If you have trouble finding the perfect sized collar for your dog, large cat, wolf, hyena etc. the Cinch-It should put an end to your search. Instead of holes that are usually spaced about a half-inch apart, the Cinch-It uses a ratcheting system similar to a zip-tie. As a result it can be adjusted in 2mm increments making it pretty easy to find the perfect fit for your pet. It’s also easily removed with just the push of a button and is made from 100% non-toxic materials in case someone thinks it will make a better chew-toy.
It’s available from the Petnique website in large ($25) or medium ($22) sizes and comes in black, blue, orange, green or pink.
Are you worried that your dog might be increasing your carbon footprint? Well instead of giving them a tennis ball to gnaw on, you might want to try the RecycleBall or RecycleBone. They’re both made from the ‘rubbery scraps’ that are left over from the manufacturing process of Orbee-Tuff toys, and apparently the recycled versions are just as strong and durable as the real ones.
But to be honest I’ve always considered dogs to be an eco-friendly pet anyways. They’re handy for dealing with food scraps, are a great source of heat on a cold night and will pretty much recycle anything in your home into a chew toy whether you like it or not.
Both the RecycleBall and RecycleBone are available from Branch for $12.
I really hate seeing overweight pets, so I’m not exactly thrilled with this Jogger designed to carry larger dogs. I can maybe see the need for one for smaller pets who tire quickly, or an older one who has trouble walking, but if you’ve got a healthy Golden Retriever at home you really shouldn’t be pushing it around in something like this. No matter how pampered the pet may be.
Now to clarify, this kit actually converts the Solvit Track’r Pet Bicycle Trailer into a jogging friendly version. So the kit’s $49.99 price tag from K9 Electronics doesn’t include the additional $149.99 for the trailer itself.
Fish may not be as rewarding a pet as say dogs, cats or lions can be, but when it comes to easy maintenance, they’re at the top of the list. But if you’ve been put off by those large tanks of water they need for living, the Aquavista 500 could be a better alternative.
At only 4.3 inches deep it can be hung on any wall using the included reinforced steel mounting bracket, and it apparently only needs about 10-15 minutes of maintenance every month to keep the fish alive and well. The tank comes pre-decorated with a 3D underwater scene complete with plants, and also includes all that technical stuff like a filtration system, water pump, overhead lighting and a programmable heating system with LCD control panel. The only downside is that I assume it has an ugly power cord hanging from it, unless you fill it with electric eels. According to the cartoons I grew up with, they can power anything.
The Aquavista 500 is available from Smarthome for $299.99 plus the cost of fish, and water.
Anyone with pets knows that for every stain you can see on the rug, there’s probably 2 others you can’t. So that’s why Dirt Devil’s new Purpose For Pets Portable Extractor has a 3 inch scrub brush complete with integrated blacklight LEDs to illuminate those stains that can be smelled, but not seen.
A 56 oz. on-board tank can hold both a pet stain/odor removing solution, as well as a carpet/upholstery shampoo and the LED cleaning brush comes attached to about 4 feet of hose. While the blacklights might reveal more stains than you’d like to admit, if my dog was able to spell out the word ’stain’ like in that action shot I would be more impressed than upset.
The Purpose For Pets Portable Extractor (terrible name by the way) is available directly from the Dirt Devil website for $99.99.
Straight out of a Wallace and Gromit film (actually, it’s from France) comes this automatic pet washing machine, that “eliminates the stress produced by current pet cleaning methods.” Yes, they actually say that. Not only does the Pet Spa safely wash your pet with hydro massage jets, it’s also able to deliver “a variety of medications and chemicals” (like flea powder, I’m guessing). After the wash, your pet gets to enjoy a nice relaxing blow-dry. It’s designed to be totally safe for your pet, with continuous air circulation and water jets that come out of the floor to avoid eyes and ears. Designed for large pet stores, the Pet Spa costs over $30,000. Suggested cost per wash is $15; actual cost in shampoo and stuff is only 45 cents. Although you can stuff yourself inside the compartment to keep your dog company, based on the video, I would not recommend doing the same thing with your cat.
If you’re going to insist on making a goldfish live in a small bowl so it can swim around for your entertainment, at least give it some level of dignity. And by dignity I mean the exact opposite of what this Fish In Space Betta Aquarium promises.
Our Fish In Space Betta Aquarium allows your fish to live amongst the stars and planets. The aquarium features a fun U.F.O. cap that beams the space ship’s light into the aquarium. The glow-in-the-dark stars and planets make for an exciting display during “lights out”.
And if I were a fish stuck in this thing, I would be particularly happy to learn it was actually powered by 2 button cell batteries, instead of something more reliable like oh, I don’t know… AC power?
It’s available from Wrapables for $21.95. Depressed goldfish not included.
It seems everyone wants a pet but no one wants to be bothered keeping track of them, so GPS and other pet tracking devices have become quite popular lately. The Pet Finder however uses a far simpler approach, but I can’t imagine there are too many pet owners willing to use it.
A relatively small, waterproof tag is attached to your pet’s collar and when activated by an included remote, will sound an 85db audible beep you can use to locate the animal. For comparison, a gas lawnmower or shop tools are rated at about 90db, so I’m pretty sure having an 85db beeping tag hanging around your neck isn’t that pleasant. Particularly when you consider a dog’s hearing is far more sensitive than our own.
You can find the Pet Finder at GadgetsUK for about $40 and it includes 4 separate color coded tags and a special tool for attaching them to a collar.
There are lots of great reasons to own a dog but even I’ll admit that having to deal with their ‘business’ is unpleasant at best. A shovel works great when you’re in the backyard but they’re not so convenient when out on a walk, and that’s why the Swoop was created. It’s billed as man’s ’second best friend’ and if you have a particularly large dog (or smaller bear) as a pet you’ll appreciate its design.
It looks kind of like a flashlight but pulling back the top portion reveals a set of claws that open to grab and scoop the animal’s ‘business’ in a single action. It includes a set of baggies that cover the claws, preventing them from getting messed up in the process and also provides a convenient way to transport the materials until you can find a garbage can to dispose of them.
The Swoop is available on the Pet Pro website for about $40 and includes 26 of the special baggies. You can also buy an additional set of 160 baggies for about $45.
If your hamster (or gerbil) likes hardcore cardio, he or she would probably appreciate this little pedometer. It hooks up to your pet’s exercise wheel and keeps track of the number of revolutions, easily translatable into miles or light years (depending on the energy level of your fuzzy little friend). If any of you speak Japanese, I’d really really like to know what’s in the hamster’s thought bubble on the packaging. Looks like it might be for sale, but I wasn’t able to find exactly where or for how much.
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By Andrew Liszewski
By Andrew Liszewski
