These days designer merchandise is all the rage. The fashion forward are clamoring for anything with a designer label or logo. And many of them don’t just stop with decking themselves out with designer duds, they treat their dogs, too. There are actually designer dog toys that go wonderfully with any fashionable carrier or collar and leash. If you always try to look stylish your dog can coordinate with you. The best part is, you don’t have to pay designer prices for these toys.

There are designer dog toys that are plush and look like expensive fashion items. Examples include designer name handbags, high heels, bottles of perfume, jewelry and even the I-Paw which is an adorable plush toy version of the iPod. These toys look cute when scattered around your home and are far more stylish than your average squeaky newspaper or dirty tennis ball. Your dog won’t realize the fashion appeal of his or her toys, but you certainly will.

All dogs need something with which to exercise their jaws and teeth. Although puppies are notorious for chewing everything in sight, even adult dogs require chew dog toys for health and happiness. When selecting toys for your dog, there are some safety precautions you should take. First, don’t ever buy your dog a toy small enough for them to swallow. This poses a choking hazard. Also watch for small parts especially on cheaper toys. And, always keep an eye on your dog’s chew toys as some will need to be discarded if small pieces are being chewed off and possibly swallowed. Knotted rope is a popular chew toy that some owners use for fetch or playing tug of war with their dog also.

In some cases, chew dog toys are supposed to be swallowed. For example, there are dog lollipops that come in flavors like bacon and peanut butter with a rawhide stick. Bones are a big seller when it comes to chew dog toys. Never give your dog bones from your kitchen, always choose those at reputable pet stores which are made especially for dogs. There are dental bones made with mint and teeth cleaning ingredients which help clean teeth while your dog chews. Since most people don’t brush their dog’s teeth, these bones can help freshen breath and remove plaque.

If you need supplies for your feline but don’t want to spend a fortune, you’re in luck. There are a variety of ways to locate cheap cat supplies. Sometimes, you will be sacrificing quality for cost, but there are affordable products out there that are of high quality. These are the supplies you’ll want to look for, the products you can trust at prices you can afford. The first place to start is probably your cat’s diet. What are you feeding your feline now?

Many owners choose dry cat food, while others prefer moist for their cats. Some mix the two types of food together. There are dry and moist food products for cats that range the spectrum in price. Rather than automatically assuming the most expensive is the most healthy, check and compare ingredients and do a little research on cat nutrition. For a cheap treat you can give your cat cooked chicken or eggs every once in awhile. When buying cat food, try to buy in bulk to save money.