(rated 5 out of 5 paws)

Doggie Diaper Bag

Metzger's Designs has come to your aid. They have designed a Doggie Diaper Bag that includes two heavy stainless steel bowls for food and water, six exterior pockets for miscellaneous items and room inside for toys, food, a blanket, etc. And the best part, the strap can be used in a pinch for a leash ­ how cool is that!

This is something that you can always have packed and ready to go. No more spending time searching for all of Fido's necessary travel items, only to leave something behind.

(rated 5 out of 5 paws)

Kids-Did-It!

But why limit it to their homes! Kid-Did-It allows the artists to both enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of being published, as well as earning royalties on the licensed reproduction of their work.

Some of the available items include:

• Art Education Book
• Art Calendars
• Note Cards and Gift Bags
• Prints and Posters
• Collectors Postage Stamps
• Promotional Calendars
• Do-It-Yourself Containers

Images available include everything from animals and flowers to landscapes and people. And remember, when purchasing items from Kids-Did-It! you will not only get a great item, either for a gift or for yourself, the artists will also earn royalties on the licensed reproduction of their work.

A win-win for everyone!

(rated 4 out of 5 paws)

Sani-Moat Ant Barrier
It's that time of year when you go to your pet's food bowl and you see all of the ants crawling around. And, you don't want to use any pesticides that could harm your pet.

With the Ant Barrier, all you have to do is to add any of the following to the moat and set your pet's bowl on top of it:

• Dishwashing liquid
• Laundry detergent
• Petroleum jelly
• Cooking oil (will last all year)
• Water (evaporation requires replacement up to 60 days)
• Biodegradable lubricants (will last a long time)
• Other non toxic household products that deter ants

The Ant Barrier also has an adhesive pad to secure your bowl to the barrier. But if you think your item is too big to be placed on the Ant Barrier, I would either suggest buying the "expander legs" or buying more than one.

And, you can use it in your cupboards to keep ants out of your food too, as well as at your campsite to keep those pesky pests away!

Scotch Fur Fighter
I don't know if I should be doing a product review from my point of view (for cleaning purposes) or from my cat's point of view (he thought it was a cat toy).

I think it was the most fun my cat has had in a long time. He chased me around the house and attacked it every chance he could. In the meantime, I was able to actually sweep up cat hair from my couch, bedspread, chairs and him! I really liked the fact that you can use it in all directions (others if you sweep in the wrong direction you end up with more hair on the item than when you started) and my black couch is now black again instead of white, orange, grey...

At first I thought that the refills were a little expensive (a package of 8 costs around $4.99), until you do the calculations. One sheets lasts a long time and while you can't rinse them off, you can vacuum most of the hair off of them for longer use. And while it works easily on most fabrics, be careful on delicate fabrics where it can snag the material and cause runs.

If you don't like to take the time to peel of multiple sheets from lint rollers for large or quick jobs, then this is the product for you.

The Brush Buddy
You have wipes for cleaning, a brush for shedding and a towel for drying your dog. But what if you could have all of this in one product?

That's exactly what The Brush Buddy is. One side removes dirt, shedding hair and massages your dog, while the other towel side dries them off. And when it gets dirty, you can just throw it in the washing machine - how convenient is that!

And I like the hand pockets. They are ergonomically designed to grip your dog's body - plus, you don't have to get your hands dirty!

The Brush Buddy is compact and easy to transport and store. And, you will probably want more than one. Keep one in your car, place one in your backpack and leave one at home.

(rated 4 out of 5 paws)
Play-N-Squeak Cat Toys
All cats have a preying instinct. The Play-N-Squeak Cat Toys brings out that natural instinct and encourages your cat to hunt, chase, stalk and pounce on these realistic looking toys. And, they even have a Mouse sound for added fun that is in the frequency of an actual field mouse - which no cat can resist!

The Play-N-Squeak line of toys are available in toys that your cat can play with alone, toys your cat can play with other cats and toys you can play along with your cat. I don't know who had more fun - me or the cats! Bring out the wild side in your cat!

Doggy Java
You share so much with you dog, why not share your morning cup of coffee? Because, regular coffee is not good for our animals (and while we are on the subject ­ is it really good for us?). Anyway, now your dog can have his own version of morning coffee.

And, it is not just flavored water (and not a coffee product) but it also contains vitamins specially formulated for your pooch. It comes in a powdered form and all you have to add is water.

Here is one more activity your dog can join in on. It also comes in a great kit perfect for gift-giving! And don't worry if your cat tries a cup, it will not harm him.
http://www.doggyjava.com

(rated 5 out of 5 paws)

Feeding Frenzy Toy
There are several reasons to get the Feeding Frenzy Cat Toy. While I used it on my cat that needed a job (I know - it is usually the dogs who need jobs!), it is also a great way to fight boredom and obesity.

Even though my cat is not overweight, he had fun for many hours pushing the toy around and even attracted the attention of the other cats in the household.

It's so easy to use. All you have to do is fill it with treats or dry cat food if your pet is overweight. It will make them work for their food, just as they were meant to do in nature. As it is important that an overweight cat lose weight slowly, this will allow you to control their intake.

There are very few good cat toys on the market and this is one that will both entertain and is good for their health.
http://www.phatcattoys.com

(rated 4 and 1/2 out of 5 paws)

Perfect Litter
The first thing I noticed about this cat litter was that it is so lightweight. In fact, it weighs 70% less than other litters.

The next thing I noticed was that it has an "Alert Indicator" which can help warn you if your cat may be suffering from Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). The color in the litter can actually change to a dark pink color if your cat has an infection. There are different degrees of pink which can indicate if your cat has a mild infection (light pink) up to a serious infection (dark pink). But, it may also show false readings if your cat eats too fast or drinks "hard" water.

It is Eco-Friendly, natural and bio-degradable. It is a clumping litter and can be flushed down the toilet or disposed of in the trash. While some cats may have to get used to this litter, my cats immediately took to it (they never have a problem with trying new litters).

Unfortunately, due to the fact that it is very lightweight, my cats were able to scatter it well outside the litter box. But, I do like the fact that I can monitor my cats' urinary issues.
http://www.petecology.com

Pawsitive I.D. DNA Test

(rated 4 out of 5 paws)

You may have one of those Heinz 57 dogs and are not sure of their genetic makeup but have always wondered. This home test is not only a great way to find out, but it will also screen for dozens of inherent genetic diseases. And, if your dog gets lost, this is a great fingerprinting and identification tool.

It so easy to use. All you have to do is complete a form, swab your pet's gums and then mail the form and swab in. In about two weeks you will receive all of your pet's information. They will even store your pet's information for up to 15 years - all for $49.95 - what a deal!
http://www.pawsitiveid.net

(rated 5 out of 5 paws)

Latka's Lap Dog Biscuits
featuring wheat-free mini bones in 5 oz. bags
peanut butter, low fat chicken liver and low fat parmesan cheese
ideal for small dogs and training treats

We like them because the treats contain no wheat, corn, soy, sugar, salt, coloring, preservatives or additives, by-products or fillers.

Even before the pet food recall, I wanted to make sure that any treats I gave to my pets were healthy treats.

Latka's treats, which are wheat-free and healthy, mean I don't have to worry about my pets eating them. They are bone-shaped and come in flavors such as peanut butter, veggie delight and bacon cheddar, and the dogs love them.

To take the guesswork out of buying treats just think of Latkas!
http://www.delicioustreats.com

(rated 4 and 1/2 out of 5 paws)
Sometimes it's hard for us to admit that our pets are not as young as they used to be. But as they age, we want to make sure that they can still reach their favorite places without harming themselves.

While most pet steps only reach about 12 inches (which means your pet still has to jump the rest of the way) the Pets Steps from Petmate can reach 20 inches high. The steps are also very lightweight (about 4 lbs.) and come in a neutral color to match any decor.

If you see your pet struggle to reach his favorite places, don't wait - get him the Pet Steps right away!
http://petmate.com