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.
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 - Yummy Chummies Original Salmon Soft n' Chewy
Very simply. Here is a new product that I absolutely love: Yummy Chummies Original Salmon Soft n' Chewy.
Finally the goodness of salmon and its omega-3 rich nutrients are captured in a biscuit form. My dog Charlie absolutely loves these biscuits and they were great treat for use in training and obedience.
Order your 4oz bag for only $4.99 directly from Yummy Chummies at: http://yummychummies.com/html/original.html
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Today's blog post is not necessarily a product review, but rather a call to attention factors a pet owner should know about when choosing toys for their pets. The idea came to me because last night I was watching reality TV show. Jon and Kate +8 and I was appalled not only by the way they treated their dog. But how they let their dog chew on just about everything. This includes toys that were ingested by the puppy and subsequently required in basic surgery. But there is so much more to know about pet toys than just what they can swallow; you have to learn about the unseen toxicity. Here is an excellent article from the New York Post, and Julia Szabo:
Updated: Mon., Sep. 28, 2009, 9:28 AM 
Toys & toxicity
By JULIA SZABO
Last Updated: 9:28 AM, September 28, 2009
Posted: 1:24 AM, September 27, 2009
SPOILING a dog or cat with fun toys is one of the joys of pet parenthood. But according to information released by Healthy Stuff, a nonprofit environmental research organization, many pet products are literally spoiling pets to death, shortening animals' lives by exposing them to killer levels of toxic substances.
Using an X-ray fluorescence analyzer, researchers at Michigan's Ecology Center examined more than 400 pet products for hazardous chemicals, including lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine, chlorine (PVC) and arsenic. These have been linked to reproductive and endocrine problems, developmental and learning disabilities, liver toxicity and cancer.
One-quarter of pet products tested - and all tennis balls made just for pets - were found to have detectable levels of lead, including 7 percent with levels higher than 300 parts per million, the current Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for lead in children's products. There are currently no government standards for hazardous chemicals in pet products.
For example, Coleman dog beds and cat toys by Kitty Hoots contain brominated flame retardants, which a 2007 EPA study linked to hyperthyroidism in cats.
In a bi-pawtisan effort, Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Republican Rep. Bobby Rush are expected to introduce a new bill to reform the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act, phasing out most hazardous substances in "worst first" order of priority, and requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for their products' safety. To make your voice heard, go to HealthyStuff.org and click on "Take Action: Support Federal Regulatory Reform."
In the meantime, protect pets and other family members by carefully checking the HealthyStuff.org pet list, where products are ranked by concern level. A Classic Kong, for instance, is safely nontoxic, while the Air Kong Squeaker Football contains lead and arsenic. Nylabone Puppy Teething Keys have arsenic, but the Nylabone Double Action Chew is harmless.
Buying from pet product manufacturers that use recycled, organic and fair-trade materials is a safe bet; three good resources are WestPawDesign.com, SimplyFido.com and PurrfectPlay.com.
"The more we test, the more we find that the presence of toxic chemicals is widespread in everyday consumer products," concludes The Ecology Center's Jeff Gearhart. "It should not be the responsibility of public health advocates to test these products. Product manufacturers and legislators must take the lead and replace dangerous substances with safe alternatives."
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Pet Product Review - Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy
Well this week my puppy Charlie and I have been traveling. As you know when you travel, things happen like you run out of your standard brand dog food. Lucky for me, I had with me a big box of toys and travel treats sent to me by the people at Wellness. In that box was a bag of Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy kibble. Now normally I don't like to switch around dog food from brand to brand, but I trust Wellness and have always liked there products for my older dogs. Charlie my 16 week old Sheltie didn't mind a change at all. In fact, Charlie loved the Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy. He ate all his bowls with great enthusiam
Super5Mix is great for puppies. It is especially designed for smaller puppy mouths with a smaller sized kibble. The food is packed with natural DHA and supports bone and muscular develoment. In fact Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy is a natural recipe that uses the optimal balance of nutrient rich whole-foods and no grains to support your puppy's growth in its foundation year.
If you have a puppy and looking for the best nutrition especially designed for puppies, do consider Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppies. You can buy a 16lbs bag from Petco for only $32. Go here to order yours:
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Pet Products Review - MEDNET Doggypads Puppy Training Wee Wee Pads
You have a puppy? Then you know how important training pads are. You go through many, they must be on hand at all times. Did you know you could buy them wholesale direct from the manufacturer MEDNET?
MEDNET Doggypads Puppy Training Wee Wee Pads are no nonsense. They are not fancy, do not absorb as well as other brands, and I often find they leak. Despite all of that the price is right. 900 training pads for only $99. You can not beat this price.
Go directly to the MEDNET site to order: http://www.mednetdirect.com/Puppy-Pads-Pet-Care-s/390.htm
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