It's summertime, and that means it's time to spend quality time with your
canine friend in the great outdoors. We've got a great review for you of the
many types of products that can help you and your dog get the most out your
outdoor adventures. From fetching to hiking to swimming to staying cool, check out our guide to the outdoor essentials here...
As cat owners know, the only thing as challenging as finding the right food
for your feline friend is finding the right litter. With so many options
available, it's important to know which types of litter are safe and natural,
versus those that may be packed with toxic chemicals that can harm your cat and
the environment. Read our article below to help guide you
toward the right type of natural litter for your cat...
Summer Outdoor Gear for Your Dog
Dogs love summertime as much as we do and it’s easy to see why; they get to
swim, hike, camp, play fetch – it’s what dogs live for. When you’re out
adventuring with your dog this summer, here are some canine gear tips to help
outfit your pooch for the fun! Below are some highlights we thought you'd be
interested in, or you can view all our outdoor gear here.
Stay Cool
Dogs can quickly get overheated when temperatures rise. There are two great
solutions to help keep your pooch cool this summer - the Ruff Wear Swamp Cooler vest and the Canine Cooler bed. Designed with multiple layers of mesh fabric, the Swamp
Cooler vest uses evaporative cooling to keep dogs cool – just dunk the Swamp
Cooler in water and put it on your dog. The light colored fabric also keeps the
sun off your dog’s back. The Canine Cooler bed provides a cushy, cool, and dry
sensation using SoothSoft Comfort Technology. This fluid-cool, memory foam
comfort bed soothes and conforms to your dog's pressure points while cooling at
room temperature. Just fill it with water once and it's ready to go.
Fetching Fun
Throw and fetch is great fun for your dog the perfect way to get quality
time outdoors together. We've got a great selection of fetching balls, discs, floaters, and throwers - some that
even glow in the dark! One of our favorites are the Zogoflex toys from West Paw Design. They're available in four fun shapes and
sizes, including balls and flying discs, and they're made out of a unique material
that bounces, bends, chews, and floats. And importantly, they hold up to the
gnawing and chewing your dog will put undoubtedly them through!
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Just like their human counterparts, dogs need their own packs to carry their
essentials. The Approach Pack from Ruff Wear is an all-purpose pack for day hikes or
overnight outings, while the Palisades Pack does it all with on-board water bladders and extra carrying
capacity for multi-day adventures. Ruff Wear’s dog packs are built on a
five-point adjustable harness for the dog’s comfort. A good rule of thumb when
loading a pack is load no more than 25% of the dog’s weight and make sure the
load is balanced between the two saddlebags. And don't forget the portable bed so your dog doesn't have to sleep on the cold, hard ground!
Essential Paw Protection
Summertime means hot pavement, sand, and gravel – not a good environment for
bare dog paws. Dog boots protect paws from hazards so that you and your dog can stay in the
action. Check out Ruff Wear’s Bark’n Boots Grip Trex Boots for rugged trails, their Skyliner Boots that are ideal for hot, manmade surfaces like sidewalks and
asphalt, or the Pawz Biodegradable Natural Dog Boots for easy convenience. Whatever boots
you choose, you'll get year-round use from them once the snow starts to fly in
the winter!
Doggie Paddle!
While most dogs are instinctive swimmers, every dog can benefit from a
canine life jacket. Ruff Wear Float Coats are designed to float dogs in a natural horizontal
swimming position and allow full range of movement. The Big Eddy Float Coat is
ideal for fast-moving water and frequent use, while the Portage Float Coat is
great for beginning swimmers and recreational use. The handle on the Float Coats
helps to lift dogs into boats or when you need to quickly move them out of
harm’s way.
Enjoy your summer with your best friend, and turn to Only Natural Pet Store
to keep your dog safe, cool, and happy during all your summertime adventures!
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Ruff Wear Bark'n Boots GripTrex
Boots to provide your dog with all-condition, all-terrain, all-season paw protection. Durable with a comfortable fit and made to stay on snugly. On Sale Now! |
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Ruff Wear Back Packs
Ruff Wear backpacks are built to last - choose from two
styles and sizes depending on the length of your
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Ruff Wear Life Jackets
Ruff Wear offers three versions of their doggy life
jackets. Depending on your dog’s size, needs and
swimming ability, choose from the Portage, Big Eddy or
Float Coat all available in cool summer colors. On Sale Now! |
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West Paw Design Zogoflex Toys
These playful toys bounce, bend, chew, and float! They're made of a patented, state-of-the-art "dog material" called Zogoflex that is safe, durable, and made of recycled material. Available in 4 different, fun shapes! |
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Pawz Biodegradable Natural Dog Boots
Pawz are the world's first disposable latex rubber dog boots designed to go on easily and fit securely without using zippers or straps. |
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Ruff Wear Swamp Cooler
Outfit your dog in the Swamp Cooler to stay cool, happy and active in the hot summer weather. Let the cooling begin! On Sale Now! |
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Ruff Wear Sun Shower Waterproof Rain Jacket
Keep your dog comfortable, dry and mud-free in wet and rainy conditions. 3M reflective trim keeps your dog visible under dark, stormy skies.
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Nite Ize SpotLit L.E.D. Pet Flashlight
A L.E.D clip-on safety light for you and your pet features glow and flash modes. Secure stainless steel spring clip and water resistant. |
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Choosing Natural Cat Litter
When it comes to pleasing our finicky felines, every cat
guardian knows that it is essential to have many options
available. Cat litter manufacturers know this too, and this
is why cat owners can now select cat litters made with a
wide variety of granule sizes, scents, materials and
potencies. The number of options can feel overwhelming. To
make this choice easier for you, Only Natural Pet Store has
selected the best natural litters. We've highlighted the
benefits of each type of kitty litter to help you determine
which one is best for your kitty, your household, and the
environment.
CORN-BASED LITTERS:
World's Best Cat Litter and World's Best Cat Litter Extra Strength both offer healthy alternatives to
clay litters, as follows:
Safe, Flushable and All-Natural
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Made of whole-kernel corn, a renewable, biodegradable and all natural material. |
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Corn is edible so it will not cause harm if ingested by your pet. |
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It is safe for kittens, infection-prone cats, and cats recovering from surgery. |
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The flushable formulas are septic tank and plumbing friendly. |
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99% dust free so it won't cause the respiratory problems for cats and owners
often associated with clay and silica litters. |
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Better for the environment than clay because it is grown as a renewable crop,
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Controls Odor Naturally
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Micro-porous structure quickly absorbs ammonia and urine odor without perfumes
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Clumps well and is “scoopable” almost immediately after your cat leaves the box. |
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Moisture quickly combines with natural starches in the corn to solidify and neutralize
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Great for Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
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Will not stick to the bottom of the box or gunk up mechanical litter box cleaners. |
Helps Prevent or Remedies Litter Aversion Syndrome
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Studies have shown that World’s Best Cat Litter’s soft "dig"-able consistency
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WHEAT-BASED LITTERS:
Swheat Scoop Natural Wheat Litter is another grain-based natural litter, offering
these benefits:
Safe, Flushable and All-Natural
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Made of naturally processed secondary (non-food grade) wheat, a renewable, biodegradable
and all natural material. |
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Certified flushable formula is septic tank and plumbing friendly. |
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Low dust so it will not cause the respiratory problems for cats and owners that
are associated with clay and silica litters. |
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Wheat is edible so it will not cause harm if ingested by your pets. |
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It is safe for kittens, infection-prone cats, and cats recovering from surgery. |
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Better for the environment than clay because it is grown as a renewable crop,
not extracted from quarries that permanently scar the earth. |
Controls Odor Naturally
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Natural wheat enzymes work to eliminate odors without perfumes or chemicals. |
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Clumps well and is “scoopable”. |
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Moisture quickly combines with natural starches in the wheat to neutralize odors. |
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Consistency is similar to clay litters and makes for an easy transition from clay
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PINE-BASED LITTER:
Feline Fresh Natural Pine Cat Litter is fresh smelling plant-based litter
that is a hit with many cats:
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Safe and all-natural, uses materials from lumber processing that would otherwise
go to waste. |
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Low dust so it will not cause the respiratory problems for cats and owners that
are associated with clay and silica litters |
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It is safe for kittens, infection-prone cats, and cats recovering from surgery. |
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Controls odor naturally - pine neutralizes the ammonia in cat urine. |
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Clumping formula is available with Feline Fresh. |
CLAY-BASED LITTER:
Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract
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Attracts cats to the litter box – the litter is blended with a natural herb attractant
that appeals to cats. |
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Hard clumping. |
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99% dust free to reduce respiratory irritation. |
SILICA-BASED LITTER:
Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Senior
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Prevents bacterial growth - crystals absorb urine and help dehydrate feces, making
your cat’s litter box too dry to sustain bacteria. |
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Biodegradable - when put in a compost pile or landfill, the material completely
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Non-toxic. |
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Scoopable. |
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Helps prevent kidney problems and UTIs – its crystals rapidly trap moisture inside
to prevent the growth of bacteria that can lead to infections. |
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World's Best Cat Litter
An all-natural cat litter made from whole-kernel corn that controls odors, clumps well, and is flushable. No unnatural additives! In regular and extra strength formulas.
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Swheat Scoop Natural Wheat Litter
Swheat Scoop litter is made from naturally processed wheat, which means its clay free, chemical free, fragrance free and biodegradable. In regular and multi-cat formulas. On Sale Now! |
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Feline Fresh Natural Pine Cat Litter
Flushable, scoopable, naturally sterile and biodegradable, this Feline Fresh litter is made from 100% pure Southern Yellow Pine, which completely eliminates litter box odor. |
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Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Senior
This litter, made just for senior cats, helps prevent kidney failure and urinary infections that can cause non-use of the litter box. |
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