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Sunday, January 4, 2015
Reviews of Soothing Suds Pet Shampoo
This shampoo is so wonderful, it's so gentle for even the most allergic dog; that's my baby. Seriously, don't hesitate to order it there is almost no fragrance to it also. It just smells clean with no perfume. I really dislike putting any scent on my dog. I have been using it for 2 years, he never itches from dry skin after a bath with this. I wash his face and ears first (I use a cotton ball around the eyes to wet, but am very careful not to use suds around the eyes), rinse well and dry his face with a little with a towel, then wash the tail and area around tail. Go on to wet a section down well with water and with your hands wet, pour a small amount and rub hands together as you apply it to the coat. It is still important to rinse, rinse and rinse, esp. under arms. Do not over apply but if a section is really dirty you can rewash that section. But do not worry it could not be more gentle for your baby. I love this shampoo.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Cheap Imagine This My Cat is Smarter Than the President Paw Car Magnet
I absolutely was giddy when I saw this and even giddier when I got to put it on my car! Too bad someone stole it off of my car a week later! Fast shipping and a great seller. Product was excellent!Well-made product. I purchased this magnet for my personal vehicle because my cat IS smarter than the current president. And has cost me far less money.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Wiki Wags Brand 12 Male Dog Disposable Wraps (Bellybands) and 12 Reviews
We chose Wiki Wags when my fiancée was moving in with a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix who has a tendency to mark unknown things major concern for an entirely new place. We settled on trying these due to the sanitary/disposable design. Yes, they are similar to "extra long" baby diapers with a reinforced attachment tab that is more like Velcro than conventional sticky tabs.
The product has worked great. "Hercules" (the dog) peed in it all of once, and simply wearing the wrap has been enough to deter him from even attempting to mark. Although he spends most of the time out of it, he wears it whenever freely roaming the house. We use a different wrap every 3-4 days just to be sanitary.
We received one package from this reseller that had 6 wraps missing their tabs. One email to customer service at wiki wags had a new package shipped out to us the very next day! It's great to see a company that willing to stand behind their product.
A comprehensive review of Wiki Wags male disposable wraps and demonstration. I purchase the x-small for my 6 lb Maltese and they work very well. I am very happy with my purchase.
When the guys have gone with the wraps on nothing has leaked out, everything is absorbed and dry when I take them off. Its been a real life saver.
The Wiki Wags fit him well and even though he can still figure out how to get out of it, it is less often. Some of the tabs haven't been the best and have fallen apart but they still work rather well. The tabs are the reason for it only being a 4 star. I usually get a day or two out of one if I make sure to take him out often. I like when he does pee in one it quickly absorbs and he is not stuck in the wetness. He did get fixed last week and I am still able to put these on him without it interfering with his sutures.
Now I only wish they would make them a little more stylish. Maybe some different colors or a jean fabric look.
!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!8/1/2012
My parents took a 2 month trip and left their Havanese with me and he is has been anything but easy to deal with. Not sure what his reason but he has decided my house is the place to pee. So since the Wiki Wags worked so well for my Chihuahua I bought them in a size small for my mom's dog. They do work and I'm happy that it completely contains his pee no matter how much he goes. I let them out every two hours and in most cases he still pees in at least one diaper a day. At first I bought one to make sure they fit, he went through them rather quickly so I bought 3 more packs. The new packs had very inconsistent manufacturing. I just started the third pack and in every pack I've had at least 80% of the diapers poorly made. The tabs are placed on the diapers in all directions and in different positions so it makes it hard to have a consistent fit around the dog. The name portion has been peeling off as well. I really wish they would take more care in the way they make these, they were perfect at first but the more I buy the worse the gets. Unfortunately, while my mom's dog is here I have no choice as my fiance refuses to let him lose in the house without a diaper and the cloth washable ones he wets through. At $13.99 a pack I think these are way over priced for the lack of quality as well. Luckily my Chi has stopped his marking and my mom's dog will be gone in a couple weeks and I will be done buying these diapers.
I can now only recommend them in an emergency situation but would continue to look some place else if you want quality.
The product has worked great. "Hercules" (the dog) peed in it all of once, and simply wearing the wrap has been enough to deter him from even attempting to mark. Although he spends most of the time out of it, he wears it whenever freely roaming the house. We use a different wrap every 3-4 days just to be sanitary.
We received one package from this reseller that had 6 wraps missing their tabs. One email to customer service at wiki wags had a new package shipped out to us the very next day! It's great to see a company that willing to stand behind their product.
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A comprehensive review of Wiki Wags male disposable wraps and demonstration. I purchase the x-small for my 6 lb Maltese and they work very well. I am very happy with my purchase.
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I have a couple of male chihuahuas in a battle for who rules the house, leading one to start marking everywhere the other one plays, sleeps, etc. On top of that, he was a rescue that had not been house trained for the first two years of his life, so he had fairly regular accidents even before the marking began. I was looking for solutions and didn't like the idea of the non-disposable bands which require panty liners and continuous washing, so I decided to give these a try. So far, they are working great. Unfortunately, my little guy keeps going (I had hoped maybe they would deter the behavior, but no such luck so far). However, at least the problem is contained to the wikiwags no leaks or smells and they are so easy to put on and take off. The only negative (other than your dog looking embarrassingly silly) is the price. Given that my dog is in the first few days of use wetting 1-2 per day, these may quickly become cost prohibitive and I might have to settle of the washable ones. However, if your dog is more deterred from marking when wearing a band, such that these would last longer, I would highly recommend them! It is nice to be able to wash dishes, work out or run a 10 minute errand and know my floors and furniture are safe.Honest reviews on Wiki Wags Brand 12 Male Dog Disposable Wraps (Bellybands) and 12
I have 2 small males and one female. The wraps worked great for keeping my guys from marking the house or store when out and about. Also they helped when my lady was in heat. Keeps the guys wrapped up, good job. The Velcro type tabs are a nice touch to easily take the wraps on and off.When the guys have gone with the wraps on nothing has leaked out, everything is absorbed and dry when I take them off. Its been a real life saver.
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I have a 6 lb Chihuahua that I recently adopted. He was 3 years old and intact so he was marking all over the place. I tried the Simple Solutions wrap from Petsmart as a quick fix but he knows how to twist and turn and get out of it easily. I then bought the Tinkle Belts off of Amazon but it slides back and then doesn't cover his peter.The Wiki Wags fit him well and even though he can still figure out how to get out of it, it is less often. Some of the tabs haven't been the best and have fallen apart but they still work rather well. The tabs are the reason for it only being a 4 star. I usually get a day or two out of one if I make sure to take him out often. I like when he does pee in one it quickly absorbs and he is not stuck in the wetness. He did get fixed last week and I am still able to put these on him without it interfering with his sutures.
Now I only wish they would make them a little more stylish. Maybe some different colors or a jean fabric look.
!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!8/1/2012
My parents took a 2 month trip and left their Havanese with me and he is has been anything but easy to deal with. Not sure what his reason but he has decided my house is the place to pee. So since the Wiki Wags worked so well for my Chihuahua I bought them in a size small for my mom's dog. They do work and I'm happy that it completely contains his pee no matter how much he goes. I let them out every two hours and in most cases he still pees in at least one diaper a day. At first I bought one to make sure they fit, he went through them rather quickly so I bought 3 more packs. The new packs had very inconsistent manufacturing. I just started the third pack and in every pack I've had at least 80% of the diapers poorly made. The tabs are placed on the diapers in all directions and in different positions so it makes it hard to have a consistent fit around the dog. The name portion has been peeling off as well. I really wish they would take more care in the way they make these, they were perfect at first but the more I buy the worse the gets. Unfortunately, while my mom's dog is here I have no choice as my fiance refuses to let him lose in the house without a diaper and the cloth washable ones he wets through. At $13.99 a pack I think these are way over priced for the lack of quality as well. Luckily my Chi has stopped his marking and my mom's dog will be gone in a couple weeks and I will be done buying these diapers.
I can now only recommend them in an emergency situation but would continue to look some place else if you want quality.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Best Midwest Stainless Steel Snap'y Fit Water and Feed Bowl Deals
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List Price: $11.99
Sale Price: $4.99
Today's Bonus: 58% Off

I got two of these bowls on sale for a drastically reduced price. They really seemed like a great idea, but their first use proved otherwise. My 12 week old puppy quickly managed to dislodge the bowls from the holders. I didn't really care about the mess, but I did get concerned when she managed to get one of the extension arms of the holders lodged in her mouth while she tried to chew on it. Besides that, the prongs sticking out represent a poking threat to her eyes or the rest of her body. I ended up throwing out the holders and keeping the stainless steel bowls. I Only paid about $5/bowl setup, so the stainless bowls were still a reasonable buy.
It was difficult to detach the bowl the first time, but after that it's been easy. Also, it's very easy to attach to the kennel and once on, it is very secure.
I do recommend filling it while the bowl is already in place to avoid spills.
I plan on getting a larger one for our puppy when she is bigger (she's going to be between 60-80 lbs full grown) but this size is perfect for our adult dog who is 50 lbs.
anyway, only bad point for me is that i bought the 10oz thinking it would be plenty, but i have since learned that my puppy is a little camel. might buy the 20oz and use the littler bowl in the travel crate. however, this is not something wrong with the product -only a problem with my guesstimation ;) so five stars all the way. definitely what i was hoping for with crate bowls.
p.s. also, this *reduces* all the water spilled when my dog runs around and tips the bowl. i might get some piddles from her lapping it up messily, but i dont have PUDDLES of water from her tipping a massive bowl. awesome.
My dogs get really snarky if this bowl doesn't stay filled at all time. I've gotten racks for their bowls but they're never quite the right height from the ground. Apparently this one is because they line up when it's empty even though there's a perfectly good bowl sitting not two feet away that's full of clean, sparkly water.
Sigh. I guess I'll buy another one.
List Price: $11.99
Sale Price: $4.99
Today's Bonus: 58% Off
I got two of these bowls on sale for a drastically reduced price. They really seemed like a great idea, but their first use proved otherwise. My 12 week old puppy quickly managed to dislodge the bowls from the holders. I didn't really care about the mess, but I did get concerned when she managed to get one of the extension arms of the holders lodged in her mouth while she tried to chew on it. Besides that, the prongs sticking out represent a poking threat to her eyes or the rest of her body. I ended up throwing out the holders and keeping the stainless steel bowls. I Only paid about $5/bowl setup, so the stainless bowls were still a reasonable buy.
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This is perfect for when you have to crate your dogs for a few hours when you leave the house. It gives our 6 month old puppy and 4 year old dog just enough water until we get home.It was difficult to detach the bowl the first time, but after that it's been easy. Also, it's very easy to attach to the kennel and once on, it is very secure.
I do recommend filling it while the bowl is already in place to avoid spills.
I plan on getting a larger one for our puppy when she is bigger (she's going to be between 60-80 lbs full grown) but this size is perfect for our adult dog who is 50 lbs.
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i have a 6.2lbs alaskan klee kai, and this has worked out perfectly with my 30"H midwest wire crate. i was a little hesitant to buy this bowl (10oz) because of some of the dislodging issues some people had, but i decided the pros outweighed the cons. i honestly have no clue how crazy someone's dog has to be to pull these things out, because i have a hard time sometimes. i believe if your dog is so determined as to getting these out, they must either be a) bored out of their mind or b) hate the crate ... so probably isn't the bowl's fault, per se. however, compared to some other reviewers, i do not see the difficulty of getting the bowl out as a bad thing. i WANT it to be hard to take out since i would rather my dog not poke their eyes out on the holders. if you have a certain method (i.e., stabilizing the holder and rotating the bowl in has worked for me) to get a water-filled bowl in, it's really not that hard to get it out or in with water inside. (even if you don't want to chance it, unscrewing the bowl out isn't even that hard) they are SNAPPY fit, and if it WASN'T hard to get out, i'd be worried.. so i really don't understand why people are complaining about that.anyway, only bad point for me is that i bought the 10oz thinking it would be plenty, but i have since learned that my puppy is a little camel. might buy the 20oz and use the littler bowl in the travel crate. however, this is not something wrong with the product -only a problem with my guesstimation ;) so five stars all the way. definitely what i was hoping for with crate bowls.
p.s. also, this *reduces* all the water spilled when my dog runs around and tips the bowl. i might get some piddles from her lapping it up messily, but i dont have PUDDLES of water from her tipping a massive bowl. awesome.
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I recently rescued a kitten who was injured by a car. Due to his injuries the Vet requested he be put in a kennel during the days to hinder his movements and increase his rest time. I was afraid to just put food and water dishes on the floor of the kennel where he could tip them over and be stuck laying in his wet soggy food. I saw these online and thought they would be a good solution. They work wonderfully and I love being able to just pull them out and snap them back in without unhooking the whole thing. They only thing I do not like is the water splashes when it snaps back in. But as long as you snap the bowl on and then fill the dish with water from another container it isn't a problem. And I love that they are stainless steel and very sturdy. The kitten is no longer kept in the kennel, but he still uses it as a refuge/bed and of course his still uses these bowls. Great Buy if you kennel your dog or cat.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Midwest Stainless Steel Snap'y Fit Water and Feed Bowl
Once a very kind lady informed me that Avon's Skin so Soft would remove the inside sticker, this bowl became a hit. It rocks! I don't even have any trouble filling it and snapping it in the kennel as is. Although, I do agree that filling it after you attach it is smarter.My dogs get really snarky if this bowl doesn't stay filled at all time. I've gotten racks for their bowls but they're never quite the right height from the ground. Apparently this one is because they line up when it's empty even though there's a perfectly good bowl sitting not two feet away that's full of clean, sparkly water.
Sigh. I guess I'll buy another one.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
NFL Arizona Cardinals Pet Jersey Review
We have an English-American Bulldog mix, so he is very stocky. I got the X-Large size, and it just barely fits. I wouldn't think this size would fit an X-large dog. Also, the letters are already peeling off. It is probably easily fixable with an iron, but still, that shouldn't happen. Overall, we enjoy having our dog wear it. We get lots of comments :)
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Best Regalo Easy Step Walk Thru Gate, White Deals
Customer Ratings: 
List Price: $36.99
Sale Price: $32.00
Today's Bonus: 13% Off

UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT HAS CHANGED MODELS SINCE I WROTE THE FOLLOWING REVIEW. PLEASE SEE UPDATE 2013 COMMENTS ON THE NEW MODEL AT THE END....
We needed a baby gate that was wide enough to put at the bottom of our stairs (about 41 inches), but other extra wide gates were expensive once you had to get the extensions to make them wide enough or you had to hardware mount them to the wall and who wants to screw things into their wall? Or, in our case, the banisters on one side of the stairs. (the gate DOES come with hardware mounts though if you prefer)
This gate is great and we feel it's a good value. It operates easily,couldn't have been easier to assemble and attaches securely. Our 5 month old daughter pulls herself up on it and it doesn't budge and just the other day we had a very large 18mo old boy at our house and he was pulling on it and it still didn't move.
I think there had been a previous version of this gate where a child had gotten their finger injured in it, but after inspecting the latching system thoroughly and even letting it slam shut on my own finger (it couldn't) I really can't see how anyone child or adult could be injured. So I'd say this version seems to have corrected whatever problem the older model had.
A tip for attaching it to a banister on one side, just velcro strap a board to the flat part of the banister so the pressure mounts have something to press against.
A note.... the gate will look like it's broken and won't close properly if you hold it up straight out of the box. It's the pressure put on the gate when it's mounted that ensures it closes properly.
And, a note for the surprising number of people who have gotten worked up thinking this is a "fake" manufacturer generated review..... it's not. While it's been very entertaining over the years to see people who have the time to get worked up over my review of a baby gate, I have no affiliation with the Regalo company other than as a satisfied customer. :)
UPDATE 2013: We're kind of annoyed that Amazon has kept all of the old reviews after Regalo changed product models and now probably most of the reviews you seee here which now no longer apply to this new model. It appears that the "Regalo Easy Open 52 Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Gate" now fits the description of the gate we have that I wrote the original review for and that's the one we're getting after we send this "new model" back. We wanted to get a second one of these gates because they're so great and we got what we thought was the same gate we bought in 2010 when I first wrote the review, but opened the box and nope! Not exactly the same, a newer model (the one pictured) which does NOT have the same operating mechanism and does NOT come with the same number of extensions and thus does not expand as far! The old mechanism was very easy to use one-handed. It was simply a spring loaded thumb lever. Check out the closeup of the latch for the "Regalo Easy Open 52 Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Gate" which appears to still have the old latch mechanism and compare it to the closeup of the "EasyStep Walk Thru" mechanism. This new model, after you slide back the thumb lever, you have to use your other hand to lift up another latch to be able to open the gate. Any parent knows you're going to be carrying kid+stuff a lot of the time and a gate you have to use two hands to open is a deal breaker for us! I should note that my husband has large hands and is technically able to open it one handed by pushing the lever with his thumb (instead of pulling it back as intended) and then using his other fingers on the same hand to kind of nudge the other latch up out of the way but he thinks it's ridiculous and I definitely can't physically do it.
So while there is nothing really bad about the Regalo, there are better options out there!
Other reviewers might complain about one-handed entry. Watch my short video to show it's pretty easy. Granted, I am a man with large hands, but I think other people will fare just as well.
List Price: $36.99
Sale Price: $32.00
Today's Bonus: 13% Off
UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT HAS CHANGED MODELS SINCE I WROTE THE FOLLOWING REVIEW. PLEASE SEE UPDATE 2013 COMMENTS ON THE NEW MODEL AT THE END....
We needed a baby gate that was wide enough to put at the bottom of our stairs (about 41 inches), but other extra wide gates were expensive once you had to get the extensions to make them wide enough or you had to hardware mount them to the wall and who wants to screw things into their wall? Or, in our case, the banisters on one side of the stairs. (the gate DOES come with hardware mounts though if you prefer)
This gate is great and we feel it's a good value. It operates easily,couldn't have been easier to assemble and attaches securely. Our 5 month old daughter pulls herself up on it and it doesn't budge and just the other day we had a very large 18mo old boy at our house and he was pulling on it and it still didn't move.
I think there had been a previous version of this gate where a child had gotten their finger injured in it, but after inspecting the latching system thoroughly and even letting it slam shut on my own finger (it couldn't) I really can't see how anyone child or adult could be injured. So I'd say this version seems to have corrected whatever problem the older model had.
A tip for attaching it to a banister on one side, just velcro strap a board to the flat part of the banister so the pressure mounts have something to press against.
A note.... the gate will look like it's broken and won't close properly if you hold it up straight out of the box. It's the pressure put on the gate when it's mounted that ensures it closes properly.
And, a note for the surprising number of people who have gotten worked up thinking this is a "fake" manufacturer generated review..... it's not. While it's been very entertaining over the years to see people who have the time to get worked up over my review of a baby gate, I have no affiliation with the Regalo company other than as a satisfied customer. :)
UPDATE 2013: We're kind of annoyed that Amazon has kept all of the old reviews after Regalo changed product models and now probably most of the reviews you seee here which now no longer apply to this new model. It appears that the "Regalo Easy Open 52 Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Gate" now fits the description of the gate we have that I wrote the original review for and that's the one we're getting after we send this "new model" back. We wanted to get a second one of these gates because they're so great and we got what we thought was the same gate we bought in 2010 when I first wrote the review, but opened the box and nope! Not exactly the same, a newer model (the one pictured) which does NOT have the same operating mechanism and does NOT come with the same number of extensions and thus does not expand as far! The old mechanism was very easy to use one-handed. It was simply a spring loaded thumb lever. Check out the closeup of the latch for the "Regalo Easy Open 52 Inch Super Wide Walk Thru Gate" which appears to still have the old latch mechanism and compare it to the closeup of the "EasyStep Walk Thru" mechanism. This new model, after you slide back the thumb lever, you have to use your other hand to lift up another latch to be able to open the gate. Any parent knows you're going to be carrying kid+stuff a lot of the time and a gate you have to use two hands to open is a deal breaker for us! I should note that my husband has large hands and is technically able to open it one handed by pushing the lever with his thumb (instead of pulling it back as intended) and then using his other fingers on the same hand to kind of nudge the other latch up out of the way but he thinks it's ridiculous and I definitely can't physically do it.
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We have 2 baby gates the Regalo Easy Step Walk Thru and the Munchkin Easy Close Metal Gate. I would recommend the later. There is no real problem with the Regalo, the Munchkin is just better. 1. The Munchkin lock is a lift and squeeze function designed to be done with one hand, the Regalo requires that you pull back and lift up which can be done with one hand, but is far easier with two hands (and let's face it if you have toddler you never have 2 free hands!) 2. The Munchkin has an additional 3rd lock feature at the bottom of the gate which also serves to determine which way you want the door to swing (it can also be left up so that the door swings both ways). The Regalo only swings 1 direction and has no additional lock feature. 3. The Munchkin will lock automatically when pulled closed. The Regalo must be manually locked (a 1 handed operation but still 1 addition action each time you go in and out.)So while there is nothing really bad about the Regalo, there are better options out there!
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The gate works well provided that your opening is less than 34 in or more than 37 in. In between lies the just barely works area. because for the gate to latch it requires pressure I almost ran out of screw length. I tried putting the extension on that came with it but that made it too large to fit in the opening. I had to put a 2 x 4 against the wall and screw it in to get the gate to work the way it was supposed to. Very disappointed given the reviews.Honest reviews on Regalo Easy Step Walk Thru Gate, White
Other reviewers might complain about one-handed entry. Watch my short video to show it's pretty easy. Granted, I am a man with large hands, but I think other people will fare just as well.
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Nice gate however with a doorway opening of 35"-36" this does not work. The gate is 29" wide but with the 6" extension it is too wide to use the pressure mount as you need to allow another 1-2". Without extension, there is too much of a gap on the sides where a child could get stuck.Friday, June 13, 2014
Reviews of Outback Dog House Door in Clear Size: Small (14.5" x 9.8")
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List Price: $29.00
Sale Price: $19.36
Today's Bonus: 33% Off

It is a very nice dog house that will be used for my cat. Her bed fits into it nicely. My only reservation is I'm not sure how sturdy it will be. However, it's in a sheltered area next to my kitchen door. I expect that it will be fine. It looks very cute there and my cat seems to love it.
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It is a very nice dog house that will be used for my cat. Her bed fits into it nicely. My only reservation is I'm not sure how sturdy it will be. However, it's in a sheltered area next to my kitchen door. I expect that it will be fine. It looks very cute there and my cat seems to love it.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Best Midwest Homes for Pets 36 inches long by 23.5 inches wide by 50.5 Deals
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List Price: $224.99
Sale Price: $94.94
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Goal: Behavior Modification
With the goal of happy cats in a harmonious environment, we purchased the Cat Playpen to facilitate the re-introduction of two adult cats that had a falling out. The theory is that if cats can see each other from a secure crate the aggressor forgets to be aggressive and the victim forgets to act like a victim thus breaking the cycle of aggression. Eventually, Aggressor and Victim take turns in the crate so everyone gets used to seeing each other just hanging "about." The behavior expert that I got this idea from said this process may take several months.
Background
A few years ago our home was the last stop before the Pound for a kitten who had been abused by some idiot who, no doubt, thought it was cool to have such a alternately sweet loving kitten and rough and tumble vicious little bully. It took months of work to teach the kitten bite inhibition and respectful manners. Nineteen months after he arrived, we were begged to take his ailing and fearful littermate who had been "put outside due to allergies." Eventually, Sis regained her health and integrated with the all of our feline/canine crew except for her rough and tumble brother and a young female who our now usually-self-controlled bully was mentoring. We tried our usual techniques to achieve and maintain harmony, but nothing brought about permanent harmony/integration.
Playpen setup
All of our cats are used to self-scooping litter boxes so i put a small LitterMaid (LM500) in the Playpen. Over that I put a table constructed to fit precisely over the box and then draped a large bath towel over the table (for their privacy and my view). On top of the table/towel I added a large cat bed. For the food and water bowls i attached stainless steel coop (parrot) cups with bolt clamps to the front panel of the crate. (Many cats will refuse to use a litter box that is too near their food or water and this keeps it at a respectable distance and off the bottom of the crate.) Two of the shelves were added to opposite ends of the crate above the table/bed, and the third shelf ended up on top of the Playpen after cats kept jumping up there.
Playpen PROS
Folds down to a small easy to store size.
Easy to assemble for someone who has experience with folding crates (see note about cable ties).
The double latch of the doors is very secure and seems cat proof.
Multi level shelves and crate is of a good size for a couple of adult cats.
Narrow bars, it will be handy for kittens to keep them safe when they cannot be watched.
LitterMaid (small LM500) fits well.
Casters, excellent idea, see note about casters below.
Playpen ASSEMBLY and Misc NOTES
After reading the assy instructions, I found it easier to do it this way...
(1) Unfold the crate (I left it on the cardboard to protect the hardwood).
(2) Tip the base onto its side toward the front panel, then put the casters on.
(3) Return it to right-side-up onto the casters.
(4) Put in the tray.
(5) Lift the front panel and one end panel and secure them with a couple of cable ties.
(6) Lift the other end panel and secure it to the front panel with cable ties.
(7) Place the litter box, litter, and cover (table, in this case) if using one, on the tray.
(8) Lift the back panel, secure it to each end panel with cable ties.
(9) Flip the top into place and secure it with cable ties.
(10) Add shelves, beds, toys, food (with a couple of treats on top) and water bowls.
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, small pliers or adjustable wrench (or very strong fingers), and diagonal cutters if you use cable ties.
Playpen CONS
The shelf supports are off center so the crate the doors can still be opened once the shelves are installed, being cantalevered like this allows the shelf to flex when a 14 pound cat jumps onto it. After adding a cable tie to the free corner at the back of the crate the shelves are more stable.
The top does not fit the four sides well, but after securing it with additional cable ties, it feels secure. (Putting the third shelf up there and securing its corners with cable ties probably didn't hurt either.)
*** Cable ties, buy a large package of the long ones, black will match the crate's paint best. ***
***** I would not trust the Playpen we received to be safe (for cats or fingers) or secure without the cable ties! *****
*** Casters, these are of very poor quality and not up to the 40-50 pounds of two cats and accessories that i have in the Playpen. (The manufacturer did think about the weight of the cat and its accessories?) If the Playpen isn't rolling in the direction the wheels are pointed they scoot rather than turn and this is on hardwood floors! It is going to cost me about $20 for better quality casters, and an hour or so to un-assemble and re-assemble the entire Playpen to replace them but it is necessary. (What a pain!)
People with carpet, especially plush carpet, might want to see what other reviewers have to say about how well the casters do or don't work on carpet.
Each morning, after their breakfast I put my two bullies in the Playpen and roll them to wherever I am and then eventually to my office, since they prefer hang out on my desk all day while i work they seem to like this a lot better than being confined in another room! After only three days, I can see some relaxation in all three cat's attitude toward each other when they are all in the same room.
It turns out that the gaps at the corners of this cage are larger than on similar cages made by other manufacturers, and the cage's poor construction makes it easy for cats to get their toes caught between the panels of the cage, resulting in just this kind of injury. This cage is dangerous for cats, kittens and other animals--and small children, who could easily get their hands or fingers pinched in this cage as well. We contacted the manufacturer, but they have refused to accept liability for the injuries caused by this "Playpen."
Do yourself and your animals a favor don't buy the Cat Playpen, or any other product from Mid-West Homes for Pets.
List Price: $224.99
Sale Price: $94.94
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Goal: Behavior Modification
With the goal of happy cats in a harmonious environment, we purchased the Cat Playpen to facilitate the re-introduction of two adult cats that had a falling out. The theory is that if cats can see each other from a secure crate the aggressor forgets to be aggressive and the victim forgets to act like a victim thus breaking the cycle of aggression. Eventually, Aggressor and Victim take turns in the crate so everyone gets used to seeing each other just hanging "about." The behavior expert that I got this idea from said this process may take several months.
Background
A few years ago our home was the last stop before the Pound for a kitten who had been abused by some idiot who, no doubt, thought it was cool to have such a alternately sweet loving kitten and rough and tumble vicious little bully. It took months of work to teach the kitten bite inhibition and respectful manners. Nineteen months after he arrived, we were begged to take his ailing and fearful littermate who had been "put outside due to allergies." Eventually, Sis regained her health and integrated with the all of our feline/canine crew except for her rough and tumble brother and a young female who our now usually-self-controlled bully was mentoring. We tried our usual techniques to achieve and maintain harmony, but nothing brought about permanent harmony/integration.
Playpen setup
All of our cats are used to self-scooping litter boxes so i put a small LitterMaid (LM500) in the Playpen. Over that I put a table constructed to fit precisely over the box and then draped a large bath towel over the table (for their privacy and my view). On top of the table/towel I added a large cat bed. For the food and water bowls i attached stainless steel coop (parrot) cups with bolt clamps to the front panel of the crate. (Many cats will refuse to use a litter box that is too near their food or water and this keeps it at a respectable distance and off the bottom of the crate.) Two of the shelves were added to opposite ends of the crate above the table/bed, and the third shelf ended up on top of the Playpen after cats kept jumping up there.
Playpen PROS
Folds down to a small easy to store size.
Easy to assemble for someone who has experience with folding crates (see note about cable ties).
The double latch of the doors is very secure and seems cat proof.
Multi level shelves and crate is of a good size for a couple of adult cats.
Narrow bars, it will be handy for kittens to keep them safe when they cannot be watched.
LitterMaid (small LM500) fits well.
Casters, excellent idea, see note about casters below.
Playpen ASSEMBLY and Misc NOTES
After reading the assy instructions, I found it easier to do it this way...
(1) Unfold the crate (I left it on the cardboard to protect the hardwood).
(2) Tip the base onto its side toward the front panel, then put the casters on.
(3) Return it to right-side-up onto the casters.
(4) Put in the tray.
(5) Lift the front panel and one end panel and secure them with a couple of cable ties.
(6) Lift the other end panel and secure it to the front panel with cable ties.
(7) Place the litter box, litter, and cover (table, in this case) if using one, on the tray.
(8) Lift the back panel, secure it to each end panel with cable ties.
(9) Flip the top into place and secure it with cable ties.
(10) Add shelves, beds, toys, food (with a couple of treats on top) and water bowls.
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, small pliers or adjustable wrench (or very strong fingers), and diagonal cutters if you use cable ties.
Playpen CONS
The shelf supports are off center so the crate the doors can still be opened once the shelves are installed, being cantalevered like this allows the shelf to flex when a 14 pound cat jumps onto it. After adding a cable tie to the free corner at the back of the crate the shelves are more stable.
The top does not fit the four sides well, but after securing it with additional cable ties, it feels secure. (Putting the third shelf up there and securing its corners with cable ties probably didn't hurt either.)
*** Cable ties, buy a large package of the long ones, black will match the crate's paint best. ***
***** I would not trust the Playpen we received to be safe (for cats or fingers) or secure without the cable ties! *****
*** Casters, these are of very poor quality and not up to the 40-50 pounds of two cats and accessories that i have in the Playpen. (The manufacturer did think about the weight of the cat and its accessories?) If the Playpen isn't rolling in the direction the wheels are pointed they scoot rather than turn and this is on hardwood floors! It is going to cost me about $20 for better quality casters, and an hour or so to un-assemble and re-assemble the entire Playpen to replace them but it is necessary. (What a pain!)
People with carpet, especially plush carpet, might want to see what other reviewers have to say about how well the casters do or don't work on carpet.
Each morning, after their breakfast I put my two bullies in the Playpen and roll them to wherever I am and then eventually to my office, since they prefer hang out on my desk all day while i work they seem to like this a lot better than being confined in another room! After only three days, I can see some relaxation in all three cat's attitude toward each other when they are all in the same room.
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Am very happy with my new cage. Have 5 cats and they can all fit fairly well and just love it. Reason for getting this particular one was it folds almost flat and will fit in my motorhome so when arriving at campgrounds can set it up in a few minutes and they can get fresh air and watch the birds, etc. When at home I take it outside (has wheels) also. The cats just LOVE IT!Best Deals for Midwest Homes for Pets 36 inches long by 23.5 inches wide by 50.5
I priced a cat play pen at my local pet store and they were asking more than twice what I paid for this one. I had some reservations thinking that this play pen whould not be as sturdy as the one I had looked at in the store but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it was made. It was a lot of room for my cat and it gives me peace of mind while I'm away that he's not getting into trouble. There is plenty of room for his litter box , food and water and there are three different perches for him to lay on and a soft cover for one of the perches comes with the play pen as well that is very comfortable for him and if you want you can purchase a hamack and hang it in the top of the cage. If you have a cat that you can't turn your back on this might be the perfect way to give you some peace of mind when you can't have your eye on them every second.Honest reviews on Midwest Homes for Pets 36 inches long by 23.5 inches wide by 50.5
Poor engineering and poor quality leaves lots of gaps where kittens can get stuck and loose/protruding parts that could injure them. Several of the vertical wires were unattached to the frame, a kitten who fell against them could scratch or seriously hurt themselves. Shelves are poorly attached and tip forward with pressure (like a cat jumping onto them). Plastic shelves have no traction for kittens that are unable to jump well enough from level to level. This product may work well enough for older cats, or for temporary containment, but we were looking for something that our young kittens would be happy in while we were at work and we did not feel good about trusting their safety to this cage, nor did we feel it would give them enough room or ability to play.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Midwest Homes for Pets 36 inches long by 23.5 inches wide by 50.5
We bought one of these kennels, a tall model with shelves for cats to jump and play on, thinking it would be perfect for housing a litter of kittens we were fostering. But at 5:00 one morning, we were awakened by the sound of horrible screeching in our living room. Our cat Scottie had gotten her toe caught in a v-shaped gap between the side panels of the kennel, near one of the upper corners of the cage, and was now dangling in midair, hanging by just one toe! She hung there in excruciating pain, her toe wedged so tightly that we could only free her by using bolt cutters to cut away the bars of the cage. Her toe was so badly damaged that it had to be AMPUTATED!It turns out that the gaps at the corners of this cage are larger than on similar cages made by other manufacturers, and the cage's poor construction makes it easy for cats to get their toes caught between the panels of the cage, resulting in just this kind of injury. This cage is dangerous for cats, kittens and other animals--and small children, who could easily get their hands or fingers pinched in this cage as well. We contacted the manufacturer, but they have refused to accept liability for the injuries caused by this "Playpen."
Do yourself and your animals a favor don't buy the Cat Playpen, or any other product from Mid-West Homes for Pets.
Monday, April 28, 2014
256 Pet Disinfectant Review
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List Price: $43.74
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Absolutely the best out there for the prevention and disinfection of parvo a highly contagious decease especially to young pups.
If you ever had a parvo outbreak in your home or yard no other pup will be safe as parvo can live on the premises for a whole year without a host.
compared to vet bills and the sorrow you may go through with a sick pup that has come down with Parvo, This disinfectant is worth every single penny.
this product is so economical that I have a gallon or two of different scents on hand just in case, I highly recommend it it if your a breeder, owner or just want to have a clean fresh environment safe around pets and children and very pleasant smell no harsh dangerous fumes like Bleach.
List Price: $43.74
Sale Price: $41.00
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Absolutely the best out there for the prevention and disinfection of parvo a highly contagious decease especially to young pups.
If you ever had a parvo outbreak in your home or yard no other pup will be safe as parvo can live on the premises for a whole year without a host.
compared to vet bills and the sorrow you may go through with a sick pup that has come down with Parvo, This disinfectant is worth every single penny.
this product is so economical that I have a gallon or two of different scents on hand just in case, I highly recommend it it if your a breeder, owner or just want to have a clean fresh environment safe around pets and children and very pleasant smell no harsh dangerous fumes like Bleach.
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Great cleaner around pets and house. I spray their beds, clean the floors and the pets living quarters.nice smell as well.Best Deals for 256 Pet Disinfectant
This works really well, better than the stuff I was getting in the stores. It suds up with the hose attachment I use and then just dries up. Hasn't killed any of my plants yet either.Honest reviews on 256 Pet Disinfectant
We purchased and use this product. It does a great job and we will reorder when it is gone. I would highly recommend it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for 256 Pet Disinfectant
Okay on the disinfecting. Not so good on the deodorizing. I would not buy this again. I have used better products in the past.Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Reviews of Midwest iCrate Single-Door Home Training and Travel Series
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List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $60.89
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It sure is a good thing I checked amazon.com for dog creates before spending almost twice as much at a major pet store! This crate is perfect in every way. It's very well made and the price can't be beat. The bottom plastic tray can be easily removed for cleaning and the crate collapses very easily. It's pretty easy to open and close with the double sliding locking mechanism, and it comes with a partition so it can grow with your puppy. I can't imagine housetraining our now-five-month-old puppy without it! We love this create, and so does our puppy.
Update 1/2011: This crate is still standing strong and has proven itself to hold up against a strong dog, us bumping up against it, moving it, collapsing it, and cleaning it. It's perfect!
Update 10/2012: This crate is still holding up after several moves and a few dogs! It shows no signs of wear and still works perfectly. I'm pregnant and it's still very easy to use and move.
When I found this dog crate on Amazon I was curious as to how well made it could be for such a low price (I got the smallest one, 18x14x12). When it arrived the next day I was really pleased with how easy it was to set up. No tools, no wing nuts, just lift the sides up and snap it together. It is perfect for my needs. Bella, a little Yorkie, is fully grown and can stand up in it just fine. I now have a fleece liner for it and sometimes she walks in there on her own and hangs out in her little house. I have added photos of her in the crate under "Customer Images". I am very pleased with this purchase.
Precision Pet SnooZZy Original Fleece Pet Bed, Extra Small 1000, 18" x 14", Cream
Precision Pet 2400-74001 SnooZZy Flat Mat 13 x 18 Inch Sheepskin
For us, the "portable Cloth Crate" was nice, and also very easy to use and to travel with. BUT,because our little guy has, the ability to use his arms, like a pro tennis star, he ripped the screening off of the inside of the front door flap rather quickly. To help remedy this situation, I purchased fiberglass screening, and stitched a new piece of screen, onto the inside AND the outside of, that zippered door flap. This new Flap, lasted for MAYBE a WHOLE, 3 months.It was then that, I knew that, the little fella was on his way to an escape of EPIC proportions! And that, my somewhat, neatly kept home, would soon become, a dreadful mess! Why? He will come up with all sorts of stories,,,,his favorite chewy or toy, or something of that nature, could not be found (blah, blah, blah,,,he has a tendency to over exaggerate on what REALLY took place, while we were away ;o} ) All to often, this would, necessitate in him absolutely NEEDING to getting out of that crate, and finding "it", by himself. Of course this is showing us undying love, simply by saving US the trouble, of having to help HIM, in finding it! He's smart,,,what can I say, but his stories and excuses are getting a bit ,,,well,,,,"used" up and old. As I said, it was only a matter of time,before the next escape came,,,tick,,,tick,,,tick went the clock.
And so, this brings us to THIS wonderful All METAL crate! Not only was it fairly inexpensive, but very stealth as well, for a larger dog crate. And, that is because, since the crate itself folds and ships flat, it can be folded back into it's original, small, flat, compact size in no time. Leaving it perfect for, extremely ease of use, when packing for travel. It ships in a flat box, it folds back into, a rather flat format. Just lay down the ends, and then the sides, in their easy to figure out format, and it folds up, all while leaving the plastic tray, inside of the crate. Once you have it folded up, just place it on the bottom of your trunk. Then, you can place your other items, right on top of it. Luckily for me, it was actually a bonus that I had tried the cloth crate first,,,and here's why: If you have one of these, DON'T THROW IT AWAY! Take the measurements of your CLOTH crate, and then find a similar size metal crate. Because of the way the soft crate was made, it had large zippered end panels. Because of these, I was now able to put the metal crate INTO the soft sided cloth crate, and make the metal one somewhat "camouflaged", in my living room. Plus with the cover over it, it makes him less afraid of the thunder storms. And because the soft one came with a awesome carry bag, I used the carry bag, to store and carry, the folded up metal crate when traveling nothing went to waste on the soft crate, except that darned screen door (which I cut off)!
The metal crate itself, is a much better, and much needed, totally WONDERFUL, well made piece of doggie equipment! it's a solid and safe place for your pup when you cannot be there for him. The sides lock into place, the door has a sliding latch that stays in place,,,it really is just an all around great crate to keep our little "Houdini re-decorator", in a safe spot, when we cannot be home with him, or take him with us .
***HINT for sizing*** depending on WHAT "Dog Expert" you are listening to, on that particular day,,,, all too often, they suggest a crate that keeps your dog somewhat cramped area. We liken this to be: sort of like a "Goldilocks Fortress" not too big and not too small. Our pup is a Sheltie, he stands about 15 inches at the withers, and weighs 17 pounds. The 30x19x21 was really a perfect fit for him, because we like him to have the ability to stand up, stretch a bit and turn around as needed. To us, it is just seems very mean, to stick a dog into a box, that they cannot move in. Simply because, this type of small spaces, it can cause cramping and make the dog, to become, leery of the crate. Which can then turn into: your pup, not wanting to use his crate, at all. And really,,, if your dog is a snooper, isn't it better to keep him safe when you are not home? We have tried all sorts of different sizes for different dogs over the years, and we have found that, Get a crate that they can move around in and you will find a happier dog when it comes time for: "In the Crate". And, because this one is collapsable, it stores away easily if needed, so you don't necessarily SEE the extra size, when it is not needed; (the plastic crates that come apart, only store inside of each other, and take up a lot of real estate in your home or car. So, yes, I would highly suggest this crate. In the end, I give it four stars because, it would have been nice to have a carry bag come with it, for ease of use when traveling. I still love it though! Good luck!
List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $60.89
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It sure is a good thing I checked amazon.com for dog creates before spending almost twice as much at a major pet store! This crate is perfect in every way. It's very well made and the price can't be beat. The bottom plastic tray can be easily removed for cleaning and the crate collapses very easily. It's pretty easy to open and close with the double sliding locking mechanism, and it comes with a partition so it can grow with your puppy. I can't imagine housetraining our now-five-month-old puppy without it! We love this create, and so does our puppy.
Update 1/2011: This crate is still standing strong and has proven itself to hold up against a strong dog, us bumping up against it, moving it, collapsing it, and cleaning it. It's perfect!
Update 10/2012: This crate is still holding up after several moves and a few dogs! It shows no signs of wear and still works perfectly. I'm pregnant and it's still very easy to use and move.
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I recently purchased the 42x28x30 crate for my 4 month old German Shepherd. He was quickly growing out of his smaller crate as he is already over forty pounds. I was unsure before ordering whether this would be a sufficiently sized crate for my dog when he is mature. I will tell you we joking call this his condo because it is huge. I am 5'3" and 110 lbs. and me and my dog could fit in this crate (we actually did lol!). Plus the free divider makes it great as a training crate. If you are considering a crate for a large breed dog like a German Shepherd, this is a great crate for your dog. It is also very sturdy and easy to set up. I am so happy that I saved money and got a great crate!Best Deals for Midwest iCrate Single-Door Home Training and Travel Series
I watch my neighbor's toy dog everyday when I am not traveling. I like to tell people that we have a "joint custody" arrangement. She has a large crate at her home for the dog to spread out in, but since she chews on things (the dog, not my neighbor) I needed a little one for the times when I leave the dog alone in my house. Also, she needed a travel-sized crate for car trips.When I found this dog crate on Amazon I was curious as to how well made it could be for such a low price (I got the smallest one, 18x14x12). When it arrived the next day I was really pleased with how easy it was to set up. No tools, no wing nuts, just lift the sides up and snap it together. It is perfect for my needs. Bella, a little Yorkie, is fully grown and can stand up in it just fine. I now have a fleece liner for it and sometimes she walks in there on her own and hangs out in her little house. I have added photos of her in the crate under "Customer Images". I am very pleased with this purchase.
Precision Pet SnooZZy Original Fleece Pet Bed, Extra Small 1000, 18" x 14", Cream
Precision Pet 2400-74001 SnooZZy Flat Mat 13 x 18 Inch Sheepskin
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I bought this for my Chihuahua/Terrier mix, and she fits perfectly into the smallest size, with enough room to stand up. I put it together in 30 seconds, and it is very easy to use. However, the smaller crates come with only one latch, and my dog has now figured out how to open the gate easily, as the sliding bar only needs to be pushed out and to the left. (I have a video of this on Youtube, search for "johnnyma45" and watch "Izzy breaks out". We use a little suitcase padlock to keep the door closed. Overall happy, just wished the latch wasn't so easy to open by the dog.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Midwest iCrate Single-Door Home Training and Travel Series
This crate was a replacement for a "portable cloth crate' that I had for my "little re-decorating instigator". We absolutely need the crate because, he honestly feels that, it is HIS job alone, to inspect EVERY inch of our house, when we are not home. And even though HE won't admit to it in front of other dogs, he hates thunderstorms and firework. So, for US,,,The crate also comes in handy, when he "freaks" during a thunderstorm. Being in the crate during a storm, helps to calm him, and lessens the stress, on all of us involved. We only use the Crate, for short periods of time, when we are not going to be home I for one, don't ever suggest a dog be kept in a crate, for an entire day. It's just not a fair thing to do to a dog. If this is the case say while you are at work during the day, have a neighbor or somebody that you trust, come over and let the little guy out, for a short break, ***(like I said,,,,this is just MY opinion).For us, the "portable Cloth Crate" was nice, and also very easy to use and to travel with. BUT,because our little guy has, the ability to use his arms, like a pro tennis star, he ripped the screening off of the inside of the front door flap rather quickly. To help remedy this situation, I purchased fiberglass screening, and stitched a new piece of screen, onto the inside AND the outside of, that zippered door flap. This new Flap, lasted for MAYBE a WHOLE, 3 months.It was then that, I knew that, the little fella was on his way to an escape of EPIC proportions! And that, my somewhat, neatly kept home, would soon become, a dreadful mess! Why? He will come up with all sorts of stories,,,,his favorite chewy or toy, or something of that nature, could not be found (blah, blah, blah,,,he has a tendency to over exaggerate on what REALLY took place, while we were away ;o} ) All to often, this would, necessitate in him absolutely NEEDING to getting out of that crate, and finding "it", by himself. Of course this is showing us undying love, simply by saving US the trouble, of having to help HIM, in finding it! He's smart,,,what can I say, but his stories and excuses are getting a bit ,,,well,,,,"used" up and old. As I said, it was only a matter of time,before the next escape came,,,tick,,,tick,,,tick went the clock.
And so, this brings us to THIS wonderful All METAL crate! Not only was it fairly inexpensive, but very stealth as well, for a larger dog crate. And, that is because, since the crate itself folds and ships flat, it can be folded back into it's original, small, flat, compact size in no time. Leaving it perfect for, extremely ease of use, when packing for travel. It ships in a flat box, it folds back into, a rather flat format. Just lay down the ends, and then the sides, in their easy to figure out format, and it folds up, all while leaving the plastic tray, inside of the crate. Once you have it folded up, just place it on the bottom of your trunk. Then, you can place your other items, right on top of it. Luckily for me, it was actually a bonus that I had tried the cloth crate first,,,and here's why: If you have one of these, DON'T THROW IT AWAY! Take the measurements of your CLOTH crate, and then find a similar size metal crate. Because of the way the soft crate was made, it had large zippered end panels. Because of these, I was now able to put the metal crate INTO the soft sided cloth crate, and make the metal one somewhat "camouflaged", in my living room. Plus with the cover over it, it makes him less afraid of the thunder storms. And because the soft one came with a awesome carry bag, I used the carry bag, to store and carry, the folded up metal crate when traveling nothing went to waste on the soft crate, except that darned screen door (which I cut off)!
The metal crate itself, is a much better, and much needed, totally WONDERFUL, well made piece of doggie equipment! it's a solid and safe place for your pup when you cannot be there for him. The sides lock into place, the door has a sliding latch that stays in place,,,it really is just an all around great crate to keep our little "Houdini re-decorator", in a safe spot, when we cannot be home with him, or take him with us .
***HINT for sizing*** depending on WHAT "Dog Expert" you are listening to, on that particular day,,,, all too often, they suggest a crate that keeps your dog somewhat cramped area. We liken this to be: sort of like a "Goldilocks Fortress" not too big and not too small. Our pup is a Sheltie, he stands about 15 inches at the withers, and weighs 17 pounds. The 30x19x21 was really a perfect fit for him, because we like him to have the ability to stand up, stretch a bit and turn around as needed. To us, it is just seems very mean, to stick a dog into a box, that they cannot move in. Simply because, this type of small spaces, it can cause cramping and make the dog, to become, leery of the crate. Which can then turn into: your pup, not wanting to use his crate, at all. And really,,, if your dog is a snooper, isn't it better to keep him safe when you are not home? We have tried all sorts of different sizes for different dogs over the years, and we have found that, Get a crate that they can move around in and you will find a happier dog when it comes time for: "In the Crate". And, because this one is collapsable, it stores away easily if needed, so you don't necessarily SEE the extra size, when it is not needed; (the plastic crates that come apart, only store inside of each other, and take up a lot of real estate in your home or car. So, yes, I would highly suggest this crate. In the end, I give it four stars because, it would have been nice to have a carry bag come with it, for ease of use when traveling. I still love it though! Good luck!
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Discount Casual Canine Polyester Dogzilla Dinosaur Dog Costume, X-Small
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List Price: $14.99
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We ordered our first dinosaur outfit for our large Boston Terrierthen ordered one for our then 8 pound puppy. The XS was too small. Our 33-35 pound Boston Terrier is a big boy and he wears a large.
This is by far one of the cutest costumes that our dogs have. We reordered it again.
BTW, the tail does not stick out like it shows in the picture but... we took it to the local seamstress which added a product to make it do this.
Overall, ADORABLE and well worth it!
List Price: $14.99
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We ordered our first dinosaur outfit for our large Boston Terrierthen ordered one for our then 8 pound puppy. The XS was too small. Our 33-35 pound Boston Terrier is a big boy and he wears a large.
This is by far one of the cutest costumes that our dogs have. We reordered it again.
BTW, the tail does not stick out like it shows in the picture but... we took it to the local seamstress which added a product to make it do this.
Overall, ADORABLE and well worth it!
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We purchased this for our chihuahua. We ordered the X-Small since he's only 4 lbs, but it was too small. I'm not sure what size dog would fit in this costume there aren't many dogs smaller than ours! The costume was well made and cute, but certainly runs small.Best Deals for Casual Canine Polyester Dogzilla Dinosaur Dog Costume, X-Small
what can i say my pet friend enjoyed his costume and hopes to win first prize for best costume !Friday, January 17, 2014
Buy RTS Home Accents Alamo Dog House, Tan Body with Mud Roof
Me and my Beagles LOVE this sooooo C U T E ALAMO Dog House!!!! Two of my Beagles are sleeping in it right now... love it soo much that I decided to keep it in my bedroom... very easy to remove the roof for cleaning inside... comes in 2 pieces, sturdy construction... cannot even explain HOW HAPPY I am with this purchase through Amazon great price too!!!! THANK YOU Amazon!!!!
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Ear Wash Treatment Gel - Gentle Organic Pet Ear Cleaner Reviews
My pug HATED to have his ears cleaned it was a fight. Wrap him in a towel hold him down fight. Because of the infrequent ear cleanings due to the hassel of holding him down and almost hurting him he got a small ear infection. other ear cleaners didnt help. A friend let me barrow hers when we were over one day and it was the pal dog ear cleaner. Not only is the gel like consistancy easyer to get in his ears its not a complete shock of liquid in the ear for the dog as well. our pugs ear infection was knocked out in nust a couple of days BONUS our pug now sits and lets us clean his ears with out trying to run or needing to be held down!
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