07.30.08
Posted in Pet toys at 12:57 am by Pet Luxury
I was visiting a big rowdy vizsla/lab mix this weekend, and she destroyed the heck out of tennis balls. In the past, she even had a surgery to remove a tennis ball from her stomach. Obviously this dog needs a more durable throw toy (and constant supervision!). Perhaps “Huck” would be suitable.
These dog toys don’t look all that interesting in the picture, but the description promises they’ll be more fun than your average tennis ball:
“A new twist on an old favorite! Made from our extremely durable, one-of-a-kind material, Zogoflex®, Huck will keep your dog jumping…literally! With its hefty weight and grooved shape this incredible ball will bounce in all directions, giving your dog added exercise, and a good mental workout, to boot. Fling it across the field, bounce it on the ground, or toss it in the water (it floats!) – Huck can handle nearly anything your dog dishes out.”
A ball that bounces in odd directions could be fun, but if these can survive gnawing jaws, that’s probably the best feature!
Available in different sizes and colors from West Paw Design
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07.24.08
Posted in Waste Control at 11:28 pm by Pet Luxury
Tired of messy accidents when you’re bagging your dog’s waste? Then perhaps you need to take the K92 Pooper Scooper on your walks!
“The K92 is a totally new system for collecting dog mess, designed for use in the garden, yard or kennel. It eliminates the difficulty and unpleasantness of picking up after your dog.
There is no need to bend, no carrying of dirty bags and no need to clean it. The poop is collected into a bag and hygienically stored until it can be disposed of into a suitable bin. Used correctly, the K92 will stay clean.”
Okay, so it might be a bit unwieldy to carry with you on walks or to do the dog park, but I can certainly see it being handy for cleaning up the yard and garden.
More information (there are even movies!) on the company’s site:
http://www.thek92.com/
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07.19.08
Posted in Birds at 11:17 am by Pet Luxury
Dogs need to get out for fresh air… well, maybe your birds want a change of scenery too. Usually it’s a bit complicated to take them outside, but with this vest bird carrier, you could leave the cage behind.
“Easily transport your bird - to the veterinarian or the park - and keep him close, safe, and secure. Hands-free, vest-style bird carrier has padded shoulder straps and quick-clip waist strap for comfort. Durable mesh fabric allows good airflow and visibility for your bird. Zippered opening at top and bottom allows access. Removable bottom tray catches messes and wipes clean easily. Includes 1/2″ diameter beveled perch and two toy hanging loops. For small and medium size birds, such as parakeets, conures, canaries, finches, budgies, and lovebirds.”
In addition to just being able to go for a walk with your birds (and letting them see the world), this would be handy for any necessary trips to the vet too.
$30 from Drs Foster & Smith via Cool Hunting.
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07.17.08
Posted in Pet toys at 12:23 pm by Pet Luxury
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve doubtlessly noticed how much fun kitties can have with a grocery store paper bag left on the floor. Even sedentary cats like to snoop around in there, and they seem to dig the way the construction paper rustles and crinkles.
Well, here’s a cat toy that emulates that paper bag sound while being a little more durable (and looking a little less silly sitting on the floor in your living room). It also allows cats to crawl inside and have fun doing whatever it is they think they’re doing in those hidey holes.
The “CatRustler” encourages “solo investigations [which] help them acquire important information about their environment such as sounds that signal the presence of prey… The CatRustler, with its adjustable contours and soft, crackly interior, holds all sorts of irresistible feline mysteries awaiting exploration.”
Sounds like fun for the kitties.
From WorldWise
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07.16.08
Posted in Dishes & feeders at 9:43 pm by Pet Luxury
Judging by the number of dogs I see drinking out of the spigot (instead of the bowl underneath) at the dog park, I’m guessing canines prefer their water to flow fresh from the source. If that’s the case for your dog or cat, then this pet drinking fountain will probably be a hit.
The PetMate Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Fountain is an “ultra-quiet purifying pet fountain for multiple cat households or small dogs, [which] provides naturally cool and oxygenated water”
It even has built in filters to improve taste and reduce odors. It looks like you can get the fountains in different sizes and colors.
Prices start around $30 at Amazon:
Pet Drinking Fountain
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07.10.08
Posted in Pet Accessories at 5:45 pm by Pet Luxury
If you’ve got outdoor cats, you may want to put bells on their collars to keep them from sneaking up on and killing the neighborhood birds. (It’s just not fun plucking little bird corpses out of the yard.) When the birds hear the bell ringing, they’ll take off, warned that a furry predator is approaching.
Any old cat bell will do, but if you like to give your pets the designer luxury look, then you may appreciate these sterling silver pet bells from Animal Stars.
“Our beautiful sterling silver bells are hand crafted using Lost-wax Casting process. Each bell has it’s own wonderfully unique tone. They sound like tiny wind chimes, all beautiful and just a bit different in tone.”
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07.09.08
Posted in Natural pet food at 1:55 pm by Pet Luxury
Humans have food allergies (I’m supposed to avoid dairy and gluten myself), and pets can have food allergies too. Grains, especially, can be problematic since they’re not something dogs would eat in nature. If your furry friends have skin problems, dull coat, or stools that aren’t properly formed, it may be a food allergy!
If your dog is allergic to wheat (like soy, a fairly ubiquitous substance), you’ll be happy to know there are dog foods and dog treats out there that avoid the substance. These treats, for example, are wheat free:
The “Chicken Stew Wheat-Free Meatball Dog Treats” consist of natural chicken, rice and vegetables in a meatball dog treat.
“All of Grandma Lucy’s treats are handmade in their kitchen with only the finest USDA-approved ingredients. They have taken the extra step to have their facilities built to meet all of the high standards required by the California State Health Department to prepare food for restaurants, markets and other bakeries. Our nutritionists formulate the treats especially for your pet using only the finest ingredients. In fact, the very same ingredients they would serve their own families.”
Pick up a 10 ounce package of these wheat-free dog treats for $8 at Urban Leash & Treat
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07.07.08
Posted in Pet toys at 9:33 pm by Pet Luxury
I have a dog and grew up with cats and dogs, so I tend to hunt down and blog about the fun cat- and dog-related products out there, but I know there are other types of pet owners who might stop by, so I’ll try to work in a few items for other types of pets. And today it’s turtles!
Specifically, take a look at the “Floating Turtle Log.”
Yes, pet turtles can get bored in captivity, so here’s something to make life a little more interesting. “Zoo Med’s floating turtle log is the first product on the market designed for interactive play with your pet aquatic turtle! … [It] provides a naturalistic hollow log to swim through, sleep in, or bask on top of.”
$20 from Amazon:
Zoo Med Floating Turtle Log
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