need!—Jamie (From $70, barkbeads.com) 

Pet Portraits Canada

A portrait of a loved dog is truly something you’ll treasure forever. The supremely talented Astrid Colton’s amazing custom dog portraits deliver the goods. Through a creative process that keeps you involved from photo exchange to preliminary sketches, she creates a portrait that captures the essence of your pup. Give yourself this gift; you’ll be so glad you did.—Jennifer (From $325, petportraitscanada.ca) 

Eldoop

Customize an urn that reflects your dearest friend’s unique qualities. With extra care and a delicate touch going into every part of the creation process, Eldoop’s personalized urns capture your dog’s personality and likeness through sculpture you’ll treasure.—Cecilia (From $165, eldoop.com)

Spina Organics

This wonderful, cruelty-free product line out of Southern California offers only the finest vegan ingredients, botanical extracts, and essential oils. Free from all the baddies like artificial colours, parabens, and sulfates, its Deep Cleansing Dog Body Wash protects your dog’s skin by removing mineral and chloride deposits found in chemically treated waters.—Celine ($18 spinaorganics.com) 

Natural Doggie

My dog’s anxiety and appetite have improved so much since I’ve started using Natural Doggie’s CBD coconut oil. A small amount in his food every day keeps him relaxed, helps his digestion and has even reduced my dog’s bad breath!—Hayley (From $40, NaturalDoggie.com)

All Natural Remedies

Through a therapeutic dosage of glucosamine, devil’s claw, lecithin, and spirulina, PetAlive Muscle and Joint support herbal supplement supports the flexibility and movement in your dog’s muscles, joints, and cartilage. Perfectly suited for dogs with arthritis!—Jenessa ($76, allnaturalremedies.ca)

Travall

Secure your most precious cargo! Travall’s Dog Guards are custom-made for your car and are easy to install—do it yourself in less than 15 minutes. With rigid steel construction and scratch-resistant coating, you’ll have peace of mind that your dog is safe, secure, and not jumping into your front seat.—Kyrsten (From $170, travall.co.uk/dog-guard)

Goodwinol

Mange is both an uncomfortable experience for your dog and extremely difficult to deal with. Featuring effective ingredients like benzocaine and lanolin, Goodwinol Ointment is a nationally recognized product to help alleviate symptoms caused by canine mange, putting you and your pooch at ease.—Jessica (From $11, goodwinol.com)

Fish Skin Bites

Like to know exactly what’s in your dog’s food? Fish Skin Bites’ only ingredient is high quality, sushi grade fish, so you don’t have to worry about strange additives. With Omega-3 oils and a great taste, these treats are a healthy option your dog will LOVE!—Esther the Miniature Dachshund (From $10, fishskinbites.dog) 

Crystal Remembrance

Honour your dog’s memory with this beautiful reminder of their loving spirit. With a variety of colours, engravings, and lighting options to choose from, this handmade DNA Swirl Heart Memorial is the perfect way to remember your beloved companion.—Connie (From $400, crystalremembrance.com)

Zippy Paws

Let’s hear it for plush toys that stand up to rough play! With specialized webbing and cross-stitched fabric, ZippyPaws toys are designed to withstand serious playtime chewing and pulling. They also donate a portion of sales to charity partners such as Mission K9 Rescue and Paws with a Cause, so good fun does good!—Alice (From $5, zippypaws.com)

Robin’s Loving Touch

Finally, a piece of jewelry as unique as your dog. Robin’s Loving Touch creates one-of-a-kind nose print pendants through easy to use, at home impression kits. Choose from gold, sterling silver, or solid chrome, and personalize your pendant with an engraved message.—Linda (From $277, robinslovingtouch.com)

Petsavvi

Making sure your dog is safe while driving is important. Petsavvi has carefully engineered a safe and comfortable car harness to easily secure your dog using a regular seat belt. Tested and approved to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, we recommend everyone ensuring their dog is safe during travels! —Laura ($100, petsavvi.com)