29 November 2024

10 Pet Hacks: Easy Tips to Make Pet Parenting a Breeze

By Holly Timmins

Being a pet parent is rewarding but sometimes challenging. These simple hacks can help you simplify pet care and ensure your furry friend stays happy and healthy.

1. Use Coconut Oil for Coat Care

Coconut oil can work wonders for your pet’s skin and coat. Rub a small amount on dry spots or mix it into their food for a natural shine. It also helps with itchiness!

2. DIY Frozen Treats for Hot Days

Make healthy popsicles for dogs and cats by freezing bone broth or tuna water in ice cube trays. It keeps them cool and hydrated!

3. Toothbrush Hack: Start with Gauze

If your pet dislikes a toothbrush, wrap gauze around your finger, add pet-safe toothpaste, and gently rub their teeth. Gradually introduce a brush later.

4. Elevated Food Bowls for Better Digestion

Elevate food bowls to reduce strain on your pet’s neck and improve digestion, especially for larger breeds. A simple DIY stand works wonders. We sell a Raised Slow Feeder which is the perfect solution!

5. DIY Anti-Chew Spray

Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle to deter pets from chewing furniture or shoes. Test a small area first to avoid damage.

6. Hide Pills in Peanut Butter or Cheese

No more struggle giving meds! Hide pills in peanut butter (ensure it’s xylitol-free) or wrap them in cheese. Most pets won't even notice.

7. Create a Safe Space for Anxiety

Designate a quiet corner with your pet’s favorite toys and blankets. Familiar scents and a cozy space help them feel secure during stressful situations like thunderstorms or fireworks.

8. Use Rubber Gloves for Shedding

Run a damp rubber glove over your pet’s fur to easily collect loose hair. This hack works great for both cats and dogs and reduces shedding around the house.

9. DIY Puzzle Toys for Mental Stimulation

Keep your pet mentally stimulated by hiding treats in an empty cardboard box or a muffin tin. It engages their natural problem-solving instincts and reduces boredom.

10. Repurpose Old T-Shirts into Pet Toys

Turn old t-shirts into braided rope toys for dogs or cozy bedding for cats. It’s an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to keep your pets entertained and comfortable.

These simple, effective hacks not only save time but also enhance your pet's well-being. Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments!

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Best purchase, my dog loves it

I got a raised slow feeder for my dog, and it’s been great! It helps him eat slower, which has improved his digestion and posture. The ridged design slows him down, and the anti-slip base keeps it in place. Plus, it’s easy to clean and super sturdy. Definitely a win!

This is a game changer

I honestly wasn't sure if this would work, but I’m blown away by how quickly my dog figured it out! After a few days of consistent training, he started using the “ball” and “outside” buttons to let me know what he wants, the ball button is by far his favourite! It's like we’re having a little conversation! The toy itself is sturdy and easy to use, and he loves pressing the buttons—he even seems to take pride in it.

I was worried that he wouldn't get it or use it, but it’s actually been extremely helpful, especially when he needs to tell me when he needs to go out to the toilet. If you’re looking for a fun way to connect with your dog, I highly recommend giving this a try. It’s been a total game-changer for us!

My dogs new obsession!

I bought this Dog Communication Trainer for my boy, Denver, and I’m impressed with how quickly he picked it up. Within 30mins, he was already hitting the buttons and getting so excited to hear our voices come out of the button. After a few days, we recorded the buttons to say "dinner, outside and treat" and put the buttons near his bowl and the door, and this boy is obsessed haha. Let just say the dinner and treat buttons are getting a workout! After a week, we have put all the button back on the mat, and now he knows which one to press for the relevant action. I'm still in shock of how easy he picked this up, and that my dog is now communicating to me! This is the best purchase, highly recommend!

So necessary

I had this in my cart for a year and a half before I felt justified to buy it. Don’t be me- just buy it lol. I have a 100 lb German shepherd. So obviously his poops are the size of my face when he goes. Now, he doesn’t often go while on walks since his schedule is regular and he goes before we leave. I thought it might still be nice to have in a backpack to pull out when we are on hikes or on walks where we are far from a trash can but need to haul the poop around. Well, in comes the dog I am watching for 6 months for a friend. She’s a 65lb shepherd lab mix with unidentified food sensitivities. She has learned to hold it in since she doesn’t like the turf at her house, then break up her massive crazy poops into about 5-6 regular poops on our walks to mark her territory. Not sure how she has that kind of control, but I was in over my head with dumps between these two dogs. Hauling back 7-8 bags of dung since there were no parks or stops in the whole tract. I bought this bad boy and haven’t looked back since. I did a lot of research comparing the other options. They were either cheap looking, unlined, no good attachment to fit it to the leash, or a hard plastic material that might be too hard to get larger droppings to fit in. This one in the heather grey was unassuming and I didn’t look like a crazy dog lady with it strapped to us. The leash connection was adjustable for me to fit it securely around her braided leather leash so that it doesn’t really slide around, and then I clipped the top to the handle. This bag is a great size in the sense that it holds all the bags with enough room to account for air I accidentally tie in so that it drops in the top easily. The can keeps its shape enough so that it’s not blowing out poop air if it squishes or knocks against something- but the cinch is secure and seems to seal it properly anyway soctjay I never smell it after I put it in. The bottom compartment is big enough to fit a few rolls of bags and dispenses them smoothly. The shape and attachment style of the can makes it so that not only is it not swinging around haphazardly, but if I suddenly need to switch my grip or hold the leash closer I can drop the handle and let the whole can angle upside down. I don’t have to worry about it opening or swinging or unattaching at all. And with the clip, you could definitely attach to a dogs harness or your own backpack or fanny pack as well if you’d like. The can does have residual stink after I dump the bags into the trash, but I leave the leashes in the garage (don’t smell it when I’m back in there for laundry) and by the next walk it doesn’t have any smell. The can is useful enough that when I’m done pet sitting I may give it a wash and then use it to hold my dogs tennis balls on walks. If your dog is a pooper on walks and you’re trying to be like me and not be a serial yard bomber anymore you need this can!!

Things TikTok made me buy.

Our McNab Shepard made a huge mess with his water. I’d keep a towel under his bowl, it was so bad.This bowl works! He still dribbles a little, but no huge mess anymore!

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