Cat Dancer Interactive Toy
Sometimes it’s the simplest and cheapest things that delight our beloved cats (and ourselves). Enter the Cat Dancer ($3), which consists of a length of wire with twisted paper bits on the end. The wire is of the ideal stiffness so that when kitty bats at it, it bounces all over the place, with near-zero effort on the owner’s part.
Greenies Pill Pockets
The song lyric “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” deserves a rewrite for the sake of Greenies Pill Pockets ($7), which has been helping dogs take their medicine for years. The strong scent disguises the medicine hidden inside. Pets feel like they are getting something special during medicine time. Also offered in cat varieties.
SpongeBob SquarePants Pineapple House Aquarium Ornament
I’ve never met a fish that didn’t like Spongebob, and based on that, I assume all fish would want a SpongeBob SquarePants Pineapple House ($7) for their aquarium. Now the fish can dream that they, too, can explore Bikini Bottom with the rest of them.
Pets: Fish
More: Accessories
Pawz Dog Boots
Dogs love to be outside, especially to go on walks. But paws can’t take the freezing temperatures very long. Pawz dog boots ($12) are large rubber balloons. There isn’t any padding or fabric insulation, just bare rubber – meaning dogs can still feel the ground beneath their feet, and forget they are wearing anything at all.
Pets: Dogs
More: Accessories, Exercise
Kyjen Hide-A-Squirrel Puzzle Toy for Dogs
If your doggie enjoys stuffed things, digging, or hide and seek, the Kyjen Hide-A-Squirrel Puzzle ($9) is an excellent toy and a lot of fun. Dogs enjoy pulling out the three squeaker squirrels, or put a small treat in the bottom and let her have a great time digging it out.
Flush Puppies Flushable Doodie Bags
Responsible dog owners pick up after their pet, but picking up poop and throwing it in the trash isn’t ideal (dog poop can contain parasites which pollute surface and ground water). Poop should be flushed, not thrown away! You can do so with Flush Puppies Flushable Doodie Bags ($8). Not only will it be better for the environment, but it will be better for the stench of your trash can.
Premier Easy Walk Dog Harness
Heavy dogs that pull when they walk can be difficult to control, and all dogs that pull against their collar can cause coughing, gagging, or choking. Enter the Premier Easy Walk Dog Harness ($13) – it’s unique front chest D-ring leash attachment stops pulling by steering your dog to the side and redirecting his attention towards you. Now you can walk your dog instead of your dog walking you.
Super Pet Bird Activity Center
Give your parakeet an area to play with the Super Pet Feathered Fun Desktop Activity Center ($29). Lots of colorful toys and spots to perch, this desktop play set keeps your bird from being bored and sedentary.
Neater Feeder
Available for both dogs and cats in small and large sizes, the Neater Feeder ($40) keeps your pet’s mess hall from being messy. The elevated platform (pick the size right for you) and smooth, rounded surfaces keep mealtime comfortable. Food and water spills are contained, and it’s dishwasher safe.
Cat Entertainment Playhouse – Airplane
Cardboard boxes make great playhouses for cats, but they don’t have to look like last year’s leftover moving box. The company called Suck UK has created a series of collapsible cardboard playhouses for cats, such as the pictured Cat Entertainment Playhouse – Airplane ($30). A playful imagination isn’t just for kids, after all.