Shedding? Get the FURminator!

I love all things about our dog, Jax. His smile, the way he shakes with glee when he sees us and his eagerness to befriend our cats. The one small issue we have, through no fault of his own, is that our house is being taken over by balls of fur. It is everywhere-stairs, kitchen bathroom, closet.

About a month ago, while browsing in a local pet store, I became intrigued by the FURminator deShedding tool. I was mesmerized by the video that detailed the massive amount of fur that came off of one dog! I wondered—could this really work? Or was I witnessing the magic of TV? I broke down and purchased this purported miracle brush for $49.95.

I am happy to report that that this is one purchase in which I have no buyer’s remorse. The FURminator has been one of the best investments for our beloved canine, Jax. The FURminator removes the dead undercoat that typically causes shedding. It’s simple to use and makes brushing a fun, easy experience for all. Since using the FURminator, we have definitely noticed less fur around the house AND Jax’s coat appears shinier. The tool is a bit on the pricey side ($49.95 for a medium tool), but it is well worth the extra dollars. The FURminator comes in different widths based on the size of your dog. As an added benefit, it can be used on cats, too!

Get the FURminator at Petsmart and save 15% off orders $40 more with coupon code SUMMER15 through July 28, 2008.

Deedle Dudes Are as Much Fun for You as They Are For Your Pets

My dogs always look forward to new toys and Deedle Dudes are the cutest little pet toys that play a song when you push their belly. They’re inexpensive, cute and my dogs love them. The tune is similar to the Hamster Song; that’s the only way I can describe it but both my husband and I love to hear it. We never get tired of that cute little song. They come in assorted styles such as a cow, a monkey, a shark, a rabbit, a snake and a mouse. These are made by Multi Pet but you can find them at various stores including Amazon and Pet Supermarket. The prices are usually around $6.00 and although the instructions say to surface wash only, I’ve machine washed mine plenty of times with no damage whatsoever. Each measures approximately 6” to 7” tall and they are all embroidered with no sharp edges to hurt your dog. Try one out and it might just become your pet's favorite toy!