 If you own a dog, you probably have noticed the trend in dog toys during the last few years. They are getting cuter and cuter. Some dog toys are SO cute that they serve as children’s gifts also.
Pictured to the right are Ruffians dog toys. They come in a number of different styles including a dog, cat, octopus, fish, turtle and chicken. It’s no wonder that some people buy these as kid’s gifts. So….. well … cute!
Many dog’s love tire dog toys. There is no lacking for a selection when it comes to tires to chew on, bounce and throw around.
Pup Treads even has a very cool tire dog treat dispenser.
Have you ever met a dog that didn’t like a dog ball? The number of ball options out there are endless. There are balls on ropes, balls that hold treats, tennis dog balls, bouncy balls, twirling balls, balls that bounce unevenly for hysterical fun, big balls, small balls and more.
Take a look at the dog toys listed on Petazon – there are thousands and thousands. This summer -get your puppy or dog a unique dog toy that will allow you to spend some one on one activity with “Man’s Best Friend”.
When we’re thirsty, we quickly get a drink from the nearest water faucet or refrigerator. Birds do not have this luxury and rely on nature or people to provide water. Bird baths are not only useful for thirsty birds, but for bird lovers as well who gain a watchful eye on their feathered friends. Bird baths also provide a decorative “sculpture” for a garden or patio.
Design
The design of the bird bath is important. They should be made out of materials that can weather well and are sturdy enough to hold water and visitors: cast aluminum and iron bird baths are perfect materials for this. Many Oakland Living bird baths are strategically designed with a cast iron base for sturdiness and a cast aluminum bowl for weathering climate and moisture.
Maintenance
Maintenance of a bird bath may be as simple as a daily quick wash and refill. Fresh water is important because of the possible adverse health effects of birds drinking dirty water. Cast aluminum is ideal for the bowls because it stands up to moisture issues, such as moss and mold, and requires less maintenance than concrete or stone.
Safety
Consideration should also be made in the location of the bird bath, avoiding cats or other predators. This can be done by placing the bird bath in a location where the birds can see the area around it, and where there are no hiding places for predators to lurk. This is one of the reasons bird baths are traditionally placed on pedestals.
Prevue Hendryx is the largest and old est manufacturer of quality pet bird cages and related accessories in the United States. Well known for some of most unique pet bird toys, Prevue has been in the pet bird cage market since 1869.
Safety of your pet bird and family is Prevue’s number one concern. All Prevue cages are produced with the safety of you and your pet in mind. Prevue methods of multiple finishing and coatings are completely non-toxic, therefore both pet and child safe. Prevue uses no lead or zinc so there isn’t any possibility of heavy metals toxicity.
Prevue is an active member of the APPMA (American Pet Products Manufacturing Association; PIDA (pet Industry Distributor Association), WWPSA (World Wide Pet Supply Association; The Pet Care Trust, and The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.
Pictured to the right is Prevue’s signature selection cage for Parrots and Cockatiels.
A parrot paradise with Prevue Hendryx Select Bird Cages. Large design includes lots of exciting features for you and your pet. Rounded corner seed guards and a pull-out grille and tray make clean-up simple. Metal casters let you place the cage where you need it, or move it outside to give your pet some fresh air and sunshine. A full playtop area includes everything you need to keep your parrot occupied, including a ladder and 2 stainless steel feeding cups. An extra-large door easily accommodates parrots and people. 2 additional cups and 2 solid wood perches are also included to round out this parrot palace. Made in the U.S.A.
One of our favorite Prevue Bird Toys is the Acrylic Chandelier Bird Toy. Always find the lowest price for Prevue products at Petazon Price Comparison engine.
Boundary Cat and Dog Repellants
 Our featured brand this week is “Boundary”. Keep your pets away from furniture, carpet, trees, shrubs, garbage cans/bags, and other “forbidden” areas. Boundary® will repel dogs and cats for up to 24 hours when applied daily. Use as directed on each individual’s label directions – but make sure you do your due diligence and consistent training.
As long as you follow label directions, all Boundary products are safe around children. It is recommended that you wait until this product is dry before children or pets are in the area you sprayed. Even if your pet eats a small amount, it will not be harmful.
Use indoors to break your pet of undesirable habits such as sleeping on furniture and rugs or to keep out of forbidden areas. Always use with consistent training. Praise your pet for good behavior and scold for bad behavior. Remember to always read the package instructions.
Pretreatment Directions: Before spraying large areas of rugs, fabrics or plastics, test the effect of this product by treating a small, inconspicuous area. This product may stain or soften some fabrics or plastics. To avoid possible damage, spray a piece of cloth lightly and place it on the object or area to be protected.
Finally, an animal that is motivated by food will find it practically impossible to resist even if the Boundary product is sprayed near by. So, it really is not effective if the kids left a hotdog in the couch crease.
Get the picture?
What is your process for finding the lowest online price for a pet product that you need?
Many people will follow a 4-step process that includes:
- Narrowing down the low-cost leaders
- Checking the “bottom line” price of the product (tax and shipping)
- Searching around for any coupons or deals on the product
- Buy
The process can be time-consuming – so Petazon.com has launched a new feature in it’s popular pet product price comparison engine that allows a visitor to do all thier checking in one place, with quick and clear pricing results.
Next to each merchant logo on each price comparison page, you will see a dollar sign: $ . Click the dollar sign, and our software will scour the Internet to see if that merchant has any deals, specials or coupons in effect that will lower your bottom line.
In addition, on each of the merchant’s pages – for example: Cherrybrook Pet Products and Coupons, there will be a scroll bar on the left and a banner on top that show’s great deals happening at that merchant.
Go ahead – give it a whirl: Andis AGC Pet Clipper Lowest Price Online or the Pondmaster P-4000
March 18, 2010 – 12:54 pm
Pet product companies come and go. Pet Sitters come and go. Online Retailers come and go. Dog Trainers come and go. The Booda brand has stayed.
Booda (which was acquired by Petmate a number of years back) is best known for thier popular dog Booda bones. BOODA Bones are a highly digestible chew that dogs love because they are tasty and chew-worthy, and pet parents trust because they are wholesome dental treats. BOODA Bones contain the three most important factors to look for in any treats or chews: the right shape and size, wholesome ingredients and finally, a high rate of dissolvability.
BOODA Bones have a uniform size (width and depth) so your puppy or dog won’t be likely to swallow chunks whole and accidently choke. Be sure to choose a Booda bone that is sized appropriately for your dog to minimize the risk of choking.
But Booda has a number of other innovative products that deserve a mention:
- EZ Hitch leash – Aspen Pet’s first leash is a practical and convenient way to keep a pet safe while out on the town. The handle of the leash has a clasp that opens and closes to allow a pet to be secured to a tree or railing without having to remove the leash from the collar.
- Comfort Cushion Leash and collars – This line of collars and leases were designed with comfort in mind. A soft, padded inner layer mitigates the risk of chafing or pinching.
- Fresh N’ Floss – These fun rope bones promote dental hygiene and fresh breath. Flavors include spearmint and wintergreen. Chew, tug and create an atmosphere for your dog to obtain a healthy mouth for life.
- Wing-A-Ball – Finally a toy that acts like a cross trainer – tug, pull, run, fetch, chew and swim. What an exercise regimen for your pet!
- BOODA Dome Clean Step – This one-of-a-kind litter box provides cats with privacy and cleanliness, and it is 99% odor free.
A tribute to the Booda brand that has lasted, innovated and expanded over the years. As always – visit www.Petazon.com/price for the lowest possible prices on Booda and other pet products.
March 12, 2010 – 10:42 pm
A number of new pet retailers jumped on board Petazon’s new pet product pet comparison engine pushing our retailer count over 40 and our product count to 1/2 million. Traffic took off and our retailers benefited from the surge in traffic until …… our server’s couldn’t take the load!
On Tuesday of this week, we noticed considerable slowdowns and by Wed, we had to add on additional disk and computing power. What a whirlwind of a week!
With Petazon’s extra computing power, visitors are now enjoying the price comparisons for pet products, equine and animal supplies. Visitors to our directory suffered also due to the overload – but they are also enjoying lightning fast speeds at this point.
National Pet Pharmacy and Only Natural Pet Store were added this week. Great shops with a unique product base, as well as nationally recognized brands. TSC Pets came to the party also – take a peek at their low prices.
The larger price comparison engines like BizRate and Shopzilla are difficult to navigate due to the increasingly large number of products in verticals that are not even related to what you are looking for. Using Petazon.com’s comparison engine assures you that only pet and animal related products will be present in the results.
As we close up the work week, the staff at Petazon would like to extend our apologies for any inconvenience our overload caused you. Rest assure that we have rebuilt to a faster, more encompassing pet product search engine and price comparison shopping site.
For most pondkeepers, March is a bit too early to open the pond, but many water garden enthusiasts will see the sun peeking out and start getting the pond “bug”.
March is a great time to take inventory of your pond equipment and decide what needs to be repaired and what upgrades you may need to make this season.
There are many new pond products available this season to make pond maintenance easier and your pond more efficient. Consider adding a new pressure filter that is easier to clean and is healthier for your pond if you don’t already use one. UV clarifiers are the best way to combat green water which is a challenge for many pondkeepers. Consider a clarifier if your pond tends toward the murky.
Finally, if you plan to upgrade by adding a waterfall or stream to your pond this year, consider adding a second pond pump that can be used only when you want to run the new water feature. This is more energy efficient and will save you money in the long run.
A few more tips when opening up your pond this spring:
- Check your pond for any areas that may require repairs.
- Remove any accumulated debris, leaves and junk from the pond.
- Remove and dry the de-icer (if applicable), then store properly for next season.
- Â Inspect and replace pond tubing and fittings that are leaking.
- Start up the pond pump and pond filter in shallow water to ensure they are working properly.
- Replace up to 25% of the pond water with tap water.
- Remember to add a pond water conditioner to remove chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals found in most tap water.
- Examine fish for activity; ensure they are not struggling and are visibly healthy.
- Begin feeding according to seasonal feeding cycle.
- Lastly, if you need new equipment – shop at Petazon’s Pond Equipment Price Comparison Engine to find the lowest price!
We are excited about pond season beginning and hope you are too!
February 24, 2010 – 11:48 pm
While bathing dogs is no one’s idea of fun, it doesn’t have to be miserable for you both if you know what you’re doing and keep your attitude positive.
First, set yourself up with the proper dog bathing equipment:
- soap,
- a bath mat for sure footing and
- a spray nozzle for thorough rinsing.
Dog shampoo is a matter of personal preference, and with so many great products on the market, choosing just one is a chore. Don’t use a human shampoo — the pH is wrong for your pet — and don’t bother with a flea-control shampoo. Any shampoo will wash fleas down the drain. (If you’re fighting fleas, talk to your veterinarian about the latest generation of highly effective products.)
When you’ve got all your equipment in place — don’t forget towels! — turn on the tap, but do it with the door closed. Dogs have a keen sense of hearing, too, and some are upset by the sound of bath water running; they know what it means. After the tub is full of warm water, let the water sit while you prepare the dog for the big plunge.
- It’s important to comb or cut out tangles or mats before the bath, since water only makes them worse.
- Put a pinch of cotton just inside your dog’s ears and a drop of mineral oil in each eye to help keep out the soap.
- AÂ good attitude can go a long way, but a bad one can make things worse. If your dog knows how much you hate bath time, how will he like it?
- Don’t let up on the praise, even as you’re dragging your pet into the tub.
- Wet your dog thoroughly, then start shampooing by working a complete ring of lather around the neck, cutting off the escape route of any fleas.
- Work back from there, and don’t forget to work some lather in between your dog’s toes.
- Do the face and ears gently, taking care not to get any suds into your dog’s eyes.
- Rinse, and follow with a conditioner if your dog has a long or silky coat: It’ll make combing out easier and give the fur a nice sheen.
- Rinse again, then lift the dog out and put a towel over yourself while he shakes.
- Your dog can get off more water by shaking than you can by toweling, so let him have at it, and use those towels to clean up the mess.
Keep your dog inside while he dries; you can use a blow-dryer to speed up the process, if you like. A clean dog is a joy to be with — enjoy it while you can. Regular brushing and combing will stretch the period between baths, but don’t let it go too long. The old myth that dogs shouldn’t be bathed more than twice a year must have come from folks with outside dogs — who’d want such a dirty beastie on the bed?
Bathe your pet as needed, and you’ll both be happier for it.
February 21, 2010 – 9:05 pm
 The consumer has the power in this sluggish economy.
Retailers fighting for your business isn’t something new, but in a tight economy, the consumer has even more power than usual. Retailers are working on more innovative ways to earn your business and the pet vertical is no different.Â
Pinching pennies and want “lower than the lowest price”? At Petazon, we feel that it doesn’t hurt to ask – so we developed “Ask for a Deal” to go along with our pet product price comparison vortal.
So the process has changed a bit in the last few weeks. It used to be: “Search, Compare and Buy” .. but now it’s “Search, Compare, Ask and then Buy”.
Asking for a lower deal may not be lucrative in some cases. If the low price amongst retailers is significantly lower than the high price (like in the Petsafe 2 Meal Feeder) its probably not worth asking for a lower price unless you are buying a large quantity of the same item. The lowest price is probably as low as the retailer can go and not loose money.
When you are viewing a product on the price comparison engine, there will be a new form next to the product description with the title “Ask for a Deal”.Â
If you want to ask for a lower price, just fill out the form stating the price you wish to pay and the quantity you will be purchasing.Â
Petazon will ask participating retailers if they are willing to accept the price and if they do, we will pass along your email address, so they can contact you. If you no participating retailer accepts your terms, we’ll just alert you by email when the price drops to the level you indicated.
If you do not hear from a retailer within 48 hours, that means that no retailers will offer the price you requested, just go back to the product and click through to activate the lowest price.
We’d like to know what you think about our new feature – so don’t hestitate to give us a thumbs up or a thumbs down.Â
Happy shopping for your perfect pets!
Take a quick peek at a few of the popular retailers participating in our price comparison engine:
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