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Pet Product Review - Buddy Beds for orthopedic hip dysplasia relief

Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for your senior dog; one that is not only stylish, comfortable, but practical. I found a great dog bid for you: Dog Beds from Buddy Beds.

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Buddy Beds uses only the highest quality of memory foam which has been proven to relieve stress on joints and provide a comfortable rest solution for poor dogs with hip dysplasia. Here is information direct from the manufacturer on the benefits of memory foam:

Memory Foam Dog Beds Take Away the Pain.

It breaks our hearts to watch our beloved Buddy�s suffer from the pain of canine arthritis and hip dysplasia. Buddy Beds are designed for older dogs that need that extra joint support and comfort. Traditional dog beds with traditional materials create pressure points that cut off circulation preventing blood flow through the joint. It is just like oil in a car, the blood flowing through the joint lubricates the joint. Memory foam eliminates ALL of those painful pressure point -- allowing the blood to continuously lubricate the joint as your Buddy rests or sleeps upon their Buddy Bed. You will see as your dog uses their memory foam dog bed, they will not be as stiff and sore in the mornings after sleeping.

Painful pressure points build up, and that is why pets (and humans) toss and turn to find a more comfortable position. Studies have show memory foam to reduce tossing and turning in humans by 90%. Buddy Beds orthopedic memory foam dog beds mold and contours to your Buddy's body, relieving those painful pressure points that cut off circulation.

All beds are:

  • Waterproof, breathable fabric liner protects the memory foam
  • Cozy, easily removable, washable outer covers
  • Guaranteed to last!

To order your Buddy Bed go directly to their website at:

http://www.buddybeds.com/memory_foam_pet_beds_c/BUDDY-BEDS/Buddy+Beds+Orthopedic+Memory+Foam+Dog+Beds

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Pet Product Reviews - Sofnit 200 Washable Pads - Economy Weight by Mednet

If you have a puppy you know that protecting your floors, your rugs, your furniture, every thing that puppy can reach is important. A puppy has a way of doing pee pee on every thing. I am extremely fortunate that my puppy has been housebroken in under four months. But I know I need a good supply of training pads on hand for one full year. And now that my puppy is a bit older I know his bladder its fuller and has the potential to pee much more than before. That's why I was happy to hear that MedNet a leading manufacturer and supplier of training pads has introduced their new heavyweight SoftNit washable training pads.

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Medline Sofnit 200 Underpads in a Variety of Styles and Sizes. A mainstay in many facilities, this underpad is a more economical version of our Sofnit 300 pad, designed with a good combination of durability and economy. A lighter weight cotton/poly face fabric of Twill offers good stain resistance and high heat resistance during drying. The total weight of the pad is lower than many other styles, resulting in lower processing costs. Pink Vintex barrier is extremely durable.

The price is right at $129 for a 200 count box. Order yours here:  http://www.mednetdirect.com/Sofnit-Washable-Underpads-p/msc013000-p.htm

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Pet Product Review - Bad Cuz Squeaky Heavy-Duty Rubber Ball with Feet

When you have a puppy in the house, like I do, you look for toys that not only are squeaky fun, but also able to stand up to a puppy's sharp teeth, and keep him occupied.  The toy I recommend:  Bad Cuz Squeaky Heavy-Duty Rubber Ball with Feet

Not only is this toy adorable and cute, it is virtually indesctructible.

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The Bad Cuz is a long lasting heavy-duty rubber ball with feet. Within its thick-walled lining is a loud and strong squeaker. The unusual "walking" balls are made from 100% Tough-by-Nature rubber and provide unpredictable bounce for fun exercise. Bad Cuz toys come in three sizes: Small 3"H x 2 1/4"W, Medium 4"H x 3 1/2"W, and Large 5"H x 4"W. Small are available in assorted colors. Colors may vary. Medium and Large are available in red only.

Order yours at Alpha Dog Toys: http://www.alphadogtoys.com/bad-cuz-squeaky-rubber-dog-toys.html  Small $3.99, Medium $5.99, Large $8.99

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Pet Product Review - Nutra Paws Osteo Pet® Total Joint Care Formula

As you may know, I do not write reviews to recommend supplement products.  Simply, the time to test the effectiveness of the product is too long for my analysis, plus, I leave any supplemental recommendations to your vet.  I do from time to time bring to your attention new products.  If you are concerned about joint care for your dog, do check out this new product from Nutra Paws: Nutra Paws Osteo Pet® Total Joint Care Formula

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Here is information direct from their website:

OsteoPet® DS Glucosamine Chondroitin for dogs is a scientifically researched combination of nutritional supplements used by thousands of consumers to help dogs maintain healthy joints. As animals age, it is natural for their joints to deteriorate due to everyday wear and tear or even minor injury.  This loss of flexibility and mobility in fluid retaining joints is referred to as osteoarthritis.

Unfortunately, osteoarthritis can be painful.  Fortunately, there is OsteoPet® DS Glucosamine Chondroitin for dogs with a powerful formula of glucosamine, chondroitin and manganese ascorbate. These ingredients have been scientifically formulated to support and maintain the health of your dog's joints. There are hundreds of published clinical studies that show that the combination of ingredients in OsteoPet® DS Glucosamine Chondroitin for dogs works together to help repair and rebuild the cartilage matrix in your dog's joints while naturally suppressing the enzymes that decompose cartilage.

Right now you can take advantage of a special offer: $24.99 Buy one, Get one FREE! (Limit 5 per order)

Order your bottles at Marvelous Products: http://www.marvelousproducts.com/Glucosamine-for-Dogs-Joint-Formula-p/glucosamine-for-dogs.htm

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Pet product Review - standard door strap -- 6 bells by ClassicBells.com

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You may be wondering why am I writing a review on bells? While it's really quite simple, I'm training my puppy Charlie to ring bells that hang from the door each and every time he wants to relieve himself. I got the idea from  my groomer Barry.

So I looked all over the Internet for two weeks to find exactly the right bells that were affordable and had a design suited to my training goals. I found the perfect bells www.classicbells.com. and the price was wonderful only $24 including shipping.

I was so impressed I wrote a letter to the manufacturer Classic Bells Ltd.I wanted to let them know how happy I was with this style and very high quality of their product. And I wanted to let them know that my intention was to use them for dog training. Here was their response:

I am very glad you like the bells -- thank you for the feedback. We try to offer a little nicer product than the usual because our goal is to offer the best quality possible for the price. Our business has just two employees -- my husband Chuck Kelly and me. We do all of our design and manufacturing in our home workshop.

 

We sell a fair number of our 3 and 6 bell straps to dog owners. Some folks buy the versions with antique or new solid-brass bells; others buy the less expensive plated-steel bells like the ones you purchased.

 

One tip for "bell training" I have heard is to put a little peanut butter or other yummy, sticky treat on the lower bell to attract and reward the dog at first, then gradually fade to the just the reward of getting to go out.

 

Some folks buy bells for the outside of the door too, but I think that would only work well in warm climates. It would be tough for me to hear the outside bells here in Iowa when our heavy doors are closed tight against the winter cold.

 

For really small dogs or puppies, sometimes a door strap can be too short. In that case, the bells can be hung on a hook installed on the door frame or the hook can be fastened to the door itself an appropriate distance below the door knob.

If you think this type of training is right for your dog do contact www.classicbells.com.  here is the exact page I went to order my bells:

http://classicbells.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ccStd06

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