Best Pet Products Summer 2004

The lazy dog days of summer are here and that means spending more time with the four-legged family members. Whether you’re relaxing at home, traveling, or hanging by the beach there are pet products to make every occasion more enjoyable. With Americans on track to spend nearly $33.5 billion on pet products by 2005, these products are sure to be a hit!

SheaPet Premium Skin and Coat Hair Products
Make sure your pet’s coat is shiny under the sun this summer with Shea butter products. SheaPet introduces a line of premium shampoos, conditioners and skin treatments featuring Fair Trade Nilotica Shea Butter and botanical extracts. The products are formulated for dogs and cats with sensitive and allergy prone skin, and help control dryness, dander and hotspots. Just ask Patricia Arquette, who gave SheaPet shampoo to the Arquette clan pets for Christmas. Several LA hair salons are carrying the pet shampoo for their human customers, too! Products can be purchased at pet boutiques and gift stores, and online at www.sheapet.com Retail Price: $14.50 to $18.50 USD

animal amulets by Santa Barbara artisans
Let your pets "feel" the energy flow of summer days with animulet crystals. The exquisite gemstones and crystals are not only a beautiful piece of pet jewelry, they are also powerful "New Age" healing properties that influence and balance your pet's chakras. Made up of part star and part earth, the crystals are powerful conductors of universal energy. The unique healing properties of gemstones bring forth-different qualities and vibration frequencies. The intuitive sequencing of the gemstones create an energy pattern that gives each piece a life of its own. The animulets are handcrafted with sterling silver and 14K gold. Pick out a birthstone or healing quality for your pet's adornment and health. Products can be purchased at www.animalamulets.com. Retail Price: $39.95-$69.95/gold & silver, per amulet

Ilima & Coconut Girl one-piece bikini by Cocojor Hawaii
Hawaii is known for surf, sun and fun! That’s why Cocojor Hawaii’s BEACHWEAR collection is sure to make a splash this summer. For the narrow chest dog, try the ‘Ilima one-piece bikini,’ which has ruffles around the neckline and waistline, reminiscent of the delicate Ilima flower. Wide chest dogs will have a blast showing off the ‘Coconut Girl one-piece bikini’ with coconut buttons added to the waistline. Mix and match styles and let your pooch be the star of her own fashion show at any beach this summer! Catch Nicole Ritchie’s dog sporting a bikini on Simple Life 2 this summer. Available at www.cocojorhawaii.com Retail Price: $42.00 - $56.00 USD

Triple•Pet Dental Kit by Benedent
Brushing your pet’s teeth can prevent periodontal disease, which can lead to heart or kidney failure. The new Triple•Pet Dental Kit offers the best in one package. The brush has three flexible heads that clean all surfaces and wrap around the teeth with every stroke. The padded handle provides a firm grip, which makes it much easier to keep the brush on the teeth as the animal moves. The Triple•Pet all natural sugar free toothpaste is sweetened with Stevia, an herb, and uses just a touch of Tea Tree Oil to promote healthy gums. Pets love its natural vanilla flavor, which leaves their breath a delight! Products can be purchased at PETsMART, Petland, other fine pet stores, most major pet product catalogs, (e.g., PetEdge, Care-A-Lot, KV Vet, Doctors Foster & Smith, Omaha Vacine, etc). Retail Price: $6.99 - $9.99 USD

Garfield Panic Mouse
Don’t let your cat lazy around this summer! Keep the kitty trim and fit with the electronic interactive Garfield Cat Toy by Panic Mouse. The toy creates random “mouse-like movements,” changing directions in unpredictable jerking motions. Panic Mouse has won numerous awards in the industry and was voted the most enticing motorized cat toy on the market by Catnip Magazine. This Garfield will keep your cat playing all summer long! Products can be purchased at Petsmart, Drs. Foster and Smith, or www.panicmouseinc.com Retail Price: $34.95 USD

Rex by Howlin’ Pet
Vacationing at the summerhouse has never been this exciting for the dog! Your pup will think he is King of the Hill when he’s cuddled up on this very comfy and classy looking sleigh bed. All the wrought iron curves cry out “designer!” It will look very chic and adorable in your pup’s favorite room, in the summerhouse or backyard home. The bed is designed to be both an attractive complement to the owner’s home décor and a comfortable place to sleep away the afternoon. Rex comes with machine washable covers, a waterproof liner, and brass personalization plate. Products can be purchased at www.howlinpet.com and select pet stores. Retail Price: $129.00 USD

Everlasting Treat Ball by Triple Crown
The family dog won’t be bored this summer while the kids are at camp, because Triple Crown’s Everlasting Treat Ball provides hours and hours of chewing fun! Made of soft, yet durable, puncture resistant materials, it holds up to the toughest chewers, and the unique design allows it to roll around on its own. Insert Everlasting Treats and hide it around your house for a game of hide & seek with a tasty reward at the end, or feed his regular meal portions out of it to make him hunt for his food like the wild dog he is! (2nd place winner of APPMA’s 2004 New Product Showcase) Products can be purchased at www.triplecrowndogs.com and pet stores across the country Retail Price: $16.99 to $24.99 USD

WaterDog by Contech Electronics
No more empty, dirty water bowls this summer! Contech Electronics Inc.'s WaterDog, the automatic outdoor pet drinking fountain, reduces thirst and sickness by providing a fresh clean cool stream of water on demand. Smart ultrasound technology triggers the WaterDog to turn on when your pet approaches and turns off the water when your pet leaves. The WaterDog installs on any outdoor spigot to supply dogs with fresh, clean water on demand. You'll never have to worry about what your dog's been drinking again! Products can be purchased at Smarthome.com, Cabela’s, PetSmart.com, Future Pets and Foster & Smith. Retail Price: $79.00 USD

Liv-A-Littles by Halo, Purely For Pets
Liv-a-Littles Dogs and cats beware! Your owner might be stealing your treats! Liv-a-Littles are the only all natural, low-carb pet snack on the planet approved for humans to eat! Made from the finest, free-range chicken, filet mignon or wild, cold-water codfish in Halo's USDA-approved kitchen, these freeze-dried morsels have no fillers, chemicals or preservatives of any kind. Just ask Montel Williams, who ate Liv-a-Littles on his television show and said how great the HALO, Purely for Pets treats really are. Rated "4 paws up" in a recent 4000 dog and cat sampling. Purrrrrrrrrrrfect protein for cats and dogs. Products can be purchased at Health Food Stores & Pet Food Stores nationwide. Retail Price: $ 9.98 USD

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