Showing posts with label dogs in apartments. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Review of Multipet Look Who's Talking Pig Dog Toy

Multipet Look Who's Talking Pig Dog Toy
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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My first dog who died a little over a year ago loved this piggy so I had kept it. We recectly (4 months) ago got another dog and he also loves it. I had been searching for a new one in stores and couldn't find it, so I replaced the batteries for more than the cost of the toy. Thank you Amazon.com and google. Old piggy and new piggy are played with everyday.

Jake says thank you and I thank you for the great quality.

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If your pet has EVER torn open any toy, do NOT buy this because it's got several small parts (batteries, broken plastic) that a dog can ingest and cause serious problems

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I am here buying a replacement. Our pig toy lasted for two years of play, including gentle tug. But this is because I taught my dog not to disembowel his toys (he still can't resist if there is stuffing sticking out of a hole). As others have noted, inside this stuffed animal is a plastic box containing the sound mechanism, which also includes batteries.

Bought another multipet talking toy for my sister's dog, a terrier. The dog went at it with a terrific "crunch." Then was interested because it was a crunchy toy, the crunching being the plastic, batteries, etc. (We took them away rapidly.)

I agree that someone who makes toys for dogs should include anything that could be dangerous in a casing that is impervious to chewing.

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I bought this pig based on reviews and though it was cute. Our dog likes to chew stuffed animals so we only give this to her for short amounts of time while keeping an eye on her.

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The noise box inside the toy is thin cheap plastic and breaks within minutes. This must be why Petco stopped carrying this brand.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Large Luxury Lookout Dog Car Seat Review

Snoozer Luxury II Lookout Pet Car Seat, Large, Black with Herringbone
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $199.95
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This car seat for our 2 Yorkies is one of the best purchases we've made for them. I feel confident that when used with the special car harnesses, that they would be safely contained if we ever had to come to a sudden stop. The car harness is key because the anchor point is low on the back as opposed to being higher up near their shoulder blades. Here are a couple videos with more information.Plus it's safer for me not having to worry and look back to check on them all the time. They get to sit up and see out the windows or take a nap on the plush pillow top pad. My larger yorkie (12lbs) loves to rest his head off the edge. My little one (4lbs) used to have anxiety when riding in the car-he would start panting like crazy-now, when he's in the car seat, he is calm and usually just lays down to relax :) There is plenty of room for the 2 dogs to sprawl out. We would even have room for maybe a 3rd someday! That is why we purchased the large one, so we would have some room to grow. It does take up one entire seat plus the middle seat, so keep that in mind when choosing a size. We have a small suv, so that wasn't a problem for us at all.

There is also a small drawer under the flap in the front. Enough to keep some treats, food, bags etc. I also purchased the wire feeder that has two compartments with lids or food and water. (I mainly use it for water only, as my dogs will not eat in the car) It is very well made. It's like a mini couch, but just not as heavy. Sometimes, when we are at hotels, we will bring the seat in and they use it as a couch too.

We are very happy with our purchase!! Highly recommend!

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I have a dog that has anxiety issues and traveling in the car has always involved vomit and pee. This car seat allows him to see me while sitting next to his brother and see where we are going. He is secure and safe. He still doesn't like getting in the car, but he lays down on the bed and shows no signs of panic. It has been wonderful!

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The red snoozer II is about 75% cheaper than the other colors. This size is pretty big so pay attention to the dimensions. We are a multi-dog (small dog) family so it is great.

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Picked this up for a planned 2 week car trip. It was just what we wanted. Our 16 pound Yorkshire/Westie mix took to it right away. I feel good knowing that he is secure and safe. The seat belt wraps aroound the back of the bed and is secure. The provided leash/cable loops over seatbelt and you can then hook to your dogs harness. We got the large and it gives him a lot of room, plenty of space for him to move about and get comfortable. It also became his bed inside the hotel rooms. When we got home from the trip and had the bed in our apartment he actually jumped into it and took a nap.

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This is the best carseat. I just bought a second one, slightly smaller. My furbaby loves being able to see out of the window. I also feel better that she is secure if we were ever to be in an accident. LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

SmartBones Peanut Butter Dog Chew, Large, 3-count Review

SmartBones Peanut Butter Dog Chew, Large, 3-count
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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These dog treats sounded so wonderful. Didn't know they were made in China! Wrote email to SmartBones and they assured me the product is safe. I will never trust animal products made in China. So many products for dogs are made there. My dog hasn't gotten sick from the bones. I suppose each consumer must make the choice for their own animals. I looked for the Smartbones on several sites and didn't see China on the ads. Seems like homemade might be better. There is nothing like made in the USA.

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My dogs (1 5month old and 1 7year old) both got diarrhea and vomitting after eating these treats. They liked them a lot when we bought them, but within a week both dogs had upset stomachs. When the puppy was sick we assumed she had just gotten into something, but she had diarrhea for 3 days and then had blood in her stool. When we took her to the vet they could not attribute it to anything specific. When the older dog got sick a day after eating one of these we concluded it must be the bones. She has never been sick enough to warrant any medications before and we are putting her on medicine and prescription food to get over this. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Piper and Gabby received some Smart Bones for Christmas. Little Gabby had never had a chew this large and neither had ever had a Smart Bone, so we didn't know what to expect.

As soon as the Smart Bones came out of the package, two doggy noses started sniffing the air with gusto.

The girls thoroughly enjoyed their bones and were kept busy with them two evenings in a row. At first Gabby wasn't sure how to attack her bone but quickly got the hang of it.

LIKES

peanut butter taste

rawhide free

contains real, dried chicken breast

fortified with vitamins and minerals

easy to digest

RESERVATIONS

made in China

the cost

Piper's dental surgeon advised us never to give our dogs chew bones that were not flexible. These bones are a little harder than I would like, but they are more flexible than some chew bones.

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I bought these for my dogs on a whim at the pet store. When I gave them each one after I got home, they loved them. They chewed through about half a bone each the first night. The next morning I took them out and they both had the worst diarrhea I've ever seen a dog have! It was off-white (the color of the bone) which makes me question the validity of the claim that it is more digestible than rawhide. I'm definitely sticking to rawhide from here on out. These bones are horrible.

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My lab has a pretty sensitive stomach, and can't handle rawhide well, so I decided to try these. First of all, it is quite brittle, and she finished it in less than a minute. When she bit into it, it broke into shards. Later that night, she starts vomiting heavily, which she hasn't done a single time since I first got her over a year ago. Should have paid more attention to where the product was made.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Review of Merrick Naturally Stuffed Twin Hoofers Dog Chew

Merrick Naturally Stuffed Twin Hoofers Dog Chew
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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As soon as the box came the dogs could not get there noses out of it. I have 4 big dogs and they all enjoyed them.

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My little schnoodle loves this thing. It's almost as half as big as he is, but that didn't stop him from

eventually devouring this thing. If it wasn't so expensive to ship this, I would buy many more.

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My doberman was so excited when he smelled th package....then when he go this huge treat, he didn't leave it for hours. Absolutely worth the money!

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I purchased one of these hoofers at my local PetCo and my small (16lb) dog loves it. The picture doesn't show it that well, but is is the whole hoof of a bovine, the toes with the bones and meat and skin all there. It is dried and not cured, which I am really pleased with.

It doesn't smell bad like sometimes just the clipped hoof can, and infact even when my dog has been chewing on it for a long time I don't notice it being smelly. I've had rawhides after being chewed smell pretty bad from the curing chemicals but this hoofer doesn't smell gross. Even though it has more stuff in it than just a rawhide it doesn't get super stinky, a big plus for our apartment since we can't leave chews outside.

Over all I recommend this hoofer as a good alternative to rawhides. If you have a big dog you may want to monitor them since it does have the toe bones inside and they are small.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Cheap Mallard Migrator Bird Plush Dog Toy

Mallard Migrator Bird Plush Dog Toy
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I purchased this toy for a friend's dog a while back. The dog loved it, he played with it non-stop (quack! quack!). When he finally destroyed it though we were shocked. Inside of this toy in addition to the stuffing we found a rubber band and parts of a plastic bag. My friend was fortunate enough to get the toy away from the dog before he could consume these items. We did complain to the manufacturer who said they'd look into it, but I would still be wary of this toy.

I think this would be a great toy for a dog that loves it's toys, but doesn't rip them to shreds! There is no guarantee that what you find inside will be safe!

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Our Golden Retriever loves this toy. But it doesn't last long. He tends to distroy all stuffed toys. The quack is a lot less annoying than a squeak. We keep buying replacement ducks for him, and it's his favorite of all.

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Our dog (a black lab mix who is extremely hyperactive!) has had one of these ducks and has loved it to the max! She plays with it . . . allows us to throw it for her . . . and even sleeps with it. She often just nuzzles and nibbles at it as she loves the noises it makes. After several months, it has begun to disintegrate as she has continued to play . . . and the stuffing started coming out of its neck. I've taken the duck away from her until I can sew it back together. I highly recommend this toy for dogs who like a soft, squishy, squeaky toy!

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I agree with the viewer who reviewed these as dangerous. My labs had it for 5 minutes, maybe less and it was ripped to shreds...what a piece of garbage...don't waste your money or your time! Can't believe they even sell this product for dogs! Also it says it squeaks on the sticker right on the toy...we never got a squeak out of it unless I put it on the ground and stepped on it with my foot...my dogs looked at me like "We should be able to squeak it, no fun if you do!"

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My pup doesn't usually go for things she's not familiar with. But she loved the duck from the beginning. It's a great shape for throwing. It's got a squeaker that's not too annoying and very hard to squeak she's only done it a couple times. It sounds like plastic crumpling when you squeeze the body. It looks good too.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Buy Snoozer Bike BasketTM

Snoozer Buddy Bike Basket, Grey and Black
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Ordered two these about a month ago and used for the first time yesterday.

They take seconds to install on the bike and have plenty of room for our toy Australian Shepards. After running around for about an hour, we took them for a ride and they loved it. I would recommend a harness on the dogs instead of a collar. The smaller aussie is very agile and managed to climb on top of the basket. If she had leapt or fallen before I got her back inside, she would have been hanging by her neck. Other than that they both seemed very comfortable after a few minutes and curious about everything around them that they could now see from above. The basket has a padded bottom and the basket retains it's shape well (no collapsing). It does however, collapse easily for nearly flat storage. Being in an RV we love that since space is limited.

Downside-they are VERY PRICEY in my opinion. With the materials and construction, though very good, I believe the product is overpriced and the company is taking advantage of the fact that something like this is hard to find. It would be nice if they advertised a little and went for profit by volume so more people could afford it.

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I have a hybrid bike and the bottom of the basket did not clear the front tire. I can only adjust the handlebar so high so it didn't work out. It did, however, fit well with some adjusting of the brake lines on my mountain bike which has a higher handlebar. The basket is 9 inches tall so make sure you measure how high your handlebar is from the front tire. It was a little harder to steer the bike with the added weight. My dog moved side to side when I steer. She is a 9 lb Shih Tzu and fit comfortably inside the basket. The basket did not sag at the bottom because it has a metal reinforcement that sat against the fork of the bike. I ended up getting the Topeak rear basket instead so it doesn't interfere with steering and it can support my dog's adult weight (15 lbs) better.

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It works well, but is not perfect.

I have a 14 lb poodle mix, so she is pushing the size limitations. The extra weight on the handlebars makes it a bit harder to ride especially if the dog wiggles, but it is manageable if you go slower.

The downsides:

1. The way the straps are designed it is a bit hard to get my dog in and out of the basket

2. The width makes it harder to access my brake levers (I have a small mountain bike, so this may be better on other bikes).

The upsides:

1. It is easy to install

2. My dog seems to like it

3. Now I can take her with me when riding!

Overall, I'd recommend it, but ride carefully!

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My dog is about 15 lbs and fits snug in this basket, but has a blast going for bike rides with me! He enjoys that he can come with me on rides. Easy to set up...takes about 2 mins. Supports any bike for installation and holds up well with all the weight. suggested for dogs that are not high-energy and 15lbs or less.

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I've looked at about four or five different styles of dog baskets and this one has a better-looking design than most others. That of course is my opinion because I have a big, rugged mountain bike. I was looking for a bike basket that was a little less girlie and this one works out. I also like that the Snoozer Sporty has side pockets and two zipper pockets in the front. The black rain cover with the hole for your dog to poke its head out of really doesn't matter to me. My dog doesn't like it. It probably makes him feel too constrained.

At first my dog disliked being in the basket (it's a good thing it comes with a short leash to attach either to your dog's harness or collar, just make sure there's not a lot of slack or your doggie will end up hanging should he/she jump out!) but it actually only took a short while for my dog to get used to being in the basket. Within an hour or two of first getting the basket I took my dog out for a ride around the block and he seemed to enjoy it. Every dog has its own personality so it may take longer for some dogs to get comfortable with riding in the basket. I started out by placing my dog in the basket while it was on the floor in my room. Then when he felt comfortable and stopped trying to hop out, I carried him around the house in the basket and ultimately mounted the basket on my bike and we enjoy bike rides to the park together quite often now.

Like the previous reviewer mentioned, make sure your dog isn't too big; I can't stress that enough. I have an 11 pound poodle mix and it fits him just right. Larger breeds will probably not be comfortable in this basket, smaller breeds will fit better than my dog. I ride pretty fast and my dog loves it. That said, I would NOT recommend using this basket while riding over really rough or excessively bumpy areas. My main gripe is I wish this dang thing came in more colors!! That and the price is kind of steep... but considering all the other dog baskets out there are about the same price or more expensive, I'd say the Snoozer Sporty is the way to go.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Midwest Double Door i-Crate Reviews

iCrate Double-Door Dog Crate Size: Intermediate - 36' L x 23' W x 25 H
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Our family most recently got a new puppy (miniature Aussie Shepherd.) Awaiting his arrival we did a lot of reading up on products and advise. Knowing that he would reach 16'' in height (foot to shoulder) at full growth, we wanted to get the medium size crate that could be adjusted with it's inside divider wall and grow along with him. It's amazing how quickly he's already grown in the past few weeks (now 12 weeks old) as we are about to move the divider a little more. He likes to stretch out during his sleep. We also like the versatility of the 2-doors which allows us to position the crate anywhere in our home. A wise purchase for us and if in doubt what to do ... this is a no brainer! We enhanced the crate with a crate cover, too ...

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The other reviews on the larger crate of this type were over all, very good. So I decided to purchase the crate as a replacement to the old style plastic, non folding crate I had been using before. I will say, the fold-ability of this wire crate is very convenient. It makes traveling with the crate much easier being able to fold it away flat and neatly. I bought this medium size iCrate for my Beagle, he really liked his old crate, but after having this new wire crate for a few months, he still doesn't like it very much and is always trying to get out. This crate does fit him nicely though, he's not too cramped and at the same time has enough room to stand up, turn around, etc. The construction of the crate is solid and the removable bottom tray is nice, but he's able to escape from this crate with ease. A few times he got out and I was not sure how he did it until I put him in, and watched from around the corner. For minutes he will lick the hinge of the crate door, essentially lubricating the hinge. All it takes after that is pawing at the door furiously until the hinge slides out. I couldn't believe it. I blame this partly on the hinge construction being one flat piece and not having any hooks to latch to or something like that, I have seen other similar crates with the hinge that slide in, then turns to latch down, this one does not. The other part, I blame on the darned Beagle being to smart for his own good. I have to now use two carabineers to latch the doors closed completely so that he can not escape. Unfortunately due to this major design flaw, I give the crate 3 stars. It's well built, but could use improvement.

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It is a very good crate and I would recommend it to my friends. Very heavy and will hold a larger dog than mine.

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Having 2 door options is working perfectly. Easy to move and fold. Plus you can't beat the price. Overall great product.

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