Pet Product Review - Dogzilla Tug
Why just play tug of war when you can incorporate a treat surprise as well. The good people at Petmate sent me an assortment of Dogzilla toys to try out with my puppy Charlie. We love the Dogzilla durable chew toys, but when it comes to fun, its the Dogzilla Tug Toy we love the most.
Playing tug of war just comes so natural to a dog, especially puppies. My Charlie will play a good game of tug of war whenever he gets the chance, but it was at the mercy of old socks and an occasional slipper. Not the best. Petmate, came up with a tug of war solution that is practical for any size dog, a sturdy rope toy that will not fray or rip. But they did something very innovative. They incorporated the pinata concept. So that when your dog pulls on the tug of war toy just right, a surprize treat falls out. You've got to try this Dogzilla tug toy. It's so funny to see the expression on your dog's face when the toy separates and the treat falls out.
I love the Dogzilla tug toy. They are available at Walmart. Here is a website that has a description of the wide variety of Dogzilla toys available at Walmart:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid67604.aspx
They make such a perfect gift. Get yours today.
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Pet Product Review - Grannicks Bitter Apple Original Spray for Dogs
If you have a puppy, or a dog, I'm sure at least once you've bought Grannicks Bitter Apple Original Spray for Dog.
Invented by a pharmacist in 1960, Grannicks Bitter Apple Original Spray for Dogs is a non-toxic, safe and effective chew deterrent. Has a bitter taste to discourage pets from licking, gnawing and chewing on surfaces where applied. Stops pets from biting and chewing fur, wounds and bandages. Bitter Apple for dogs is available in a variety of sizes: 8 oz. Spray, 16 oz. Spray, 16 oz. Refill and 32 oz. Refill.
But does it work? Well... my puppy Charlie is going through teething. And although the product was specifically made for hot spots, fur biting and hair chewing, I hoped it would help prevent him from nibbling at the corner of my oriental rug. The rug after 3 days of spraying is still being nibbled on.
The product may work for skin and hair conditions, but I wouldn't recommend it as a deterent to surface chewing.
You can find Grannicks Bitter Apple at most every pet store, or get an 8 FL OZ bottle for only $5.89 from Greg-Robert Pet Supply:
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-12014
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Pet Product Review - Ark Naturals Neem “Protect” Spray 8 oz
Many people ask me for product recommendations when their pet has particular conditions. The other week and friend of mine with a pug asked me what spray I would recommend for those little bites and irritations that cause her little "Nigel" to pick and chew on. So, I asked my vet. Her recommendation, Ark Naturals Neem “Protect” Spray.
I said to myself, neem? what's that? Well, A very famous herb of India with worldwide fame and having magical properties known for its miraculous medicinal values from past 5000 years. Neem is known as free tree of India as it is found almost everywhere in India. Neem act as anti bacterial, anti parasitic, anti fungal, anti protozoal and anti viral thus helps in protection from all the microorganisms, which are always ready cause problems of all sorts.
on www.Arknaturals.com they say; "Ark’s Neem “Protect” Spray is environmentally friendly, gentle and a non-drying formula for pets including: dogs, cats and horses. It’s perfect for animals with skin and coat issues including insect bites and skin and coat irritation" and my vet agrees.
Buy your bottle for $11.50 at: http://www.arknaturals.com/product.aspx?pid=350
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Pet Product Review -Nurtured Pets Anti Lick Strips Prevent
Ever come across a product and then say to yourself "where have you been?, I needed you last month". Thats exactly what happened to me when I got a sample for Nurtured Pets. I was send a trial pack of Nurtured Pets Anti Lick Strips in the small dog size.
These folks are so clever. They made a bandage specifically designed for dogs. I know, this type of product has been around for a long time, but not to the general public, at least not in my neighborhood. I've looked.
In the Fall, my dog Champ had a small irritation, probably caused by an insect bite. Well, the dog is very smart, and when he noticed I tried to be Florence Nightengale with my feeble attempt to use a human band aid, he played it up to the hilt. He started to hop, and pretend that his leg was hurting because he knew I'd give him a little treat afterwards. $1,600 later, after a visit to the vet with a full check up, x-rays and such, my vet, who I'm not a huge fan of, says "he's just acting, this is the the healthiest dog I've ever seen." And would you know, Champ immediately stopped acting and has walked perfect ever since.
What I'm getting at is if I had seen a little mosquito bite, hot spot or granulomas (word of the day) with a Nurtured Pets Anti-Lick Strip Prevent I would have applied a stip and not worried so quickly. There is nothing chemical or unnatural about the Nurtured Pets Anti Lick Strips Prevent, they use natural cayenne pepper to deter licking.
You can buy trial packs of two or better yet retail size packs of 6 directly from wwww.nurturedpets.com. Nurtured Pets Anti Lick Strips Prevent really are a must have as the weather warms and walks get longer.
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