Now this is a cool toy for the truly active cat-the Romp and Roll. It's tough and covered with snaggy sisal rope. There are also sisal balls on the ends that flip and flop while your kitty rolls and tackles with wild abandon!
Perfect for scratching and attacking, and available at the Best Friends Store for $5.99
No-we didn't do a top 100 list, but Veterinary Technician Schools Online did here. The Embrace Pet Community was recommended as one of the blogs that you should visit "before making your next food, toy, or other pet product purchase for reviews and recommendations."
Cool!
So check it out, and visit some of the other links. Tell us about the best ones so we can let the rest of our beloved readers know.
The folks at Leerburg summed this bowl up best when they called the Road Refresher "the slickest no spill bowl I've ever seen".
In short, the bowl has a lipped cover to prevent spilling, and uses a floating plate to restrict the flow of water, while always leaving some water available. Originally designed for travel purposes, anyone can see that this bowl would also help a dog who digs or tips their water dish. It's even got a velcro bottom, so it can grip to car floor mats or carpets.
I had to laugh at one testimonial from a woman that had resigned herself to putting her dog's water dish in the bathtub, because he spilled so much water. This even cuts down on slobber up to 90%-bonus!
Tails is giving away a ShedAway Handheld Pet-Grooming Vacuum-Cleaner Attachment from Bissell. The unit connects to virtually any standard vacuum cleaner using the included universal adapter, and lifts away hair from your pet directly, before it's stuck in your carpets and upholstery.
It's even effective for thick coated dogs, like Huskies and Goldens. (Assuming your dog will let you get anywhere near them with it--that's another issue.)
Just visit Tailsinc.com to enter, or pick one up at Amazon for $24.23.
It seems that a pet bed can never stay as fluffy as we might like. And frankly, after a few months or so, I can start to smell my dogs' beds from a few feet away. Blech!
But rather than replace the entire bed, it's more Eco-friendly to wash the covers and replace the filling. Drs. Fosters & Smith offers a high-loft polyfil, made from recycled plastic bottles, and you can get 2 lbs for just $19.99 The material includes cedar chips, to keep the bed smelling fresh, and even deter fleas.
This way, your pet gets to keep their favorite bed, and you get to keep a little extra waste from ending up in a landfill.
Our friend Meg, with the Denver Alternative Pet Medicine Examiner wrote up a very helpful article about alternative or aromatherapy options to help those of us whose dogs don't do so well with the fireworks.
"It's probably too late to work on deconditioning or desensitzing your animal to loud noises in time for the big noisy day, July 4th. Still, the most important thing to remember is that you should never reinforce the fear. As your dog's guardian, you should not reward the behavior (cowering in fear) with extra attention to the dog through stroking it, or trying to reassure it in any other way. The opposite approach of becoming angry or reproaching the dog will also be counterproductive. One tactic that may be useful is playing a game with the dog to distract it from the fireworks, or having it play with another dog (as long as the other dog does not have the same fear).
Sometimes, exposure to loud noises is just unavoidable. Here are some natural remedies that might help your dog overcome, or at least deal sufficiently with the noise not to be traumatized too badly..."
Read the rest: Does your dog dread July 4th?
Whether your pup is strutting her stuff on the boardwalk, or sailing around the world, you'll love the great anchor theme-wear for dogs from Doggie Vogue. My foster buddy, Otis, is ready to sail the S. S. Cutiepie in his Sailor Dog Collar. It looks like a little sailor cape! (Just look at the tail wag in this picture-he's so happy about his collar!) ($13.99 and up.)
They've got great cruise wear, like the Puppia Cruise Dog Dress and Ships Ahoy Nautical Dog Tanks. I just love the Anchors Aweigh Tank (with coordinating sailor hat!) on sale now for just $9.99! If you're looking for something that's a bit more practical, yet nautical, perhaps the Skipper Dog Harness better suits your first mate.
Don't forget to tote your pirate pooch in style! The Sailor Bleu Carrier and Nautical Carrier are stylish and well constructed.
For more poochie poolside fashions and dog bikinis, sail over to Doggie Vogue.
Do you want to keep your cat off of counter tops and curtains? Maybe you'd like your cat to stay safely in a fenced in area, without jumping or climbing the confines. The Backyard Cat harness system is a creative solution to both of these feline health and safety concerns. In essence, the tool is a small harness, attached to a one pound sachet that drags below your cat's abdomen. The extra weight deters cats from jumping by disrupting their timing and balance, so they are less likely to jump and climb.
So your cat goes outside, without a leash or kennel to confine them, and this training aid helps to curb their desire to explore beyond the fence. Pretty cool!
After a few training sessions, your cat will hopefully stop feeling the desire to jump up or climb, and the tool will no longer be necessary. 3 sizes are available, starting at $19.99, and all of them include harnesses. Check out their FAQ for more info on how it works and the recommended usage.
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and your cat is stuck indoors? Hardly seems fair that the dog gets to go for regular walks, right? Let's see if we can't help you get your kitty some exercise in the great outdoors.
First, you need a harness-not a collar, because these can be slipped out of pretty easily. The Cat Connection has a cool harness and bungie combo(from the makers of the Gentle Leader). With a bungie leash, your cat is less likely to become tangled, but it allows a little give if your cat pulls. $14.95
Most trainers recommend starting by putting the harness on the cat, and allowing them to just get used to the feel of it around the house. Once acclimated, try attaching a short piece of string or leash to the harness, so they can understand how the leash pulls or drags. (I bet you they love playing with that string in the meantime!)
Start out on walks during quite times, away from traffic or strange dogs that might startle the cat. After a few tries, your cat will come to enjoy the walk, and all the sights and smells that come with it.
September 1st will be the 3 year anniversary of Tahlula's adoption. She's had a rough couple of years and some health problems, but is doing so well now that I've been thinking we need to have a party to celebrate. Perhaps a sort of "re-birth" day party?
Pampered Puppy has a great article about what you need to consider when planning a doggiecentric party...
"Do dogs really enjoy birthday parties? Sure! Dogs love attention, and birthday parties are like a smorgasbord of attention..."
They include info on how to hosts different sorts of parties, with venue suggestions like a park picnic, barbecue, or a day at the doggie daycare. They've given some ideas for activities, like renting agility equipment. There are also helpful reminders about things like photography or treats, so you can be sure to cover all your bases.
The great part about a dog party is that no one cares how pretty the icing is on the dog cake-it's going to taste great no matter what! Check out a few recipes at the Dog Treat Recipe exchange.
Has anyone proven that time slows down on Friday afternoons? It sure feels like it does. I wonder if pets get anxious, waiting for the weekend too?
Here's a bit of pick me up for the last few hours of your work week!-Check out the video of FroliCat. $19.95 for this award winning cat toy at Amazon. Sure to provide plenty of entertainment for you and your pets. It's got both random and manual settings, as well as a 15 minute timer, so your cat won't become exhausted.
But don't think for a minute that your cat will stop looking for that red dot, even after the lights have gone off!
He scoops the poop, throws the ball, and takes the dog for a ride-it's the doggie daddy. Yes, Father's day is coming up for all the Doggie (and kitty) dads out there. Agatha & Louise has great gifts for the special guy in your pet's life. Everything from automobile Hood and Grill ornaments, to cuff links, to ties and boxer shorts (though I didn't see any Boxer dogs on Boxer shorts) for Father's Day. Shown here is the Golden Retriever tie, $35.
Right now, you can enter "welovedad" and get a free "Wag More" sticker with your father's day order! Cool!
Once again, we were lucky enough to be asked to offer a guest post at Paw Talk. Today's topic: Soft-Hearted Pillows, as an alternative to urns for pet remains.
"The options for pet parents that have just received the ashes of their recently deceased pets can be somewhat limited or impersonal. Perhaps you don’t have a good space for a burial, or you don’t care much for putting your pet’s remains up on a shelf. Soft-hearted products has designed a very compassionate alternative"
