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Dr. Becker's best pet products
01/05/2009 | View more articles from this date
This week, my focus is on those nonmedical products that caught my attention as a pet lover and that will make taking care of your pet easier or more fun. Just as with the veterinarian breakthroughs, this week’s products were gleaned from suggestions from more than 100 experts.
We have the full list of all my “Dr. Becker’s Best” products on our Web site, PetConnection.com, so drop in for more information. (Prices can vary widely, so I’ve listed suggested retail.)
- Food puzzles. Veterinary behaviorists say it’s important to reduce or eliminate the mind-numbing boredom from just eating food out of a bowl. Boredom equals behavioral problems, and behavioral problem may mean a homeless pet. Food puzzles, such as these from Premier (www.premier.com), can help. The Kibble Nibble appeals to dogs’ natural prey and stalking drives. For the kibble or treats to dispense, dogs must roll, push and chase the toy. The Kibble Nibble holds up to 2 cups of kibble or treats. Unscrews for easy [ read more » ]
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