9 Nifty Products for Dogs & Cats

 

Lucy Pet Products ‘new Cats Incredible Cat Litter is a super-premium sodium bentonite clumping clay litter formulated with new “Smell Squasher” technology that stops ammonia from forming inside the litter box.  And it works; one of our cat product testers tried it at home and noted that it was the best odor-controlling cat litter she’d ever used. The nontoxic, cat- and kitten-safe formula comes in patent-pending cat shaped recyclable bag with two ergonomic handles and a side spout for easy pouring. The 99.9 percent dust-free litter is available in unscented and lavender-scented formulas in 14- and 25-lb. bags. All profits go to fund the Lucy Pet Foundation, whose mission is to reduce pet overpopulation and the euthanasia of more than 80,000 cats and dogs per week in the United States. lucypetproducts.com

 

 

Squeakimals™ dog toys from Outward Hound feature cute characters packed with noisemakers to keep dogs engaged and entertained. Filled with squeakers, peepers, honkers and grunters, along with engaging crinkle material, the stuffing-free soft toys help make playtime much more fun and exciting. As an added bonus for tough chewers, the squeakers will still squeak when punctured. Available in two sizes, 9 in. and 21 in., the toys come in four cute designs: Moose, Monkey, 3-Eyed Monster and Lip Monster. outwardhound.com

 

 

Katris, from Papercut Lab, is an innovative modular scratching system for your cat—and home. It is designed to keep your cat happy, your furniture safe and not make your house look like a cat furniture junkyard. You can create endless configurations with the system’s five shapes (I, O, L, T & Z), based on your cat’s scratching preferences and what your aesthetic and functional needs. Each piece in the Kraft Bundle (shown) is made with more than 200 sheets of dense recycled paper and can withstand in excess of 300 lb. of force. The bundle also contains five bags of organic catnip and 10 Katris clips to hold the shapes together. katriscat.com

 

 

 

Solvits’ Car Cuddler™ is a combination seat cover and cuddling bed that uses multiple connection points to hold it firmly in place. The cover’s plush, central section of the cover is surrounded by a generous bolster that provides added comfort for traveling pets. Featuring microsuede fabric and faux sheepskin with a polyester-filled bolster, it is machine washable and has a lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects. Available in two sizes, the single size covers a bucket seat and is designed for pets up to 35 lb. and the full sizes covers an entire bench seat for any size pet or multiple pets. solvitproducts.com

 

Petstages’ lnvironment Scratch N Roll cat scratcher and lounge combines scratch, roll and rest activities with the look and feel of nature to keep cats engaged. It features rugged sisal and durable carpet sides for vigorous claw sharpening, a sloped grassy area for rolling and resting (and scratching, too) and durable construction for long-lasting enjoyment. The scratcher/lounger is  16x7x11 inches in size, making it large enough for most cats yet small enough to fit anywhere. petstages.com

 

Does your dog excessively lick his paws? Deep Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets for dogs from Warren London are here to help. The tablets are formulated with white tea tree oil to fight fungus, bacteria and yeast, which can be a root cause of itchiness that leads to paw licking. They also contain seaweed extract to help clean and condition a dog’s nails. A quick 5-minute paw soak, soothes and moisturizes as well as cleans and sanitizes your dog’s paws and nails; it also brightens the nails’ natural color. warrenlondon.com

 

 

 

West Paw Design’s Montana Nap is super comfortable and cushiony mat that your pets will love to curl up on. The lightweight mat is perfect for home or on the road—it fits perfectly in crates, carriers and on vehicle backseats, keeping the upholstery clean. Handcrafted in Montana from ecofriendly IntelliLoft fabric and featuring fill made from recycled plastic bottles, it is durable, machine washable and dryer safe. It is available in five sizes—XS – 20×15; S – 24×18;, M – 29×20; L – 35×22; XL – 47×27—and 11 colors and/or patterns, including Robin, Pumpkin, Jewel, Wine, Boulder, Midnight, Oatmeal, Chocolate, Stripe, Diamond and Plaid. westpawdesign.com/dogs westpawdesign.com/cats

 

 

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their nutritional needs can only be met through the consumption of animal-based diets. TikiPets’ Tiki Cat Born Carnivore dry cat food is made with more than 30 percent fresh chicken and/or fish (herring and salmon), along with chicken and fish meals, whole peas and chickpeas, pumpkin and salmon oil. The high-protein, low-carbohydrate kibble is baked to preserve key nutrients. It comes in three formulas—Fish Luau, Chicken Luau and Chicken & Fish Luau in 3-, 6- or 12-lb. bags. tikipets.com

 

The new and improved Pill-Masker from Tomlyn is formulated to make giving your pet pills much easier. The moist, shapeable, highly palatable bacon-flavored paste fits all pill sizes, doesn’t dry out, won’t stick to floors or furniture and can even be used as a treat and/or for training purposes. Available in two formulas, Paste for Cats and Paste for Dogs & Cats, Pill-Masker comes in 4-oz. jar that holds approximately 56 servings. tomlyn.com

Sherri Collins

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