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5 Awesome Pet Cams You Should Try

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:48:23 +0000

Have you ever wondered what your pets see when they go out for a few hours? Maybe you just want to keep track of your pets when you are busy with other chores around the house. Thankfully, there are plenty of pet cams that can help you keep track of your pets or see what they see. These 5 pet cams can more than get the job done:

Panasonic Network Camera and Pet Cam: a cool wireless camera with motion sensors that can help you keep track of your pet when you are spending some time outside your house. Great way to check up on your pets from a distance.

Samsung Wireless Video Security Monitoring System: lets you monitor an area from a remote location over the Internet. It has night vision capability too.

Uncle Milton Pet’s Eye View Camera: a compact camera that you can be clipped to your pet’s collar and take photos every 1, 10, or 15 minutes. It is water resistant too.

Panasonic BL-C210A Internet Security Camera: a compact security camera that has a motion sensor, a heat sensor, and a sound sensor that alerts you if something happens in your room (e.g. your pet breaks something). It is a wireless camera, so you can access your feed everywhere.

Dogtek Dtk- Ete Eyenimal Digital Camera Videocam: works for dogs and cats weighing 60 pounds or less. It is lightweight and has a 8GB flash memory.

What’s your favorite pet cam?

5 Handy Dog Feeders For Your Pet

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:22:41 +0000

Taking care of pets is not that easy. You’ll have to keep track of what they eat and make sure they have everything they need to be comfortable in your house. While you can’t 100% automate feeding your dogs, there are solutions you can pick up to let your dogs get the food they need when they need it. Dog feeders not only make sure your dog is never hungry, it also gives you a chance to keep your pets on their diet and on weight.

If you are looking to make life more comfortable for your dog, you should check these dog feeders out:

Petmate Le Bistro Portion-Control Automatic Pet Feeder: a programmable dog feeder that can feed your pet 3 times a day. Works on battery (you’ll need dry dog food).

PetSafe Electronic Pet Feeder: a cool programmable pet feeder that can handle dry and wet foods. It has an easy to use digital timer and dishwasher safe.

Bergan K-9 Cafe Tray-Pack: a pretty complete dog feeder that can store up to 25 lb of dry dog food and 5 gallons of water. It’s easy to clean too. Works great for large dogs.

Pet Goods Dynasty Double Diner Raised Feeding Station: may not be a programmable feeder, but it lets your large dog consume food with a better body posture. It’s very attractive too.

Aikiou Interactive Dog Feeder: a cool little feeder for your dog that keeps her entertained and encourages your pet to eat slowly.

How’s been your experience with these dog feeders?

Clean After Your Pet with Eureka 439AZ OPTIMA

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:01:52 +0000

Pets are wonderful companions. They can add years to your life and bring so much joy. At the same time, they can leave a lot of mess behind. As a proud owner of 5 cats, I can tell you that it’s tough to clean after them without a decent vacuum. They shed all the time, and when you have that many pets, it all adds up quickly. Eureka 439AZ OPTIMA Vacuum is a powerful device just for pet owners that can clean all those pet hairs and reduce odor in your home too.

This is a powerful 12AMP vacuum that is pretty light-weight and easy to handle. It has a two motor system that cleans carpets and works on bare floors too. I like the fact that this vacuum is small and compact for what it does. It’s also easy to handle too. Best of all, this vacuum is so easy to clean anyone can do it.

Eureka 439AZ OPTIMA may be light-weight and somewhat compact, but it does have enough power to clean your carpet and bare floors. It’s a very nice tool to have if you have too many pets.

Train Your Dog with Petsafe Yard-and-Park Remote Trainer

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:38:48 +0000

Dogs are quite fun to play with and can make anyone’s life much more joyful. Training them is not that easy however. If you have owned a dog in the past, you have probably in situations where you have struggled to keep up with your dog running all over the place. It does not matter if your dog is being playful or just going after a cat. Having a way to stay in control is nice. That’s where Petsafe Yard-and-Park Remote Trainer comes into play. It gives you an easy way to control your dog from 400 yards away. The controller can be used to control three dogs, so it’s the perfect tool for multiple dog owners.

This pet trainer is waterproof, so you’ll stay in control even if your pet decides to wander off in bad weather conditions. The receiver stimulates your dog and lets you teach your dog new things. The kit has a remote, a receiver collar, charging unit, and lanyard.

Since you are dealing with a device that stimulates your pet, you want to make sure you don’t go overboard with it. I would usually recommend against such devices, but it depends on how crazy your dog is. The fact that you can expand this unit is a big plus. All in all, an effective trainer for dog owners.

Contech Electronics CRO101 Scarecrow Sprinkler

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:50:42 +0000

If you have owned your pet for a while, you have probably developed more appreciation for all the animals in your backyard. We all have those feral cats, birds, and other types of animals in our backyards and gardens. Some of these animals can damage your garden and plants. While you want to keep them away, you don’t want to harm them. That’s where Contech Electronics CRO101 Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler comes in. It’s a humane way to keep those wandering animals away from your precious plants without causing them any pain.

This sprinkler detects and sprays animals in a 1,000 square foot area (in your backyard). The process does not involve any shocks. The installation is simple as well. All you have to do is connect it to your hose, connect the battery, and point it to the area you want it to protect.

It’s pretty solid built and does not get damaged too easily. You are going to need a 9V battery to get started with it. You also have to look after it during winter. Other than that, it’s a great way to deter animals from your garden without hurting them.

4 Best Handheld Pet Hair Vacuum Cleaners

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:09:45 +0000

Having pets can add a few years to your life according to researchers. But you don’t want to spend those few extra years worrying and grappling with pet hair. Whether you own a dog or a cat, you are going to get pet hair all over your place. There is no way around it. Even if you use a grooming shampoo, you are still going to get some pet hair. That’s why you are going to need a powerful vacuum to help you manage your house and keep it clean at all times. That’s where handheld pet hair removers come into play. They are portable for you to carry around your house, and they are powerful enough to suck pet hair out of your carpet and other items.

If you are looking for a vacuum to get rid of pet hair at home, these 4 handheld vacuum cleaners come in handy:

Dirt Devil M0105 Purpose For Pets: takes care of pet hair & allergens at home. Can handle pet hair on carpet, furniture, upholstery & stairs. Its HEPA filtration makes sure your house is free of allergens.

Bissell 33A1 Pet Hair Eraser Corded Handheld Vacuum Cleaner: a super portable hair remover that cleans your house and gives you a lot of flexibility. It comes with a washable hepa media filter and filter screen.

Eureka 71B Hand-Held Vacuum: a multi purpose, compact vacuum cleaner for your home that takes care of pet hair and everything else in your home. It has 5.5 amp suction that can work in your house or car. Weighs only 5 pounds.

Black & Decker Hand Vac with Pet Hair Cleaning Attachment: a flexible pet hair vacuum that not only collects pet hair, it also handles it well too. So you won’t have to worry about the device stop working after a heavy clean up. Its 3 stage filtration gets your house as clean as possible.

What’s your favorite pet remover vacuum?

5 Best Dog GPS Trackers

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:55:42 +0000

Nothing’s more heartbreaking than losing a dog and not knowing where he/she is. Unfortunately, a lot of people lose their pets and have no way of figuring out how to find them. Thankfully, there are gadgets out there that can help you find your lost dog fast. Most of these dog GPS trackers may be a bit pricey, but they do give you piece of mind when your dog wanders in your neighborhood by accident:

Secure a Pet GPS Dog and Pet Collar:lets you track your pets easily and get them out of spots of trouble. You do want to make sure that your zip code is covered. But if it is, you are going to find your dog sooner than later.

Astro 220 Dog Tracking GPS: lets you find out the current location of your dog and its trails. Comes with 6 million POIs. Great way to keep track of where your dog has been.

RoamEO GPS Pet Location System: one of the most innovative dog trackers on the market. Tracks pet within 1 mile range using GPS technology, and tracks up to 3 locations. We hear they are working on a cat GPS as well.

Spotlight pet gps tracker: it attaches to your dogs collar and tracks him/her when it’s outside. The bright LED lets you identify your dog more easily in the dark.

PetSafe GPS Pet Locator: an affordable way to find your pet when they are stuck. The collar is solid and won’t come off easily, but it lets you find your dog fast.

What dog GPS tracker do you use?