• The Four Paws Two Piece Rake & Scoopis available in two sizes, small and large, and ideal for picking up small or large piles of dog waste.  This pooper scooper has 37 inch long handles, so you don’t have to bend down to the ground to pick up dog waste.  The two piece set includes a rake that is ideal for gathering up little or big pieces in grass and makes it easy to scoop it into the scoop.  Both pieces are very durable and made of stainless steel for lots of use.  This pooper scooper is ideal for use in the grass. 
• The Two Piece Spade Pooper Scooper Set is another long handled pooper scooper set that is designed for use on hard surfaces, such as sidewalks and driveways.  This set includes a stainless steel spade and scoop that are rust resistant and 37 inch long handles.
• Another sanitary pooper scooper to use for picking up dog waste is the Four Paws Scissors Style Plain Sanitary Pooper Scooper.  This pooper scooper has a scissor style scoops that make picking scooping up dog waste easy.  The long handles make it less likely that you will need to bend down.  The scoops are made of rust-resistant aluminum and the handles are made of wood.   

One of my favorite automatic waterers is the Deluxe Fresh Flow Pet Watererby Petmate.  This automatic waterer is designed to give your pet a constant supply of fresh water, while adding oxygen to the water.  It also naturally cools the water and filters the water to take out pollutants.  The water reservoir holds up to 50 ounces and is translucent, so it is easy to see when it needs to be refilled.  There is an air flow control valve to monitor the amount of air that is in the water and an on/off switch to save on electricity when not being used by your pet. 

Another great automatic waterer for your pet is the Ultra Bubbler Pet Fountain, which is also made by Petmate.  This automatic waterer is made to supply your pet with a constant supply of fresh water without the use of a filter.  It also has an adjustable air valve to control the amount of air in the water and can hold up to 1.5 gallons of water.  The water reservoir is easy to fill up and the base is skid proof.  Just fill up the waterer and let your pet enjoy fresh water all day long.

For home use, try a spray or plug-in to help keep your dog calm, while at home.  A spray like Comfort Zone Spray DAP for dogs may be used on your dog’s bedding or any place where your dog likes to rest.  To help make a living space more comfortable for your dog during a stressful period, the Comfort Zone with D.A.P. Plug-inworks like a regular plug-in and fills the room with D.A.P. that is just like the natural reassuring pheromone produced by female dogs during nursing.  Either one of these calming supplements is ideal for use when your dog is left alone and natural helps to calm your dog and reduce barking, whimpering and other destructive behaviors. 

For use when traveling, there are a variety of calming supplements that may be given to your dog orally.  Vets Best Comfort Calmis a chewable tablet that may be given to your dog to relieve anxiety and stress.  It contains Tryptophan to naturally calm your dog during travel, vet visits, thunderstorms, fireworks and more.  Another calming supplement that is tasty and easy to administer to your dog is the Pet-Ease Soft Chews for Dogs . These tasty treats are soft and chewy and have a chicken flavor that dog’s love to it.

• A good source of light and heat is essential to the health and well-being of your reptile.  The Single Socket Terrarium Hood is an easy way to add heat and light in your reptile’s habitat.  This terrarium hood has a reflector to help keep your warm as he lays under this light source and provides both daytime and nightime heat to help mimic nature.   It is also available in two sizes to properly fit your tank.
• A great way to keep your reptile’s habitat humid and comfortable is to install a mister in your reptile’s terrarium.  The Tropic-Aire Terrarium Humidifier and Air Exchanger helps to keep the terrarium feeling moist and helps to keep your reptile hydrated.  It is easy to install and use and eliminates the need for using a hand mister on a regular basis.  It is designed to be used with a 55-gallon tank and keeps air feeling fresh and moist.
• Give your reptile a place to burrow and nest by using sand and substrate in the tank.  Use Repti Sand Box in the terrarium for a natural look and to make your reptile feel more at home.  It is also a good idea to put Reptifresh Substrate in the terrarium to keep the sand fresher.  This substrate may be mixed in with the sand to keep it fresher.

• The Extreme Weather Door by Radio Systems Corp is made to be installed on an exterior door in your home.  This pet door is available in three sizes, small, medium, and large, and great for helping to save on energy.  This weather-resistance pet door helps to keep the outside air from getting into your home with its three flaps.  It is also great for keeping insects and other critters out of your home.
• If it isn’t possible for you to install a pet door in your home’s exterior door, try the Wall Entry Aluminum Pet Doorby Petsafe.  Install this pet door directly into the exterior wall of your home.  It is also available in three sizes to properly fit the size of your dog.
• For cat owners, the InfraRed Cat Door makes a great pet door option for your cat to use.   This pet door is designed to only open with the infrared collar that your cat wears, so it won’t open for other small critters and pests.

• A toothbrush and toothpaste.  Every dog needs a good tooth brush to help remove plague and tartar.  Use a toothbrush like Nutri-Vet Toothbrush for Dogs at least two times a week to help keep your dog’s teeth healthy.  To make brushing more enjoyable for your dog, use a toothpaste that is flavored, such as St. JON Naturals Peanut Flavored Toothpaste.  Dogs love the taste of the peanut butter and using flavored toothpaste makes your dog more willing to get his or her teeth brushed. 
• Dental Treats and Toys. Give your dog dental treats on a regular basis to help remove tartar and plaque in between brushing. Denta-Treat Dog Chews are a great dental treat for small or medium size dogs and are made to be easily digested by your dog.  Another great dental treat for dogs is the Nutri-Dent Fresh Dog Chew.  This treat is available in three sizes and has bumps on it to help massage gums and remove tartar.  To help add some more fun to your dog dental routine, use a dental toy like the Dental Kong for Dog Dental Care by Kong to help massage gums, get in between teeth to remove plaque and exercise the jaw.

• Use a spot on treatment like the Bio Spot Spot-On Cat Flea & Tick Control to help prevent or treat a flea infestation on your cat.  This product is made with pesticide that is safe for use on cats and kittens.  It is formulated to easily kill and repel fleas that bother your cat.  This flea treatment is simple to use and can last for several months.
• Another simple way to prevent and treat fleas from bothering your cat is to use a flea collar.  The BioSpot Break Away Flea and Tick Collar makes flea prevention easy and convenient.  Just place this collar on your cat and it will effectively repel fleas for eight months and will kill flea eggs to help prevent infestation.  It is also effective at killing ticks and helping to prevent Lyme disease.
• A flea and tick shampoo, like the BioSpot Flea and Tick Shampoo, is also a simple way to kill and repel fleas.  This particular flea and tick shampoo lasts for almost a month and leaves your cat’s coat looking healthy, shiny and smelling fresh and clean.

If your dog loves to snuggle or cuddle with his or her dog toys, the Wool Koala Dog Toyby ABO Gear is a great eco-friendly toy for your dog.  Made with all natural, undyed and untreated wool, this Eco-friendly dog toy is great for the environment and fun for your dog to cuddle.  The inside is stuffed with natural coconut fiber that is biodegradable and makes a crunchy sound as your dog chews.

Another Eco-friendly dog toy that is made from all natural fibers is the Horse Shoe Jute Dog Toy, which is also made by ABO Gear.  This toy is made of undyed, natural jute and filled with natural jute fibers.  It is great for a game of fetch with your dog and is easy for your dog to catch in the mouth.  After this toy has been worn out, the materials will easily break down.

If your dog enjoys playing with rubber toys, the Pup Treads Recycled Rubber Tire Dog Toy by Ethical is made of recycled rubber and is a great Eco-friendly dog toy for dogs who love to chew on their toys.  It is available in a several sizes to suit your dog.

The Burlap Cat Condo and Perchby Ware has a tough, burlap surface that is fun for your cat to scratch and durable to last for a long time.  The base of this cat hideout is covered and is comfortable for your cat to sleep or hide inside.  A scratching post on top is perfect for indulging in your cat’s urge to scratch and a dangling Cattachment Toy is perfect for swatting.  This cat hideout also a perch on top that makes a great lookout.

Another fun hideout for your cat is the Cat Tower Hideout by Ware.  This cat hideout has several levels for your cat to explore or relax.  Place your cat’s favorite toys at each level for a fun surprise.  Each level has a lookout hole for a great view of your cat’s surroundings and the top level has a screened in base that makes it easy for your cat to see everything.

If your cat loves to scratch the carpet in your home, the Sleepy Inn 2, which is also by Ware, is a perfect cat hideout for the cat who love the feel of carpet.  The sides, bottom and top are covered in carpet and provide hours of scratching fun for your cat.  Sprinkle some catnip on the top perch for even more entertainment.

• An easy way to make your pet bird’s day more enjoyable is to add a hanging toy to your bird’s cage.  Choose a toy like the Bodacious Bites Buffet for Small and Medium Birds or the Bodacious Bites Voracious for Large and Extra-Large Birds to keep your pet bird busy.  Both are great for helping to keep your pet bird’s beak trim by enticing them to chew.  It is a good idea to choose the toy according the size of your pet bird. 
• Another fun way to keep your pet bird entertained during the day is to place a mirror in your bird’s cage. A mirror is fun for your bird to look and will help make your bird think he or she has another bird friend.  The Hall of Mirrors Bird Toy is great for use in any type of wire bird cage and perfectly sized for smaller sized birds.
• To add more fun and interest to your pet bird’s cage, use a perch like the Oval Perch for Pet Birds, which allows your pet bird to swing.  You may also want to place simple straight perches at varying heights around the cage to give your pet birds different places to fly to in the cage, which also helps to exercise your pet bird.