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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07.06.08
Posted in Pet toys at 9:20 pm by Pet Luxury
If you have pets (or kids) you’ve probably experienced the dubious joy of purchasing a fancy, expensive toy and watching them have a great time playing with… the box.
Sometimes the simple toys are the best. I don’t know what your dog likes, but my guy is just as happy with a stick I pick up off the ground. He’ll fetch it from the water but his favorite game is playing keep away with it. That means “The Stick” would probably be a hit with him.
“Made of solid rubber, you can throw The Stick just like, well, a stick! Perfect for a retrieving toy for medium to large dogs, and safe for use in pools and almost anyplace where there’s water.”
Features include rugged and bendable material that is puncture resistant (which means it’ll last a lot longer than real sticks) and pliable enough to be gentle on doggy gums.
$13.50 from the Natural Pet Market
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07.05.08
Posted in Dog beds & crates at 9:35 pm by Pet Luxury
If you’ve succeeded in crate training your dog, you may actually be able to get him or her to sleep in a crate next to your bed instead of on your bed (and under the covers with the head on the pillow…). The downside is that bedrooms usually aren’t that big, and it can get crowded quickly if you’ve got a dog crate in there as well as a bed, bedside tables, dressers, etc.
The solution?
Consider combining furniture pieces. For inspiration, check out this dog crate from Crate Haven: it doubles as a dog bed and a perfectly functional bedside table.
Pick up something like this, and you’ll enjoy the extra space it frees up, and Fido will appreciate the chance to sleep so closely to you at night.
Crate Haven
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06.30.08
Posted in For Pet Lovers at 10:12 am by Pet Luxury
This particular product is for pet lovers (dog lovers specifically) rather than the pets themselves (unless your pup has her ears pierced):
Sit-Stay earrings.
They’re handmade by a crafter on Etsy and would make a fun gift for an earring-wearing dog person.
“Each sterling silver dog was hand sawn, polished and soldered on to hand made sterling silver hoops.”
$62
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06.29.08
Posted in Pet toys at 10:25 am by Pet Luxury
If you want to give your cat something more exciting to do than lounging around on the window sill, perhaps some cat toys are in order. Toys can be a fun way for cats to stimulate their minds and get some exercise as well, and even older kitties enjoy something new.
While I haven’t seen the “Peek-a-Prize” toy box in action, it looks like a fun way to entertain your feline friends (and unlike the crumpled newspaper ball on a string, it doesn’t require you to be a part of the game–just load this puppy up and let them at it).
Made from wood, the toy box encourages cats to capture their toys by fishing them out of strategically placed access holes. The unit comes with two balls, and you can buy others to stuff in there in sets of three.
$29 through Amazon:
Peek-A-Prize
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06.28.08
Posted in For Pet Lovers at 1:25 pm by Pet Luxury
There are all sorts of pet carriers you can get if you like to take your small dog, cat, ferret, etc. with you when you travel (or just stroll to the shops), but most of them have a handle, so you end up toting Fido or Fifi around like a piece of luggage. Even a ten-pound animal can be tiring to carry that way after a while, so how about replacing your pet carrier with a pet sling?
The Sling-Go Pet Sling, perhaps?
“Over-the-shoulder hammock style carrier slips on as easily as a handbag. Elasticized opening cinches your pet in close, for the important contact he needs. Leaves your hands free for doing other things. Tough 600-denier nylon with padded bottom, zippered pocket, adjustable shoulder strap, and collar clip.”
The pet sling can be used with pets up to 20 pounds and is available in red, blue, black, and green for $30 from Doctors Foster & Smith.
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06.19.08
Posted in Birds at 2:46 pm by Pet Luxury
Looking for something colorful and fun to entertain your bird?
The Bored Bird Buster has lots of beads, bells, and doodads to keep your feathered friends interested.
The toy measures 3″ by 13″ and is suitable for parrots and other birds who need a little something to do during the day.
Hand-made by CooCooLady on Etsy, the colorful toy will cost you $11. Check out her shop for all sorts of variations of bird toys, balance beams, and other items to keep your feathered pet occupied in a healthy matter.
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06.17.08
Posted in Pet toys at 2:59 pm by Pet Luxury
If your kitties are batting around little plastic balls full of catnip (or don’t have any good toys at all), maybe it’s time to spoil them a bit with a luxury model.
This handmade catnip cushion is made from a soft and velvety animal-print fabric that cats will love to snuggle up with. And the certified organic dried catnip inside will make it a doubly desirable toy.
Here are some addition words from the maker:
“My catnip cushions are strongly stitched, machine washable and refillable and ethically made in the UK. The catnip used is pure and potent, grown especially for me by a Certified Organical medicinal herb grower deep in rural France :-)”
Order from SparkiPuss
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