Hello Pet Journal readers! I hope you all had a great 4th of July and are enjoying your summer. For this month I'd like to review a few useful products I've discovered. Enjoy!
Feliway: "The Secret to Happy Cats." Cats are very territorial and even small changes, like redecorating, can cause a cats stress level to rise. Scratching, spraying, scaring, nervousness etc. can all be signs of a cat not being comfortable in his own home. Feliway is a synthetic copy of the feline facial pheromone, used by cats to mark their territory as safe or secure. Using Feliway can cause a cat to stop bad habits, relax, and be happier. Available in spray or plug in diffuser. Price varies, but is very reasonable.
Sill Shield: It doesn't take much for dog's nails to gouge or tear up wood. Even good dogs can easily damage your window sills by just trying to get a look outside. Sill Shield protects your windows sills with the toughest clear plastic covers on the market - up to 400% thicker then the competition. Fitted design and wrap around edges protects against impacts, scratching, or whatever your dog throws at it. Quick and easy installation with included Velcro coins. Made in the U.S.A. and backed with a lifetime guarantee. Custom sizes available. $11.99 - $16.99
Howard Pet Tie-Out: This is the perfect tie out for dogs. A heavy duty spike holds the unity firmly in ground, while allowing the head to revolve 360 degrees, preventing the cable from getting wrapped around the base. Best of all, the entire cable retracts neatly into the head, reducing the chances of getting tangled and making it easy to use and store. Small, Medium, or Large. $25.99 - $39.99
As always, thanks for reading. See you next month!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Summer Pet Products!
Hello Pet Journal readers! At least for us near the lake, the weather is finally taking on the feel of Summer. As I promised last month, this months article will be on Summer products for your pet. Enjoy!
Chilly Bone: Great toy to give your dog on a hot summer day. Just fill with water, freeze, and let your dog cool down as he chews. Great for teething puppies too. Made out of durable canvas, reusable. Medium or Large, $5.99 to $7.99
Doggles Pet Sunscreen: Pet sunscreen sounds like a joke, but surprisingly many dogs get irritating sunburn. Especially in thin haired breeds, common areas of sunburn are the nose, snout, and for sunbathing dogs, the tummy area. Doggles comes to the rescue with a convenient sunscreen spray. Also prevents sun bleaching on dark haired breeds. Safe for all dogs, non oily, Made in the U.S.A. 2oz bottle $7.99
K9 Unit Insulated Bottle: Quality product originally designed for professional working dogs. K9 Unit is constructed from insulated stainless steel, impact resistant and BPA free. Rugged outer shell is molded from grippy silicon, which fits over the bottle protecting it and doubles as a water bowl. Its design has a large capacity and encourages dogs to drink naturally. 25oz size, in a variety of colors. $19.99
Outward Hound Cool-it Bandana: Keeping dogs cool is essential to their well being, especially on hot summer days. Cool-It is made with polymer crystals that absorb 30 times their weight. Just soak for 15 - 30 minutes, put on your dog and Cool-It will keep him comfortable for hours. Non-toxic, and available for any dog in 3 sizes. $4.99
Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker: Fantastic way to occupy your dog on a hot day! The Kool Dogz kit contains a steel base, extension rod, water reservoir, steel bucket and ice treat recipes. Fill the bucket with water, add toys, treats, or anything you choose, then freeze. Place the frozen block onto the raised base, and let your pup at it! He'll be captivated by the sight and smell of the goodies frozen inside. As he licks and chews, it not only entertains but hydrates and cools him down. Easy to clean stainless steel. $24.95
Waboba Fetch: This is an amazing product you have to see to believe! Waboba manufactures a whole line of balls that actually BOUNCE on water! Fun for people and also dogs with their "Fetch" ball. Firmer core is extra durable, and since it bounces on water, a throw can cover much more distance than an average ball as it skips its way over the waves. Plus, it's pretty cool. $9.99
That's all the products for this month. Until next month, have a happy (and safe) 4th of July!
Chilly Bone: Great toy to give your dog on a hot summer day. Just fill with water, freeze, and let your dog cool down as he chews. Great for teething puppies too. Made out of durable canvas, reusable. Medium or Large, $5.99 to $7.99
Doggles Pet Sunscreen: Pet sunscreen sounds like a joke, but surprisingly many dogs get irritating sunburn. Especially in thin haired breeds, common areas of sunburn are the nose, snout, and for sunbathing dogs, the tummy area. Doggles comes to the rescue with a convenient sunscreen spray. Also prevents sun bleaching on dark haired breeds. Safe for all dogs, non oily, Made in the U.S.A. 2oz bottle $7.99
K9 Unit Insulated Bottle: Quality product originally designed for professional working dogs. K9 Unit is constructed from insulated stainless steel, impact resistant and BPA free. Rugged outer shell is molded from grippy silicon, which fits over the bottle protecting it and doubles as a water bowl. Its design has a large capacity and encourages dogs to drink naturally. 25oz size, in a variety of colors. $19.99
Outward Hound Cool-it Bandana: Keeping dogs cool is essential to their well being, especially on hot summer days. Cool-It is made with polymer crystals that absorb 30 times their weight. Just soak for 15 - 30 minutes, put on your dog and Cool-It will keep him comfortable for hours. Non-toxic, and available for any dog in 3 sizes. $4.99
Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker: Fantastic way to occupy your dog on a hot day! The Kool Dogz kit contains a steel base, extension rod, water reservoir, steel bucket and ice treat recipes. Fill the bucket with water, add toys, treats, or anything you choose, then freeze. Place the frozen block onto the raised base, and let your pup at it! He'll be captivated by the sight and smell of the goodies frozen inside. As he licks and chews, it not only entertains but hydrates and cools him down. Easy to clean stainless steel. $24.95
Waboba Fetch: This is an amazing product you have to see to believe! Waboba manufactures a whole line of balls that actually BOUNCE on water! Fun for people and also dogs with their "Fetch" ball. Firmer core is extra durable, and since it bounces on water, a throw can cover much more distance than an average ball as it skips its way over the waves. Plus, it's pretty cool. $9.99
That's all the products for this month. Until next month, have a happy (and safe) 4th of July!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
June Pet Products!
Hello Readers! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying this beautiful weather we've been having. For this month, I found some neat products I think you'll enjoy.
Booster Bath: Using this product on a friends two large dogs, I can say without a doubt this is an essential product for dog owners. No more mess, bending, straining, or trying to hold your dog still. Booster Bath is an elevated bathing system for your dog, constructed out of thick, durable plastic. Featuring a sturdy design, rubber no-slip mat, drainage hose, and clips to hold any bath products. The elevated bath with its 360 degree access and adjustable 3 point restraint allow you to comfortably and thoroughly clean your dog. Indoor or outdoor use, 90 day money back guarantee, and made in the U.S.A. $129 and up
SmartCat Kitty's Garden: A little garden just for you cat! Kitty's Garden is an easy "cat grass" growing kit, with oats, rye, wheat, and barley. The kit, in a sturdy wooden box, contains a growing container, soil, seeds and instructions. Simply plant seeds, water, and grow. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients many cats lack, it helps support his digestive system and prevents hairballs while also providing essential stimulation. $9.99 (optional refill $4.99)
Doggie Dooley: All dog owners have to find a way to deal with pet waste. For some of us with large open yards, it can be fairly easy to find a way. However, many dog owners have small yards or live in the city where cleaning up and disposing of waste can be a problem. Since 1968, Doggie Dooley has been providing a clean solution. Doggie Dooley is the original in-ground pet waste disposal system, which works much like a home septic system, breaking down solid waste so that it can be absorbed by the ground. Just dig a small hole, insert, and your done! Price varies
Next month I will be featuring Summer products for you and your pet. Until then, thanks for reading!
Booster Bath: Using this product on a friends two large dogs, I can say without a doubt this is an essential product for dog owners. No more mess, bending, straining, or trying to hold your dog still. Booster Bath is an elevated bathing system for your dog, constructed out of thick, durable plastic. Featuring a sturdy design, rubber no-slip mat, drainage hose, and clips to hold any bath products. The elevated bath with its 360 degree access and adjustable 3 point restraint allow you to comfortably and thoroughly clean your dog. Indoor or outdoor use, 90 day money back guarantee, and made in the U.S.A. $129 and up
SmartCat Kitty's Garden: A little garden just for you cat! Kitty's Garden is an easy "cat grass" growing kit, with oats, rye, wheat, and barley. The kit, in a sturdy wooden box, contains a growing container, soil, seeds and instructions. Simply plant seeds, water, and grow. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients many cats lack, it helps support his digestive system and prevents hairballs while also providing essential stimulation. $9.99 (optional refill $4.99)
Doggie Dooley: All dog owners have to find a way to deal with pet waste. For some of us with large open yards, it can be fairly easy to find a way. However, many dog owners have small yards or live in the city where cleaning up and disposing of waste can be a problem. Since 1968, Doggie Dooley has been providing a clean solution. Doggie Dooley is the original in-ground pet waste disposal system, which works much like a home septic system, breaking down solid waste so that it can be absorbed by the ground. Just dig a small hole, insert, and your done! Price varies
Next month I will be featuring Summer products for you and your pet. Until then, thanks for reading!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Pet Products May 2014!
Hello Pet Journal readers! I hope you all had a nice April, I certainly did! It has been nice to just head outside without having to worry about a hat, gloves, or a coat. The dogs, especially the long haired ones (I take care of two often) are adjusting to the warmer weather...some better than others. Hopefully the weather will stay this way, I guess we'll know soon enough. Anyway, enough rambling, onto this month's products:
Drinkwell Hydrate: Another great product from PetSafe! Hydrate is an easy way to keep your pet's water fresh, filtered, and flowing. Just submerse the pump in your pet's bowl and the suction cups keep it in place. Water circulates through Hydrates activated carbon filter, filtering out debris and contaminants while exiting in a gentle stream, encouraging your pet to drink. Quiet, low power consumption, dishwasher safe, and available in 3 colors. $14.95
Dog Gamutt Safe Behind Bars: Dogs are escape artists. Lots of owners have problems with their dogs squeezing through fences, gates, or cracks in barriers. Safe Behind Bars keeps dogs from escaping by a simple harness. How? The harness has a "rod" sewn in sideways, preventing dogs from getting through. It may sound goofy but after doing some research - it works! Its ergonomic design is comfortable, lightweight, and allows full range of motion. Small ($28.95) Medium ($29.95) and Large ($30.95)
Pebble Smart Doggie Doorbell: As owners know, dogs like to go out - a lot. But their ways of telling you can be aggravating to say the least. Whining, barking, scratching, and jumping is annoying and can be damaging to your home. Furthermore, some dogs just don't tell you they want out and end up stuck inside or having an accident. Doggie Doorbell is just that: a doorbell for your dog! Doggie Doorbell comes with a large button (for your dog to push) and a wireless bell with a 250 foot range, no wires or tools required. Detailed training instructions make training easy and fun (I trained my dog as a puppy to ring a doorbell in only a few hours). Extra buttons are available if needed. 36 selectable tunes and 2 colors. $29.99
Orapup: From the makers of human Orabrush! Bad breath is a problem with most dogs. Normal methods to freshen their breath can be difficult or expensive. Orapup is a large brush that cleans your dogs tongue, the main source of bad breath. Simply apply Lickies, a tasty specially formulated gel (or anything of your choosing) and let your dog start licking. 1470 soft bristles reach deep into your dogs tongue and loosen odor causing bacteria, while the 4 in line scrapers collect and remove it. Your dog will happily lick away his bad breath! For a limited time, when you order online, receive two free human Orabrushes with your order ($14 value). Comes with 1 Orapup and 1 Lickies. $20.00
As always, thanks for reading. Until next month!
Drinkwell Hydrate: Another great product from PetSafe! Hydrate is an easy way to keep your pet's water fresh, filtered, and flowing. Just submerse the pump in your pet's bowl and the suction cups keep it in place. Water circulates through Hydrates activated carbon filter, filtering out debris and contaminants while exiting in a gentle stream, encouraging your pet to drink. Quiet, low power consumption, dishwasher safe, and available in 3 colors. $14.95
Dog Gamutt Safe Behind Bars: Dogs are escape artists. Lots of owners have problems with their dogs squeezing through fences, gates, or cracks in barriers. Safe Behind Bars keeps dogs from escaping by a simple harness. How? The harness has a "rod" sewn in sideways, preventing dogs from getting through. It may sound goofy but after doing some research - it works! Its ergonomic design is comfortable, lightweight, and allows full range of motion. Small ($28.95) Medium ($29.95) and Large ($30.95)
Pebble Smart Doggie Doorbell: As owners know, dogs like to go out - a lot. But their ways of telling you can be aggravating to say the least. Whining, barking, scratching, and jumping is annoying and can be damaging to your home. Furthermore, some dogs just don't tell you they want out and end up stuck inside or having an accident. Doggie Doorbell is just that: a doorbell for your dog! Doggie Doorbell comes with a large button (for your dog to push) and a wireless bell with a 250 foot range, no wires or tools required. Detailed training instructions make training easy and fun (I trained my dog as a puppy to ring a doorbell in only a few hours). Extra buttons are available if needed. 36 selectable tunes and 2 colors. $29.99
Orapup: From the makers of human Orabrush! Bad breath is a problem with most dogs. Normal methods to freshen their breath can be difficult or expensive. Orapup is a large brush that cleans your dogs tongue, the main source of bad breath. Simply apply Lickies, a tasty specially formulated gel (or anything of your choosing) and let your dog start licking. 1470 soft bristles reach deep into your dogs tongue and loosen odor causing bacteria, while the 4 in line scrapers collect and remove it. Your dog will happily lick away his bad breath! For a limited time, when you order online, receive two free human Orabrushes with your order ($14 value). Comes with 1 Orapup and 1 Lickies. $20.00
As always, thanks for reading. Until next month!
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Spring Pet Products 2014!
Hello Readers, happy Spring! Although it's technically been Spring since March 20th, the temperatures are just starting to rise, the snow is melting, life is appearing, and it FEELS like Spring. As we head out of Winter, we are all glad to put its troubles behind us. However, Spring brings its own set of difficulties, especially if you're a pet owner. With that in mind, I searched and found some great products I think will help.
PetSafe Freedom Patio: A lot of cats and dogs have the ability to go outside alone, with a fenced in or safe yard to roam around. It's nice for the pets, but can be a bother for owners constantly letting the pet in and out. Pet doors are an option, but can be much work to install, semi-permanent, and many houses don't have a spot to put one. PetSafe has a solution! Freedom Patio is a pet door panel that installs directly into your patio door track, while still allowing the patio door to be used. No cutting holes or damaging walls! Keeps heat and cold out with its heavy duty construction and UltraSeal flap. It's also aesthetically pleasing with its aluminum frame and tempered glass. Installs in minutes to virtually any patio door. Starting at $184.95
SwiPets: As most cat owners know, their cats shed in Spring...a lot. Cleaning and vacuuming can only do so much to remove it, as there is always hair stuck in hard to reach places. Some materials also attract hair to which it clings like magnets. SwiPets is a new product with a new way to clean up hair! SwiPets is a glove with a special "sticky" coating that works like magic, removing cat hair from all surfaces, materials, and places that other tools can't reach. When it gets dirty and loses its stickiness, simply wash with your regular laundry, line dry, and reuse over and over again! One glove. $9.99 Pair. $14.99
Spotless Paw: Spring temps are here, melting the snow and revealing the earth - a welcome sight and an incentive to get outdoors. However, that means dirty, muddy, and gross paws tracking their filth throughout our houses, in our cars, and on our clothes. Spotless Paw stops the problem at its source - your dog's paw! Although there are many creative tools out there to clean dogs paws, sometimes the simplest ones work the best. Spotless Paw is a dual sided microfiber glove that allows you to easily clean your pet's whole paw, even tricky spots like between the toes. Adsorbs 600% its weight and washer/dryer safe. $19.95
FURminator Waterless deShedding: From using this product myself on our dog, I can say without a doubt, it WORKS! FURminator is known for their high quality deShedding brushes, but a little known product is their deShedding spray. The spray deodorizes, conditions and reduces shedding drastically, without bathing. Formulated completely from natural ingredients, it's designed to moisturize and strengthen the coat to reduce shedding. Using on our dog not only helps with his shedding, but conditions his coat to a soft, beautiful shine. He also smells much better! Not greasy at all, for dogs or cats. Made in the U.S.A. 8.5oz $8.99
OmegaPaw Paw+: As mentioned above, Spring is a wet, muddy mess for most of us. Dog's paws take all of that and much more each day. Many owners at this time of year have problems with their dogs constant licking and chewing of their paws, some even to the point of causing themselves harm. Usually the reason they do this is their paws are irritated from being worn down, wet, etc. Licking is the dog's solution but it just makes things worse. Paw+ is a specially formulated liquid that targets common irritations. Its deep cleansing abilities will provide relief and help moisturize to further protect the health of your dog's paws. 22oz $17.99
Doggles Insect Shield: As the warmer weather comes upon us things come to life. Notably, many insects, including the dreaded ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies, fleas and other nuisances. Dogs sometime suffer the worst, as not only do they lack defenses from such insects but they are prone to diseases carried by these pests. Applying chemicals to your dog is a solution, but not only is it unpleasant, many types do not repel insects. Doggles has come to your pets rescue! Using Insect Shield brand materials they've created dog apparel. Insect Shield works via a process that binds a formula tightly to fabric fibers, lasting through 70+ launderings. EPA registered repellent is safe, odorless and repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, fleas, chiggers and other no-see-ums. Available in bandannas ($11.00) or shirts ($20.00 - $30.00)
I hope you found this months article helpful. Thanks for reading, and have an enjoyable Spring.
Friday, February 21, 2014
March Pet Product Reviews
Hello Readers! March is already here and soon we'll be close to Spring. For many, this will be relief after such a harsh Winter. I'll be sad to see the snow go, but also welcoming the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Appropriately for April, I will be reviewing some useful Spring products. For this month's article, I'll be honest, I had a difficult time finding suitable products. After writing this for so long, I sometimes feel like I've ran out! As I've said before, if you know of a product you think others would enjoy, please email me! In the meantime, enjoy what I found:
Links-It™: A great product for dog owners! Links-It™ solves the problem that arises when your dog needs his nametag removed or replaced. Conventional wire rings are crude and make changing tags difficult, to say the least. Links-It™ changes that, with an effective patent-pended lock system proven to not open accidentally. Made out of quality materials, it can be locked thousands of times and not rust, fade, or break even withstanding a 35 pound load. Plus, its easily cleaned, lightweight, and materials stop annoying 'jingling'. www.links-it.com $7.99
KONG® Catnip spray: Your cat will love this! KONG® Catnip spray is an all-natural spray made from steam distilled oil...the most potent catnip oil available. Just take any of your cat's toys, give it a few sprays and your cat will be ready for hours of play. Being a spray, there's no messy catnip to clean up when the fun is over! Made in the USA. 1oz spray bottle. $5.99
LICKS® Vitamins: Many dogs, especially active ones, don't get all the vitamins they should. Vitamins are important for a dog's coat, appearance, energy and overall health. LICKS® make administering vitamins easy; no need to hide pills or tablets in treats. LICKS® is a liquid vitamin consisting of a base of slow-roasted chicken broth with active ingredients dissolved right in. Dogs will eagerly eat it up, whether drizzled over their food or directly from the packet. LICKS® also provides a 98% absorption rate, compared to 20% - 30% for pills, chews, or powders. Available in three formulas. www.licksfordogs.com Price varies.
Petco® Comfort Grip: Most litter scoops are made out of plastic. I've always found that a problem when cleaning litter as the scoop is hard to hold, flexes, and difficult to clean. Comfort grip eliminates those problems with its durable metal construction and easy-grip handle. The jumbo scoop is easily cleaned and works with almost any litter. Available in a range of colors. $10.99
Thanks for reading and I'll see you next month!
Links-It™: A great product for dog owners! Links-It™ solves the problem that arises when your dog needs his nametag removed or replaced. Conventional wire rings are crude and make changing tags difficult, to say the least. Links-It™ changes that, with an effective patent-pended lock system proven to not open accidentally. Made out of quality materials, it can be locked thousands of times and not rust, fade, or break even withstanding a 35 pound load. Plus, its easily cleaned, lightweight, and materials stop annoying 'jingling'. www.links-it.com $7.99
KONG® Catnip spray: Your cat will love this! KONG® Catnip spray is an all-natural spray made from steam distilled oil...the most potent catnip oil available. Just take any of your cat's toys, give it a few sprays and your cat will be ready for hours of play. Being a spray, there's no messy catnip to clean up when the fun is over! Made in the USA. 1oz spray bottle. $5.99
LICKS® Vitamins: Many dogs, especially active ones, don't get all the vitamins they should. Vitamins are important for a dog's coat, appearance, energy and overall health. LICKS® make administering vitamins easy; no need to hide pills or tablets in treats. LICKS® is a liquid vitamin consisting of a base of slow-roasted chicken broth with active ingredients dissolved right in. Dogs will eagerly eat it up, whether drizzled over their food or directly from the packet. LICKS® also provides a 98% absorption rate, compared to 20% - 30% for pills, chews, or powders. Available in three formulas. www.licksfordogs.com Price varies.
Petco® Comfort Grip: Most litter scoops are made out of plastic. I've always found that a problem when cleaning litter as the scoop is hard to hold, flexes, and difficult to clean. Comfort grip eliminates those problems with its durable metal construction and easy-grip handle. The jumbo scoop is easily cleaned and works with almost any litter. Available in a range of colors. $10.99
Thanks for reading and I'll see you next month!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Pet products for February
Hello readers! Besides for the cold weather, I hope your February is off to a great start. For this month, I've got a few great products I think you'll enjoy!
Scat Mat: Many pet owners have problems with cats getting on counters, dogs on couches, and keeping them off of certain areas in general. Although dogs (and some cats) will learn from correction, most will disobey when you're not paying attention or gone. Scat Mat is a mat which uses static shock as a safe, effective, and harmless way to teach your pet to stay off or out of certain areas. Simply place the mat anywhere you wish and turn on. It responds to your pet's touch by emitting a 3 second static pulse, quickly teaching them to avoid that area. Very useful for keeping pets off furniture, counters, or beds. 3 intensity levels for any size pet, and Activity Monitor to see how often its activated. Runs on a 9 volt battery for approximately 10,000 activations. Many sizes and shapes to choose from. $24.99 -$74.99
Contech StayAway: For those of you looking for an alternative method of keeping your pets away from certain areas, the StayAway is a great option. StayAway uses a infrared sensor to sense when your pet is near. When it does it emits a warning beep, then sprays odorless, compressed air in the direction of your pet. Adjustable sensor and spray make it effective and easy to use. About 200 sprays per can (refills are available) and runs off 4 AAA batteries. $45.99
DunCraft Window Mounted Bird feeder: This is an outstanding product not only to occupy cats, but also for bird lovers, children, or anybody who wants to closely observe birds. DunCraft feeder mounts to any window with its strong suction cups, giving you a close view of the birds feeding inside. A one-way mirror lets you see the birds, but they can't see you and be scared away. Holds any seed size/type. $39.99
GlassShell: Cool product for hermit crab owners! An expert glass blower out of Vermont has been making these hermit crab shells for over 15 years. Each one is hand blown to the exact shape of a natural shell, following the contours of the crab's body. Since they are hand blown, each is uniquely beautiful in the many sizes, shapes, colors, designs, and patterns created in the glass. Available online at: www.glassshell.com $20 and up.
I hope you liked the products I chose. Thanks for reading!
Friday, December 20, 2013
Pet Products for January 2014
Happy New Year! I hope by the time you read this, your New Year is off to a great start. In my search for pet products to review over the last year, I've come across hundreds of amazing products. Sadly, many of them don't make it into my articles for one reason or another. So as a tribute to 2013, the products for this month are my favorites that just didn't make it in before.
Kitty's Crumble: A one-of-a-kind all natural cat litter. Kitty's Crumble is made from organic coir (coconut husks), a 100% renewable resource, grown without the use of irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, or chemicals making it the ultimate environmentally friendly litter. The husks are specially processed to produce an earth-like feel, while naturally being super-absorbent and odor-eliminating. The litter is biodegradable and easily recycled into your garden or compost bin once waste is removed. These features make it the ideal litter, especially for somebody watching their carbon footprint. Cats love it, and so will you! (Due to its light weight, it provides 2 -3 times more litter per pound). $15.99 for 14lb bag.
Spot Spotter HD: The Simple Solution Spot Spotter HD is the way to go if you have unsolved urine odors in your house. Finding the spots can be hard, making cleaning them almost impossible. The Spot Spotter uses powerful UltraViolet light to make the urine stains "glow-in-the-dark"; highly visible to the human eye. Once found, they can be treated and cleaned. $13.99 (batteries included).
A&E Java Wood Bird Toys: This collection of bird toys from A&E is bound to make you and your bird happy. Java Wood takes pride in making unique products from non-productive coffee trees (hence the name) and various other natural, recycled, and earth-friendly materials. Each toy is designed with the bird in mind, to encourage physical and mental activity. Their large assortment of toys can be viewed and purchased online from many websites. Prices vary.
A&H Dental Spray for dogs: Another great product from the trusted brand, Arm & Hammer. Dental Spray unitizes the safe yet strong cleaning power of baking soda, to fight tarter, freshen breath and clean your dogs teeth. Simply lift lips, spray on teeth/gums and your done. Great for dogs who resist physical brushing. 4 fluid ounces. $8.99.
The Clawguard: A common problem for dog owners is the damage caused by dogs scratching at the door. You can supervise your dog when you're home, but not when you leave. Clawguard is a simple but effective way of protecting your doors and trim. Made out of translucent plastic, it hangs from the doorknob with velcro tabs to keep it secure and can be removed at any time. Trimable (with scissors) to perfectly fit your door. 100% recycled, and made in the USA. $21.95.
I hope you enjoyed this month's article as much as I've enjoyed finding these products. As always, if you find a product you think others would like to know about, email me and it may end up in a future article. Until next month, stay warm!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Holiday Gift Idea for Pet Owners!
Happy Holidays everybody! By now I imagine most of you are doing your Holiday shopping, or at least making your lists. Finding the right gifts for people can be difficult; you want to get them something that is not only useful, but thoughtful too. If there is a pet owner on your list, you would hope to get something for them and their pet to enjoy, but finding that right gift can be difficult. So for this month, I have assembled some products that I think will make fantastic gifts for the pet owners on your list:
BarkBox: A gift that keeps on giving, each month! BarkBox is a box full of treats, toys, and other goodies delivered each month. The dog of your choosing will receive the box tailored to his size, monthly around the 19th. There is no hassle for you, no strings attached, just a subscription as low as $19.99 a month, making it a terrific thing to give as a gift. You can feel good too, knowing that BarkBox gives 10% towards rescue groups, and regularly helps shelter dogs. For more information, and to sign up, go to www.barkbox.com or call: 973-532-BARK (2275). BarkBox, as low as $19.99 a month.
Sunny Seat: Cats love bathing in the sun and many enjoy looking outside for hours on end. However, access to a window or sunshine, is not always possible or easy for the cat. Many cats will climb up onto the windows to see outside, but aren't able to lay down and end up scratching the sills. Sunny Seat is a cat perch that mounts on virtually any window via four extra powerful suction cups. It can be moved at any time with its portable design that assembles and installs in seconds. Large enough for 2 cats, and supports up to 50 pounds. $16.99
BowWowMeow Design Leash or Collar: This is a fun gift for children with pets in the family! These kid friendly kits include an adjustable nylon collar or nylon leash, 4 permanent makers, and instructions. Kids will love making a design and drawing it permanently on the collar or leash for their dog. Guaranteed to be a creative project! Collars available in small, medium, or large. $7.99 to $9.99. Leash, one size. $14.99
OllyDog Mt. Tam Belt and Leash: A fantastic gift for the active dog owner on your list. OllyDog is a hands free leash and belt system made with jogging in mind. The 1.5" elastic belt allows for a comfortable and secure fit, and the center pack with mesh pockets has plenty of space to hold valuables. Quick clip loop makes attaching to the included leash easy. The fully adjustable leash features an elastic shock-absorbing section, to minimize the effects of your dog pulling on the leash. Reflective handle for safety, adjusts 5' to 8' feet. Belt and Leash: $45.99
Top Paw Can Covers: Simple but very useful for owners who feed their pets canned food. No more fumbling with foil or plastic wrap! Made out of durable, dishwasher safe silicon, these reusable covers will last and last. Designed to snugly fit and seal all 3 common sizes of cans, keeping pets food fresher and sealing in odors. Available in a paw shape, and 4 bright neon colors. 2 per pack. $3.99
PopWare KlipScoop: A neat multipurpose scoop that I'm convinced most pet owners will find handy. We all know the frustration of digging through a bag of kibble to find the scoop, and similar struggling to keep the bag closed after we've fed our dog or cat. The KlipScoop eliminates both those troubles! KlipScoop is a kibble scoop that doubles as a clip to seal the bag when you’re finished feeding. When it’s time to feed your pet again, KlipScoop is right there keeping the food fresh. It’s even collapsible to save space. I encourage you to take a look at PopWares complete line of smart products. Dishwasher safe, available in 3 colors, and 3 sizes for portion control. $6.99 - $9.99
I hope a gift in this article makes it on your list, or at least gives you some ideas. Enjoy your Holiday season and I’ll see you next year!
BarkBox: A gift that keeps on giving, each month! BarkBox is a box full of treats, toys, and other goodies delivered each month. The dog of your choosing will receive the box tailored to his size, monthly around the 19th. There is no hassle for you, no strings attached, just a subscription as low as $19.99 a month, making it a terrific thing to give as a gift. You can feel good too, knowing that BarkBox gives 10% towards rescue groups, and regularly helps shelter dogs. For more information, and to sign up, go to www.barkbox.com or call: 973-532-BARK (2275). BarkBox, as low as $19.99 a month.
Sunny Seat: Cats love bathing in the sun and many enjoy looking outside for hours on end. However, access to a window or sunshine, is not always possible or easy for the cat. Many cats will climb up onto the windows to see outside, but aren't able to lay down and end up scratching the sills. Sunny Seat is a cat perch that mounts on virtually any window via four extra powerful suction cups. It can be moved at any time with its portable design that assembles and installs in seconds. Large enough for 2 cats, and supports up to 50 pounds. $16.99
BowWowMeow Design Leash or Collar: This is a fun gift for children with pets in the family! These kid friendly kits include an adjustable nylon collar or nylon leash, 4 permanent makers, and instructions. Kids will love making a design and drawing it permanently on the collar or leash for their dog. Guaranteed to be a creative project! Collars available in small, medium, or large. $7.99 to $9.99. Leash, one size. $14.99
OllyDog Mt. Tam Belt and Leash: A fantastic gift for the active dog owner on your list. OllyDog is a hands free leash and belt system made with jogging in mind. The 1.5" elastic belt allows for a comfortable and secure fit, and the center pack with mesh pockets has plenty of space to hold valuables. Quick clip loop makes attaching to the included leash easy. The fully adjustable leash features an elastic shock-absorbing section, to minimize the effects of your dog pulling on the leash. Reflective handle for safety, adjusts 5' to 8' feet. Belt and Leash: $45.99
Top Paw Can Covers: Simple but very useful for owners who feed their pets canned food. No more fumbling with foil or plastic wrap! Made out of durable, dishwasher safe silicon, these reusable covers will last and last. Designed to snugly fit and seal all 3 common sizes of cans, keeping pets food fresher and sealing in odors. Available in a paw shape, and 4 bright neon colors. 2 per pack. $3.99
PopWare KlipScoop: A neat multipurpose scoop that I'm convinced most pet owners will find handy. We all know the frustration of digging through a bag of kibble to find the scoop, and similar struggling to keep the bag closed after we've fed our dog or cat. The KlipScoop eliminates both those troubles! KlipScoop is a kibble scoop that doubles as a clip to seal the bag when you’re finished feeding. When it’s time to feed your pet again, KlipScoop is right there keeping the food fresh. It’s even collapsible to save space. I encourage you to take a look at PopWares complete line of smart products. Dishwasher safe, available in 3 colors, and 3 sizes for portion control. $6.99 - $9.99
I hope a gift in this article makes it on your list, or at least gives you some ideas. Enjoy your Holiday season and I’ll see you next year!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Great Cat Products!
Hello again readers! Its been a great Fall up here in Wisconsin this year, I hope you're enjoying it. I noticed I tend to focus on dog products a lot in these articles as they are a popular pet, or maybe because I'm a dog owner myself. However, considering there are an estimated 95 million cats in America, I realize that a "only cat" article is long overdue. I found so many great products, I wish I could list them all. Sadly, I cannot, but here are some of my favorites:
CatHole: Just finding out about this product, I already have a few friends in mind that could use it immensely. The CatHole is essentially like a doggy door, but intended for cats. This makes it incredibly useful in a variety of ways. For example, CatHole allows you to keep the door to the litter box closed, keeping kids or dogs out, but let the cat in. The litter box can be conveniently hidden away, no longer a eyesore or smell in a main room. It's also useful for allowing the cat access to rooms you want other dogs, children, or pets out of, such as basements or garages. Many people who own a dog and a cat find it is great for keeping the cats food away from the dog, or even just to be able to create a room where the cat can hide away undisturbed. Its uses are potentially infinite, I would imagine almost every cat owner would have a use for one. It even has brushes in the inside to groom your cat as he passes through. Sized to fit almost any cat (a larger version is available) and includes a free personalized metal name tag. Made in the U.S.A. by a small company in Michigan. $34.95
SmartCat® Corner litter box: This is a simple product...the name is self explanatory. SmartCat® Corner litter box is a triangular shaped litter box, which unlike other boxes, fits neatly in the corner of a room. It makes use of otherwise unusable space, and it's high sided durable construction makes it a great litter box all around. Available in grey or pink. $15.99
CatCrib®: This is a modern take on a regular cat bed. CatCrib® is a safe, comfortable hammock for your cat. That may sound complicated, but surprisingly the frame for the hammock is probably right underneath you...your chair! CatCrib® attaches to the legs of any chair 18" - 27 inches (most all chairs) via its 4 patent pended straps built right into the hammock. Its neat, modern, clutter-free, safe, and of course comfortable. Very high quality fabrics and straps ensure it will not slip, tear, or break. Makes a great gift! Available in grey, beige, or blue. $29.99
Top Paw® PooGoStick: Even though I don't own a cat, I take care of them frequently helping neighbors and friends. Always dreading cleaning the litter box (a bothersome chore in many ways) I realize the advantage of this product over a conventional scoop. PooGoStick is a scoop for litter with a spring activated trigger on the handle. Squeezing the trigger moves a rake on the scoop, which pushes the waste into a attached bag while simultaneously sifting out clean litter. Its height means its operated vertically - no bending, stooping, or holding your breath over a smelly litter box. Attaching any bag of your choice to the scoop also means no touching or spilling waste trying to hold open a bag - in other words no mess. PooGoStick works on any surface, making it just as good for cleaning up dog waste. Made out of easy to clean materials that will not clog even after repeated use. One of the best products I've seen in a while for cleaning litter, I'm certain you'll love it. $35.99
I hope you enjoyed this months products! Thanks for reading as always and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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