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Mosonth Dog Grooming Clipper Kit Review

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Products

Dog Grooming Clipper ReviewHi everyone!  I hope you’re all staying safe and warm.  Back in April 2020, when many places were experiencing their first Covid quarantine, I posted about the pros and cons of learning to groom your dog(s) at homeOpens in a new tab..  I’ve always personally groomed my pets myself.  I may not be the best at it, but I’ve found grooming my dogs myself to not only be a great bonding experience, but also a great way to give my dogs regular at home check ups.  Despite being a breed that doesn’t typically require haircuts, for a verity of reasons I’ve been trimming Kit’s fur since he was a puppy.  For most of that time I’ve been using an Andis 2-speed pet clipper.  Over the years, however, our Andis clipper stopped working as well as it used too.  I was excited when, recently, a company called Mosonth asked us to review their dog grooming kit.

We received our Mosonth pet grooming kit for free in exchange for our honest review.  As always, we strive to share only products we feel will benefit our readers.  All opinions expressed are our own.

Contents of the Mosonth Pet Grooming Kit

Over the past 6 months or so, my Andis clippers were working so poorly that I’ve been secretly using my fiance’s hair clippers to groom Kit.  Sorry dear, if you read this!  But those days are over, thanks to our new Mosonth clippers!

The Mosonth dog grooming clipper kitOpens in a new tab. includes not only the 4-speed, cordless trimmers, but also comes with 4 attachment guard combs (3mm/6mm/9mm/12mm), a stainless steel comb, stainless steel scissors, nail clippers, and a nail file.  While the clippers themselves are the star of the show, the other items are great too.  The comb is super sturdy and is so high quality that it has quickly become my ‘go to’ comb for brushing Kit.  I had no issues using the nail clippers and file to give Fenrir a pawicure.  The nail clippers are sharp and work well.  The scissors are perfect for touch ups. I personally used them to trim the parts of Kit that I didn’t want to use the clippers on, like his ears and tail.  The guard combs clip securely onto the clippers and, in my opinion, are a really important addition to this kit.  They allow you to easily trim your pet’s fur without actually shaving them bald.

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The pet clippers themself, though, are the best part of this kit.  They are cordless, which is awesome.  I was used to using corded pet clippers (ahem…and corded human hair clippers) which meant having to stay close to a power outlet and work around getting tangled up in the cord.  This kit comes with a charging base to quickly charge the large capacity lithium batteries.  Dog Grooming Clipper ReviewThe listing for these clippers say they have a run time of up to 3 hours on a single charge.  The motor is pretty quiet, which I know Kit appreciated, and also has 4 speed options.  The blade itself features 35 stainless steel teeth, with a ceramic movable blade.  There’s a knob on the clippers that lets you select from 4 lengths, from 0.8 to 2mm, and that’s before the addition of the guard combs.  The blade is detachable so it can be cleaned or, if needed, replaced.  The LCD display on the front of the clippers is super convenient.  It displays the battery status, charging status, and speed.

Dog Grooming Clipper Review

Now that Kitsune is a gentleman of a certain age, I’m extra careful to keep the fur on the bottom of his paws trimmed.  Papillons are a bit notorious for their ‘Grinch feet’ and, while fuzzy paws are adorable, I’ve noticed that when Kit’s paw fur gets Dog Grooming Clipper Reviewtoo long he slips more.  I’ve been clipping the fur on his paws and giving him sanitary trims every other week – his fur grows fast!  When I received out Mosonth clipper kit, I figured, in the very least, it’d hopefully work well for keeping Kitsune’s paws and privates tidy.  I would have been happy with it if that’s all it was good for.  Expecting it to do a good job on a whole body trim was a tall order!

These Clippers Delivered! 

Last weekend I used them, for the first time, to trim Kit’s fur.  Before adding the guard comb they cut through the fur on the bottom of his paws like butter.  They worked really well with the guard combs as well.

Some of my favorite features are how quite these clippers are, the fact that they are cordless, the LCD screen and, of course, how well they work.  As an amateur when it comes to clipping dog’s fur, I’ve found that often Kit’s hair cuts will look quite choppy for a week or so after his trims.  I always thought his haircuts didn’t come out super smooth because I just wasn’t that great at cutting his hair.  Our Mosonth clippers made me wonder if maybe it wasn’t me, but the clippers I was using, all along.  I think this is the smoothest haircut I’ve given Kit in a really long time!

Dog Grooming Clipper Review

You know what’s crazy?  The Mosonth dog grooming clipper kit is available on Amazon for only $24.99Opens in a new tab.!  For that price, whether you’re using it for simple things like paw and sanitary trims, or full body trims, you really can’t go wrong.  I know especially during Covid, when getting your dog to a groomer on a regular basis isn’t as easy as it used to be, having something like this at home can be so convenient.  I know it has been, so far, for us!  Thanks so much for reading.  If any of you decide to try out the Mosonth dog grooming clipper kit for yourselves you’ll have to come back and let us know your thoughts!

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How Smoking Affects Your Pets

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Dog Health,The Paw Pack

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If any smokers out there are looking for motivation to stop smoking, look no further than your furry friend.  Exposure to second hand smoke, and third hand (or environmental tobacco smoke), can be downright deadly for pets.  The affects of cigarette exposure are pretty common knowledge.  It may seem like common sense that it is just as unhealthy for animals as it is for people.

Did you know that exposure to third hand/environmental smoke, or consuming old cigarette butts, can be just as deadly to pets as inhaling the smoke?  The type of cancers that pets are more prone to developing from exposure to tobacco smoke can depend on their anatomy.  It may be common to consider the health risks that smoking imposes on more common pets, such as cats and dogs.  It’s important to remember that it can negatively impact the health of all types of animals, even the smallest of caged pets.

Many Studies Have Scientifically Demonstrated the Impacts That Exposure to Smoke Can Have On Pets…

A study done at Tufts University in 2002 concluded that cats who live with smokers develop malignant lymphoma twice as often as cats who live in non-smoking homes.  Another study done at Tufts in 2007 Opens in a new tab.linked oral cancer in cats to second hand smoke.  The study showed that cats who were exposed to second hand smoke for five years or longer and cats who lived with more than one smoker had even higher cancer rates.  Studies done on dogs have shown that Opens in a new tab.long nosed breeds living with smokers are more prone to nasal and sinus tumors, while breeds with medium length muzzles are more prone to lung cancers.

While Most Studies on Second Hand Smoke and Pets Have Been Done on Cats and Dogs, Exposure to Cigarette Smoke also Impacts Other Companion Animals.

Animals confined to smaller spaces, such as a cage or room, often suffer from exposure to smoke because they are unable to escape it.  Exposure to cigarette smoke can cause many health complications in pets, as in people, including breathing problems, diarrhea, vomiting, cardiac issues, lymphoma, lung cancer, nasal cancer, and death.

The Dangers of Third Hand Smoke

If you thought that breathing in second hand smoke was the only way that cigarettes can impact pets, think again.  Third hand smoke, or particles from smoke that stick to surfaces such as furniture, clothing, and fur, is also dangerous.  It’s important to keep in mind that pets are often forced to endure exposure to these toxins more than humans.  Most pets are closer to the ground, where third hand smoke can accumulate.  Many types of pets also groom themselves, making it common for them to ingest third hand smoke particles.

Directly Consuming Discarded Cigarettes, Cigars, or Cigarette Butts Can Also Be Deadly to Pets.

Depending on the type and size of the pet, ingesting just a single cigarette can be deadly.  Drinking dirty water that has been contaminated with nicotine can also cause health issues.

So How Can You Help to Reduce the Risk of Second or Third Hand Smoke for Your Pet?

The best option, of course, for your own health as well as your pets’ , is to quit smoking.  Besides that, there are some precautions you can take to help limit your pets exposure:

  • Only smoke outdoors.
  • Wash your hands after smoking and, if possible, change your clothes.  Smoke particles on your skin and clothing can be carried indoors even if you smoke outdoors.
  • Make sure to correctly store ashtrays, cigars, cigarettes, and nicotine replacement products (gum, patches, etc).  Don’t leave cigarette butts on the ground or anyplace where your pets might come into contact with them.

Do you worry about the impact that exposure to smoke could have on your pet(s)?  My partner and I don’t smoke ourselves, but we used to live in an apartment building with neighbors who were heavy smokers.  I often worried if exposure to our neighbors’ second/third hand smoke would impact our, or our pets’, health.  Thankfully, knock on wood, so far we all seem to have escaped unscathed.

Thanks, as always, for reading!  We hope that everyone is staying safe and doing well.

Yaheetech Dog Pen Review 2021

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Products

Yaheetech Dog Pen ReviewHappy Friday (or whatever day it is when you read this)!  I hope everyone is having a good week.  As I mentioned briefly last week, today I have a really cool product to share!  Before we moved (ok, who’s sick of me talking about moving already?) we didn’t have a yard of our own.  The apartment building we lived in did have a yard.  It was about the size of a postage stamp and shared among all the tenants in the building.  We pretty much stopped using it after one of the other tenants’ huge dog tried to attack little Fenrir which, thanks neighbors, caused Fen to develop reactivity issues towards large dogs.  But I digress…One of my favorite things about our new house is that we have a yard of our own!

A Portable Fence!?

I’ve always thought it’d be awesome to have a fenced in yard for our dogs.  However, we rent the house we’re currently living in, so spending a lot of money to fence in the yard isn’t really an option.  When I take Kit and Fen outside to play I either go out with them, keeping Fen on a leash, or put them out on a tie out.  The tie out is convenient if I want/need to have my hands free, but it’s annoying sometimes too.  It’s hard to play fetch with Fenrir, for example, while he’s on his tie out because he tends to get himself tangled around things a lot.  Enter the Yaheetech dog playpenOpens in a new tab.!

Yaheetech Dog Pen Review

Alaskan Klee Kai in snow…And my pathetic attempt to try to show how awesome it is in less than ideal weather.  I’ve been SO excited to share this product here.  We received it a few days before Christmas and it’s been sitting, packaged up, in our shed for most of that time because we had a crazy storm and got 4 feet of snow!  Quite a bit of the snow has melted since then, but what’s left behind is hard and icy, and doesn’t make for the best, flattest, surface for building a dog pen.

We received our Yaheetech dog playpen for free in exchange for our honest review.  As always, we strive to share only products we feel would be of interest to our readers.  All opinions expressed are our own.

Yaheetech Dog Pen Details…

Check out the Yaheetech website for much better examples of how awesome this pen can look all set up!  It’s super modeler, which is awesome.  I received their 16 panel 40 inch playpenOpens in a new tab..  It arrived quickly, packaged in two separate boxes which I appreciated because the boxes were a bit heavy.  Once you get it unpacked, however, the panels themselves are lightweight and easy to move.  Each panel is separate, then they can be connected together with metal poles, in basically any configuration you want!  I decided on the 16 panel dog playpen so that I’d have lots of panels to work with!  Our yard is a pretty decent size.  I wanted to be able to make a large pen so Fen would have more space to run around and play.  I opted for the 40 inch tall playpen, the tallest one Yaheetech offers, because…well, if you’ve ever seen an Alaskan Klee Kai jump you’d understand!

Yaheetech Dog Pen Review

Setting Up Our Yaheetech Pen

I’ll admit I haven’t made a pen with all 16 panels yet, mostly because of the snow and cold, but I did throw together the above pictured 7 panel pen just so I could get an idea of what putting these pens together was like.  It’s super easy!  I put that 7 panel example pen together on my own in a very short time.  I’m confident that, once the snow all melts, I’ll be able to build a really awesome huge pen for Kit and Fen without any difficulty.  I’ll be sure to show it off here when that happens!

Until then, another thing I love about this playpen is how easy it is to store!  The panels all lie flat.  I just tied the stakes together to make sure I don’t loose any of them.  Considering how large this pen will be when it’s fully set up, it takes up very little space when it’s put away and stored.

Yaheetech Dog Pen Review

What Did We Think?

The Yaheetech playpen is sold on their website for dogs.  I think it’d be really fun for other types of pets as well.  I would have loved having something like this back when I had house rabbits.  It would have been a perfect way to keep them safely contained for some outside play time.

I really do love this playpen, despite not being able to get a ton of use out of it yet.  It’s such an awesome solution for people like me, who has active dogs but can’t put up any kind of permanent fencing.  It makes me even more excited than I already was for spring.  I really can’t wait to see how much fun Fen has finally having a space where he can run around without his leash.

Yaheetech Dog Pen ReviewFen’s face in that picture is so funny.  I tried putting him in the pen for the first time and he was looking at me like “what is this sorcery and why aren’t you holding my leash”!  I’ll really have to post again come spring to really show our new playpen off.  Until then, if you have the time please swing by and check out YaheetechOpens in a new tab.!  They don’t only sell dog playpens, by the way.  They have some other cool pet products like grooming tables, bird cages, and cat trees – plus a lot of awesome home goods like furniture and gardening supplies too.  You can use our coupon code – PawPrintPetBlog – to receive a 5% discount on your order!

Winter Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Pet Tips

What, if any, winter holidays does your family celebrate?  For many, the winter holiday season can be such a fun, joyful time.  The name of the game in 2020 seems to be trying to find ways to be merry despite the difficult year we’ve all shared.  Being quarantined has, perhaps, given many a new appreciation for their pets.  Nothing raises the spirits quite like a snugly, or playful, fuzzy friend.  Some animals enjoy the excitement and extra attention around the holidays, while others may prefer if things remained calmer. It’s important to remember that it’s not just humans who can get stressed around the holidays, and some of our favorite holiday traditions may present dangers to our pets. Keep these tips in mind to make sure all members of your family have happy and safe holidays this year.

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

  1. Provide your pet with plenty of fresh water.  With all the excitement of celebrating with you, your pet is likely to work up a thirst.  Always make sure to provide your pet with clean, fresh water.
  2. Don’t overfeed your pet!  Tasty foods are a part of many holiday celebrations, but overfeeding you pet can cause upset stomachs, vomiting, and diarrhea.  In addition, feeding large amounts of fatty foods can be dangerous to pets.  For example, pancreatitis is a painful and potentially dangerous condition that can be caused by a diet too high in fats. While a small amount of table scraps may be okay to offer your pet, don’t overdo it.  If you’re celebrating with guests, advise them not to feed your pet, and always avoid foods high in fat, sweets, and cooked bones.
  3. Learn what holiday items may be toxic to pets! It’s important to learn what foods or holiday items (such as plants) are safe for pets, and which aren’t. You don’t want to accidentally expose your pet something that could be dangerous to him/her. What to avoid will depend on what species your pet is, so make sure you do your research and learn what to avoid!
  4. Keep an eye on your decorations! For a playful pet, holiday decorations may be confused as fun new toys. But decorations can be dangerous to your pet. They may be a chocking hazard, or cause impaction if your pet inadvertently swallows them. Some decorations such as glass lights or ornaments could potentially cause injury. Decorating is festive and fun, but keep it safe as well by making sure all decorations are out of your pets reach.
  5. Make sure to secure your garbage can!  With things like present wrapping, and food scraps being thrown out, your trash can is likely to be very tempting to your pet. Make sure your can is secured and pet proof.
  6. If you serve alcohol, keep it away from your pets. To most people, keeping food out of their pets reach is common sense. But it’s important to keep an eye on your drinks as well, especially if your drinking something potentially dangerous to pets such as alcohol.
  7. Minimize stress for your pet. The holidays can be stressful for humans and animals alike. Minimizing your pets stress level will go a long way towards making sure your pet is comfortable throughout the holiday season. Maintain your pets regular schedule as closely as possible. Give your pet a ‘safe zone’; a place where they can go to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday excitement if they need some time to relax.
  8. Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag!Opens in a new tab. If your pet is a cat or dog, or other uncaged pet, make sure they are wearing their collar and ID tags, and/or that they are microchipped.  Especially if you have guests going in and out frequently, your pet may decide to take advantage of an open door. Make sure to tell guests to be careful around the doors, and keep a careful eye on your pet so he/she doesn’t attempt to make an escape.
  9. If you are traveling with your pet, plan in advance! Traveling can be stressful, and you don’t need the added stress of having to prepare for traveling with your pet last minute. Make all travel arrangements and pack for you pet ahead of time to reduce stress on the day you are going to travel. If you are planning to bring your pet to another person’s house to celebrate, make sure they are aware you will have your pet with you and that they remove any potentially dangerous items from areas where your pet can reach. If you are planning on staying in a hotel, plan ahead! Not all hotels accept pets.  Some of them that do have restrictions or fees that you should be aware of.
  10. Maintain safety around guests! If you are expecting guests for the holidays, make sure they treat your pet with respect. Be extra careful around children who may not know how to handle your pet properly. Also inform all guests of your house rules regarding pets, including making sure they are aware of what holiday foods shouldn’t be given as treats.
  11. If it’s cold where you’re celebrating, make sure to follow cold weather safety recommendations for your pets!
  12. Be smart about pet gift giving! Some types of pets, especially dogs, have a great time opening their own presents! Make sure to supervise dogs around gifts. Ribbons, bows, and other present decorating items could be dangerous if ingested. Make sure the gifts you pick out for your pets are safe as well as fun!
  13. Don’t give animals as gifts. While giving gifts to your pet is fun, giving pets as gifts isn’t usually a good idea. Pet ownership is a commitment that someone should always enter into willingly and knowingly. If you’d like to buy someone a pet, it’s best to only do so if the receiver knows about and is ready for the new pet ahead of time. Instead of giving a live animal as a gift, a better alternative is to give them supplies for their future new pet. Supplies, gift certificates, and books are good gift ideas that can help a future pet owner become more prepared for their new addition.

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

I know some of these tips don’t apply as much this year as they would other years.  Are hotels even open again yet?  I don’t think many people (anyone?) will be sad to see 2020 come to an end.

If you’re celebrating any winter holidays, what are some ways you incorporate your pet in your celebrations?  Our little pack celebrates Yule.  Kit and FenOpens in a new tab. especially love opening their Yule presents!  KitsuneOpens in a new tab.‘s birthday is also on December 26th, so that’s always something we look forward to celebrating.

Just a heads up, we’ll be taking the week off from blogging next week.  I didn’t end up taking any time off from work.  I want to spend what free time I have with my family.  We’ll be back the week after, though, most likely with a post to celebrate Kit’s 12th birthday!  Until then, the Paw Pack sends all our readers warmest wishes for fun, safe, healthy holidays. <3

Paw (and Environmentally) Friendly Alternative to Ice Melt

Written by Michelle & The Paw Pack in Dog Health,Pet Products

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When we still lived in the city, snowy/icy weather always meant it was time to break out my dogs’ boots.   Without their boots we would never get far in our walks before the boys would start limping.   The large amounts of salt put out by the city/neighbors burned their paws. Now that have more control over what type of products are used, we make sure to use pet friendly products.

Exposure to traditional ice melts, usually made from salts, can injure your furry friend’s feet in a few different ways.

Salt crystals can be irritating if they get caught between doggy toes, and sharp crystals can even cut or puncture pet’s paw pads.  Salt is also drying, and can cause the pads of animals’ feet to become dry, cracked, and sore.  Exposure to traditional ice melt products can also cause chemical burns on animals feet, skin, mouths, and digestive systems (if they consume any of the product).

Many kinds of ice melts are also bad for the environment.

Ice melt can kill or damage plants.  It can be carried in runoff to contaminate local bodies of water.  It is damaging to the plants and animals that live there.  Even if you don’t have any pets, or care for the environment, ice melt products can also damage lawns, contaminate waterways, and damage asphalt, concrete, wood, rugs and wood floors (if tracked inside).

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pet friendly ice meltSo what are the alternatives to traditional salt based ice melt products?

Some companies sell pet and/or environmentally friendly productsOpens in a new tab. that do not contain salts.  The safest and cheapest alternative is to use sand to create traction on icy areas rather then using products that melt the ice.  Sand is much safer for animals, children, and the environment.  The ice will melt naturally anyways, or can be chipped away after it’s allowed to soften a bit, and in the meantime covering it with sand makes it safer to walk on.

If there’s some reason why you must use salt based ice melters, always follow the directions closely.

A little bit goes a long way!  Applying too much salt not only increases its’ negative impacts on plants and animals.  It can also make the product less effective at melting ice.  If you, like was once the case with me, can’t control what types of products are used around your home, consider protecting your pet’s paws with booties, or by using paw protecting products such as Musher’s Secret, and always rinse or wipe your pet’s paws and fur off after returning from a winter walk.

My partner and I joke that we now live in the ‘frozen north’.  The area we live in now gets quite a bit colder than the city we left.  We’ve been dealing with all the fun seasonal stuff like snow, ice, cold, power outages – oh my!  The town we live in gets an average of 75 inches of snowfall a year.  As you can imagine, we’re getting some experience dealing with cold, icy weather.  Thankfully, in the time we’ve been here so far, we’ve had a lot of success keeping the area around our home safe and ice free with all pet/environmentally friendly products.  Afterall, keeping ourselves and visitors (aka the UPS person) safe is important, but keeping my pets and the environment healthy and safe is important to me too!