Pet Products Review - Happytails Bubbles 'N Beads Shampoo & Conditioner 9oz

The pamplet that came with the product sample sent to me by Happytails Canine Spa Line says: "Inside every mutt there's a mutrosexual just dying to get out".  So I figured what better day to turn my Sheltie Champ into a "muttrosexual" than New Years Eve. With that we tried Happytails' Bubbles 'N Beads Shampoo and Conditioner.

Baths are baths, the experience is never quite fun.  Although this was the first time I've ever used a product with beads in it.  I don't know what the beads do, but it was interesting to watch them dissolve.  The pamphlet says they are "microencapsulated conditioner" which is pretty fancy.  So, the bath is not fun, but the results are.  They should have called Bubbles 'N Beads the "Fluffinator" ! OMG! after Champ dried off, he was a gigantic cute and fluffy monster.  He certainly was clean and his hair very soft.  One thing I liked was that the shampoo did not have an overwhelming perfume as so many of them do.  My one regret was that I did not have a bottle of Happytails' Shimmering Mist to give his bath that extra glimmer.

So as a shampoo I totally recommend Happytails Bubbles 'N Beads.  For ordering, go to www.happytailsspa.com.  At $17 for a 9oz bottle, this is a luxury pet spa product.  But knowing that Happytails at a company only uses the very best ingredients and upholds the higest possible environmental, social and ethical standards, and made in the USA, its worth it.

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Pets Prodcuts Review - Catswell VitaKitty Chicken Brest treats

My cat Stinky is notoriously finicky when it comes to food, especially cat treats.  We've tried nearly every treat we run into, and always searching for more.  This week's trial was with a company I've reviewed before Catswell.  They have a unique treat that looks like small moist and meaty strips of succulent chicken Breast.  It goes by the name VitaKitty. 

I couldn't wait to try this treat, because its more than a treat, its a supplemented nutritional food item that is packed with flaxseed oil, vitamins and vitamin E to help maintain eyes, skin and coat.  The concept of combining reward with healthy nutrition always appeals to me.  To boot, I know the that Catswell assures that no hormones, antibiotics, fillers or byproducts are used.

Unfortunately, Stinky did not care for this treat.  I tried over three days, and each time he rejected it.  But hey, that is only my cat.  My dog Champ, he loved them.  Try them with your cat first.  Go to www.catswell.com for information and to order.  If you don't see them in your local store, contact the website and have a sample sent to you.  At $3.99 for 2oz, you want to be somewhat frugel.

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Pet Products Review - Wagatha's Wheat & Lactose Free Breakfast Biscuits

You know what one of the best things about being a pet parent? giving your little loved ones special treats and biscuits, especially when teaching new tricks. If your training and obedience is first thing in the morning, than what better way to start the day than with Wagatha's Wheat & Lactose Free Breakfast Biscuits.

These biscuits are incredibly good.  I learned about them from Hilton Hotels.  Hilton includes Wagatha's biscuits in their fashionable doggie ammenities tote.

Only the very best organic ingredients go into all Wagatha's products.  Human Grade Certified Organic Ingredients: whole spelt flour, oat flour, barley flour, sunflower oil, dried apples, ground flax seed, rolled oats, brown rice flour, whole eggs, dried bananas, cinnamon, maple sugar, sea salt.  Yes, "Human Grade"so I the Secret Shopper did indeed test out the product.  I found them quite good, and even tasted the bananna. 

Each can contains about 32 biscuits, so at $8 per can, thats not bad for a month of super premium biscuits.  Shop online at www.Wagathas.com.

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Pet Products Review - Nature's Variety - Instinct Chicken Meal Formula for Dogs

As you may know, I have a panel of product testers who sample products on rotation.  This is especially important for dogs because not only do they like consistency, its necessary for their digestion.  It also helps us examine the affects of the product.  A few months ago, we placed Riley on Nature's Variety Instinct brand Chicken Meal Formula.  We did this mostly because Riley was getting a bit chubby, and the Instinct brand is very high in protein, 90% in fact.  Its also grain and gluten free, and comprised of freez dried raw bio-coatings.

Well, all I can say, is that Riley like the high protein diet, by the way he gobbles down the kibble, it sure is tasty.  I can also say, he has lost some weight, not a lot, and he does seem very healthy with a good coat for the winter.  Nature's Variety is a very specialized pet nutrition company, so I do recommend you check out their website.  www.naturesvariety.com.  on the site I suggest you look for the pet food product that best fits your dog or cat's lifestyle and health conditions.  There is a feeding guid that helps you regulate exactly the amount of food your pet should be given.

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et Products Review - PAWZ, Natural Rubber, Waterproof Dog Boots

Well, its winter here on the east coast, and today, New York City had over 8 inches of snow.  My dog Champ simply loves the snow.  He plays and frolicks and digs.  He is truly at his happiest when he is in the snow.  But this does cause concern for me, because all of the harsh chemicals and salts that they put on our city streets are very unhealthy for dogs.

I've tried every boot imaginable, and the only one I've found that works is PAWS all natural rubber and water.  The PAWZ boots are like balloon bladders.  They simply slip over your dogs paws and away he goes.  They are such cute little booties.  They remind me of the rubber nose Rudolph wore to hide his nose.  People stop and stare they are so adorable.

PAWZ boots are disposable but can be used time and time again.  1 package will last a whole season.  Its nice when you can actually throw away a doggie boot rather than lose one.  PAWZ boots stay on.  The package comes with 12 boots. When one wears out, you simply toss it. Plus, they come in sizes, so you know the boots you buy actually do fit your dog.  Not to mention the snappy colors.

PAWZ are not just for winter, they protect angainst harmful elements all year long.  Here are some of the baddies they keep off your pets paws:
Ice, Lawn Chemicals, Salt, Liquid Chloride, Snow, Fire Ants, Pool Liner Tears, Mud, Clay, Pad Rashes, Post-Surgical Infection, Post-Grooming Dirt, Hot Pavement, and solves traction control problems.

My recommendation always keep a package of PAWZ dog boots in the house.  I bought my PAWZ at Spoil Brats in New York, but go to www.pawzdogboots.com for a retailer near you.

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