OkcPets Magazine November 2021

November/December 2021 • OKC Pets 23 Furbo furbo.com Good for: Dog Amazon: $165 Training: 1 out of 5 Health &Wellness: 3 out of 5 Entertainment: 5 out of 5 The Furbo is packed with features, from full HD video quality and bark alerts to two-way audio and the ability to toss your dog a treat without being home. Furbo also works well with Alexa. If you are a helicopter pet parent and need to see what your pup is up to while you are away, you will love this product! Furbo has included a clicker sound effect before delivering the treat, but this is a far cry from relating it to a training tool. Pros: Furbo donates a portion of each purchase to help charities. Cons: Because it utilizes a camera, many owners find themselves watching their pets instead of enjoying their time away from home. Greatest American Dog Treat Monthly Subscription gadogtreats.com Good for: Dog, cat Gadogtreats.com: $19.95-$40 Training: 4 out of 5 Health &Wellness: 5 out of 5 Entertainment: 4 out of 5 This Made In Oklahoma product is manufactured at 4RKids Foundation in Enid. 4Rkids Foundation provides jobs for adults with disabilities, but more importantly, it provides a purpose. All products are either single-in- gredient or organic and very healthy for your dog or cat. 4RKids has teamed up with Travis Brorsen, pet expert and trainer for Animal Planet, to deliver fresh treats each month to its loyal canine customers. All treats are human-grade and high-value. This makes them a perfect product for training and bond-building with your pup. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your pet that also provides purpose for adults with disabilities, this monthly subscription is for you! Pros: The treats are made fresh to order each month and come with a custom thank-you card from the employee who packaged your product. Cons: Currently, there are only two treat options available. FitBark GPS Fitness Tracker fitbark.com Good for: Dog, cat Amazon: $99.95 + subscription FitBark.com: 99.95 + subscription Training: 2 out of 5 Health &Wellness: 4.5 out of 5 Entertainment: 3 out of 5 The new FitBark GPS tracker allows you to set a safe place parameter to keep your dog or cat safe. It also allows you to monitor your pet’s daily sleep and activity goals. It is a great way to motivate you and your pets to be ac- tive and stay active. The FitBark products pair well with other human fitness trackers like the Apple Watch and Fitbits. FitBark has a user-friendly app that allows you to get real-time fitness results, set daily goals and share progress with other users. Pros: The FitBark GPS provides peace of mind that your pup or cat is safe. It’s small in size and has an app that makes it very easy to use. Cons: It requires WiFi and Verizon LTE-M coverage in your area for optimal results. Doc & Phoebe’s Hunting Feeder docandphoebe.com Good for: Cat Amazon: $13.79 Training: 2 out of 5 Health &Wellness: 5 out of 5 Entertainment: 5 out of 5 This is one of my favorite gifts for 2021-2022! It has many health benefits, not to mention cats love it. Veterinarian Liz Bales created the Indoor Hunting Feeder to meet cats’ behavioral needs. These types of enrichment activities also prevent bad behaviors, stop scarf and barf, and help weight management and boredom. Pros: The health benefits are huge, not to men- tion the joy you will get out of watching your cat hunt, an activity they were born to do! Cons: It takes a few days to get your cat accli- mated to using it. Also, if you have a dog, you need to put him or her away or use a separate room for your cat to use this product. 4 3 2 1