Some or all of those ideas work, to a degree.
Here’s another.
In May, a product called the Thundershirt came into the mix. It looks a little like a dog coat, but works by applying gentle pressure to the dog, which distracts him from worrying about other issues like noises, thunder, separation or travel. The company says it’s like swaddling a fussy baby to make it feel more secure.
Thundershirt is supposed to be 85 percent effective and the company claims it has helped thousands of dogs.
Thundershirt’s founder, Phil Blizzard, had a dog terrified of thunderstorms. The dog predicted a storm by shaking for hours before it hit. Sedating didn’t work and sometimes he wasn’t at home.
Then Blizzard heard about wrapping a dog to relieve anxiety. Thundershirt was born. To try to keep other dogs from being turned into shelters, Thundershirt Company donates the product to shelters and rescue groups and $1 of every retail sale is donated to charity.
Thundershirts range in size and price from about $30 to $36. Visit the Web site to check out which size to order at www.thundershirt.com.
Help for senior pets
If you have a senior pet and need some help with some specialized products, take a look at SeniorPetProducts.com.
Many senior pets have issues with incontinence or not being able to “hold it” while you are away during the day.
SeniorPetProducts.com has the answer.
It’s the first biodegradable disposable diaper pad made by SnuggEase. You can solve your pet’s problem without clogging landfills. These pads biodegrade 50 to 150 days after hitting the soil or being composted. It comes in eight sizes and sells for $9.99 to $10.99 for a 10-pack.
Coyotes killing cats
Here’s an odd pairing.
The American Bird Conservancy is looking out for cats. Well, kind of. But if you allow your cat to run loose outside and you live in an area inhabited by coyotes, it’s something to consider. And don’t think it doesn’t happen in Ohio. I have a cat I adopted from a co-worker in Preble County. The week after, the cat’s entire family was killed by coyotes.
The American Bird Conservancy conducted a study that found that coyotes regularly feed on outdoor cats. They tracked coyotes in Arizona and found that out of 36 encounters, 19 resulted in coyotes killing the cat. The group said other studies have found that cats are a part of a coyote’s regular diet.
The group warns cat owners to keep cats indoors.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2248 or ldenger@Dayton DailyNews.com.
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