When it comes to purchasing accessories & supplies for your pet, quality always trumps quantity. While many pet owners have resigned themselves to old fashioned pet accessories, there are currently many innovative brands that have considerably refined the science of pet care. Whether you are a new pet owner or an experienced one, there are a few products that you should always have on hand.

Natural Cleaning Products

In your time as a pet owner, your pet is guaranteed to make a mess more than once. Though pee and poop stains can be difficult to remove, you should be careful to use cleaning products that are not hazardous to your pet or to people. Non-toxic cleaning products are generally slightly more expensive than traditional cleaning chemicals, but they are just as effective and significantly safer.

Non-Irritating Shampoos

Unfortunately for people, domestic dogs have retained a few less-than-desirable behaviors from their wolf ancestors. One such behavior is the desire to roll in some of the most disgusting substances imaginable. The residues that remain on your dog after it rolls on a long-dead animal are not only disgusting but potentially hazardous, so it is important that you promptly clean your pet.

You should realize, however, that most human shampoos are unfit for use on dogs since dogs have a different acid constitution than people do. Good pet shampoos are specially formulated to avoid disrupting your pet's acid mantle, preventing the animal from experiencing unnecessary irritation.

No-Pull Harnesses

In response to popular concerns over animal comfort and health, traditional collars have recently fallen out of fashion in favor of body harnesses. Some dogs, however, pull instinctively when provided with a comfortable harness. Fortunately, a number of companies have incorporated an easy solution to this problem into their products.

A leash attachment centered on the front of a harness enables owners to maintain control over their pups by redirecting them to one side whenever they attempt to pull. This naturally discourages pulling, since dogs tend to hyper focus their attention only when they can proceed in a direct line to an object of interest.

Extendable Leashes

Traditional leashes are helpful for pet training, but they easily get caught underneath the legs or paws. Extendable leashes increase your control over your pet substantially by allowing you to dictate your ideal walking distance. Extendable leashes pair well with no-pull harnesses since they automatically retract any slack that would otherwise become tangled under your pet.

High-Quality Treats

No training regimen is complete without exciting, high-quality treats. Remember, the more exciting your treats are, the more reinforcement you are giving your pet.

Whether you are booking your pet for a stay or you have scheduled a visit with a vet, Pet Hospitals of Hawaii is fully stocked with pet accessories & supplies. Call or text today.