Products We Recommend and Use
You can purchase these products via the links on this page, or visit Shady Mountain Pet Retreat. If you use a specific food, treat or toy on a regular basis and find our location convenient, we will be certain to keep your item(s) in stock.
Miriam has been a pet product tester/designer/reviewer since 2001. This page allows you to take advantage of her vast knowledge of pet products (including nutrition). She conveniently offers you the links to obtain the products she uses and recommends.
Comfort Trainer Head Halters
Designed by Miriam Fields-Babineau, these training tools help teach your dog how to pay attention through positive redirection. The Comfort Trainer is the more gentle and humane head halter on the market. It does not irritate your dog's eyes, muzzle or create distress like most other head halters.
Shady Mountain Pet Retreat keeps all sizes and colors in stock at all times.
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Designed by Miriam Fields-Babineau, these training tools help teach your dog how to pay attention through positive redirection. The Comfort Trainer is the more gentle and humane head halter on the market. It does not irritate your dog's eyes, muzzle or create distress like most other head halters.
Shady Mountain Pet Retreat keeps all sizes and colors in stock at all times.
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Freedom Harness
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This is the best front connect harness on the market. It is comfortable for the dog, complete with a velvet strap that goes behind their front legs. It doesn't slip down their chest (if a good fit) nor does it chafe the dog's shoulders like many other brands. It comes in a variety of sizes and beautiful colors. I usually use the back D-ring for attaching the seat belt so you don't need a completely different seat belt harness, too.
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This is the best front connect harness on the market. It is comfortable for the dog, complete with a velvet strap that goes behind their front legs. It doesn't slip down their chest (if a good fit) nor does it chafe the dog's shoulders like many other brands. It comes in a variety of sizes and beautiful colors. I usually use the back D-ring for attaching the seat belt so you don't need a completely different seat belt harness, too.
NuVet Vitamins and Joint Supplements
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Keeping your pet safe is an uphill battle. That’s why it is so important to strengthen your pet’s immune system every day with NuVet Plus®.
From Puppy through Adulthood…
Why Strengthen Your Pet’s Immune System every day?
To Help Shield It From All This…
Backyard pesticides, fertilizers, bacteria, and viruses that attack your pet’s immune system;
Carpet backing, which contains formaldehyde, tuolene, benzene, xylene, styrene (Pregnant women are warned to avoid new carpets; but your pet buries his nose in it every day); also toxins are brought in on shoes (pesticides, lawn fertilizer, bacteria, viruses);
Pet Foods, most contain hormones, pesticides, meat by-products, preservatives, grain and corn (major sources of allergies)
Household Toxins (floor cleaners, bug killers,air freshener phthalates, household mold);
Pet Treats loaded with sugars and fillers, they promote diabetes and liver problems in pets;
Mouth Toxins – 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have periodontal disease by age three, dumping toxins into their bloodstream;
Seasonal Problems (allergies, dry skin).
NuVet Plus® Helps Heal & Protect your Pet From:
* Allergies * Skin and Coat Problems * Scratching, Itching, Biting * Hot Spots * Seizures
* Arthritis - Joint Problems * Stress / Anxiety * Premature Aging/Low Energy
* Diabetes - Liver Problems * Cancer (many types) * Cataracts * Cushing’s & Addison’s Disease
* Tumors * Digestive Problems * Tear Staining * Urinary Incontinence * Heart Disease
Safe /Natural /Water Soluble (easy on the stomach)
· A tasty chewable wafer daily as a treat!
· GUARANTEED to eliminate your pet’s ailment - or your money back!
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Keeping your pet safe is an uphill battle. That’s why it is so important to strengthen your pet’s immune system every day with NuVet Plus®.
From Puppy through Adulthood…
Why Strengthen Your Pet’s Immune System every day?
To Help Shield It From All This…
Backyard pesticides, fertilizers, bacteria, and viruses that attack your pet’s immune system;
Carpet backing, which contains formaldehyde, tuolene, benzene, xylene, styrene (Pregnant women are warned to avoid new carpets; but your pet buries his nose in it every day); also toxins are brought in on shoes (pesticides, lawn fertilizer, bacteria, viruses);
Pet Foods, most contain hormones, pesticides, meat by-products, preservatives, grain and corn (major sources of allergies)
Household Toxins (floor cleaners, bug killers,air freshener phthalates, household mold);
Pet Treats loaded with sugars and fillers, they promote diabetes and liver problems in pets;
Mouth Toxins – 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have periodontal disease by age three, dumping toxins into their bloodstream;
Seasonal Problems (allergies, dry skin).
NuVet Plus® Helps Heal & Protect your Pet From:
* Allergies * Skin and Coat Problems * Scratching, Itching, Biting * Hot Spots * Seizures
* Arthritis - Joint Problems * Stress / Anxiety * Premature Aging/Low Energy
* Diabetes - Liver Problems * Cancer (many types) * Cataracts * Cushing’s & Addison’s Disease
* Tumors * Digestive Problems * Tear Staining * Urinary Incontinence * Heart Disease
Safe /Natural /Water Soluble (easy on the stomach)
· A tasty chewable wafer daily as a treat!
· GUARANTEED to eliminate your pet’s ailment - or your money back!
Kuranda Pet Beds
Kuranda Dog Beds: Orthopedic, Chew proof, Easy to Clean
If your dog is destructive of beds this bed is perfect! They come in PVC or Aluminum with durable hammock material. I use the aluminum bed with ballistic nylon hammocks. They're easy to clean and VERY durable for any type of dog. Most of all, they are comfortable.
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If your dog is destructive of beds this bed is perfect! They come in PVC or Aluminum with durable hammock material. I use the aluminum bed with ballistic nylon hammocks. They're easy to clean and VERY durable for any type of dog. Most of all, they are comfortable.
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Nutrition Suggestions
If you've ever kept your pet with us you know that I am opinionated about appropriate pet nutrition. I have experienced pet allergies first hand with my own beloved pets as well as many of my pet guests. While I will often refer pet parents to their pet's veterinarian for health concerns, there are few veterinarians who fully convey nutrition information to their clients. Many veterinarians suggest products that are mostly filler grains or contain a primary ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction in the animal. Often, they recommend a product they happen to sell anyway. I suggest an in-depth conversation with your pet's veterinarian about nutrition and why they suggest the product they've recommended.
Below are the foods I recommend:
Merrick
Instinct
Nature's Variety
Fromm
Orijen
As they've proven to be high quality, few pets have any adverse reaction to them, and pets love to eat them. Furthermore, feeding one of these high-quality diets reduces vet visits (due to bad reactions or health conditions).
Note: If switching your pet's diet, do so slowly over a period of 2 weeks. I also suggest giving probiotics/digestive enzymes to help your dog's digestive system adjust.
Below are the foods I recommend:
Merrick
Instinct
Nature's Variety
Fromm
Orijen
As they've proven to be high quality, few pets have any adverse reaction to them, and pets love to eat them. Furthermore, feeding one of these high-quality diets reduces vet visits (due to bad reactions or health conditions).
Note: If switching your pet's diet, do so slowly over a period of 2 weeks. I also suggest giving probiotics/digestive enzymes to help your dog's digestive system adjust.
Cat Food Suggestions:
Instinct
Merrick
Nature's Variety
Instinct
Merrick
Nature's Variety
Travel Restraints
We never travel with our K9 (or feline) guests loose in our vehicles. That's a recipe for disaster! We recommend travel crates, safety restraints or booster seats for the small dogs. This keeps your pet safe during travel and you able to concentrate on the road.