Stuff We Love—Summer 2022

Pet Art 4U

Best gift ever. Artist Fred Smith of Pet Art 4U produces gorgeous, stylized watercolour pet portraits from personal pet photos. Plus, a percentage of his proceeds goes towards Heart 2 Heart, a no kill animal rescue based in Arizona. —Cecilia (from $199, petart4u.com)

Sprinkle Sweep

Put away the paper towels. Sprinkle & Sweep is the easiest way to clean up any accident! Safe, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, it instantly absorbs liquid and traps odours. Simply sprinkle it, let everything absorb, and then sweep it up!—Yaunna ($22, sprinkle-sweep.com)

Walkabout Harness

If your dog struggles with mobility issues, the adjustable Walkabelly Support Lift from Walkabout Harnesses is a Godsend. It allows you to safely and comfortably offer your dog support and stability with an under-belly lift.—Jennifer ($38, walkaboutharnesses.com)

Tailstyle

Your canine friend will feel like a sports star in Tailstyle’s Lulu Pet Sport Vest! Featuring lightweight fabric, this comfortable, breathable vest comes in a variety of sizes and fun colour patterns.—Constance (from $34, tailstyle.com)

Lyvonne Turner’s Book

Lyvonne Turner’s So You Have a Dog: Now What? is a witty and honest guide for current and future pup parents. Turner shares her own experiences working in the dog world and offers tips and tricks for solving common dog problems.—Linda ($10 for the Kindle edition, $19 for paperback, amazon.com)

John Paul Pet

It is easy to get messy when you’re on-the-go and playing outside. A quick swipe with John Paul Pet Body & Paw Wipes does the trick! Infused with aloe and orange oil, these wipes quickly remove mud, dirt, and dander, while also repelling fleas and ticks.—Dachshund Pup Pippin ($13, 
johnpaulpet.com)

Ultimates Pet Food

The Ultimates line of dog food offers a balanced, affordable diet with gluten and grain-free options, as well as a sensitive formula. Made with chicken, whitefish, lamb, or beef proteins, these gluten-free or grain-free recipes are enriched with taurine, vitamins, fruits, and vegetables.—Jory (from $15, ultimatespetfood.com)

Fur-Zoff

Ah, summertime, season of shedding. Dog hair everywhere? Fur-Zoff is a durable, eco-friendly pet hair remover that easily gets pesky pup hair off clothes, furniture, carpets, and more.—Simran ($13, furzoff.net)

Chews Happiness

Keep your dog busy and happily engaged with the DigestaBone rawhide-free durable dog chew from Chews Happiness. Ingredients like dried yak cheese, beef gelatin, pumpkin, and organic chicken or whitefish boost digestive, joint, skin, and coat health!—Shakira (from $20, chewshappiness.com)

Inaba Foods

Dogs can’t get enough of the Mega Churu lickable dog treats from Inaba! Made with premium proteins and zero by-products, preservatives, or artificial colours, this excellent low-calorie treat can also be used as a delicious food topper.— Anna ($7, inabafoods.com)

Tracy Beckerman Book

I know firsthand the mischief a beloved, very good, very bad dog can get up to! Tracy Beckerman’s heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable memoir Barking at the Moon details her family’s misadventures and hectic life with their retriever, Riley. Enjoy!—Connie ($16, amazon.com or tracybeckerman.com)

A Pet With Paws

Fashion, but make it sustainable. The printed fabric of the airline-approved Madison dog carrier is made from recycled plastic bottles, features a breathable mesh back, and can be used with the Pet-Trek wheels for easy transport!—Ceci ($189, 
apetwithpaws.com)