Sunday, January 13, 2008

Super Pet Igloos


Store Description (from PETCO http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_home_nav_1.aspx?cm_re=080905-_-hdr-_-logohome ) : It's the coolest hideaway for your small animal. It gives your small pet a sense of privacy while you can observe all the action through the translucent body. One piece igloo is made of easy to clean plastic. Offered in sizes for every small animal. $4.49

Review: Hamsters love these igloos because they allow just enough room to build a nest in, but the are not so roomy that your hamster feels unprotected. These igloos are also great because they are see-through so you can see your hamster inside! It is a great choice for hamsters old and new.
Stars: *****

8 in 1 Yogies Hamster, Gerbil, Rat Treats


Store Description (from PETCO http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_home_nav_1.aspx?cm_re=080905-_-hdr-_-logohome) : Treat your small animal to a delicious, healthy snack made with real, easy-to-digest yogurt. Hamsters, gerbils and rats love these vegetable flavor morsels. $3.49

Review: Hamsters think that these yogies taste delicious, and they come in an easy to reseal tub! Much less messy than a bag. Yogies come in 2 different flavors, strawberry and cheese, so you can still give your hamster the same delicious treat he likes with a new taste!
Stars: *****

Super Pet Run About Ball


Store Description (from PETCO http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_home_nav_1.aspx?cm_re=080905-_-hdr-_-logohome ) : It's fun and fitness right at your furry friend's feet! Keep the good times rolling for hamsters, gerbils and other furry friends. A perfect spot to keep your critter while cleaning their cage. Made from durable plastic with ventilated slits. Available in clear or colored models. $6.99


Review: The Super Pet Run About Ball is a great toy for hamsters! It gives hamsters the freedom to roam out of their cage without getting lost under couches or in the garage. The clear color is wonderul-it allows your hamster to see as clearly as though it wasn't in the ball at all! the only down side of the ball is that you cannot allow your hamster to run down the stairs in it, as this can cause serious injuries.
Stars: ****

Super Pet Critter Cruiser


Store Description (from Petsmart http://www.petsmart.com/) : Put your small animal pet inside the wheel of the Critter Cruiser and watch the fun begin. Let him race around the house, or around the Run-About Hamtrac (sold separately). You can also set it so that the Cruiser remains stationary while he runs in the wheel, or you can take the wheel out of the Cruiser and use it by itself. Made of easy-to-clean, smooth plastic with rounded corners and no sharp edges. Wheel is well ventilated for your small pet's safety and comfort. Cruiser comes in assorted, bright colors. Please let us choose. $14.99

Review: These Hamster cars look cute and fun, but they are not that way for your hamster. Hamsters like burrowing and being enclosed in their nests, but they do not like being enclosed in a small, plastic area. Every hamster I have owned (a total of 9) has never liked being in these plastic cars. Instead of running on the wheel, they have started screeching and urinating. So when your hamster needs excersize, stick to the wheel, not the car!
Stars: *

Ratatouille Quiche Lorraine & Bon Croissant treats for Hamsters

Store Description (from Petsmart http://www.petsmart.com/) : (Quiche) Introducing Le Quiche Lorraine, the great tasting and nutritious treat for all small animals. Made with a secret French recipe, Le Quiche Lorraine combines a crunchy crust outside that satisfies small animals' natural chewing instinct with a delicious fresh carrot center for taste pets can't resist. With the irresistible taste and crunchy texture, Le Quiche Lorraine is sure to become your pet's favorite anytime treat. $2.99 (Croissant) Introducing Le Bon Croissant, the great tasting and nutritious treat for all small animals. Le Bon Croissant has an easy to grab shape and crunchy texture that promotes small animals' natural chewing instinct and the irresistible taste is sure to make it your pet's favorite, great-tasting, any-time treat. $2.99

Review: I am very pleased and surprised to see hamster treats inspired from Disney's new movie Ratatouille! As if the movie wasn't cute enough already, these adorable treats great to your hamster and look like real French cuisine! They really make feeding your hamster fun!
Stars: ****














Saturday, January 12, 2008

Oasis Vita-Drops for Hamsters


Store Description (from Petsmart at http://www.petsmart.com/) : Hamsters and other pocket-pets can be very picky about which loose particles they eat and which they leave behind - which can lead to a dangerously unbalanced diet. Oasis® Vita-Drops™ water-soluble high-potency premium multivitamin concentrate is a balanced source of daily nutrients that helps correct any imbalances. Suitable for hamsters of all ages and breeds, fancy mice, fancy rats, gerbils, hedgehogs and similar pets. Simply add to food or water each day. Comes complete with convenient measuring dropper. $7.99

Review: Oasis Vita Drops are an essential part a balanced diet for your hamster. They give your hamster vitamins and minerals to help fight off fatal diseases such as wet tail and keep your pet in a healthy state overall. Also, adding these Vita-Drops are so easy--just add 2 drops to your hamster's water bottle after it has been refilled!
Stars: *****

Cedar Bedding


Store Description (from Petsmart http://www.petsmart.com/) : A clean environment is essential to the well-being of your pet. Made with 100% natural red cedar, this bedding not only creates a fresh aroma, but repels fleas and insects. Shavings are kiln dried and then specially processed to eliminate dust and other debris that may be harmful. Ideal for small animals, dogs and cats. $11.99
Review: Although this bedding repels odors and insects, it is not a safe bedding for your hamster. Veterinarians say that the strong aroma of the cedar chips can overwhelm a hamster's acute sense of smell, and the dye in the chips carry chemicals. Instead, try to use non-scented or earth friendly bedding. These will feel more natural and comfortable for the hamster.
Stars: *