Slide Show: Pet-á-Portland
Cold comfort Fur is a dandy insulator, but this has been a particularly nasty winter. Deck your dog out in hand-knitted organic wool sweaters in an alluring variety of sizes and patterns. Chilly Dog sweater small dogs $28, large dogs $42
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Recovering nicely The animal community is in complete agreement on this one: those ugly plastic cones may prevent your furry friend from opening old wounds, but they look terrible. Your pet will heal more quickly knowing he looks good in one of
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Lift off Our readers insist you can’t go wrong with pet toys from the Kong Company; this indestructible rubber disc will have your Airedale airborne for hours. Kong Saucer $12.99; petsmart.com
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High and dryTrue, it’s designed for smaller dogs that dread a drenching, but Kitty really hates getting wet. So your friends are covered when it’s raining cats and dogs.
Raincoat by New York Dog $50; lexidog.com
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Collar me impressed Want your dog to stand out on his evening walk around the block? Dress up his neck with some bow-wow bling. Dog star If there were a Project Runway for pooches, this smart, quilted coat would win any challenge.
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Sleep tight
There’s plenty of room for restless sleepers in a spacious and orthopedic bed filled with recycled InteliLoft polyfill pillow stuffing, which provides a cloud of comfort. It also comes in eighty-one different color combinati
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Slumber party No more “ruffing” it: here’s a deluxe and portable doggie bed that’s ready to travel in style.
Plush dog bed with Swarovski crystal by Louisdog $145 petite, $150 large; lexidog.com
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Kitty castle Sometimes your cat needs a kingdom to call his own. This split-level luxury tower, made from recycled tires and driftwood, is the ultimate feline flop.
Skyriver Keep by Royal Meow $415.99; fureverpets.com
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Indoor plumbing Eliminate odors, stains, and accidents by introducing your animal to the pet loo. It’s a turf-topped container that’s easy to empty and clean, and worth every penny for the peace of mind it brings to apartment dwellers with indo
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Super bowl Inscribed with a variety of dog-isms, including the definitive pet declaration, “Give Me Some,” you’ll never again forget to fill your pal’s designer dish with chow. Drink up For hikers who want to keep their four-legged compa
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Pack it up Snacks, toys, water bottle … this sturdy lunch box for dogs holds everything for a picnic in the park or a late-night rendezvous with the fetching poodle next door.
Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Doggy Day Pack $18.99; c
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Hands for hounds Let’s see you play dead in convincing fashion. Now beg for a treat. Deal in the dogs with an interactive card game that gets pet and owner performing tricks together.
Muttheads by Darf Inc $14.99; darfinc.com
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All strapped in This durable harness puts to rest any worries about choking or neck injury. And when your buddy needs a lift, just grab hold of the handy handle. Stay with me This sturdy and flexible leash made by a Hood River company wi
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Chew betcha! Combine snacking and recreation with a string of dried sweet potatoes. Play tug-of-war or just let your hound gnaw in peace all afternoon.
Snook’s Sweet Potato Dog Chew $7–20; snookdog.com
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Good stuff Fluffy is guaranteed to go bonkers for colorful, handmade toys stuffed with the finest quality catnip—homegrown in Marcola near Eugene.
Deluxe Hot Cats four-link string $8.95; catsmeowportland.com
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