Pet Monologues

Another sustainable product. Make that pet product. Make that dog product. Here’s why it’s a good idea. In the US, our dogs produce enough waste to fill an 800-foot-tall football field every year - not the most glamorous image. And scooping all that poop into petroleum-based plastic bags not only leaches toxic chemicals as the whole package slowly breaks down (for thousands of years) in a landfill, but preserves what needn’t be preserved.

Leaving scat on the ground isn’t an eco-friendly option either, as 20-30% of all pollutants in waterways can be attributed to canine waste.

Solution: use a biodegradable bag. The Business Bags from Spike are made from corn, and the company recently worked with a domestic company to devise an entirely homegrown product. One of our ecofabulous ladies can attest that they decompose in the promised 45 days. Keep in mind; not much biodegrades in a landfill. Business Bags are a simple, great option for people with municipal composting. For the rest of you, check DIY composting here.

For the political poop visit dogs 4 democrats featuring the “Mission Accomplished” bag.

via ecofabulous

Dogs are curious. They want to see!

Best Friends Care has the perfect solution to bored Rover’s lack of a backyard view. The PetPeekâ„¢ is a hard plastic dome that, with a little basic woodcraft, fits into a privacy fence and allows your mutt a safe, enclosed-bubble glimpse of the world beyond. This high quality pet window helps alleviate boredom while providing your furry friend some fun.

Westwords Best Canine Accessory 2007 Award
PET AGE Magazine & H.H.Backer Associates Inc. 40th Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show Product Excellence 2006 Award via petpeek

What do you get when you cross Daffy Duck and Luke Skywalker?
Rubber duckies!

At first glance it seemed that these toys would fall into the “green” category as they were advertised as shutting off when not in the water. But no, when the battery dies you throw it on the plastic water bottle heap. “Running on a non-replaceable 45-hour battery, all are ready to swim around and around, and to save battery power, they stop whatever it is that propels their watery wanderings as soon as you take them out of the H2O.” Luke Pondwalker, Princess Layer, and—it’s Pondtrooper. Not that I made a bee-line to find these cute things—I was looking for information on Macbook Air.

via 7 gadgets and red5 and gizmodo note: this post among many others can be seen on friday ark

Can this be done? Anyone?

citikitty

Are you sick of cleaning out litter boxes or wanting to show off fluffy’s party manners? Anyone feel this is a little too much information for the cat?

We are reminded that Robert DeNiro trained Jinxey. Until we know more, we are just the messenger here.

The above information assumes a new product and the following is the old fashioned way which may assume a therapist. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are three kitty products worth a look unless you like being hands on with your friend(s). Also, whenever litter products are discussed I wish someone would address a solution for litter tracks. We use clumping litter, clean it daily, and have not had much luck keeping the litter contained. I suppose this is like asking the cat to take their muddy boots off before coming into the house.

drinkwell water fountain

Littermaid

Litter Robot

Drinkwell
* Measures 9″ W x 11″ D x 7 1/4″ H.
* Adjustable flow rate.
* Self-contained (no need to connect to a water line).
* No overflow if power is lost.
* Pitcher-like spout is 5″ above the floor, creating a waterfall effect.
* Electrical use of the appliance is 6 W.

A must have supply for your cat or small dog! Treat your pet to fresher, better tasting water with the Drinkwell Fresh Water Fountain. Read the rest of this entry »

New year’s resolution? Get your butt in shape. Animal inspired—of course.

Dog scooter. Produced in Bend, Oregon

Healthy body. Healthy mind. Fitness for man or beast. PM sees a lot of these Kanga boots lately and I need something that takes the strain off of these old bones. Check them out at kangoojumps.com

A Bend, Oregon manufacturer—possibly extreme terrain cyclists capital of the world—sent us info about their new product—for big, hearty animals only! Watching joggers run their companions on hot days or pulling the master who is on rollerblades raises a red flag. Play close attention to your animal, they would run themselves to death for you. dogpoweredscooter.com Read the rest of this entry »

Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!

Red String

The colorful cats you’ve seen from Helen Read’s blog Brushstroke, Etc. in the last month or so have now been made available on note cards! The note cards measure 4.25″ x 5.5″ and come in sets of 8 with envelopes. There are 4 designs.

Pillow family

Ruby

Zilla

Created by Aaron Stewart and Hornet Toys, this line of comfy, cozy pillows features our first edition designs of bow-wow-beautiful doggies and purrrfectly snuggle-worthy kitties. PillowPillowPillows make a great gift for family, friends and you (why not give yourself a bone?). They appeal to pet lovers of every age, from cat-crazy kids to pooch-loving grandmas. Our pillows look great on your couch, in your car, on the plane and atop your bed too!

As seen at pillowpillowpillow.com

Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!

Your dog doesn’t want to just play…he wants to play with you!!

Catch & fetch star

Hover craft dog toy

Seen at Ruff Wear

Holiday shopping. Here come the animal products!

Even the strongest canine swimmer needs to be safe and seen in open water.

K-9 Float coat

Made by Ruff Wear

Seen at Ruff Wear