Product Reviews Archive

Product Review: Oxbow Timothy Hay

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Western Timothy hay is a grass hay with a sweet smell reminiscent of the farm. Its fragrant aroma stimulates your pet’s appetite and encourages consumption. Western Timothy is the number 1 recommended hay by veterinarians for the health of your animal.

Oxbow Western Timothy grass hay is hand-selected, hand-packed and quality-assured to meet the nutritional needs of your pet. Many small animals kept as pets eat hay, including: rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, prairie dogs and tortoises.  If you own one of these herbivores, they will appreciate having good quality hay to eat.

Grass hay is absolutely vital to the health of small herbivores. It provides not only fiber, but environmental enrichment that mimics your pet’s natural habitat. As the caregiver, it is your responsibility to offer your pet the hay it needs every day.

To feed: Place large handfuls of hay in your pet’s habitat daily. If your pet finishes what is given, offer more.

For more information:
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay – 15 oz.
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay – 25 lbs.

Product Review: Zoo Med Eco Earth Bedding

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Zoo Med Eco Earth BeddingZoo Med Eco Earth bedding is a compressed coconut fiber expandable substrate made for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals or insects.

It comes in a very compact size, as it is very tightly compressed.  The brick  measures about 2″ x 4″ x 10″ long.  This compressed brick will expand to make 7-8 liters of  bedding.

It is made from an eco-friendly renewable resource.

It naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products. Use it damp for tropical species, and dry for desert species, or mix with an organic fertilizer for the perfect Vivaria soil.

Instructions for use:
Place brick in a pail, bucket or sink. Add 4 quarts of water. Allow brick to expand for 20-30 minutes. Wring out excess moisture. For small animals, snakes and tarantulas, use dry, by laying out moist substrate in the sun before moving to your animal’s enclosure.

For more information: Zoo Med Eco Earth Bedding

Product Review: TropiClean Fresh Breath Made Easy

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

TropiClean Fresh Breath Made EasyTropiClean Instant Fresh Breath Foam for dogs and cats comes in a 4.5 oz bottle with a pump dispenser.

Regular use of Fresh Mint Foam does a good job of keeping your pet’s teeth and gums clean. It has a natural formula and helps freshen breath. For best results, use this product daily to promote your dog’s or cat’s periodontal health and overall wellness.

This product is good for fighting periodontal disease, without having to brush.  It kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque & gingivitis.

How to use:  Expose your pet’s teeth and gums by gently pulling back their lips. Spray 1 squirt directly onto the teeth and gums.  It’s that easy!

Here are several  TropiClean Fresh Breath Made Easy products that you will like:

FRESH BREATH MINT FOAM 4.5OZ

FRESH BREATH WATER ADDITIVE 16OZ

FRESH BREATH GEL ORAL KIT

Product Review: Hagen Nutrafin NutraMatic 2X Automatic Fish Feeder

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Hagen Nutrafin NutraMatic 2XHagen makes an automatic fish feeder that is great if you have to go on vacation and want to feed your fish while you are gone.  The NutraMatic 2X automatic fish feeder feeds twice daily. You can put flake foods or small to medium pellets in the cylinder.  It feeds every 12 hours.

The feeder has a controllable food quantity setting.  You can feed a little or a lot per feeding.  Free standing, rim-mountable and fits in the canopy top. It is battery operated.

With feedings of just a small amount per feeding, this feeder will feed your fish for about 2 weeks.  If you have the setting for larger amounts to be fed, the food won’t last quite as long.

For more information: Hagen Nutrafin NutraMatic 2X Automatic Fish Feeder

Product Review: Just Born Kitten Milk Replacer

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

JUST BORN KITTEN MILK REPLACERJust Born Kitten Milk Replacer balanced nutrition starts kittens off right in life. Also excellent for pregnant and nursing cats.

To use Just Born for an orphaned kitten,  weigh the kitten first. Feed daily at least ½ oz. of Just Born for every 2 ounces of body weight. Kittens should be allowed to consume as much formula as they want.  Use any small pet nursing bottle with a small nipple.

If possible, kittens should nurse from their mother for the first 2 days of their lives to receive nutrient-rich colostrum. The mother’s colostrum provides temporary protection from numerous diseases and contains growth factors believed to stimulate protein synthesis, improve fat utilization, and promote cell growth.  It is very important to weigh kittens frequently, every day, to insure they are receiving adequate amounts of supplement.  If a kitten loses weight after 48 hours, consult your veterinarian. Feed weak or small kittens every 4 hours; feed at 8-hour intervals if the kitten is strong and active. Kittens’ needs will vary and the time and amount may have to be increased or decreased depending on the breed, growth rate and activity of the kitten. Make water readily available after kittens are 2 weeks of age.

Orphan kittens must be kept warm for proper digestion to occur.  Also, use a warm, moist washcloth and gently wipe the kitten’s bottom until it wets and has a bowel movement, several times daily, to imitate a mother’s care. This is required for young kitten survival.

Weaning kittens:  Healthy kittens may be weaned when they are about 25 days old or when they can lap formula from a bowl. At this age, blend a high quality dry kitten food with warm Just Born ready-to-use liquid formula to make a paste. Feed the mixture 3 to 4 times a day for the first week. Each week, increase the amount of dry food in the mixture so that after 6-7 weeks, the kitten is fully on dry food.

Here are some of the supplies you may need when using Just Born Kitten Milk Replacer:

JUST BORN CAT LIQUID 8 OZ

JUST BORN CAT POWDER 6OZ

JUST BORN CAT POWDER 12OZ

NURSING KIT 2OZ