Only Natural Pet Herbal Defense Organic Shampoo

We were recently contacted about doing a review of several products from the Only Natural Pet Online Store. One of our choices was the Easy Defense Flea & Tick Tag which very much intrigued me.

In Mississippi the fleas are horrid flesh eating creatures that can reproduce at a rapid rate.  I've always used natural preventatives until last summer when we became overwhelmed with fleas.  Everything I tried would knock them down only to see them regroup with a vengeance.  As a last resort, we had the house and yard professionally sprayed.  For the first time I had to begin using a spot on treatment laden with chemicals. Each month I would cringe as I applied Frontline between Kirby's shoulder blades.  I always did it on a morning I would be home so I could keep a close eye on him fearing the worst, grateful he survived.

When Only Natural Pet heard I had recently seen a flea on Kirby, they graciously decided I needed to review three products to benefit from the full coverage - the shampoo, the ___, and the tag.

To give these products the best chance I had the house and yard professionally sprayed this afternoon which will be repeated in 7 days.   Then I bathed Kirby with the Herbal Defense Organic Shampoo. 

I appreciate the natural, safe ingredients: Organic Calendula Extract, Organic Chamomile Extract, Yucca Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Kelp Extract, Neem Oil, with Essential Oils of Organic Lemongrass, Citronella, Clove, Patchouli, Catnip, Pennyroyal & Soybean - in Purified Water; Organic Aloe Leaf Juice; Disodium C 14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (surfactant); Oleyl Betaine (surfactant); Citric Acid; Panthenol DL; Hydrolyzed Soy Protein; Glycerin (vegetable based); Organic Jojoba Oil; Sodium Benzoate (preservative); Potassium Sorbate (preservative); Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin (vegetable based).

I love what it did for Kirby's coat: soft, shiny, and manageable.  There is a conditioner if you should need it. I was worried about the shampoo stinging his eyes but he didn't show any signs of irritation as I scrubbed him from nose to tail.   Kirby has been getting a bath with a neem shampoo which has a strong scent. This shampoo has a fresh clean but slightly spicy fragrance which I liked and it didn't bother Kirby's sensitive nose at all. I also like the fact it doesn't take a lot to produce a creamy sudsy lather which easily rinses out.

The 16 oz bottle sells for $13.99. The 16 oz conditioner also runs $13.99.  I would say this is a great value for a natural product that works.

Kirby had a second bath with the shampoo today with the same great results.  A huge plus is he isn't scratching.  Actually the only complaint I might have is that the shampoo makes his coat so soft I have to cut the fringe over his eyes shorter so it won't fall in his eyes.  It's that good! 

Only Natural Pet Store was founded in 2004 with the belief that just like humans, pets thrive from natural living and a healthy diet. All of their products are created with this philosophy.

Disclaimer: We received the shampoo from Only Natural Pet Store in exchange for a review.  Our opinion is our own based on our experience and we do recommend this product. 

Prime Pet Supply Review & Giveaway

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I was invited to review Prime Pet Supply, a brand new online store located out of New York. I was impressed by the diversity of quality products they carry at such reasonable prices.  Can you believe Nina Ottoson interactive toys for less than $35.00? Serken sent me a code to use so I could go through the entire process any customer would encounter.

The website is really user friendly. If you are looking for something specific you can search by category or brand.  If you need assistance or have questions, you can get help through their live chat, 800 number, or email.  All of the products have detailed information including size charts for clothing and ingredients for food items, which by the way, are carefully selected for their healthy ingredients.

After a little time wandering around their website, I found quite a few "premium pet pleasing products" I would purchase or recommend. I finally chose the Hurtta raincoat in Kirby's signature blue (watch for my review). 

It was easy placing my order.  First I registered which is great because they keep all of my information along with a record of my orders. This is a one time process which you can skip but why would you?  They have a flat rate shipping fee of $5.95 or free for orders over $69.00.  Once I placed my order, I received an email with my receipt and order number.  A short time later that same day I received an email letting me know my order had shipped.  

I also tested the chat line.  Because it was late there were no operators available so I left a short message and received a response within 30 minutes.  I placed my order Monday, June 17th and received my item on Thursday, June 19th. That's quick service especially for someone like me who hates to wait!  

The good news is Prime Pet Supply is providing a Coupon Code for 10% discount on any item in stock.  Just use KIRBY10 at checkout.  The even better news is Prime Pet Supply is giving one lucky reader $25.00 to spend.  

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Pets are Having a Doggone Good Time at Home These Days

By Guest Writer,  Vicky Kelly

We’ve known we have influence over our pets ever since they became domesticated, but are we actually inspiring them to become like us now? While your pet can sit, stay, roll over or just meow back in response when you ask it a question, there is also evidence that our pets are trying to literally do what we do.

Think about it from the pets perspective: You’ve raised them from a baby in many cases and they watch you all the time, attempting to figure you out. While they may not be quite as intellectual as humans, our pets are often smarter than we might think. 

Cat Games 

The iPad has become an incredible device for millions of different people of all ages, Now, it also has apps for cats. According to the LA Times, the ipadgameforcats.com was released as a free download for owners who don’t want to actually play with their cats themselves. On the game, cats will chase different dots of light and respond to different sounds, distracting themselves for hours. Perhaps Apple saw this coming, but the surface of iPads are built to be resistant to cat’s paws and nails. 

Dog Computers

According to The Telegraph, scientists at Open University are working to build what are known as smart kennels, which will allow dogs to do certain things on their own around the house. These activities will include feeding themselves, opening and closing certain drawers where toys may be located or set off an alarm when there is trouble. The kennels will be controlled by touch screens or sensors that can be pressed with paws, so a dog can simply learn to press these buttons like they would to go through a dog door. So in the future, your dog might be like a roommate in your house that's not paying rent, like a kid home from college who hasn't gotten a job.

TV for Dogs

Want 24 hours of cuteness? Look for a cable station at  that is known as DogTV. It’s like leaving a television on to keep your dog entertained while you are away from the house to reduce stress, according the The New York Times. At least that’s what people at DogTV seem to think. Various network programming appeals to dogs, according to their own market research (meaning lots of dogs. So if you want to add a channel to your cable plan to keep your dog preoccupied while you are away, this might be an option at www.cable.tv.

Just block the late night programming: There's evidently a lot of leg humping.

Dog Bars

You thought the dog park was fun? Wait until dog bars hit, where canines will drink doggone good beverages together. Currently being "brewed" in Napa Valley, Happy Tail Ale is loaded with beef broth, vitamins and minerals, according to beerfordogs.com. Also, Doggie Brew comes in many different flavors and even has one meant for vegan dogs, according to inventorspot.com.

The IDing process for these dogs still remains somewhat of a mystery, though it’s pretty much sealed that no cats will be allowed.

About the Author:   Vicky is a part-time tech assistant for an animal hospital and a freelance writer for several blogs about pet care.