Paws Down…Tails Up

Purrfectly Pawsitive Vibes

By Melanie Carden

Well, first things first. Happy Father’s Day to all the pup poppas out there! The first product in this month’s curated collection is a special one – just for you. Rounding out the selections, there’s a few things to kick off the summer, plus a few favorites I’ve come across.

TATTOO TEE (HEE-HEE!)
Remember those Ed Hardy tattoo t-shirts from awhile back? Well, celebrate Dad with a little nostalgia. This too-cute-for-words shirt from Modern Beast is for both dogs and cats, and it’s downright hot.
Info: modernbeast

SEEING GREEN
Dogs benefit from hide and seek-tyle toys, so do it in style with this Frisco Guacamole themed plush. The tortilla, lime, and avocado are all separate plush that your buddy needs to find, hidden inside the bowl.
Info: chewy.com

MOUTHFUL OF MINNOWS
In your cat’s opinion, these dried minnow treats are worth their weight in gold. And they’re not wrong. Scout & Zoe’s freeze-dried minnows just might be the bribe that gets your cat to stop shoving stuff off the counter (maybe).
Info: scoutandzoes.com

INFLATABLE BREAKTHROUGH
Your vacation travels just got a little easier. Diggs Enventur dog kennel is an incredibly sturdy inflatable crate – tested to military standards. It’s easy to inflate and deflate, and packs down when not in use, for easy one-handed carrying. Pre-order for August delivery. Info: diggs.pet

A FISHBONE CLONE?
Benebone is made from ultra-tough nylon—perfect for power chewers. Infused with authentic flavor, this fun fishbone smells and tastes like salmon. Don’t worry, though, the smell is low-key, so you won’t notice, but your dog will adore it.
Info: benebone.com

VACATION PUZZLES
Galison is a puzzle-lovers rabbit hole—pure joy. I’m always planning for what puzzle I’ll bring to the lake when we go on vacation. This is the winner this year. They have dogs, cats, birds… even llamas. Info: galison.com

 

HARNESS THE STYLE
It shouldn’t be a challenge for your dog to wear a harness and look dapper. Problem solved. This harness system lets you swap vests or even this vacation-ready Tommy Bahama x K9 Wear collaboration shirt. Info: k9wear.com

QUIET & QUITE CAT-TASTIC
The folks at Smarty Pear are poo-tentially your new best friends. They designed a next generation automatic self-cleaning cat litter box. It has a mobile smart home connected app, triple-layer safety protection, programmable UV light & more. Info: smartypear.com

TEETH CLEANING COMBS
It’s not just a cute dog treat. Yummy Combs’ unique shape helps keep dogs’ teeth clean—like dental floss, but tastier. From Pets Best Life, the ingredients are all natural, gluten-free, grain-free, and non-GMO. Info: petsbestlife.com



HEMP HERO
From arthritis to anxiety, the customers who have shared stories about King Krunch give it 4.9 stars. The treats are slowly baked to retain the benefits of the hemp oil and can be used daily. Info: kingkanine.com

MAEV MEALS
Giving your dog human-grade food is just good nutrition—an investment in your buddy’s health. This flash-frozen raw food from Meet Maev was formulated with PhD veterinary nutritionists. And if you want to see the ingredients list—well, just look in the bowl. Info: meetmaev.com

SEE YA LATER, STINKS
I usually have a few Skout’s Honor products on hand, at any given time. Pets can be a bit stinky sometimes, so I love their wipes. Of course, they have a full line pr products—from paw salve to itch relief, and beyond.
Info: skoutshonor.com