Dog & Cat Shopping Cart Essentials
Muse is a brand new line of all-natural cat food from Purina, offering 26 delicious recipes including, five With Toppers, five In Broth, two In Chowder, six In Gravy, six Paté and two Dry. All recipes are made with real fish or poultry and contain no corn, soy, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. All but the In Gravy recipes are grain-free and the dry recipes are also gluten-free. The wet food comes in 3-oz. cans or 2.1-oz. tubs and the dry in 1-, 4- and 9-lb. bags. And, if your cats don’t love Muse, it will refund your money via the brand’s Clean Plate™ Guarantee. musecatfood.com
Spike™ Grain-Free Jerky for Dogs and Snack Bars for Dogs are part of a new line of treats from Petcurean, a manufacturer of high quality, premium pet food. Each all-natural jerky recipe is made with premium quality novel protein (catfish, grass-fed vension and cage-free duck and turkey) and chia, pomegranate and kale to provide your dogs with nutrient-rich, high-fiber and vitamin-, mineral- and antioxidant-packed treats. The Chicken Meal & Sweet Potato snack bars are individually wrapped for dogs on the go, made with all natural ingredients and packed with meat protein and carbohydrates to refuel your active pup. petcurean.com
Petstages’ Moving Tail Mouse cat toy is designed to stimulate your cat’s natural drive to stalk and hunt. The toy’s natural, chattering sound will attract and keep your cat’s attention and the feathered tail’s movement will keep her entranced. The battery-powered cat toy activates every 30 seconds for 15 minutes and then automatically turns off. It also features a suction cup for secure attachment to hard surfaces. petstages.com
The BUSTER ActivityMat from Kruuse is a problem-solving interactive play center for dogs; it consists of a heavy fabric mat with press-on snaps that hold a variety of tasks at varying levels of difficulty. Attachable tasks include envelopes with Velcro closures and pockets that are closed via ties or wooden sticks, which must be removed in order for your dog to get to the enclosed treats. ActivityMat starter set includes the mat, a storage bag and three different tasks. Note: You should always be present when your dog is playing with the mat. kruuse.com
Tomlyn’s Daily Multi-Vitamin Plus Probiotics & Enzymes are soft chews specifically created for cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. The multi-vitamins are scientifically formulated to provide nutrients essential for healthy eyes, bones, teeth, skin, brain and heart, help maintain overall health and keep pets in peak condition. They also are a good source of vitamin E, digestive enzymes, omega 3 fatty acids and selenium. Formula include Chews for Cats, Puppies, Small Dogs, Medium & Large Dogs and Senior Dogs. tomlyn.com
New Age Pet’s Kitty Klimber takes cat furniture to a new level. It comes in a stair-step configuration of six cubes and includes an accessory pack with cat toys, a luxurious pad and scratching surfaces that can be mounted anywhere on it. The interconnected spaces give your cat ample room to explore. The front and back panels are interchangeable and can be rotated to make the Klimber new over and over again. Made of durable and easy-to-clean ecoFlex™, it is available in three colors: Espresso, Russet and Antique White. newagepet.net
Wox™ is the latest edition to Westpaw Design’s Zogoflex Air collection of dog toys. A great tug toy for dogs, it has three satisfyingly squishy legs that dogs love to squash in their teeth. The erratic bounce and the surprising shake make this dog toy perfect for mentally stimulating play. The toy’s gentle grip is easy on human hands and canine jaws alike, making for epic three-way tug-o-war games. Like all Zogoflex® and Zogoflex Air™ dog toys, Wox is recyclable, made in the USA, floatable, guaranteed against dog damage, BPA-, phthalate- and Latex-free, FDA-compliant, non-toxic and dishwasher safe. westpawdesign.com
Dr. Catsby’s Bowl For Whisker Relief is an ergonomically designed cat feeding bowl that helps alleviate whisker fatigue. Its low and shallow configuration provides easy access to food without pulling back your cat’s whiskers and causing discomfort. The bowl’s stainless-steel finish is resilient to bacteria and easy to clean and its non-slip mat raises it off the floor to make eating easier for your cat. “No one recognizes this [whisker fatigue] problem in their cat,” said the bowl’s inventor Loren Kulesus, “…most cats prefer the Dr. Catsby bowl.” drcatsby.com
Fetch…For Pets has added three new baking soda-infused dental dog toy lines to its Arm & Hammer collection. Ora-Play Tri-Action bones and chew toys have deep cleansing nubs that reach up to the gum line as well as micro nubs to help remove food and stimulate gums. The Denta-saurus toys include T-rex, stegosaurus, triceratops and alligator shaped chews with multi-shaped scrubbing grooves and nubs that reach up to the gum line to help remove tartar and plaque buildup. Teether Totters provide squeaky clean fun with deep cleaning TPR grooves that promote chewing. The dog toys come in a variety of shapes and include a shake n’ play feature with a fun noisemaker to keep your dogs entertained for hours. fetch4pets.com
Protégé Biomedical’s ClotIt® is a non-staining, blood-clotting powder made up a patent-pending compound of natural minerals that are formulated to stop bleeding quickly in minor to severe external wounds while still being gentle on animals. The hemostasis powder is available in 5-ounce sifter top bottles, 1-ounce bottles and a First Aid kit to keep on hand for emergency purposes. protegebiomedical.com
P.L.A.Y.’s (Pet Lifestyle And You) new versatile two-in-one cat scratcher, the Arty, features bold curves that separate into two pieces and can be used together or apart to deliver more than one scratching outlet in your home. Designed with the fiercest scratchers in mind, the Arty uses FDA certified corrugated recycled paper and uniform fiber patterns that offer extra durability and prevent excessive fiber shedding. 
Bionic Play’s classic orange BIONIC® Rubber dog toys are designed for the most aggressive chewers. Using a proprietary manufacturing process and FDA food-grade material, the toys are pliable, bouncy and durable. They’re also dishwasher-safe and recyclable—and they float, too. The toys come in a variety of shapes (Ball, Stick, Bone, Stuffer and Toss N Tug) and functions (chewing, bouncing, stuffing and tossing). 
Solvit’s Tri-Scope Ramp makes it easy for dogs to get in and out of the back of any-sized SUV or truck. The ramp is also easy for pet owners to handle. Featuring three-piece telescoping design that makes it super-compact when stowed, the ramp weighs only 14 lb., is infinitely adjustable (from 28 to 70 inches) and can support more than 400 lb., making it light, strong and versatile. Its ultra-stiff design and four rubber feet keep the ramp stable while in use and a convenient carry handle makes it easy to transport. 
Hill’s Pet Nutrition presents its new Ideal Balance™ Crafted® small-batch dog and cat foods. Gently and/or slowly cooked in small batches, the all-natural diets feature flavorful and healthful ingredients such as quinoa, trout and tuna. For cats, there are two dry recipes—Grain-free Herbed Chicken & Chick Peas and Seared Tuna, Barley & Peas—and three canned recipes—Roasted Tuna & Vegetable Medley, Savory Chicken Pot Pie with Buckwheat, and Simmered Salmon Chowder with Quinoa. The three slow-roasted dry recipes for dogs include Grain-free Herbed Chicken & Chick Peas, Pacific Style Trout & Mixed Vegetables and Roasted Beef, Peas & Buckwheat. There are also two canned varieties for dogs, Shredded Beef Stew and Simmered Chicken Stew w/Quinoa, and two grain-free treat recipes, Heartland Rabbit & Potatoes and Pacific Style Salmon & Sweet Potato.
StarWalk™ is an app-based activity-monitoring device for dogs that is designed to motivate you to spend more time with your dog to achieve health and fitness goals. In addition to reporting a dog’s daily activity, the devise also has a blinking reminder feature, allowing you to set alerts to remind you of veterinarian visits, when to administer medication, doggy play dates as well as see a visual progress indicator for daily fitness goals. The lightweight device attaches to any dog’s collar and works for dogs of all sizes. Once synced with the free downloadable app, the StarWalk uses an advanced accelerometer that measures you dog’s steps, activity levels and calories burned. The app is compatible with all Bluetooth 4.0 devices, Android 4.3 and up, and iOS 7.0. 
Vitakraft Sunseed’a Purrk!® Playfuls are a variety of stimulating cat toys that come with or contain 
Keep your cats active and entertained with Pioneer Pet’s Peek-a-Prize Toy Box. Designed to engage cats’ natural hunting instincts, the box’s partially hidden toys encourages felines to go on a hunting expedition. Available in two sizes, large with three holes per side and 16 on top, and small with two holes per side and nine on top, the boxes are made from durable wood and come with two toys each. You can make the Peek-a-Prize box even more engaging by dropping in your cat’s favorite treats or catnip. 
Muttluks Mud Monsters and Snow Mushers boots are made for walking, hiking, rugged terrain, snow, ice and extreme heat or cold. Made with 100 percent recycled rubber, the unique flexible soles with traction treads incorporate “barefoot” technology that makes the boots “pawsitively” comfortable for dog paws. Mud Monsters are a rugged summer boot with a breathable mesh upper fabric; Snow Mushers are a rugged winter boot with warm fleece inner lining. Both feature elastic soft-cinch fastening and are available in eight sizes and three colors. 
Designed to improve safety and visibility for dog owners during evening walks, the flexi® Neon retractable leash offers highly reflective, neon components, on the leash handle break button and the 16-ft. retractable cord or tape. Highly durable, lightweight and equipped with an easy-to-use thumb breaking-system, NEON comes in three different sizes—small, medium and large. 
