PetSugar

Bare Bones: Aqua Bol

PetSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:05 -0700

With temps still reaching the 70s in SF lately, North and I have been taking advantage of the weather, and going for nice long walks on the weekends. You can pretty much bet that two out of three times, I'll forget to grab his pop-up bowl from my car, leaving me to buy a sports cap bottle in the nearest convenience store and play drinking fountain with it as he laps water mid-air. Although there's nothing wrong with this practice, I've found a solution I will never run out of the house without (unless I forget my wallet . . . and then we're both in trouble): The Aqua Bol ($6).

This simple, yet stylish water bowl comes in three colors, and folds up to the size of a credit card so you can stick it in your wallet when you need it. No more using your hands! Although I'm sure it's the germaphobe in me talking, it feels a little unsanitary for North to drink from my grubby hands after petting other dogs during a walk in the park, and handling his dirty fetching ball. I know I wouldn't want to drink from those hands, so why should he? Either way, this is a genius solution that had me saying, "Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?"

Modern Pet Dish: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:30:20 -0800

I'm all about purchasing stylish (yet functional) pet furniture and accessories. Since North is a part of my life, he should have nice things that match our home, not stick out like a sore thumb. However, spending $130 on a food and water bowl might be a little much for me! This model attaches to the wall (with removable stainless steel bowls) and comes in an array of colors so your pet can feed in style. What do you think?

New Product Alert: Fall Carriers From Ella Dish!

PetSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:41 -0700

Fall is my favorite time of year, mostly due to the great weather, but it's really the season's fashions that get me all a twitter! I'm getting set for the weather change in my wardrobe, so it's only natural that I get North all caught up, too – he's one hip hound if I do say so myself! If your pet can still fit in a carrier, you're going to fall in love with Ella Dish's new line of bags. These Ella Carriers ($165) are rugged enough not to get dirty after one use, and they come with the brand's signature nylon webbing. Since accessorizing is key to making a complete wardrobe, these cases will surely go with all your autumnal updates – sounds like another Fall must have to me!

New Product Alert! Neko Habitat

PetSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:14 -0800

Dish up a sweet resting spot. New from Neko Habitat are three bed styles, all featuring reversible cushions in a rainbow of options.

Fitting cats or small dogs, the transparent acrylic frames wipe clean and pillows can get the once-over with a pet-safe vacuum. Sleek and stylish, the designer duds don't come cheap. Consider the Wave ($235), the Cradle ($250), or the Pan ($245) to be a real investment in your furry friend's sleepy-time future to last for years and years. Still, is the pretty product worth the investment or will you take a pass on these loungers?

Do You Call It a Bowl or a Dish?

PetSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:00:21 -0700

Sometimes I call it a bowl, other times a dish – what do you call the receptacle for your pets' food and water? I simply can't decide and often see the products labeled as one or another - technically a dish is "a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food" and a bowl is "a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids," so either word can work . . . right?

Source

La Table: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:30:59 -0700

Eating off the ground . . . how barbaric! Well, your precious pets no longer have to put their noses (so close) to the floor as these ceramic dishes come with their very own wood dining
"La Table," $110 for the set. I'm betting this modern design has a place in someone's sleek home . . . but is it you?

Disposable Pet Dishes: Cool or Wasteful?

PetSugar — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:00:05 -0800

Instead of frequently cleaning out your pet's dishes, Bamboo's Feed and Toss bowl system includes disposable liners for food and water. Each bowl comes with two clear plastic liners and a recommendation to use one liner per week for water or dry food and two liners per week for wet food. The product eliminates the risk of mixing household sponges, unsafe cleansers, or spreading germs to family members when cleaning pet's dishes. Now, when traveling I can see the benefit of a product like this, however, I think I do a pretty good job of cleaning North's dishes on my own at home. What's your take on this product?

Which New Food Bowl Design Is the Prettiest Innovation?

PetSugar — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:00:56 -0700

Pet Fashion Week's over 'til February, but New York Fashion Week starts soon! I can't get enough of the Lifestyle Innovation Awards from this event, and you may recognize several of the designs from past posts on the site (like Whiner and Diner, Tigrito, and Kevy K.). Even though, the grand prize winner, HugX, is stunning, if you had to choose with money as no object, which style best fits your home's décor?

Source: Daniel Gagnon

2008 Pet Fashion Week Big Winner: Meet HugX

PetSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:24 -0700

My fave competition at Pet Fashion Week is the Lifestyle Innovation Award offered to the company that has the top product design in a different category each year. This year "pet dinnerware" was displayed and this super-cute bowl won. Learn all about it in this slideshow! Source: Daniel Gagnon

View Slideshow ›

Where Do You Put Your Pet's Dishes?

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:08 -0700

Source: Flickr User millicent_bystander