The Chronic Consumer

With two dogs in the house, I’m always looking for good pet products to try out. I’ve recently switched to organic dog food and elevated dog feeders to help make mealtimes more pleasant, and I’ve also been buying Bully Sticks as a healthier alternative to rawhide chews.

Now I’m turning my attention to pet beds in an effort to make my dogs’ time out in the yard a bit more comfortable. I found these special outdoor pet cots over at Jeffers Pet, and think they look great! They’re durable, weather resistant, and most importantly, they’re washable so I can keep them (and my dogs) clean. That’s exactly what my pets need so they don’t have to lie down on the hard concrete patio or sit out on the lawn in the blazing sun.

These particular beds are very reasonably priced, so I’m probably going to order a couple before summer comes. I can’t wait for my pooches to try them out!

My 12-year-old miniature Dachshund has been suffering from canine arthritis for about three months now. This started out as a problem with his hind legs, which really slowed him down and limited his mobility. The vet prescribed some meds for a while, and also recommended that I start feeding my dog special food meant for elderly canines.

But I soon realized that the medications and new food were just the tip of the iceberg as far as canine arthritis products were concerned. I discovered a bunch of other great items that would help my dog do many of the things that were becoming impossible thanks to his arthritis.

For example, there are special pet ramps and stair lifts that make getting into the car, on the couch, or up the stairs a lot easier; there are elevated feeding bowls that make mealtimes less stressful on the joints; and there are disposable diapers for those times when my dog is not able to make it to the backyard quickly enough.

I’ve got to say that it’s sad to see my little buddy age like this, but at least I know I’m doing everything I can to make him comfortable.

I have a dog that has been suffering from terrible skin problems for the last three years. The vet thinks there’s an allergy involved and has done a multitude of tests, but hasn’t quite been able to pinpoint the substance that she is allergic to. He did say, however, that he believes the problem lies with the food we’re feeding the dog. So we’ve tried 10 different brands over the years, but nothing has improved.

Right now we’re thinking about trying Organic dog food to see if that will make a difference. Organic dog food doesn’t have any artificial preservatives, fillers, and other additives that could adversely affect canine health, which could be exactly what my pet needs.

It can’t hurt to give this organic stuff a try. Hopefully it will bring my dog some relief from her skin problems!