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Top 10 New Products From Global Pet Expo 2019

Lori Ennis
by Lori Ennis
Published:  March 27th, 2019
Global Pet Expo showcases the latest and greatest products for pets and their parents. Check out our top new products from Global Pet Expo 2019.


I often say I have the best job ever, and that’s because I get to look for the best pet products for our furry family members. Global Pet Expo offers a super opportunity for finding those because it’s miles of pet products and the people behind them–and I love learning about the passions behind the products.


There were so many great new products debuted this year, it was hard to choose. Tough life, but somebody’s gotta live it! Here are our picks for top new products.

1. My Pet * My Scent


We loved this award-winning, non-toxic calming tool for furbabies. Why? Because the technology behind it came from doing the same for humans. We spoke to Mark Theno, who is the president of Bioesse Technologies, and he told us they found success in their calming patches in babies who suffered from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome at the University of Kentucky. They figured the patches could do similar for pets and they created My Pet * My Scent. It uses 100% clean organic Hemp oil, organic essential oils and the best? Your scent. The special pad goes on your dog’s collar and helps calm them with your own scent too. And they’re trial running a product for cats too, which you rarely find.

2. Bernie’s Perfect Poop


We got to talk to Jim Finnigan, the president of Bernie’s Perfect Poop, and loved that he and his wife Christie designed it to help their own dog, Bernie. They know the importance of good gut health in humans and transferred that to working on something that combined all the elements of good gut health for their Bernie. Instead of having to uses several different products to give your dog a good microbiome, they’ve combined natural fibers, prebiotics, probiotics and enzymes to give dogs better health, better immunity and of course, better poop. I brought some home for my own pups and guess what? They could eat the crisps alone, they love the taste so much! Good taste and better poop? Yes please!

3. iKud dle


So this might be the coolest cat box you’ve ever seen. Probably the smartest, too. It has an Infrared Sensor System that gathers info on when your cat goes in and then you get all that data sent straight to your mobile device. Which means you can access it and control it from anywhere. Oh, and did we mention that it is not only self-cleaning, but it has an auto-litter packing system. Every time your cat does her business, the auto-packing function cleans the waste in a bag and leaves it neatly waiting for you to take care of it at your convenience. From the touch of a button. Amazing.

4. The Barrett Ball


On a search for toys for aggressive chewers, I got to meet the awesome James and Amanda Hayes, founders of The Barrett Ball. James is a several-times combat veteran whose service dog Barrett found no toy a match for his chewing. Hence The Barrett Ball, a virtually indestructible ball made of solid layers of rubber. It has a 100% lifetime guarantee, and get this–Ethical Pets donates 100% of the profits to the organization from which Barrett came– Dogs4Warriors. It’s a no-brainer dog toy and will be available in May.

5. Gopher Cap


This is a neat little diddy that came from the “It’s a great idea for humans; what about pets?” bin and it’s pretty smart. This unique bottle and cap allows pet owners (and vets) to appropriately manage their pet’s health and medicines with the GopherCap Smart Tracker. It tracks the medication history and you know how you wonder if you gave your pet it’s medicine that day? One scan with your smart device and the GopherCap lets you know because it’s recorded each opening and helps track dosages. Genius.

6. My Cat BackPack


So we admit it. We love this backpack because who doesn’t want their cat (or small dog?) to look like an astronaut as it’s riding in style on our backs? Now there’s a The Fat Cat backpack in case your kitty is a little on the fluffy side. (No judging, just cool carrying!)

7. MusicMutz Comfort Collar


This calming collar would also be great for pets traveling in car rides or on airplanes because it brings high quality, specifically created music just to calm your pet down right to them in a comforting collar. The music was specifically composed to calm pets down and for occasions like thunder or fireworks, let the music calm them down, drug-free.

8. Foldable DIY Dog Crate


How cool is this? It’s a foldable dog crate that allows you to design/paint it any way you like. Your whole family can get in on welcoming new fur family members and it’s completely unique to your pet.

9. Pet House Wax Melt


How often would you like to use those cool ceramic warmers you have but you don’t want to have the toxins of traditional wax or fragrances? Neither are good for you or your pets, and that’s why we loved the Pet House Wax Melts. They’re adorably shaped and made from soy and use essential oils for the amazing scents. Feel safe using wax melts around your kids–human and furry alike.

10. TugNBrush


This was by far the best thing at Global. We know we need to take care of our dog’s teeth, but let’s be real…it’s not the easiest thing in the world to do. Enter TugNBrush. All you have to do is play with your dog. No, seriously, that’s what inventor Samuel Wright purposed the TugNBrush to be. You already play tug with your dog, right? So he made a tug toy with unique, patented features that brush your dog’s teeth at the same time. There is literally nothing out there like this on the market, but now that they’ve brought it? Get ready to watch brushing your teeth be a whole new (super enjoyable) gig.

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Discovering that your dog is hurt or in pain is a concerning moment for any pet parent, regardless of the injury. But dental injuries can be particularly stressful. If you have ever experienced a toothache, you understand!Whether your pup chipped a tooth during a rough play session with their best furry friend or while gnawing on a hard chew like a bone or antler, any dental damage must be addressed promptly.Read on to learn how to prioritize your dog’s dental health, including identifying if they may be suffering from a broken or chipped tooth, how to address dental damage and tips for preventing a broken tooth before it happens. Your pup will thank you!Common Signs of a Broken or Chipped ToothThe first step to caring for dental problems is to identify that your dog is experiencing an issue. The signs of dental problems vary considerably. While some dogs won’t show any discomfort, others may demonstrate considerable pain. This is due not only to the difference in a dog’s personality and pain threshold but also the spectrum of injuries that fall under the heading of “dental problems.”Broken teeth can be categorized into three groups:Enamel Fractures: Damage only to the enamel of the tooth.Crown Fractures: Damage extends deeper into the tooth, breaking the crown and exposing the pulp.Root Fractures: The root of the tooth has been broken.Unless you inspect your dog’s teeth regularly and spot a problem, we often have to rely on body language and behavioral changes to know there’s a problem. Unfortunately, dogs are very good at hiding pain, so they may be suffering from a problem for a while before we’re aware that there is an issue.Some of the more common signs of a broken or chipped tooth include:Excessive droolingBloody salivaPawing at their muzzleChewing on one side of the mouthReluctancy to eat and kibble or harder-to-chew itemsRefusal to eat at allAvoiding drinking cold waterGrinding teethSwelling in the faceDiscomfort or reluctance to have muzzle touchedWhining or whimpering Not playing as they would normally Sudden or out-of-character aggressive or anxious behaviorTrembling or shaking

ACANA™ Pet Food Team Announces Nationwide Kitten Cuddler Promotion

Are you the next champion kitten cuddler? Because ACANA™ is looking for one! Their latest campaign is aimed at supporting  cat shelters, which can be overwhelmed with newborn kittens during increased birth rates amongst cats. In a bid to help, ACANA™ will help both shelters and kittens in the critical stages – from arrival to adoption. ACANA™, the pet food specialists, are preparing for the upcoming “kitten season”, attempting to increase public awareness of just how much work shelters could have during this time. In their latest effort, not only will they be donating cat food to the shelters, but they will also be offering $10,000 to one lucky cat lover to do nothing more but cuddle with kittens at a  Best Friends Animal Society center. They do this in hopes of encouraging others to volunteer as “kitten cuddlers”. Hopefully, their efforts will lead to increased adoptions of kittens, and completely eliminate the killing of unadopted cats and dogs in America, a goal to which Best Friends Animal Society is wholly dedicated to. And now, the help is needed the most. The so-called “ kitten season” spans from May to November, and it is the time of the year when female cats have most of their kittens. During this period, many animal shelters report a great influx of kittens that need care and adoption. It goes without saying that caring for a large number of gentle and fragile kitties is a labor-consuming and very challenging job. A shelter’s resources and staff can be very strained in this period, so all the help they can get is more than welcome. The ACANA™ pet food team is well aware of this and is donating 5,000 cases of wet kitten food in Apri. This is equivalent to about $250,000 at retail prices and comes to roughly 120,000 meals for kittens. Not only this, but the team also encourages everyone to volunteer at their local shelters and help with the many tasks surrounding kitten care. And a very important task is, of course, cuddling! Kitties are fragile and require constant care and all the love and warmth they can get. It is because of this need that ACANA™ will reward one person with $10,000 to cuddle kittens! The lucky winner will spend half a day at a Best Friends Animal Society lifesaving center, or a chosen network partner shelter this June. For their cuddling efforts, they will receive $10,000. "We believe in the total well-being of cats," said Billy Frey, Vice President, Marketing for Champion Petfoods. "ACANA™ pet food helps cats thrive through every stage of life, and a cat's earliest days set the tone for everything that follows. This program demonstrates our commitment to taking care of both the emotional and nutritional needs of kittens."The rules of the contest are straightforward. The prospective kitten cuddlers must be U.S. residents, and aged 18 or over. Needless to say, they must love kittens and have four hours available over one weekend in June 2024. Easy, yes? Additionally, contestants must pass a background check and cannot be in a partnership with a competing pet food brand. For a chance to be selected, you can enter the contest between March 27th through April 10th, 2024. Cuddlers, good luck!

Watch This Brave Cat Save Her Dog Sibling from a Coyote Attack

Who said that there is no love between cats and dogs? This touching story proves that some bonds between a cat and a dog are so strong that one would risk their life for the other! The event took place in Edmond, Oklahoma, where a tiny pooch was miraculously saved from a vicious coyote attack– by none other than a feisty cat. At first glance, Oakley, a white Havanese dog, and Binx, a black cat, seem to belong to completely different worlds. But even so, they are family. Lane Dyer, the owner of the two, explains for Oklahoma News how the attack - and the daring rescue - came to be.“I was kind of inspired by it, quite frankly,” she said. The event occurred on November 30th, when the 6-year-old Havanese dog, Oakley, was let outside to go to the bathroom. “Out of nowhere she was attacked by a coyote,” said Dyer. Soon enough, another coyote came rushing.

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