Year: 2010

Price Comparison Shopping Engines Start to Emerge in the Pet Vertical

Price Comparison engines in the electronics vertical have been around for years, and the monster price comparison engines like BizRate and Shopping.com have also established themselves online – but there are very few price comparison engines that concentrate in the animal and pet vertical.

Recently, GregRobert Pet Supplies has been added to the two largest (but relatively new)  pet product comparison engines.  Animal-World.com and Petazon.com/price are great places for the savvy pet owner to start their search for great pet products.

Pet Product Comparison engines are simple to use and they give consumers an easy way to find the lowest possible price.  Budding price comparison engines in the pet product and animal vertical do not take into account shipping costs in most cases, as do some of the larger engines like Google Base – but sifting through the larger shopping websites can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate.

Not many people have heard about Nurtured Pets Anti-Lick Strips – which are an alternative to those nasty cumbersome Elizabethian Collars that are popular to stop your pet from licking wounds.  If you are looking for these strips, search petazon.com/price to find the lowest price AND find the different sizes that are available.  (Sometimes, it is cheaper to buy products in bulk).

Congratulations to these two new innovative websites and thanks for listing GregRobert!

Heart-Felt Gifts for Your Dog This Valentine’s Day

Treat your dog to something special this February by giving your dog a Valentine’s Day gift he or she will adore.  Your dog is always your loyal friend and offers your great companionship.  Reciprocate the sentiment by giving your dog his or her favorite treat, a new plush toy or a cozy bed to snuggle in.  Whatever you choose, your dog is sure to be happy and will show you lots of love!

Nothing is more for your dog than to snuggle up in a soft, cozy bed.  One of my new favorite dog beds this year is the AKC Ultra Bolster Dog Bedby Petmate.  This soft, neutral dog bed is perfect for a nice, long nap or just hanging out.  Your dog will love the extra soft cushion and enjoy using it throughout the day and night.  It is made of polyester fiber fill and perfect for sinking into and may be placed in your pet’s favorite location to make any spot in your home more comfortable and relaxing.

For times when you can’t be with your dog, a plush dog toy can be very comfortable and fun for your dog to snuggle with.  One of my favorite plush dog toys for any canine friend is the Plush Woodland Moose Dog Toy by Ethical.  This toy is made with soft plush that is sure to become the perfect snuggling partner for your dog.   Another great plush dog toy is the Colossal Plush Lion Dog Toy.  This plush dog toy is larger in size and great for hours of snuggling.  It also makes a great cushion for your dog to lay on. 

If your dog would prefer a tasty dog treat over a dog toy or dog bed, then choose a dog treat that your dog is sure to love and give it in moderation.  If your dog enjoys bacon flavor treats, the Nylabone Healthy Edibles Bacon Chews make a healthy and tasty treat for your dog to snack on.  Pick a treat that your dog is sure to love and your dog will greatly appreciate it!

Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Bird Lover in Your Life

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If you have a special bird lover in your life, now is a great time to show how much you care and appreciate that person by giving him or her a special bird related gift.  Get creative and give that person some special bird seed, bird feeder or a bird house that he or she will love.  There are so many great items to choose, but if you stick with a theme that the person likes, picking out a gift will be much easier.

One of my favorite Valentine’s Day related gifts for bird lovers is the Ornamental Mini Seed Hearts for Wild Birds – 3 pk by Pine Tree Farms.  This charming three pack of bird seed hearts are perfect for giving to any special bird lover in your life.  These hearts look great hanging on an evergreen tree or hanging on a tree branch.  The bright red color really stands out during the winter and is great for attracting cardinals to your yard.  Several hearts can be hung at one time for a bird’s delight.  You can also break up the pack and give the hearts individually.

The Heart HummingBird Feeder by Artline is a fun, heart shape bird feeder made especially for feeding hummingbirds.  This beautiful hummingbird feeder is a vibrant red to attract many hummingbirds to your yard.  It is easy to fill and may also be mounting to the window for a close up view of the hummingbirds as they drink from the bird feeder.

For a touch of fun on the wild side, choose a birdhouse like the Zebra Retro Chic Birdhouse to brighten up your loved one’s day.  This fun, zebra printed birdhouse is great for adding whimsy indoors as a decoration or outdoors as a safe place for the birds to nest.  It is made to be durable and includes a ring to make the hole smaller to attract a variety of birds to the birdhouse.

Purrfect Cat Toys for Playtime with Your Cat

Keeping your cat entertained and having a great time with your cat is not difficult if you have a variety of fun, interactive cat toys for playtime with your cat.  Not only does interactive play with your cat help to create a strong bond with your cat, but they are always great for mentally stimulating your cat and helping to exercise your cat.  It is important for all cats, including indoor cats, to get exercise everyday to help avoid becoming overweight and having other types of health issues.  To keep your cat interested in play time, use a variety of fun cat toys and sprinkle some fresh catnip on them when your cat starts getting bored with the cat toy.

Cat toy wands are great for getting interactive play started with your cat.  There are a large variety to choose from and most often they have feathers attached at the end to tempt your cat to play.  One of my favorite cat toy wands is the Flamingo Mini Teaser Wand by Ethical.  This cute cat toy wand is perfect for dangling over your cat’s head and gets your cat moving by swatting and pouncing at the flamingo.  The flamingo is filled with catnip and is sure to drive your cat crazy with fun!

Cat toy balls are another fun and easy way to get your cat moving.  The Mini Tennis Balls with Catnipby Ethical are soft and filled with catnip.  Roll them around on the ground and watch your cat have fun chasing them or toss them up in the air for your cat to pounce on.  This activity is great for bonding with your cat and helps to keep your cat active.  Keep a variety of cat balls around for your cat to chase and play with even when you are not around to play.

Catnip filled toys, such as PetStages Fishy Fun Cat Toy, make great toys for playtime with your cat.  This fun fish is brightly colored and stuffed with catnip to easily get your cat’s attention.  The ribbon fins are also fun for your cat to play with after this prey has been caught by your cat!

Get Ready for the Wrens by Setting Up Your Wren House

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Setting up your wren house in the early spring or late winter is very important because the male wren likes to scout out several wren houses before bringing his mate back to investigate and choose a new home.  It is a good idea to select your wren house and set it up early to make sure that you will have wrens in the spring and summer.  As soon as the snow is melting, set up your wren house in the yard and it won’t be long before you have wrens living in your yard.

One of my favorite wren houses is the Redwood Wren House by Heath Mfg. Co. because it is made of beautiful redwood and has a charming chalet style.  This wren house is easy to keep clean because it has a slide out bottom and it has a small perch for the wrens to use as they hop into the home.  This wren house looks great hanging up in the tree or on a post in your garden.

The Going Green Wren Houseby Audubon Woodlink is the perfect wren house for anyone who is concerned about the environment.  It is made of 90% recycled plastic material that is resistant to bacteria and very easy to clean.  The recycled plastic is resistant to mold because it doesn’t absorb water (learn more about mold in house).  This wren house looks great mounted on a tree or a post and blends in well with nature.

Another charming wren house is the Chickadee, Titmouse, & Wren Nest Box by Droll Yankees.  This wooden wren house may be stained or painted with non-toxic, weather resistant paint to give it a customized look.  It has a large overhang to help keep rain or wind out of the house and you can add a small perch for the wrens to land on to make entry into the wren house easier.

Low Fat Treats for Your Overweight Dog

Managing your dog’s calories can be difficult, especially if your dog is overweight.  It can be tempting to give in to your dog and give her a high calorie treat.  To make life easier for you and more enjoyable for your dog, give your overweight dog a treat that is lower in calories.  There are a variety of dog treats that are lower in calories and great for any dog who is overweight. 

One of my favorite low-calorie treats for overweight dogs is the Trim Treats dog treats.  Not only are these treats very tasty, but they are also lower in fat and made especially for overweight dogs.  These treats are available in beef or lamb and are made to be crunchy.  The crunchy texture also has an added benefit of helping to keep your dog’s teeth cleaner and the mouth healthier.

If your dog loves to chew on pig ears, try switching to Cow Ears by Redbarn.  These ears are lots of fun for your dog to chew on and are a lower fat option to pig ears.  They are perfect for any overweight dog who loves to chew on rawhide and more.

A low fat treat that is great for helping to keep your dog’s teeth cleaner is the Greenies Lite Treat Pack.  These low fat treats are great for cleaning teeth and perfect for any dog who needs to lose some weight.  They are available in three sizes depending on the size of your dog.  Your dog will love the taste and you will spend less time worrying about your dog’s weigh.

It is important to give your overweight dog lite treats in moderation because giving too many lite treats to your dog can also increase your dog’s weight.  For a great selection of dog treats and more, check out GregRobert Pet Supplies for all of your dog’s needs.

Tasty Nut and Fruit Bird Seed to Attract Lots of Backyard Birds

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If you are lucky to live somewhere warm enough where you have backyard birds all year long, treat them to a tasty, nutritious blend of nuts and fruits.  Your backyard birds will go crazy for this tasty combination and keep coming back for more.  With so many tasty blends to choose from, it can be hard to make a choice.  Here are some of my favorite nut and fruit bird seed mixes:

  • The Kaytee Nut and Berry Blend Bird Seed is a sure to attract many birds to your backyard.  This berry and nut bird seed mix is made with a variety of delicious seeds and nuts that birds crave and has dried cherries mixed in for a sweet flavor.  Give this bird seed mix as a special treat for the birds any time of the year.  It is great for attracting a variety of birds to your yard.
  • Another great bird seed mix is the Scotts Songbird Fruits and Nuts Blend Bird Seed.  This fruit and nut blend bird seed is made with a variety of nuts, like pecans and peanuts, and also has papaya and raisins that birds adore.  When you use the bird seed in your bird feeder, you will see a wide variety of birds in your yard, such as woodpeckers, nuthatches and buntings.
  • To add some more variety to your bird feeders, use the Bird Lovers Blend Fruit and Nut Bird Food by FM Browns.  This delicious bird seed mix is made with a great selection of fruits such as sliced apples, pineapples, raisins and bananas.  It also contains a variety of nuts that are high in protein and offers birds a nutritious and healthy treat all winter long.

To keep the birds attracted to your yard all winter long, keep it interesting by offering the birds a fruit and nut blend bird seed.  The birds will love all of the different textures and flavors in the bird seed.

Improve Your Winter Bird Watching

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Viewing the birds in the winter can be tricky if you don’t make an effort to see them.  For any bird watcher, who wants to continue watching and enjoying the birds all winter long, it is important to maintain a bird friendly habitat in your own backyard.  If you choose to do some bird watching in the park, choose a day with good weather and don’t forget to bring along a good pair of binoculars.

  • For better viewing in your own backyard, make sure that your bird feeders are placed in areas that are easy to view from inside your home.  You won’t be able to get a good view of the birds without seeing the birds come out to get some food on a cold winter day.  Use a window mounted bird feeder for an extreme close up view of the birds all throughout the day.  The Window Bird Feeder by Droll Yankees  is one of the best window feeders to use for window bird watchers.  This window bird feeder is almost completely clear and has drainage holes to help keep the bird seed fresh.
  • If you decide to take your bird watching adventure to the park on a warm, sunny day, a good pair of binoculars are essential for the best viewing.  To catch a glimpse of your favorite winter bird, pick a wooded area near a water.  Birds like to stay close to their shelter and a source of fresh water during the winter.  The Natureview 10x42mm with Roof Prism Binocular is a powerful pair of binoculars that are perfect for any avid bird watcher.  This powerful pair of binoculars is designed to give you sharp, crisp images even in wet or foggy weather.  It is easy to adjust and use and very durable for all of your bird watching adventures.

Beautiful Aquarium Ornaments to Liven Up Your Tank

Adding some brightly colored ornaments to your aquarium is a great way to liven up the day for you and your fish.  The next time you clean out your fish tank, add a fun new ornament for your fish to enjoy.  Look for an ornament that has lots of detail, bright colors, or one that your fish can explore. By changing up the environment in your aquarium on a regular basis, you will keep it more interesting for your fish and help to stimulate your fish mentally.  Here are some great, fun ornaments to add to your aquarium:

  • Themed aquarium ornaments are lots of fun to add to your aquarium.  The Forgotten Ruins Crumbling Castle Aquarium Decoration is a great decoration for a variety of aquariums.  It is painted in soft, natural colors that blends in well with a variety of aquarium environments and adds tons of character to your aquarium.  Your fish will have fun exploring around the castle and you will enjoy looking at the decoration in your aquarium.
  • To add some color to your aquarium, the Happy Fish Cave Ornament will instantly liven up your aquarium.  This colorful aquarium ornament is fun to look at and lots of fun for your fish to swim into.  It also makes a great resting place for your fish when he or she is sleepy.  The bright colors are eye catching and everyone will enjoy spending time looking at your aquarium.
  • Add some extra aquatic life to your aquarium with the Turtle Twins Aquarium Ornament.  This ornament features two charming turtles holding onto a rock for safety.  Your fish will love to swim around this fun aquarium ornament, while everyone enjoys looking at the cute turtles.  Made of durable plastic and smaller in size, this aquarium ornament is perfect for a smaller aquarium or a fish bowl.

Give Your Dog a Lift Without Straining Your Back

If you have a little dog or a dog with back problems, you know that bending down to help lift her up and place her on the bed or in the car can put a strain on your back and the repetition can give you back problems.  Placing pet stairs near the bed or couch can make it easier for your dog to climb up on the bed or couch and allows you to spend more quality time with your dog.  If your dog has problems jumping up into the car, use a pet ramp for your dog to walk into the car. A pet ramp is great for vehicles that sit higher up and perfect for dogs who need a boost up.

If you are having training your dog, k9 answers has programs that will help your dog so why not try them out? It might be the solution for your problems.

One of my favorite set of stairs to use is the Ultralite Pet Stairs by Solvit.  This set of stairs is sturdy and lightweight for you to move around for your dog. Your dog will have the freedom to easily get on the bed or couch without aid from you and this helps to prevent your back from additional straining. Constructed of a neutral color plastic, these stairs are also covered in carpet to help prevent your dog from slipping off and getting hurt.

To help make it easier for your dog to get into the car, truck, or van, use a pet ramp for your dog to climb onto.  A pet ramp, such as the Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp is ideal for providing a smooth easy surface for your dog walk onto.  With the use of a pet ramp, you won’t have to strain your back to lift your dog into the vehicle.  This ramp is lightweight and easy for anyone to maneuver.  Your dog will enjoy the freedom of getting in and out of the vehicle with little support.

To see more pet stairs and pet ramps, check out GregRobert Pet Supplies for a great selection of dog supplies.