Abstract: A cat litter scoop with a battery powered vibrator carried in the scoop handle which is actuated by a thumb operated switch. Upon actuation, the vibrator imparts a high speed oscillatory movement to the scoop about the longitudinal axis of the handle to accelerate the manual steps of insertion, pushing, lifting and sifting associated with the scooping motion employed with a standard cat litter scoop. The scoop portion of the cat litter scoop is provided with a pair of spaced transversely extending rows of elongated longitudinal slots so as to define a solid web portion extending between the rows of slots and transversing the scoop to enhance the structural integrity of the scoop portion of the litter scoop.

Abstract: A water and drinking device for pets which includes a water container, a flexible valve assembly removably secured to the outlet end of the container and a lapping pan. The water container is pivotally secured to the lapping pan by the valve assembly thereon such that the water container can be moved from a folded storage position wherein the container is partially encased within the pan to a serving position wherein the container is disposed in an inverted inclination above the pan. The valve assembly comprises a flexible valve member, an actuating arm projecting from the valve member and a water outlet slit disposed in a concave end wall of the valve member which is aligned perpendicularly with respect to the actuating arm.

Abstract: A chew toy for dogs formed of a length of composite rope having an inner core defined by one or more strands of twisted threads of natural plant or synthetic fibers such as sisal or nylon, and a soft outer shell defined by a plurality of strands of soft pliable cotton threads which are twisted about the inner core. The inner core is less water absorbent that the outer shell to promote drying of toy when wetted with the dog's saliva to inhibit bacteria growth in the toy. In the preferred configuration of the chew toy, the core fibers are frangible and a pair of knots are formed in the composite rope proximate the extended ends thereof to prevent the rope from unraveling and securing the core within the cotton shell.

Abstract: A hinge of single piece construction particularly adapted for providing a removable pivotal attachment for a raised cover on a cat litter box wherein the rearward ends of the litter container and cover are each provided with vertical slots positioned such that upon the cover being disposed on the container in a closed position the slots on the cover are disposed adjacently above and in axial alignment with the slots on the litter container. The hinge defines a curvilinear depending tab portion adapted to extend through one of the aligned pairs of slots against a portion of the litter box and be removably retained in a snug fitment within the slot in the litter container. The tab portion of the hinge member merges into a curvilinear guide portion extending upwardly and rearwardly from the tab portion which merges into a cover support portion.

Abstract: A cat litter box assembly comprises a rectangular litter box tray, an upstanding cover removably securable on the walls of the tray so as to extend over and about a portion of the tray rearwardly of the front wall thereof, and a removable hood pivotally mountable on the cover between an extended position and a retracted position. The hood defines an elongated forward edge portion which, when the hood is in the extended position is disposed forwardly of and above the front wall of the tray and cooperates therewith to define an elongated cat entry area therebetween extending substantially the length of the front wall of the litter tray. The front and rear litter tray walls are longer than the side walls, maximizing the width of the cat entry area for the size of the tray. In the retracted position the hood is disposed interiorally of the cover and in substantial juxtaposition therewith so as to provide unobstructed access to the interior of the litter box tray for viewing and litter cleaning.

Abstract: A chew toy for dogs formed of a length of composite rope having an inner core defined by one or more strands of twisted threads of natural plant or synthetic fibers such as sisal or nylon, and a soft outer shell defined by a plurality of strands of soft pliable cotton threads which are twisted about the inner core. The inner core is less water absorbent that the outer shell to promote drying of toy when wetted with the dog's saliva to inhibit bacteria growth in the toy. In the preferred configuration of the chew toy, the core fibers are frangible and a pair of knots are formed in the composite rope proximate the extended ends thereof to prevent the rope from unraveling and securing the core within the cotton shell.

Abstract: A chew toy for dogs comprised of a plurality of strands of soft pliable threads twisted about one or more strands of twisted or synthetic fibers so as to substantially encase and retain the fibers within the pliable threads. The twisted fibers are impregnated with one or more therapeutic dental agents such as fluoride and/or a breath freshening or flavoring agent so as to dispose the agent or agents within and along the length of the chew toy. Upon being chewed by a dog, the strands of soft pliable threads will provide a cleaning of the dog's teeth and a massaging of its gums and a portion of the impregnated agent or agents will be released onto the teeth and gums of the dog.

Abstract: A chew toy for dogs comprises a plurality of threads of soft pliable material having a knot tightly formed therein and a skirt of a soft durable material disposed about a portion of the threads. The skirt is secured within the knot with the threads disposed throughout the skirt and projecting therefrom. The skirt is closed about the threads so as to secure the threads in place within the skirt. A second portion of the threads projects from the knot on a side thereof opposite from the skirt.