Are you a dog lover? Recently, we
had the pleasure of attending a pet-welcoming conference geared at pet bloggers
and social media influencers. This year, it was located in sunny and
oh-so-gorgeous Chandler, Arizona, located near Phoenix. I, along with 500 other
pet industry pros, brands, bloggers, and more discovered gobs and gobs of
products for pets and their parents.
In our never-ending effort to
provide for readers of dog-bestfriends.blogspot.com with the latest and
greatest canine news, here are 10 products for dog lovers to make life easier,
what they do, and why you should check them out:
As a dog mom to a pooch who has
twice injured his legs due to ACL tears, I so very much wish I knew about this
the Gingerlead® when my dog, Dexter, was recovering. Liz and Barry Rubenstein
invented the Gingerlead out of necessity. It is a premium dog sling harness
ideal for aging or disabled dogs needing help with mobility or balance,
degenerative myelopathy, or dogs with knee or hip injuries. We love the
soft, padded belly sling and the leash that extends from the handle and connect
to the dog’s collar or chest harness with a snap. The straps are also
adjustable.
If you have a dog with back or mobility issues, have
a home with hardwood floors, or have a dog who is a bit older and could use
some stability due to arthritis, slowing down, joint issues, or any other host
of health issues, this is a must have product. Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrip® s are not a
fashion statement and it is not nail polish. Again, when my dog, Dexter, tore
his two ACLs – yes, both legs and almost a year apart to the day – these toe
grips would have been beneficial during his recovery. provide instant traction
and confidence for dogs who struggle on hard-surface floors and stairs—such as
hardwood, tile, linoleum, marble, etc.
Learn more about Dr. Buzby’s Toe Grips here and why our friend Poppy the
Cocker Spaniel uses them.
“Muffin’s Halo® is a device for blind dogs,” founder
and inventor Silvie Bordeaux told me at the BlogPaws Conference. “It helps them
navigate so they don’t bump into the walls and objects.”
The “halo” prevents blind and visually impaired dogs
from bumping into wall, furniture and other objects. Seeing is believing,
as the product does not interfere with a dog’s daily activities plus it helps
them regain or keep their confidence, see?
A common myth in among dog world is that a dog’s
paws need no protection. While in Arizona, the temperatures reached close to
120 degrees Fahrenheit. I knew I could not allow my dog to walk on the pavement
and sidewalks, as within 30 seconds he could suffer severe burns. Never
in a million years did I think I’d have a dog who wore “booties,” but I do. It
took us 10 minutes to get Dexter used to wearing Pawz dog boots and we are not
alone in using them.
Put your hand down on pavement for 10 seconds. Put
your bare foot down. Does it feel good? Not burn? If it does, it will hurt your
dog. The same holds true for winter time chemicals and irritants. Consider dog
boots or an item like Pawz®, which are natural rubber disposable boots for
dogs. These are rubber “boots” which are more like a pad cover for dogs. They
are waterproof, and the manufacturer states that no other boot protects against
liquid chloride and other liquid hazards.
“As first timers to the BlogPaws Conference, we
wanted to get the word out, “said Matson Magleby, co-founder of Rocco &
Roxie Supply Company® . We received a bottle of their stain and odor remover to
try, which Magleby tells me is a top seller on Amazon. Little did I realize I
would soon need to test it out.
I inadvertently
spilled a glass of home brewed iced tea on my mattress while doing some summer
cleaning. Since the Rocco & Roxie Stain and Odor Eliminator is
bio-enzymatic and safe around dog paws, I gave it a shot. In all honestly, it
worked. I followed the instructions to blot, spray, wait, and blot. The huge
brown iced tea stain was gone, the light aroma of the product dissipated within
10 minutes, and I am one happy dog mama.
6. Freshwave
Speaking of scents, we love the trend we are seeing
of companies who care about chemicals, the lack thereof, and keeping pets safe.
At the Freshwave® booth, we discovered a natural, chemical- and fragrance-free
line of products that are safe to use around kids and pets. Using no perfumes
or harsh chemicals, the line of Freshwave products use simple, pure and natural
ingredients — water and natural extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove
and cedarwood — to get rid of organic and inorganic odors.
We received a few
Freshwave products to try, which we have been doing so for three weeks now. The
results have been amazing so far. The odor-removing gel is non-intrusive and
the gel disappears as it evaporates. We use it in the bathroom. Our other
must-have item is the Freshwave odor removing packs, which we toss in hampers,
closets, and even the dirty laundry. After bathing the dog, I tossed the wet
towels into a basket for an hour along with a Freshwave pack. It took care of
the wet dog towel smell until I could do laundry.
7. The Mountain
I love wearing my love of dogs on a shirt. There is
something so fun, whimsical, and conversational about an attractive shirt
reflecting a passion for pets. How cool, then, to discover that The Mountain
sponsored this year’s BlogPaws t-shirt! If you are a dog lover, this company
has so many cool shirts.
The folks at The Mountain® produce American-made
apparel that embodies the spirit of animal lovers (and others). I am a Cocker
Spaniel addict, to be blunt. I love to wear clothing that basically screams out
“talk to me, I’m a dog mom.” In fact, when I wear my Dean Russo shirt from The
Mountain and walk my dog at the same time, it takes me a good half hour to an
hour to take a walk around the block.
Check the line of dog
t-shirts out at TheMountain.com
My dog recently rolled in bear poop. There I said
it. It was not pleasant and we shampooed him twice. I dug into the bag of swag
from BlogPaws and found a yummy coconut scented spray from Lucy Pet Products® .
After I bathed my dog, I put this spray on that contains blend of mild natural
coconut oil cleansers with moisturizing sunflower seed oil plus rehydrating
revitalizing coconut water. It worked! It smells beachy, is very light, and
good for the coat. You can use it in between baths, and it contains no parabens,
sulfates or harsh chemicals and is 100 percent cruelty-free, made in the USA.
Of course, at the
core of a pet blogger conference is pet food and treats. For smaller breeds
with smaller mouths, Merrick® showcased 3 dry formulas and 9 wet formulas from
the new Lil’ Plates Line. The #1 ingredient is deboned meat, fish, or poultry.
This little containers make a perfect travel sized companion, too. My dog
snacks on them as a treat or when traveling now and then. Since I like to
rotate proteins, the Merrick Lil’ Plates come in handy.
A dancing dog bone caught my eye, so how could we
not stop and give the Vita Bone® mascot a hug? Made in the USA with 23 essential
vitamins and minerals, Vita Bone treats are formulated for easy digestion for
dogs of all ages and breeds. Vita Bone® Biscuits are available in three
varieties: Original, Flavors and Basted.
In addition to the biscuits, they also have a chewy
treat and little trainers for smaller mouths or smaller bites.
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