Most of us can’t be home 24-7, though our pets would prefer us to be. In fact, some pets are downright insistent upon it, acting out, barking and engaging in destructive behaviors when we leave them for even a short time. Many veterinarians and animal behaviorists believe that soothing music and sounds special to pets can help minimize separation anxiety and curb destructive behaviors.
The While You Are Gone DVD for Dogs features a virtual walk through the woods with sounds only dogs can hear, and the auto-loop function allows it to play all day. There are also CD’s for both dogs and cats with soothing music and special sounds designed to appeal specifically to pets.
And now this; looking for a new ceiling light? Here are some beauties…
I have asked by several readers about the nail covers shown on Logan, my daughter’s evil, blog-invading, kitty cat.
They are called “Soft Paws” and they were developed by a veterinarian. Soft Paws are vinyl nail caps to which adhesive is applied, the caps are then slipped over your dog or cat’s toenails. They are completely safe, even if you pet manages to chew them off and swallow the pieces. Soft Paws can help protect hardwood floors, screens, doors, furniture, bedding and guests from the damage inflicted by razor sharp toenails.
They also help protect your pet from excessive scratching which can lead to sores, hot spots and so on.
What a good boy! But if you are unable to train your dog to do this, you might want to invest in a waste scoop. The Skoop-n-Pak is a hand’s free device, there’s no need for disposable gloves–a roll of bags fits right inside! By Pet Zone.
You don’t have to stoop to scoop. The S.A.S.I. Scoop would be great for people with a bad back or who have a LOT of poo to collect. And at 19.99 it’s also economical. Amazingly, this device was invented by a ten year old! Which just goes to show you what a kid can do when confronted with an unpleasant chore!
Own a Great Dane? Mastiff, you might consider the The Poop Hound by Hound Dog, for those really big jobs.
Do you take your dog everywhere? Bicycling? Drives with the top down? Swimming, sky-diving? You probably protect your own eyes during these activities but have you given any thought to your dog’s eyes? The Ultimate goggles for dogs offer 100% UV protection, antifog, shatterproof lens, a flexible rubber frame, adjustable head and chin strap and they are available in five sizes and ten colors. So not only will your dogs eyes be protected but he will look cool besides!
Though walking your dog is the ideal way to exercise your pet, sometimes it just isn’t feasible. Maybe it’s raining, or icy or you are in a body cast…or maybe you live in a really rough area and you’re afraid your Weenie dog won’t offer much protection…(if your weenie dog is like our weenie dog, she’ll hide behind your legs and bark menacingly, as if to say; “I’m not scared of you, my mom can kick your butt with one arm behind her back and a leash wrapped around her legs!”)
Suffice to say, there may be many valid reasons why you can’t walk your dog. You could always pay someone else to do it, OR you could save that money and buy your dog his own treadmill. Yes, you heard right, they make treadmills for dogs. These are special treadmills with features designed to safely exercise your pet. Yeah, they’re pricey, but nowhere near as pricey as people treadmills and at least your dog won’t use it as an expensive clothes hanger.
