Pet Gear I-Go 2 Traveler -- Small Pet Carrier and Stroller Has Versatile Uses

This 5 in 1 Pet Gear I-GO2 pet carrier is an easy way to travel with your pets, whether walking, hiking, airports, cars. The I-Go 2 Traveler is suitable for pets up to 15 lbs. This carrier has versatile features--can be used as wheeled carrier, shoulder bag, backpack, pet car seat and hand carryall

• Approved as a carry-on for most airlines
• Durable nylon material and PVC mesh
• Front opening and two self-fastening pockets on both sides
• Includes covered wheels to protect clothing and car interior from wet or dirty wheels
• Back straps can be used to carry as a backpack
• Nylon back-straps hold carrier in as a car seat
• Removable strap for a shoulder bag
• Top carry handle for use as a carryall

At Amazon in black and Drs Foster & Smith in black, copper and sage.

Is Pet Insurance the Solution to Rising Vet Costs? Compare Plans

If you are finding that you are spending a nice chunk of your hard-earned dollars on pet care, you are not alone. According to the Dallas Morning News:

...owners are expected to spend a record $43 billion on their pets this year, $2 billion more than last year, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

About 67 percent of U.S. households own a pet, and chances are they spend half their pet costs on vet visits and over-the-counter medicine, the survey said.

Whereas a new toy for our pets may be optional, medical care is a necessity and it isn't getting any cheaper. The Dallas News article recommends pet insurance, as does WP's Taming Costly Vet Bills:

If your cat comes down with pneumonia, the bill could run $1,900. Cancer therapy for a dog averages nearly $3,600. James Busby, veterinarian and author of How to Afford Veterinary Care Without Mortgaging the Kids recommends that pet owners ask upfront about all treatment options and costs, including for routine care. For example, many vets vaccinate dogs every year. But according to an American Animal Hospital Association study, adult dogs need most shots only once every three years.

The typical insurance premium for a dog is about $40 per month -- that's $5,280 if a dog lives 11 years, the average canine life span in the United States. Policies usually cover illness and accidents, although some insurers provide only accident protection. A few policies cover preventive care, such as regular checkups and vaccines.

Payouts depend on the insurer, but it's common for companies to foot 80 percent of the bill. To compare the benefits, co-payments and deductibles of major pet insurers, go to http://www.petinsurancereview.com.

Crazy Cat Wall Climbing Systems -- Mix and Match to Create Your Own

Let your cat play way up high where s/he always wants to be anyway. With Crazy Cat Wall Climbing Systems you can create your own special design that works for your cat and with your decor. Choose from carpeted corner condos, tubes, cradles, wall shelves and pockets.

You are only limited by the amount of wall space that you have and your imagination. Crazy Cat Wall Climbing Systems

Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Dual-Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner -- Free Shipping!

The Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Dual-Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner is one of the most popular pet vacs out there, since it contains many features designed to pick up pet hair.

The Pet Contour Tool bends and flexes to clean up stubborn dirt and hair stuck in tough-to-reach areas such as stairs, along armrests, and other curved surfaces. The Pet Hair Turbo brush combines a rotating brush with special rubber fingers that attract and pick up pet hair.

Features:

• Upright bagless vacuum cleaner with powerful 12 amp motor
• 2-stage cyclonic action provides superior suction for removing dirt and pet hair
• On-board tools: dusting brush, crevice tool, pet-hair lifter, TurboBrush
• 7 manual carpet-height settings
• HEPA filtration
• Cord wrap and carrying handle
• 1-year limited warranty

All that and free shipping! Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Dual-Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Dental Care for Pets -- Prevent Disease

From the Pets Need Dental Care, Too web site:"Without proper dental care, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three." It is best to start dental care when your pets are kittens and puppies. Here are some products that can keep your pets' teeth and gum healthy:

Wysong's Denta-Treat is a cheese-flavored tooth powder that you can sprinkle on the pet's food.

Triple Pet Dental Kit -- Specially-designed pet toothbrush and all-natural toothpaste.

ProDen PlaqueOff -- Natural food additive to promotes dental health.

8-in-1 D.D.S. Dental Wipes 90Ct -- Simply wipe your pet's teeth clean.

Petrodex Finger Toothbrush Gloves -- Disposable finger toothbrush gloves make it easy to provide your dog or cat with good dental care.

Feline Greenies -- Independent studies confirm Feline Greenies reduces tartar by 24 percent. Many Greenies varieties available.

Dremel 761-03 Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool

If you shrink from the task of clipping your pets claws, you are not alone. Pets are wary, and it is way too easy to inflict pain and injury. The Dremel 761-03 Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool provides a fast, easy and safe way to trim your pet's nails through the rotary action of the tool. Features:

• Cordless pet nail grooming kit
• Two speeds 7,000 and 14,000 rpm to match the proper speed required
• Runs on AA alkaline batteries -- eliminates the battery charger
• Includes 5 grinding drums, wrench for changing
• Compact and lightweight for easy handling
• Two year warranty

At Super Cool Pets, we have lots of treats handy when we groom our pets. It provides a distraction, as well as a reward for their cooperation. Dremel 761-03 Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool

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United Pets ET Ecothermic Pet Bowl -- Keeps Food Warm and Water Cool

Today we seem to be all about pet bowls at Super Cool Pets. We found the Ecothermic Pet Food Bowl that allows you to regulate the temp of your pet's food or water. Fill the lower part of the bowl with with hot water to warm food or with ice to keep drinking water cool. Comes in blue, orange, purple, black, red and green. Small, Medium and Large.

Ecothermic Pet Food Bowl

Pack-and-Go Dish -- The Ultimate Pet Watering Bowl for Traveling

Pack-and-Go Dish is billed as the ultimate pet watering bowl for traveling, hiking or just on-the go and we see why. This pet watering/feeding bowl folds up small enough to stuff in your pocket.

When you want to feed or water your pet, just unfold it. It will take on the shape of a pet bowl, or you can flip the sides up and use it as a small bucket. Made from silicone so it won't wear out. Holds 1 quart.

Pack-and-Go Dish in red, blue for your dog or cat.

Similar to the smaller Tazlab Aqua-Fur Travel Bowl which holds 8 oz.

Have Fleas? Rid Your Home Overnight with New Technology: Orville Pet High-Tech Flea Trap

If you have a persistent flea control problem in your home, on July 19, 2008 a new product will be available for distribution nation wide. The Orville Pet High-Tech Flea Trap is a safe, light, cordless device designed to get rid of the fleas in your home overnight. The High-Tech Flea Trap uses no chemicals to harm our increasingly fragile environment.

The High-Tech Flea Trap shines a light which attracts the fleas who are then caught by the sticky pad in the trap. To use, unfold the High-Tech Flea Trap, turn the trap on, and leave it in a room overnight to clear it of fleas.

Read for more information.

Pet Scoop -- 7/10/08

The New York Times Magazine 7/13/08 has an article Pill Popping Pets about psychiatric intervention in pets and the practice of prescribing medications designed for humans to animals.

...scientists in an expanding field known as behavioral pharmacology say that the combination of new drug therapies and progressive training techniques can solve problems that in the past almost always resulted in euthanasia. The supposed effectiveness of psychiatric medicines in treating mood and behavior issues is prompting new questions in the centuries-old debate over what, exactly, separates mankind from the beasts. If the strict Cartesian view were true -- that animals are essentially flesh-and-blood automatons, lacking anything resembling human emotion, memory and consciousness -- then why do animals develop mental illnesses that eerily resemble human ones and that respond to the same medications? What can behavioral pharmacology teach us about animal minds and, ultimately, our own?

If animal behavior and psychology interests you, this is a fascinating article, one to read carefully and at your leisure.

Cat Odor Control -- Shaggy Cat Shampoo and Waterless Shampoos

Of course there is nothing you would rather do than wash your cat. It is best to start when they are little kittens, so that's their reality. If your cat will stand for a tub bath, here is Shaggy Cat Shampoo you both will love.

Shaggy Cat Shampoo is a natural, two-in-one shampoo and conditioner that smoothes and detangles with Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera Gel. Reduces shedding, dander and matting.

If your cat detests water baths or if you just want a quick, convenient way to clean your cat between regular baths, two things to try:

Cat Bath Wipes

Waterless Shampoo

Doggles Comfort Pal Heartbeat Pillow -- Soothe Your Puppy or Kitten

Doggles Comfort Pal Heartbeat Pillows are soft, plush, cuddly toys to soothe your puppy or kitten. The pillow has a realistic mother's heartbeat that your little newbie can hear and feel. Will also help pets suffering from separation anxiety or home alone.

Available for dogs and cats in different styles: Doggles Comfort Pal Heartbeat Pillow

Sir Aqua -- Provides Consistent Fresh Water for Your Outdoor Pet

Here is yet another super cool automatic waterer for your pet. Sir Aqua is a self-watering 1.8 gallon stainless steel water dish which attaches to any garden hose. Ideal for your cat, dog, sheep, goat or other animal. Provides consistent water for your pet and will not overflow.

No need to worry if your pets have enough water out there! Sir Aqua

For frozen outdoor refreshment, try the Kool Dogz Ice Treat Maker -- get details.

Eureka Boss 4D Pet Fresh Vacuum -- Removes Pet Hair and Eliminates Pet Odors

Pet owners love their pets, but not so much the odors and hair they leave behind. Keeping fur and smells under control can be a constant battle. The Eureka Boss 4D Bagless Upright Vacuum has been designed to tackle these two issues.

Features:

• An electronic on/off brushroll with five height adjustments to accommodate every flooring surface
• An extra-wide 15-inch cleaning path for faster cleaning
• Odor- eliminating power of Arm & Hammer's Pet Fresh to build a sealed HEPA system that eliminates odors safely and naturally while capturing 99.97 percent of small allergy-inducing particles
• A Power Paw turbo brush and on-board tools that let you clean stairs, upholstery and pet hair
• An electrostatic telescopic self-cleaning duster that extends up to three feet to attract pet hair and dust like a magnet, makes furniture, miniblinds and ceiling fans like new
• A large, bagless dust cup to hold all the fur

Eureka Boss 4D Bagless Upright Vacuum