When I was a kid, we had a dog that just did not like being in the backyard. No matter what methods we’d try — going out with her on a leash, attaching her to a lead, etc — she always managed to jump the fence separating the front and back yards, and we’d inevitably have a neighbor knocking on the door not too long after, dog in hand (most of the time we didn’t even know she’d gotten out!).

Had technology been anything like it is today, we could have been notified immediately as soon as she left the boundaries …read more

Show the world who your best friend is with these adorable little “Best Friends” collar tags from Luxepets!
The cute tags split in two just like the ones you had in junior high, one for you and one for your pet’s collar!
Three Food Bowl readers will each win one set!
To Enter:
Leave a comment here telling me what you love best about your pet. That’s it!
* Contest closes at 5:00pm PST on Thursday, January 29. Winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond with mailing information before a new winner is chosen.
* Open to U.S. residents only.
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Why wash the whole dog when just the paws are dirty? Think of all the water saved!
Paw Clean Canine Footbath was developed as an affordable solution for dog owners to dunk, shake and clean their pooch’s paws in water before they come into the house or car after exercise. Salts of winter, fertilizers of summer, and general filth, mud, dirt and debris that litter our sidewalks and dog parks create an unsanitary predicament for families that share their lives with dogs. No more!
The comfortable and durable neoprene gasket welcomes the dirty paw into the wet environment, where …read more

This “Penthouse Potty” is one of those things that you wonder how it didn’t get invented sooner. You basically put it out on your deck or patio if you live somewhere that makes it difficult to get your dog down to ground level for potty breaks.
While it makes sense I’m a little torn on it. I can understand the pain-in-the-rear aspect of having to walk your dog down a flight or several flights of stairs a few times a day for bathroom breaks, I don’t think I’d be looking forward to having to clean this thing either.
[image: cosmopolitancanine.com]

I admit it, I love the idea of buying things for my pets for the holidays but I don’t actually do it!
By the time I’ve bought for family and friends my poor head is drained and as cute as it would be to have the cats and dogs “unwrap” something with us on Christmas morning, it just doesn’t happen (I don’t think they mind too much anyway — isn’t that what the wrapping paper is for?).
This year I decided to put together a fun guide full of ideas for pets and their people. From treats and toys to books …read more

I got a PediPaws pet nail trimmer to review recently and after seeing the commercials a while back I was pretty excited to try it out! I really think the method is a great alternative to the standard guillotine nail clippers we use.
The PediPaw is a rotary nail grinder with a sandpaper disk enclosed within a housing that keeps the nail dust from flying everywhere. There’s a hole in the housing where you put your pet’s nail.
The instructions suggest several methods to get your pet used to the PediPaws before using it on them (it does make a whirring sound), …read more

Bamboo and Fat Cat pet accessories have offered up some fun products for a Bloggy Giveaway!
The FurBuster (above) is the most innovative grooming tool available to pet owners and offers an affordable and professional-grade tool that owners can use at home! Comprised of three sizes of interchangeable blades that easily snap into an ergonomic handle, FurBuster removes the dead undercoat from your pet, leaving your pet well groomed and your house spic-and-span. 3 to give away!

Meet the Gruntleys! Always ready for a good ol’ fashioned Grunt-o-Rama, our family of outspoken oinkers feature a perfectly-porklike sound device that dogs just can’t …read more

These rotary pet nail filers are seriously some of the best pet gadgets to hit the market in years! I’ve got one to give away to one lucky winner!
PediPaws is a fast way to keep your pet’s nails trim rounded and smooth with no mess while avoiding pain often caused by traditional nail clippers. The secret is PediPaws’ prediction emery filing wheel that gently removes thin layers of nail to leave your pet’s paws touchably soft and your home safe from scratches. The unique protective cap allows only the perfect amount of nail to be removed and contains all …read more

Even the pet industry is capitalizing on the buzz surrounding the upcoming election! Meet Bark Obama and John McCanine, “Political Animals” chew toys from from Fat Cat Inc:
Bark Obama – Tell your mama, it’s Bark Obama! Ready for a friendly debate with your doggy, but tough enough for even a few, uh, nips at the heels; Bark’s just the ticket to change up your dog’s outlook on playtime and politics.
John McCanine – Seriously, folks…Go ahead and talk about THIS elephant in the room. Guaranteed to start some good ol’ fashioned doggy droolin’ debates, there’s no need to …read more

Have you all seen these amazing houses optimized for cat living in Japan? Apparently more and more couples in Japan are living without children, and instead are giving more attention to their pets.
Truth be told I would love to be able to do something like this, and with the stuff looking contemporary and as if it fits right into the decor it would be really easy to pull off! I wonder if my husband would notice?

Would you do something like this?
[images: asahi-kasei.co.jp]