When we visited Petmate's booth at this year's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, we were like kids in a candy store. So many new products to check-out, including their latest pet carrier design, the Curvations Pet Tote. We like the hip design, the sleek look, comfy padded shoulder strap and, the removable, washable pet bed.
Our guest reviewer, Becki, had this to say, "We have a 6 lb Yorkie poo and recently tried the Petmate Curvations Pet Tote. It has so many great features! Beyond being very
cute and stylish it comes completely apart to store easily, the sides have full
zippers to be able to put your dog in and take out easily, a pet bed inside,
ventilation all the way around the carrier, a shoulder strap and carry handle,
in addition to feet on the bottom of the carrier. It really is very well
made and designed I would highly recommend this to anyone traveling with their
pet!"
BOLT is one of the best names they could have come up with for this toy. I have two extremely playful cats and when they hear me tap on the laser and call their names they come running.
They literally Bolt from their naps and start chasing the little red pin
point laser everywhere.
You can place it anywhere, turn on the timer and let it go. I especially like the tilt-able mirror which changes the height of the laser. When it is on high they jump from one chair to another and on low they slide all over the wooden floors trying to catch the dot!
I really like having the option of either holding the BOLT Laser Toy in my hand to manipulate the laser dot or setting the 15 minute timer.
The only suggestion I would make would be to not place it on the floor and leave. The cats are so curious they just want to get up close and see the laser which is not good for their eyes! It is definitely worth buying as it is sturdy enough to last forever!
The Cozmo is a funny looking toy by Petprojekt. It's a ball with spikes. At first glance I didn't think that my dog would have any interest in it at all. WOW, was I wrong. She has 2 go to toys that she looks for every time she comes in from outside and the Cozmo is one of them. She loves this thing, she loves chewing on the nubs and she even rolls onto her back holding it with her paws and chews away.
Being an aggressive chewer I thought for sure this toy would be demolished within just a couple of days, but again I was wrong! Ella chews on the Cozmo everyday and still looks brand ne. This toy provides lots of entertainment for my dog which means it gets 2 thumbs up in my book (and 4 paws up in hers)!
The Cozmo is non-toxic, made with 100% natural rubber and is available in the usual Petprojekt colors of pink, blue and green. Available for only $12.00 off the Petprojekt website and worth every single penny!
Hol-ee mol-ee, what a great toy! I like to think that dogs are intelligent animals; however, watching Pippen try to figure out how the treats fall out of this thing has me reconsidering.
The Hol-ee Treat Ball keeps him occupied in our backyard until we go out and take it from him so he can get some sleep. I hear him rustling around at night, and I imagine that he is probably dreaming about this Hol-ee miracle toy. I would recommend this for all dogs that like treats!
You can purchase the JW Pet Hol-ee Treat Ball for $9.99 at Dog.com.
What a cool toy! Is it a ball? Is it a frisbee? No, it's a Zingfling Trio. To me it looks like a cross between a frisbee and 3 balls.
Made from 100% ballistic nylon this toy has 3 rubber balls inside. It is a very versatile toy that provides hours of entertainment.
It can be used to play several different games with your dog. You can toss it through the air for an awesome game of fetch, or if you have a dog that prefers tug-of-war, it works great for that as well.
In my case, I have one dog that loves to play fetch and another dog that would rather play tug-of-war. Both are completely head over heels for this toy. They see it in my hand and immediately their tails start wagging and they start bouncing around with excitement!
The Zingfling Duo is the perfect toy for Pippen! It is an incredible toy for fetching and tugging which Pippen loves. Just be careful, as once your dog gets started with it, he may not want to stop!
We love the durability of the ZingflingDuo. So many toys of Pippen’s fall apart in a matter of days, but this product appears that it may even outlast his entire puppy stage - one can only hope! No matter how much we zing or fling, it shows no signs of wear and tear. This is an exceptional product for active dogs!
You can purchase the Zingfling Duo from the Petprojekt website. The Zingfling Duo is available in the Petprojekt's signature bright colors of orange, green, or pink and in sizes of small ($8.50) or large ($14).
The only thing our Lab/Collie mix, Mae, likes better than a good treat is a good treat dispenser. At first sight, she was excited at the thrill of a new toy, but when she learned that the shiny object housed edible nibbles, she went ballistic.
AbsolutelyNew’s Squeeze Bone is perfect for our dog - it's fun, durable, and the easy screw-off ends allow us to fill it with her regular kibble or a mid-day treat. The Squeeze Bone forces Mae to think while she expends some of her puppy energy, and the grooved chew-ends are good for her teeth and gums.
The large-size Squeeze Bone strikes a great balance between shedding enough treats to keep her interested, while still providing enough of a challenge to exercise her brain and keep her busy for a respectable amount of time. She has spent up to a half an hour pawing, clawing, dropping and shaking the Squeeze Bone.
We've noticed a couple of Mae's tooth marks in the toy's flexible plastic, so we take it from her once she's completed the puzzle by freeing the last treat. For Mae, the Squeeze Bone has become her go-to treat toy, consistently causing a frenzy of tail-wagging!
We like the Squeeze Bone's quality, functionality, and the price. You can purchase a Squeeze Bone for $12.99 at AbsolutelyNew.com.
Betsy may have met her match! Made from 100% natural, non-toxic rubber, the Skrubal Football is the perfect toy for any dog that loves to chew away at their toys. The Skrubal Football is very rugged and durable.
Betsy is considered a strong to heavy chewer so, in the past, we've worried about how well a rubber toy would stand up to her strong jaws. Betsy has tested Petprojekt toys in the past and they have all successfully endured everything Betsy has thrown at them.
Check-out Betsy with her new Skrubal Football
The Skrubal continues to stand up to her constant chewing and gnawing. Betsy’s favorite thing to do to new toys is to find a weak spot, and chew on it until the toy is absolutely worthless. The unique ridged construction of the Skrubal makes it nearly impossible for her to find a weak spot to exploit. And the Skrubal's fun, football-type shape makes it bounce in all sorts of crazy directions. Betsy thoroughly enjoys chasing it around the yard and playing fetch with it.
The Angry Bird Hard Head is a bright and colorful squeaky toy that Kasha absolutely loves! We like to play fetch with it. I will squeak it, Kasha will tilt her head back and forth, then I throw it, and she's off.
It's okay to play with this toy in my home because it's made of soft plastic, no need to worry about breaking something if my aim is off!
And the bright color makes it easy for me to find when she rolls it under a piece of furniture. The Angry Bird Hard Head is about the size of a ball so it easily fits in your hand and is easy to throw.
I have always been an "Angry Bird Addict" so I thought this toy was a riot. I was very pleased to see Angry Bird dog toys! Now all we need is a slingshot to make it more like the real game!!
To purchase an Angry Bird Hard Head visit the Hartz homepage and click on "Buy Now" for a list of Hartz Angry Bird vendors. You can also purchase other clever Angry Bird toys such as the Plush Ball, the Tuff Stuff Flyer, or the Two Heads tug toy.
Just when Kasha is getting bored with all the old toys I bring out the JW Treat Pod to occupy her. Kasha is only 3 months old so she has lots of energy!! She has an arsenal of toys so there is no lack of stimulation however, she does get bored with the same-ol', same-ol'.
The Treat Pod engages her mind unlike some of her other toys. She has to figure out how to get her yummy treats out of the inter-locked Pods. She has learned how to slide the Pods apart and then roll them on the floor to get to her prize. An extra bonus - I can also use the Treat Pod to play tugwith her!
I love this toy!!!! It keeps her occupied for 30 minutes or more. The Treat Pod disappeared for a few days, lost under her bed, and boy was she excited to see it again!! It's easy to find with the colorful pods.
For information on where you can purchase any of the JW Pet Treat Toys visit the JW Pet website. You can also find products for cats, birds, fish, and small animals.
