two great gifts
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Icelandic + Mini Cod Fish Chips for $10, Open a bag of these cod fish chips and your room will instantly be filled with a fishy flavor that will linger in your nose for hours. On the other hand, your puppy will run towards your room and the wolf will immediately run down. At least mine did. These are imported from Iceland and are sustainably caught in the wild. There are virtually no other ingredients.
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Treats for $12, Like the cod fish chips above, Vital Essentials' freeze-dried raw recipes have just one ingredient. You can choose from several flavors—my dog loves beef tripe—and it's high in protein.
Other great accessories
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Casper Dog Bed for $126, Getting a dog bed from a mattress company may seem like a lot, but investing in your pup's care and comfort helps keep them happy and healthy. I got the Casper dog bed for my 18 pound dog in 2023, and it has held up well. The foam is supportive without adding much height to the bed. The Casper Dog Bed comes in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and colors (blue, sand, and gray). The foam inserts are completely removable, so you can easily put the cover in the washing machine. negative side? It has five foam inserts, which can sometimes be frustrating to fit back into the cover.
Molly Mutt Wool Dog Bed for $150, I am wool fanAlmost anything is wool, so when we got a new puppy it made sense for me to get a wool dog bed. What makes Molly Math wool bedding special are the antimicrobial, anti-odor properties of wool. After six months of use, which includes having a wet puppy laying on this thing for a nap for days, and it still doesn't smell even the slightest bit. I've followed Molly Mutt's suggestion of taking out the insert once a month and leaving it in direct sunlight, but otherwise it's been a zero maintenance bed. We were fortunate that our puppy was housebroken in about a week, but if you have an accident, don't fear, just pour some water on the insert, leave it in the sun and it will be dry and smell good in no time. will be free.-Scott Gilbertson
Roverlund Ready-to-Roll Cabin Carry-on for $389, The idea behind this carry-on is that the horizontal shape will allow you to place your dog's carrier on top, making it easier to travel with them instead of carrying it separately. I recently tested the carry-on on a trip to Kentucky and paired it with Dagne Dover's Kyoto Carrier and, while I like carry-ons, the experience wasn't great. The carrier is wider than a carry-on, so my dog tipped over and the whole thing fell down. If your puppy is small, this may work. Roverlund also recommends it with its own carrier, but I have an older version without the luggage strap, so I couldn't use it. However, you can still see in the pictures that it update carrier is widespread so I don't think the outcome will be any different. Still, I think this system works if your dog is 15 pounds or less. I love the bright orange accents inside the carry-on, and there are lots of organizational pockets and pouches. It's a wonderful weekend; I was able to fit the entire suit on one side!
Petsmile Pet Toothpaste for $23, Every time I go to the vet, they quietly give me a brochure about brushing your dog's teeth. I really need to brush them moreThere are lots of dog toothpastes out there, but this one seems to be the one my dog likes. petsmileEspecially the London Broil flavor. Well, he likes toothpaste, but he hates the brushing part. Petsmile says you don't need to brush, just put some on their teeth and let their tongue do the work, but I still brush. has been approved by Veterinary Oral Health CouncilBut keep in mind that this organization doesn't do the testing – it reviews data from trials that follow the VOHC protocol.
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Tavo Dupree II Pet Carrier for $250, As anyone who's ever walked with a pet in a car can attest, animals don't always stay still. This can be a danger to both pets and drivers under normal driving conditions, let alone in the event of an accident. There are seatbelts and restraints for pets, but for maximum safety, a pet carrier that can be attached to the vehicle's car seat anchor may be a good option. Tavo Dupri is from high-end baby car seat manufacturer noonaAnd like your car seats, it meets United Nations ECE Child Restraint StandardsIt can click into your vehicle's anchor bar and is also airline-compliant as a carry-on that fits under the seat. It's an extremely sturdy, structured bag with thoughtful details like a removable memory foam bed and an AirTag holder. However, keep in mind that this is only for very small pets weighing less than 20 pounds – at 18.5 x 11.5 x 10.25 inches it even fit my small tortoiseshell cat. ,cat merch
Wagwellies Mojave for $49, Snow and ice are the main cause of claw-related concerns, but so is hot pavement. We like the Wagwellies Mojave, which are like little Crocs for your pups. They come in seven sizes, and straps around the ankles help the shoes fit better, while the holes keep their toes fresh and ventilated. Our tester's dogs didn't figure out how to walk with the shoes on, but they stayed on their paws.
Riffruff Caesar 1 Dog Sneakers for $75, Take the trendy, knitted mesh look that many people love, make it smaller and offer it in six colors for your dog. The sturdy soles protect your dog from the elements, but the knitted body of the shoe can keep their paws cool enough on regular walks. Our tester dog Tarot looked especially cute in the pair, even though he refused to walk in them.
PetSafe Stay & Play Wireless Virtual Pet Fence for $320, Virtual dog fence cannot replace a real fence. If your dog needs to be completely controlled, get a real fence. However, if your living situation allows for a loose barrier, this wireless fence offers you a hassle-free way to partially control your dog. Despite the name, it's not actually plug-and-play. the device itself Is:Just plug it in, set the perimeter distance, and you're done. But you still have to train your dog to recognize the perimeter and get used to staying inside the allowed space. Once that's done, this fence works really well. It's also portable, so you can take it to a campground or Airbnb that allows dogs. PetSafe also makes it more sustainable underground electronic fence We like this even better because it's cheaper and the circumference is easier to determine. The trade off is that you have to bury the wire. The key to success is training your dog to fence. Don't set it up and expect your dog to figure it out.
Dog Accessories to Avoid
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Stitchlish Cops Retractable Leash for $35, Most of the pet products I send are great. This is not the case with Stitchlish. It's a simple retractable strap, but it has holes for carabiners. One carabiner has a poop bag holder, the other has a poop bag dispenser, and you can attach two other things to the empties. useful! However, the metal carabiner rubbed against the plastic, and after a few days, it started making horrible squeaking sounds. The worst part is that the strap broke after a whole week! My dog ran after a squirrel, and instead of stopping him at the end of the leash, he broke away from Stitchlish. you had one job! i own it Classic Flexi Retractable Strap For years and I haven't had this problem.