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Protect your dog from predator attacks with the CoyoteVest

NEWS – Luckily, we don’t live in a coyote area, so I don’t have to worry about my dog being snatched when we take him outside for a walk.  Many people do live in those areas, and their pets may be at risk every time they go out, even for a quick potty walk.  I personally have never taken my dog out without a short leash, so he’s always right by my side, and the coyote would have to go through me and my ballbat to get Teddy.  For dogs that get a bit more freedom, they need something to make them less easy prey.  Enter these vests that make your dog look like an extra from the Road Warrior movies!

The CoyoteVest was created after the designer lost their dog to a coyote.  The purpose of the vest is to slow the coyote attack down and give you a chance to react.  “While nothing can protect your dog completely, the CoyoteVest offers multiple levels of protection that can help. The unusual appearance makes your dog look strange in the eyes of a predator and may cause them to hesitate before attacking. If they do attack, a formidable array of shiny spikes defends the back and the neck – which is where most injuries occur – and the vest is made with stab-resistant Kevlar®  that can withstand sharp canine teeth.”

Of course, your dog isn’t only at risk from coyotes.  Your little dog is at danger from larger, aggressive dogs, and sometimes they can even be snatched by birds of prey.  That’s why CoyoteVest also offers accessories to help increase the protectiveness of the vest.  Both images show dogs wearing vests equipped with CoyoteWhiskers, which are soft nylon bristles that can irritate the eyes and mouth of bigger canines.  They could also make the attacker wary of potentially razor-sharp, poisonous spines.  And if birds of prey are the danger, the HawkShield, made of three layers of stab-resistant Kevlar®, protects your animal from being stabbed in the back by an attacking bird.  The HawkShield can be attached to a Vest and will still allow the spikes and Whiskers to also be attached.

The CoyoteVest is endorsed by veterinarians.  And while they are made for dogs, they can be used to protect any animal that can fit into the vest.  CoyoteVests for dogs or cats start at $99.95.  Learn more at the CoyoteVest company.

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Protect your dog from predator attacks with the CoyoteVest originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 10, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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Restrain your big dog properly in the car with the Big Dog Seat Belt

NEWS – Dwayne Caruth spent 10 years as a firefighter/EMT, and he saw far too many dogs injured or killed because they were improperly restrained during a car accident.  He was inspired to find a better way to protect dogs in the car after an accident he responded to where the driver was alive and in relatively good shape after her vehicle rolled twice, but her dog, who had been buckled into the back seat, was missing.  The back window was broken out, there were signs that the dog had been injured, but the dog was never found.

He found that the harnesses that clip the dog to the car’s seatbelt or to a tether in the car left the bottom two-thirds of a dog, especially big dogs 35+ pounds, unrestrained in an accident and free to keep moving and cause a severe shock or whiplash type of injury.  The travel harness styles found in pet stores are designed to keep a dog in a seat in a controlled environment, with the dog sitting in a certain manner, not standing or lying down.  These products aren’t regulated or tested for safety in the US.

“Big Dog Seat Belts are designed to support the chest, shoulders, ribs, and torso, protecting more of the dog simultaneously during an accident or hard braking event.  The Big Dog Seat Belt secures the animal using the OEM seat belt in your vehicle, protecting the dog while allowing it to sit at an angle or to lie down.  Big Dog Seat Belts are both strength- and crash-tested to simulate a 110 pound dog involved in a 30mph frontal crash scenario (over 3310 pounds of momentum force).  No other company on the planet has passed this testing.“

Most of the travel harnesses/restraints you see in a pet store are made of webbing, but Big Dog Seat Belts are made of top-quality, 2″ automotive seat belt webbing.  Seat belt webbing will stretch during impact, reducing the kinetic energy of the accident by 20%.  Automotive belting is tested to over 6000 pounds during an accident; a 75 pound dog in a 35mph crash has 3075+ pounds of momentum force and a 110 pound dog has over 4500 pounds of force.  Actual seat belting material has the strength to protect your big dog.

Each Big Dog Seat Belt is custom built to your dog’s size and weight.  The normal price is $119.00, but you can order for $99.00 right now.  Get out your tape measure and order a custom fit seat belt for your dog (35 pounds minimum) at the Big Dog Seat Belts website.

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Restrain your big dog properly in the car with the Big Dog Seat Belt originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 4, 2018 at 11:00 am.

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The ultimate gift for the pet lover in your life is a plush clone of their pet

NEWS – Most adults you know may have outgrown their desire for a stuffed animal gift, but a plush replica of their own beloved pet would be an exception to that rule!  Cuddle Clones can make an exact copy of any animal using just a photo, your description of any unique characteristics the pet has, and your selection of the “pose” for the plush clone.

You can choose to have a “clone” made of your pet, just like the big dog and his replicant in the top image.  Or you can choose some plush slippers, a golf club cover (seen here), a purse, or a Christmas stocking with your pet peeking out.  The Plus Clone is $249, slippers are $199, golf club covers are $159, purse is $199, and the stocking is $129.  Your custom gift takes about 8 weeks, so you’ll either need to present the gift recipient with an IOU, or you can get started now on a Valentine’s Day gift for that special pet lover.

Order now at the Cuddle Clones website.

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The ultimate gift for the pet lover in your life is a plush clone of their pet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 28, 2018 at 8:00 am.

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No one will know you have a cat in your home with this odor-controlling cat litter waste disposal system

NEWS – When my daughter was born 23 years ago, one of the first things we bought for her room was a Diaper Genie.  Unlike normal garbage cans, the Diaper Genie had canisters of plastic bag material inside that would twist around each diaper as you disposed of it to reduce the smell of the dirty diaper until you hauled it out of the house.  Now, Chewy is offering the Litter Champ Premium Odor-Free Cat Litter Waste Disposal System to keep the smell of used cat litter under control.

The Litter Champ looks much like a typical garbage can.  It’s made of durable, non-porous ABS resin in gray; its triple-sealing door locks odors inside.  Childproof locks on the lid and side door keep kids and pets away from the discarded litter.  Inside, canisters of zero-waste continuous bagging holds the discarded litter.  The refill canisters lasts about 10 weeks, and you can empty the Litter Champ whenever you like without wasting bags.

The 4-gallon capacity Litter Champ measures 18.25″ x 10.25″ x 8.06″.  It has a hands-free foot pedal and an included litter scoop to keep your hands clean.  The Litter Champ comes with one refill canister of the liner bags.   Extra scented refills are $12.59 for three canisters.  The Litter Champ Premium Odor-Free Cat Litter Waste Disposal System is $20.99 at Chewy.

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No one will know you have a cat in your home with this odor-controlling cat litter waste disposal system originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 8, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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The Vuff adjustable collar and strong dog leash work, feel, and smell better

NEWS – As a dog owner, one of my favorite things to do this time of year is take my dog Zoey for a walk. What I don’t like however is how smelly and dirty her collar and leash get. Vuff has designed both a collar and leash that are stain, moisture, and odor-proof.

Both leash and collar are made using braided monofilament plastic. The material is ultra lightweight (weighing just 1oz.), flexible, quick-drying, and breathable, which makes the collar extremely comfortable for your pooch.

As an added benefit it won’t harbor moisture or dirt.

When the collar and leash get dirty, just rinse them with warm water and mild soap to clean.

The easily adjustable collar uses a fixed loop design and stays in place thanks to its locking closure.

The collar adjusts from 4” to up to 8” in diameter and will fit dogs with a neck that measures 12”-22” around.

Vuff’s strong dog leash is made to be comfortable for both you and your dog. The leash has a unique handle that is made to work with, not against, motion. This, in turn, means there isn’t any pulling or friction on your hand.

The responsive material the leash is made from tenses when it’s pulled on, but, when the leash is slack, it feels like it’s barely there.

The leash measures 5-feet in length and the 3D braided PET plastic filaments are tested to withstand 1000 lbs. of pull force.

The Vuff Odor-Resistant Ultra Lightweight Adjustable Dog Collar and leash are available in 3 colors – Orange, Tweed, and Charcoal.

They can be purchased separately, the collar for $37 and the leash for $48 or in a set for $80 from The Grommet.

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The Vuff adjustable collar and strong dog leash work, feel, and smell better originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 1, 2018 at 10:00 am.

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