Wednesday, October 29, 2014

K&H Lectro Soft Outdoor Bed Reviews

K&H Lectro-Soft Heated Outdoor Bed, Medium
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Purchased this product last year for my outdoor kitties. It kept them comfortable in the cold weather. Used this item on a covered porch and in a barn. Currently 7 kittens are snuggled on it. It has held up well and the fleece pad is washable. Two small to medium cats can fit on this, probably one large cat or a small dog. Be careful to check that you do not overload the circuit which it is plugged into, if the breaker flips unexpectedly your pets will be cold.

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At first I wasn't sure about this bed. Something early on told me that it should have been a lot warmer and I was THISCLOSE to returning it. But when all was said and done, I realized that the temps it reaches -and the WAY it does -is brilliant. I'm glad I gave it a second chance.

The bed comes folded and deflated. Just open it up, pull the little red valve in the corner to its open position, plug the bed in and wait for 15-30 minutes for the heat to adjust and the bed to self-inflate. After it inflates, (which isn't dramatic, so don't anticipate the Hindenburg), you press a little of the air out to prevent a ballooning effect when your pet sits on it, then close the valve.

Plugged in, but unused, the bed stays several degrees above room temperature waiting for some company. When your pet climbs aboard, it rises to 102 degrees and is perfect for removing the chill. It comes with a fleece cover that's cozy and comfy, but thin enough to allow the heat from the pad underneath to penetrate. A feisty animal might be able to remove the cover easily, but our user prefers to be adorable, dainty and compliant. The fleece cover is machine-washable. Excellent!

There's a semi-feral in our yard who we've been feeding since we found her nearly starving to death. Since we already have 6 cats (and a bunny), half of them special needs, there was simply no more room at the inn for another. But I couldn't just let this little girl suffer out there. I go out several times a day to visit with her (can't touch her, but can get within several feet if I'm careful) and make sure she's eating ok. It's SO freakin cold out there and one day I put a *human* heating pad in the garage on a blanket and covered it with a small throw rug. Cow, as we call her (see pics), took to it immediately without my having to place her on it, which she never would have allowed. But I was scared of leaving it on without me being there it's not meant to be either outside OR unattended -so enter the K&H Lectro Soft Outdoor Bed. She's on it every night and many times during the day. I'm so happy with this product, I'm getting another for my 23 year old arthritic cat. He's going to love it. He's blind, but can sense a warm human lap within 50 yards, so this will be great for when said laps are unavailable and out shopping for more pet beds.

(Not recommended for animals that chew stuff.)

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The bed is okay. First off, the bottom is always a lot more warm than the top, which seems rather silly to me. The bottom has the cord attached along with a plastic air valve. As it is an air matress, it makes a crinkly sound when my dog steps on it, which I find to be rather annoying, and some pets may find offsetting. The pad is thin and despite the "soft" in the title, it isn't. I ended up having to put a soft dog bed underneath the "bed" so that my great dane would use it.

In short: this isn't a bed, it's a heating pad that is insulated by a small amount of air so that it doesn't have to use as much power. If you're looking for something that your animal will find super comfortable, this probably isn't it.

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We take care of a wild cat who has been around our woods & house for many years now. She's a very social cat, and able to hunt for herself and find places to keep warm, but winters here in VA can be very unpleasant. I have purchased small cat pads before, but the raccoons would enter the garage and snatch them away (a mystery for the longest time!) Her latest bed was heftier with tall sides to keep her safe from the wind that may come into the garage; whilst the raccoons couldn't quite get the entire thing out of the garage, they were able to take the pad within. Instead of purchasing a replacement pad, I decided I would give this heated bed a try. It fits perfectly into the confines of her walled bed, is of a substantial enough weight that I don't think it will be dragged off by other wild creatures, plus our cat LOVES it!!! She no longer curls up on the cars to soak up engine heat:) Plus, because she's curled up on it so often to keep out of rain, ice and snow, we have cut back on the amount of food we give her until she's able to get back to being more active (saving us money in the long run!). The bed is well made soft fleece covering that can be removed and tossed in the wash, plus the heater is safe and provides just enough heat to keep her happy and comfortable.

I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone with an outdoor pet/wild cat visitor.

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The vinyl outside covers a pad of orthopedic foam, which is where the "soft" comes from (at least compared to their hard plastic pads). It's shipped vacuum packed, folded up with all the air sucked out to save space, and for use you just open the valve to let the air back in so the foam expands back to normal thickness. It shouldn't have any excess air to make it act like an air mattress; the instructions even tell you to press some air back out before closing the valve again to prevent any balloon effect. So, claw punctures aren't really an issue (though the vinyl's pretty tough anyway).

Don't skimp on the size, the medium is big enough for my fairly small cat to be able to comfortably sprawl out on her side the way she likes (I think she soaks up more heat that way), but the small wouldn't be. It's thick enough to be soft and comfy for my cat, especially with the fleece cover, but could be kind of thin for a heavier dog. The fleece cover also stays on very well for my cat, but I can see how a dog rolling around on it could pull it loose (though some elastic and safety pins might fix that).

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Plush Puppies 'Santa, I've Been Mostly Good All Year' Sassy T-Shirt - Small
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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While this t-shirt is only a few bucks, well made and the printed pic is cute the actual color of the shirt fabric is this dingy gray/ brown off white color. Definately not white!

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Guardian Gear Collapsible Crate Reviews

Guardian Gear Collapsible Dog Crate, X-Large, Red/Blue
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We bought the medium size and large size Guardian Gear kennel. With two dogs, kids and lots of activities, it really helps to be able to fold the crate down flat and store it easily when not needed. Not having to take a heavy plastic kennel in and out of the car is a huge bonus. The crates have large windows and sturdy zippers and seams. Additional appreciated features included velcro pockets along the sides, carry case and fleece kennel pad. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because the board the fleece fits over was very flimsy. On opening the crate for the first time, I saw that the fleece pad had slipped off the board. When I tried to slide it back on, the board cracked in several places. It seems to be made of something like veneer and was not durable at all. Also, as it was laying on the carpet, it cracked when my 6 year old child stepped on the edge. While this was very disappointing, it is will be easy to replace with cardboard, thin plywood or even lightweight plexiglass. The bottom line: I am pleased with the quality of every other part of the kennel and so would still recommend this product.

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I already own many different types of crates from wire crates to the airline approved kennels. I commute between my farm in Pennsylvania and an apartment in NYC. I no longer drive myself and I needed an easy to handle crate for my rottweiler to use in someone else's vehicle. This soft crate is exactly what I needed. It assembles in a minute, is roomy and well ventilated and fits easily in the back of a Ford Escape (with half the back seat folded down to expand the cargo area)

I do have a word of caution: this crate is not suitable for any dog who might try to escape from a crate. Any dog that was so inclined would be able to chew their way out quickly. My rottweiler is crate trained and very good in the car.

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I have a 75lb greyhound and this is big enough without being to heavy to take on the road with me and have him safe in a hotel. I just throw in a dog bed to the bottom of the crate. The stiff board that comes with it cracked the minute he stepped on it so I tossed that. That is my only complaint but a dog bed replacing it works great and is softer.

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I bought this to transport my two 5 month old kittens from California to Oregon. The size was great, I was able to put a disposable foil baking pan with litter in it in case they needed to go to the bathroom. The kittens were fine for about the first 10 11 hours of the drive, then they decided that they wanted out. That is when it became apparent that this crate could not contain a determined kitten, mainly because the mesh parts of the crate are made out of some sort of rubber material. Within about 30 minutes a hole had been made in the mesh and kittens were free roaming the car. I'm sure a dog could rip a hole in this rubber mesh just as easily as one of my kittens did, so if you have a destructive animal or are planning to use this to contain an animal for a long drive you probably want to find a crate with sturdier mesh.

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Not only do I love this dog crate, my dog loves it -which is the most important thing. I am going to use it to take on trips with my great dane. And the carrying case makes it so easy. It's also very lightweight.

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Discount K&H Lounge Sleeper Hooded Pet Bed, 20-Inch by 25-Inch

K&H Lounge Sleeper Hooded Pet Bed, 20-Inch by 25-Inch, Tan Patchwork
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I have a Sheltie and after about 6 years I finally discovered that if she had several beds around the house, the furry dust bunnies were fewer. It makes for some quite hairy beds, but it is at least all in one spot for cleaning. My dog loves to be wrapped in a blanket, so I figured this bed would be nice and cozy for her. I put it in our bedroom and it only took a day or two for her to go in it without suggestion. Now, she sleeps in it every night and doesn't seem to budge at all. She even goes back in it while I'm getting dressed or puttzing around the room. She obviously loves it.

The lining and bed are silky and soft. Yes, the "hoodie" does sag down, but that is OK. It seems to just make it cozier. We call it her "hoodie bed" and I'm really glad I got it. Matter of fact, I was just thinking about getting a second one for downstairs. She is getting older (10 years) and I think she'll enjoy this cozy bed during the day, as well.

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this bed was delivered lightning quick which was nice. but when it got here the top section was smashed flat. it has a thin support wire or cardboard thing around the edge but it cant be reshaped. since it was smashed down the whole left side sags down right in and rests on the cushion. the right side stays up fairly well. the little cushion inside is okay if your pet doesnt scratch or dig around. if he does then the filling shifts around and wads up on one sidethough its easy to fluff back out.

having said all that, as a human id say the bed isnt what i wanted for my petwhich was a place for the cat to sleep at night out of the A/C or table top fan breezes. however, the thing is, from the very moment i took it from the box my dog adores this thing. my dachsund dove into it before i could get the tags off and stayed there til i chased him off to put it in the spot the cat sleeps. he never cared for dog beds before in the slightest but loves this.

so while i was not happy with the quality of this bed or the fact the cat hated it (he was much happier smashing the top part in ambushing the dog) i defer to fact the dog loved it. so, at least someone was happy!

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Got this bed for our Beagle for cold nights. The bed is very cute and looks comfy, however, I like my dog beds to have removable covers for easy washing, but in this bed only the very inside pillow has one. So the sides and the top part would need to be washed whole. Also, I don't think the hooded part works that much for added heat, but some dogs may like it for a "den-like" feel.

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Very impressed with this bed! Firstly, it shipped very fast I had it in 2 days, w/o additional shipping charges. Secondly, the material is super soft on the inside, the pillow is fluffy and removable, and the hood stands up perfectly. There is no issue with the wiring that holds up the hood on mine, it was packed well, did not get crushed in shipping, and stood right up out of the box. The zippers around the hood for removal should make it easy to clean. I got the tan color and it is really pretty including the design the picture doesn't do this product justice, it's much nicer looking in person. It's also really roomy and the hood doesn't negatively impact the interior space of the bed. I can't wait to see how my new "baby" likes it, but she won't be here until later this week. I'll update the review once the bed is in use.

UPDATE: My new little arrival, a 10lb little girl, loves this bed and has lots of room to spare while in it. She loves cuddling up along the back, under the hood, for long naps...she's in there as I am writing this. I hide little treats around the corners and under the pillow as a game for her to find them. Lots of fun for her, she works off a little energy, and it keeps her occupied from bothering the human stuff in the house. Occasionally she crawls all over the top, or tosses the whole thing around, but all I have to do is stand it up again and it's back to good as new. It also cleans up very nicely, she has a little seepage from her spay stitches (back to vet tomorrow to check on that) and it easily wiped clean with just baby wipes. I'll also try to add pics which I always find helpful from other customers!

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After lots of research I decided to get this for my 9 week old miniature Schnauzer. It was delivered as promised and its so soft. My puppy loves it including the hood. Some times it does fall down but you can put a little blanket in there to keep it held up. My puppy thinks its fun and thats all that matters. It seems well made and it wasn't that expensive compared to others.

Update: Our puppy had an accident (number 2) and tracked it on her bed. We unzipped the hood and threw both into our front loader washer on the maximum setting. It was almost dry when it came out. Hung it on the clothes line and it looks better than new. The hood even stays up better. The wire from the hood did poke through and I just sowed it up. Our puppy love chewing on it so not sure if she was to blame or if it was from the extra spinning in the washer. Easy repair.

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Petrageous Designs Pooch Basics 9' Pet Treat Jar
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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You know those places in the mall where you can take your children to paint a ceramic something or another? That would have been better quality. The jar came in a big box, not wrapped, rather thrown on top of, bubble wrap. Of course the jar was cracked in 3 places. I was first thinking "OK, Its a dog treat jar, I'll glue it back together and move on...." Then I realized that the "TREATS" written on the jar was smudge all over the place; apparently it smeared before it was fired in the kiln. What a poor item. Hands down, the worst thing I've ever received from Amazon. The seller should be reevaluated, or lynched... one or the other...

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The jar arrived well packaged and looked just like the picture, but the seal was shabby from the beginning. It was really hard to open and close the lid (especially if you're doing this daily to get treats out), and our lid cracked in half after one week. Very disappointing.

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Treat jar came as pictured and in good condition. I absolutely love it! The jar is larger than my last and holds more than enough treats for my furry friend!

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This is a great treat jar and looks great it my kitchen! The seal works very good; almost a little too good as it is hard to get the lid off sometimes. But, the treats stay fresh in the jar. Quick delivery and overall a good buy. The only problem that I have with the product is that it is not what I ordered. The item pictured is not what I received. Although I do like the one that I received I would have preferred the one advertised. So be aware that if you order this product it may look slightly different. The colors are the same but the design is not.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Casual Canine Snow Puff Pet Vest - Navy Blue Review

Casual Canine Polyester Snow Puff Dog Vest, Large, 20-Inch, Navy
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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This is a pretty paltry jacket. Not much warmth here at all. Also, the positioning of the velcro is not ideal for a male dog. Afraid he will urinate on it while wearing it so it seldom gets worn. Will be purchasing a dog jacket in person so I can see quality and fit.

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