‘Tis the season for camping and what better way for you and your dog(s) to go than with the Scout & About Outdoor Tent from P.L.A.Y. Made from durable outdoor fabric, the stylish tent makes adventures with your dog easy thanks to its compact and collapsible design. A fully enclosed floor keeps the outdoors where it belongs and prevents intrusion from unwanted visitors. Mesh sides provide ample ventilation and visibility, while providing shelter from the elements—its water-resistant roof to keeps your dog(s) dry. Weighing only 4.63 lb., the easy-to-clean tent comes with four stakes and is available in two colors: Mocha (shown) and Vanilla. petplay.com
If your cats like to hide in paper bags, they’ll love the Cat Caves from PetRageous Designs. Whether they’re looking for a place to nap or to play a rousing came of king of the castle, your cats will be snug as a bug (pun intended) inside. Made of durable canvas, the caves have crinkle paper sewn inside for added enticement and noisy fun. The flexible frame folds easily for storage and travel. The caves are available in three styles: Bumble Bee, Ladybug and Raccoon (not shown). petrageousdesigns.com
Kurgo’s Backyard Birdie is a great dog toy for any bird-loving (and play-loving) canine. Made with chew-friendly, non-toxic material and not real feathers, the birdie is designed to float on water. You can hit the birdie with your badminton racket for a game of long-run fetch, add a person with a racket for a combined game of keep-away and fetch or throw it like a football for more up-close fun. You can also create your own games, and if you submit your ideas to Kurgo at yardgames@kurgo.com, you might win a $50 Kurgo gift card. kurgo.com
Snuggly Cat’s Ripple Rug takes a simple concept—cats’ love of throw rugs—and turns it in into a fun, feline enrichment toy. The top rug has 14 holes of varying size that cats can use as a toy play zone, a scratching spot and/or fun place to play hide and seek—or just hide. The top rug also has multi-point Velcro fasteners to adhere to the bottom rug, which has an anti-slip coating. Made using recycled plastic bottles, the durable, ribbed needle-punch carpet’s edges are anti-fray and non-raveling and its fibers are mold, mildew and stain-resistant, making it easy to clean with just soap and water. Measuring 35 x 47 inches, the full-sized cat toy weighs less than 4 lbs., and folds easily for storage. snugglycat ripplerug.com
Einstein Pets’ All Natural Omega Dog Treats contain simple, delicious and nutritious ingredients, such as oats and chia seed, that are mixed in small batches by hand. Plus, they are free of preservatives, wheat corn and soy. The low-calorie, crunchy treats are rich in fiber, protein and omega 3 and help support healthy bones, coat, teeth and digestion. Made and sourced in the USA, the treats come in five tasty flavors: PB & Jelly Time, Great Pumpkin, Peas and Carrots, I Yam What I Yam and Turkey Bacon/Pride. A sixth flavor, Cha Cha Coconut is exclusive to a six-pack treat sampler. einsteinpets.com
You can stimulate and satisfy your feline’s hunting drive with the Catrine Catmosphere cat treat dispenser from Kruuse. Designed to roll unpredictably, the ball’s erratic movements encourages cats to bat at it and the dispensed treats ensure they’ll keeping chasing it. In addition, the chasing activity combined with random treat rewards make it a great way to get overweight cats to exercise and limit their food intake. The treat ball comes in two colors, red (pink) and black and is 4 in. (95mm) in diameter. kruuse.com
Petmate’s new Glow in the Dark dog collars and leashes use glow-in-the dark (GID) thread or rubber throughout their design for enhanced nighttime visibility; the glow can be seen from distances up to six feet. To activate the GID technology, simply expose the collar and/or leash to a bright light for 5 to 10 minutes before use—no batteries needed. The new leashes and collars come in four solid colors (yellow, green, pink and blue) and various fashionable patterns and colors. A line of GID rubber dog leashes and collars are also available in three patterns (dots, stars and tossed grid) in various colors. All collars are available in sizes X-small to large; the leashes are 6 ft. in length. petmate.com
While your cats do not need to eat their veggies, they can certainly play with them. OurPets PetZone Veggie Cat Toys, made from sustainable, renewable and recyclable materials, are designed to entice cats. Their insides contain buckwheat for irresistible rattle sound as well as PetZone’s premium North American-grown catnip for extra enticement. Available in carrot, eggplant and sweet pepper shapes, the cat toys are natural, safe and nontoxic. petzonebrand.com
