Products that Help Owners Battle Hairballs
Hairballs: cat owners know only too well problems regarding ingested hair and its subsequent projectile ejection around the home as well as any medical issues that can ensue. Although National Hairball Awareness Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April, every day is hairball day in many feline households due to the fact that […]
The Key to Clean: Dental Hygiene for Cats
Dental hygiene remains paramount for good overall feline health. Apart from the issues of periodontal disease, bacteria left unattended in the mouth, when ingested internally, can lead to various life-threatening diseases such as heart disease, and liver and kidney failure. Although February has been designated Pet Dental Month, more pet owners are being educated about […]
Playtime is All the Time
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and it’s certainly been the impetus in developing interactive cat toys to give felines that have an indoor lifestyle the mental and physical stimulation needed for their overall well-being. The inspiration for the Petzi treat cam from pet technology company Petzila was co-founder Simon Milner’s cat, Cilla. The company’s name was o[...]
Out and About
By Eric Stenson Celebrities, models and urban dwellers alike often can be seen toting around small dogs in purses or other carriers made just for that purpose. Cats can get into the act, as well, making the scene on the red carpet or just being carried about town, strolled down the street or accompanying its owner on travel excursions, thanks to carriers and strollers. David […]
Just Add Catnip
The same way that many restaurateurs have worked out that they can sell just about any dish if they simply add bacon, cat toy manufacturers have discovered that they can really expand their product lines by simply adding catnip, and cat lovers will respond and purchase on behalf of their felines. The selection of toys […]
Summer Fun for Felines
By Eric Stenson Days are longer, temperatures are warmer and people are thinking about what they’d like to do with their summer leisure time. As companion animals become increasingly important members of the family, cats are now a much bigger part of the summer equation, along with a growing table of products designed to cater to their summer needs. One of the […]
Outdoor Adventures with the Cat
BY ERIC STENSON With lazy summer days upon us, it’s a great opportunity to invite our feline friends to enjoy the great outdoors with us, including those that might not necessarily be used to spending a lot of time outside. LupinePet of Conway, New Hampshire, makes a variety of cat collars, leads and harnesses. Included […]
All Day Play
Cats that live indoor lifestyles can benefit from the growing variety of interactive cat toys designed to keep them engaged and boost both their mental and physical activity. Many are designed to keep pet owners engaged with their cats, too. Consequently, pet specialty retailers have lots to choose from to keep consumers coming back for more. Engaging Wands Ellen Tsuyuki is the owner [&hel[...]
Local Roots
BY ERIC STENSON Since the melamine pet food crisis of 2007, USA sourcing has become a greater priority among manufacturers of cat food. According to Nicole Lindsley, owner and operator of Steve’s Real Food in Cottonwood, Utah, it’s really simple why her company uses ingredients strictly from the United States. “It is what the customer […]
Homegrown Recreation
When it comes to cat toys, there is a growing number of local manufacturers who are proudly putting “Made in the USA” on their labels and producing a variety of products with feline appeal. Kitty Boinks are small, flexible mesh tubes that cats can roll and toss and that, when compressed, can spring into the […]
Sustainable and Safer
By Eric Stenson Products that are environmentally sustainable are all the rage throughout many different sectors, and pet litter is no exception. According to an article in the EarthTalk blog of Scientific American, many mass-market litters can present problems for some animals. The clay base of many litters can produce silica dust harmful to cats’ […]
Carbon Paw Print
For retailers keen to promote a green and eco-friendly lifestyle for cats, this task has been ameliorated by the large variety of products being designed to reduce a feline’s carbon paw print manufactured across numerous cat-orientated categories. Illinois-based The Green Pet Shop is an example of the diverse selection of products available, as its inventory […]