Product Reviews
a. Kitty Sajer
($55)
PurrrfectPetProducts.com
Pleasure your cat with a vibrating… mitt? The Kitty Sajer is a one-size “mitts” all furry glove with a gentle vibration device inside it. By petting your cat with the sajer, you can help alleviate her anxiety and stimulate her circulation. Whether your kitty has special needs or not, she’ll love the relaxation that comes with a massage from the sajer while spending more time with her favorite human.
b. Holy Cow Cleaning Products
($3-$9)
HolyCowProducts.com
Pets can absorb harmful chemicals through the pads on their feet which means what you use to clean your floor could be making Fido sick. Skip this doggie danger by using Holy Cow products. These cleaners are natural and organic, and contain no solvents, toxins, bleach, ammonia, or harmful chemicals whatsoever. Incidentally, because the cleaners are non-toxic, they are safe to use to de-skunk a dog as well.
c. Skooper Box
($12 for 30-box package)
SkooperBox.com
Plastic bags may be helpful for scooping up scat, but they aren’t at all useful in reducing landfill. Avoid dealing with a squishy mess and help the environment with Skooper Box. These innovative cardboard boxes clip to a leash and make cleaning up after your pooch both easy and environmentally friendly. They also are made out of recycled materials and are biodegradable, unlike plastic bags, which take hundreds of years to break down. Our reviewers found them easy to use, but recommended them primarily for use on hard surfaces like pavement.
d. Cat Charmer
($7.50)
CatDancer.com
Channel your inner rhythmic gymnast with this low-tech cat toy. The Cat Charmer features a colorful polar fleece ribbon attached to a sturdy plastic wand. Try showing it to your kitty and then hiding it to get him intrigued. Once you twirl, twist, and wave the ribbon, your cat will be hooked. With no batteries, no instructions, and pretty much nothing to break, the Cat Charmer is old-fashioned fun that your cat is sure to enjoy.
e. ComfortZone Products
($25-$50)
PetComfortZone.com
Oftentimes, despite our best intentions and efforts, pets can still be a challenge to live with. When they display their most frustrating characteristics—peeing inside, barking, scratching, etc—turn to Comfort Zone. These products use pheromones to help animals cope with fears or stress-related issues. In addition to assisting with existing problems, Comfort Zone products can also be used when you anticipate a stressful environment for your pet, like if you are moving, or adopting a new pet from a shelter.
f. Odor Alert Clumping Litter
($7-$13)
ArmAndHammer.com
Smelly and messy cat litter may be a problem of the past thanks to this new litter from Arm & Hammer. The “Pre-Odor Indicators” in the litter turns blue when they get wet, so you can remove clumps before odor develops. The litter also features Arm & Hammer baking soda, which helps eliminate odors on contact.
g. Kitty and Doggy Daycare DVDs
($14.95)
OTWE.biz
When you can’t be in your house, entertaining your furry friend is as simple as popping a DVD into a player and pressing play. The Kittycat Daycare DVD features the Kitty Cup, where six adorable kittens “play” soccer. Other segments on the disc include ones on fish, rodents, and birds. The Doggy Daycare DVD features a similar soccer match with Golden Retriever puppies acting as the players.
