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This is an update of a post on summer pet products made and sourced in the USA from several years ago. There are plenty of great products for warm weather to keep our pets cool and comfortable.
Our USA manufacturers who produce and source their pet products here are assuring us of higher quality and safer products for our pets. And, they are adding more to our local economy through job creation and use of our resources. Also, because of higher safety standards and regulations in the USA, we end up paying less for longer lasting, higher quality products.
Because summer brings us much hotter than usual weather, our pets need some special attention so below check out great products for your fur, and feathered pet buddies.
Available for our Pets in Summer
For our Pet Birds
- Bird baths – something to cool down in is a plastic, non toxic clip-on bird bath or a free standing porcelain bath by Prevue Pet Products.com of Chicago, Illinois. Prevue has been around for over 100 years. And try a bird play stand for extra fun.
- And cage covers – Larger for parrots which are loose fitting to allow for air flow and non toxic are available from Cozzzy Cover.com of Arizona and Prevue Pet Products of Chicago, Illinois.
- Next are small bird covered condos you can use in or outside of the cage. You can find these at My Safe Bird Store.com of New Jersey. Please note that they are washable.
- Yummy fruit treats – gourmet fruit treat pellets are offered by Lafeber.com of Illinois.
- Lastly is Insurance – available for pet birds and exotic birds through Nationwide.
For our Cats & Dogs
- A definite need are travel water bowls – so important to keep with you even if you are only staying in town and going out for the day. Tetondog.com of Utah offers collapsible water bowls.
- Remember water bottles – Available in various colors and sizes through Nalgene.com of New York. Their products are leak proof and durable.
- And, good to know about a bed insert to cool down for summer by Calderaintl of Oregon.
- Another important item is paw wax , especially important on hot tarmac streets. If the street feels too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your pet’s paws…available from Skout’s Honor of California. And booties to protect paws from hot tarmac and hiking are available from HealersPetCare of Washington.
- If you have a water-loving pet, life jackets are a safe and must-have product. I have not found any USA-made and sourced, but recommended by The American Kennel Club are those by Outward Hound of Colorado and Kouser.com of France.
- Another summer must are flea and tick products. Wondercide.com of Texas produces all plant-based products to rid fleas and ticks.
- Grooming wipes are good to have on hand for eyes and ears. You can find shampoos, conditioners, and deodorizers available from Earthbath.com of California. True Blue Pets of California offers body and paw wipes great to refresh your fur bud.
- Last but certainly not least is Insurance. PetsBest.com insurance for cats and dogs is out of Idaho and was founded by a DVM.
Just for Cats
- Something you cannot do without is a Litter box. But how about a self-cleaning box by LitterRobot.com out of Michigan and Wisconsin. Sounds more like a treat for yourself, but a clean litter box is definitely more fun for your kitty.
- Then you, of course, will need litter and NaturallyFreshLitter.com of California is walnut shell based with good clumping properties.
- A nice cool cat lounge might be just the thing to make your kitty purr from PrimeTimePetz.
Just for Dogs
- For those hot tarmacs for our pets in summer you could use some dog boots by BaxterBoo.com of South Carolina. They offer several kinds, hot-street-specific are available.
- A DIY dog Bath at a pet store location near you to cool off your canine friend. Most offer shampoo and towels on site.
- How about a day Care vacation. Dogtopia.com of Colorado is throughout the USA . They provide spa baths and grooming and day care as well as boarding.
- And, for your own backyard you can purchase a Cooling Splash Pool. That is the name: CoolDogSplashPool.com from Indiana. What a great treat for your fur baby.
Another post will give you some great products on walking your fur pal: “Essential Accessories for Walking with your Fur Pal” .
One additional quick note: See my post on ‘How to Care for your Small Aquarium in Hot Weather” for some good summer tips for your swimmer buds.
That is quite a few goodies and great ways for our pets in summer to stay a bit cooler and happier. Take advantage and support our USA-made and sourced pet product manufacturers. And, please remember to keep your pet’s water dish replenished.
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