While diet is very important, dental health for our pets can often be overlooked leading to expensive procedures due to plaque and tartar buildup. Swedencare’s new holistic soft bites for dogs and cats help with dental care easily in the form of a tasty treat for our furry friends. Made with the proven PlaqueOff System™ that helps to reduce the buildup of plaque and tartar in pets. According to the American Animal Hospital Association, “By the age of three, most dogs and cats have some degree of dental disease.” Swedencare’s soft bites can help reduce tartar and decrease the chances of dental disease. 

The holistic soft bites for pets come in four different flavors and formulas including Vegan Sweet Potato & Pumpkin for gut and immune support, Sweet Potato & Chicken for hip and joint support, Vegan Sweet Potato & Peanut for oral care support, and Sweet Potato & Chicken made with DHA for puppies. MSRP $12.99 for a 6 ounce bag. My dog tried these out and he really likes them!

Reinvent how you bathe your pets from the animal’s perspective, serving thousands of happy pets (and pet owners!) worldwide. Aquapaw is the world’s first wearable combination sprayer-scrubber that can be turned on and off by simply making a fist. Stay in total control over your pet and the flow of water during the entire bathing process. One-size-fits-all design straps quickly and easily to either left or right hands. It includes adapters to connect to either your shower or garden hose. Learn how these best-selling products deserve a place in your home if you’re a dog, cat (yes, even for some cats who love the slow treater!), or horse parent. Also available on Amazon, Chewy, Petco, and Walmart. Price: $24.95+ This actually made it easier to give my Pup a bath and he really does not like baths at all! I highly recommend this one!

Extra Strength Soft Chewables are ideal for seniors and dogs of all ages that enjoy a softer consistency who are anxious, experiencing discomfort and/or require more hemp derived CBD per administration. In addition to having the salmon flavor dogs love, these heart shaped Soft Chewables are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. They are also resistant to crumbling, can be served whole or easily divided. Extra Strength Soft Chewables are ideal for seniors and dogs of all ages that enjoy a softer consistency who are anxious, experiencing discomfort and/or require more hemp derived CBD per administration. In addition to having the salmon flavor dogs love, these heart shaped Soft Chewables are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. They are also resistant to crumbling, can be served whole or easily divided. I actually also received the Probiotic soft chewables for a happy doggie tummy and my pup seemed to like them. The soft chewables are priced at $12.00-$45.00.

Also Available:

Treatibles Hard Chews Extra Strength Sweet Potato Flavor 10 mg CBD for dogs

Price: $10.00-$45.00

Extra Strength Hard Chews are ideal for any size dog experiencing discomfort or stress and needing extra support. The powerful combination of 10 mg of Organic Full Spectrum Hemp CBD extract and turmeric is delivered with the sweet potato flavor dogs love.

Intro Pack, 10 mg per chew, 7 ct, for dogs over 40 lbs

Full Size, 10 mg per chew, 45 ct, for dogs over 40 lbs

If your furry friend is joining you on your adventure, you’ll love the Duty Mitt. Perfect for camping, hiking or just a day out at the dog park, these mitts are the ultimate pet grooming product. It is a single use, disposable product that offers a gentle, cleansing formula and mild deodorizer- essential for maintaining a clean and healthy coat. The non-toxic ingredients control pet odors and reduce allergy-causing dander. Pet owners rave about using it for anxious dogs or simply dogs who don’t enjoy baths! Now, this is one for my Pup! Like I mentioned before…he hates baths! So, this product is a must in my house!

I like this next product and it is good to have around if you have cats or dogs!

Price: $24.99 (subscribe and save)

Sprinkle & Sweep is a unique pet accident cleanup product that instantly solidifies even the most liquidy pet accidents for an odor-free cleanup in just seconds! AND it blocks putrid odors while you do it. The product instantly absorbs all messy accidents in the kitchen or in the garage, not just liquidy poo and urine. This includes broken eggs, spilled oil or even a shattered glass bottle of wine in the kitchen! It’s also a cat litter box and trash can deodorizer! Just sprinkle. . . and sweep! I like how easy it is to use!

I love the next one because my dog LOVES going on walks! So, it truly is a gift when he gets a new collar or leash! Archie & Alfred believes in finding the balance between quality and style in dog products. As a woman-owned business, all their products focus on dogs’ safety, health and comfort. Your pup will thank you for the stylish walking leash, harness and collar. I love that the collar I received is truly one that my pup likes and it is rather stylish!

Prices: $14.00+

Self Disclosure: I received free samples of the above items to facilitate this featured post. Images were also provided. Happy National Dog Month!

Unlike the vine of the same name, Ivy is not clingy! However, she does indeed love a cuddle. Ivy is a 7-year-old pit bull who was found with a stray friend near a dog park, in November. That’s right—Ivy has been here with us since November. Her friend got adopted, but we don’t want sweet Ivy taking root at the shelter! Ivy is a sweet, easygoing, loving girl who appears to have been a recent mom. Now, she needs to be mothered. Or fathered. Or siblinged. Or all of them. Her puppy days are behind her, and she’s ready for short walks, movie nights on the couch, and lots of love. Come meet Ivy—shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Ivy. Ask for ID#A666870.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Tank, 4 years old, is just a big, happy goofball ready to share a home with people who want a walking partner, a playing partner, a reading companion, a TV couch potato buddy, or any or all of these things. He recently learned how to fetch, and the volunteers report a 50% success rate in bringing the ball back! Tank has been in the shelter for months, and he needs to settle somewhere. He’ll be ever so grateful to have a forever home—in fact, he’ll Tank you demonstrably. The shelter is open Sundays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.—you can also make an appointment to see Tank and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or calling (562) 570-4925. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for IDA668969 to meet Tank. We’re at capacity, and everyone needs homes!

His name’s Goliath, but Chewbacca or Baby Huey would have been more appropriate. If any David were to approach this Goliath, this 4-year-old cuddler’s waggy tail would knock him over and he’d grab the slingshot and lie down to chew on it. Goliath is never happier than with a stuffy, and he’s easygoing, bordering on lazy, as one adoring volunteer put it. If a big, goofy pit bull is your idea of a companion, come to Long Beach Animal Care Services to meet Goliath. Shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Goliath. Ask for ID#A672754.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Mamma Morning at only 2 years old has had a troubling life. She came in, pregnant, from a hoarding situation in late winter. Her three kittens all sickened and died. Thanks to both her inner nature and care from the shelter staff and the volunteers, Mamma Morning is as sweet as can be. She’s a real talker, and she loves attention. Just look at her pretty eyes! She needs a real home and a human who’ll match her good nature with their own. Shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Mamma Morning. Ask for ID#A673772.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC will release a “paw-some” pack of all-new products inspired by the four-legged stars of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming animated adventure, “DC League of Super-Pets.” From adorable preschool toys to premium pet products, along with a video game, children’s books and a DC original graphic novel, apparel and housewares, the new global merchandise collection captures the loveable and loyal spirit of the DC Super-Pets. Premier partners around the globe – including Fisher Price, Rubies, Buckle Down, Fetch For Pets, Just Play, Hallmark, and Random House Children’s Books – have collaborated with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC to bring “DC League of Super-Pets” merchandise to mass market and specialty retailers leading up to the film’s release in theaters only, beginning 27 July internationally and on July 29 in North America. I personally can’t wait to see this movie! I recently received a few fun items for my pup, Bink! (By the way, I also think he is a Super Dog!) He loves the DC Super Hero squeaky plush toys the best!

Pet Products: Fetch for Pets, a premier New York-based pet product manufacturer, will showcase a new line of licensed DC pet products, featuring designs inspired by the characters in the upcoming film. The line encourages pets to unleash their inner DC Super Hero with squeaky plushies, rope tug toys, collars, and more.

A DC Superman dog toy is perfect to collect for yourself or give as a gift to the “DC League of Super-Pets” fans in your life. This 9-inch Superman dog rope toy features the Superman symbol in a soft plush, as well as a red and blue rugged rope for tugging.  It’s everything you and your pet need for an afternoon of endless entertainment. “DC League of Super-Pets” Superman dog toy is made of sturdy tug rope, perfect for a game of tug and toss with your pup.  Plus, it features pet-safe plush details, meaning it has no hard plastic, sharp corners, or edges. The handle is sturdy twisted rope, and the Superman emblem is a soft plush your pup will love sinking their teeth into again and again. Best for light to medium chewers.

When it’s “walk o’clock,” Buckle Down collars and leashes are a great way to show off the loyal character of your Super-Pet. The durable components and original artwork are sure to hold up to whatever your pet can dish out. Dog collars, leashes and cat collars are available at Buckle-Down.com ($15.95-$24.95). Whether fans want a fun toy to keep their pup company while they head to theaters to watch the “DC League of Super-Pets” movie or they’re bringing the fun home to act out scenes with their own furry friends, the Fetch for Pets DC Super-Pets collection is sure to be a household hit.

Warner Bros.’ own DC Shop will carry exclusive new merchandise from the new animated film. Show your love for your favorite super-powered companion with a special collection of graphic tees just for dogs. Apparel for adults and youth are also available along with mugs featuring the DC Super-Pets. DC Shop will also carry dog collars and leashes, dog toys, and more from licensee partners Buckle Down and Fetch for Pets. Products will be available on June 29 and will continue to roll out towards the movie’s July premiere.

Credit: Information provided from Warner Bros/DC shop. Images were provided except for images of Bink. Samples were provided to facilitate this post.

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by Warner Bros.’ biggest franchises from DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

The name Byron may give you images of romantic poetry and doomed poets, but ah, no—not our Byron! He’s just a down-home guy—in fact, volunteer Dee said that his name means “barn for cows”! Cows? Nope—Byron doesn’t wrangle cows—he much prefers his stuffy toys, as you can see. He’s handsome and funny, and he wants to live a happy-dude life with a forever person! Shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting Byron. Ask for ID#A669543.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)