Abstract: A golf cleaning device for cleaning a golf club with a cleaning platform. The cleaning platform has a brush positioned on the underside of the cleaning platform to scrub the face of a golf club. Attached to the cleaning platform are arms that utilize a biasing mechanism and hold the platform in a generally V-shape. A user can step on the topside of the cleaning platform to change the angle of the V-shape to clean the golf club and the biasing mechanism returns the cleaning platform to its original angle.

Abstract: This invention is designed primarily for domesticated pets, like dogs and cats to scratch themselves on without the help of their owners. Pets can scratch their backs, faces or backsides. There is no need for permanent mounting. The invention can be placed on the floor, wall, picked up and moved, turned over for a different scratching experience, washed, rolled up and put away. This removes the need to deface home furniture or interior walls with screws, glues or other fasteners. Pets are also kept safe.

Abstract: A pet door fluid/powder applicator device disposed upon the bottom of the flap of a typical pet door. The pet door fluid/powder applicator device includes at least one roller volubly disposed on an underside of a chamber. At least one interior cavity is disposed within the chamber. The cavity is configured to store fluid/powder in contact with a first portion of the roller. The fluid/powder is applied to the hide of an animal as the animal is caused to contact and rotate the at least one roller of the rollers. Thus, whenever the animal moves through the pet door, a dosage of the fluid/powder containing a desired active ingredient is applied to the animal.

Abstract: An animal self-grooming device includes a rectangular sheet of flexible material that has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The rectangular sheet is rolled into a generally tubular-shaped enclosure that is open at opposite ends and includes a longitudinally extending seam. A plurality of bristles or tuffs is affixed to the rectangular sheet substantially along the interior surface. A pair of flexible securement band encircles the rectangular sheet about the exterior surface and has opposed ends that are secured to the rectangular sheet at opposite edges of the seam so as to prevent separation of the seam. A tubular sheath encircles the rectangular sheet and the first and second flexible securement bands. The tubular sheath has opposed open ends that cooperatively align with the opposite open ends of the rectangular sheet.

Abstract: An animal self-care device including a base, at least one base rubbing surface disposed on the base for contact by an animal, and at least one arm having first and second ends. The second end of the arm is pivotally attached to the base to pivot among a stored position and a deployed position. At least one arm rubbing surface is disposed on the arm for contact by an animal.

Abstract: This invention is a nail file for pets! It is made of similar materials used to construct commercial grade emery boards for human use, but with a grit and sturdiness that is designed for a pets thicker and harder claw. The pad is a safe alternative to trim claws over cutting them with dangerous clips that can potentially cut into blood vessels and/or nerves beneath the claw, or the noisy motorized trimmers that are found to cause trauma to animals by frightening them.

Abstract: A scratching apparatus having a base and body configured to removably receive a plurality of scratching units having varied textures, strengths and/or scratching elements. The body is a cylindrical-shaped tower covered with hook and loop fasteners (i.e., Velcro®) configured to receive rectangular-shaped scratching units having varied textures, strengths and/or scratching elements. The pattern of scratching units is created by the pet owner given the pet's likes and dislikes. The body may also take the form of an inverted U such that the pet may pass under a horizontal member of the body to scratch the pet's back or head and use a pair of vertical legs to scratch other body parts. The height of the horizontal member may be adjusted to accommodate different pets.

Abstract: A brushing device for brushing livestock has an oblong brush (2) that can be set in motion by a motor (6). A carrying means for carrying the brush comprises at least one flexible element (10a, 10b). In the absence of a force acting externally upon the brush (2), the brush (2) has a substantially vertical orientation. The at least one flexible element (10a, 10b) of the carrying means permits a swivelling of the brush (2), through a force acting externally upon it, to a substantially horizontal orientation of the brush (2). The at least one flexible element (10a, 10b) is oblong and tubular.

Abstract: A cat grooming and activity device. The device includes a base configured to reside upon a substantially horizontal surface and to support a grooming activity post extending vertically from it. A grooming activity post is appended to and extends from the base, the grooming activity post having a first segment proximate the base and a second segment extending from the first segment. The first segment comprises a grooming surface and the second segment comprises a scratching surface.

Abstract: A cat claw trimming and exercise device permitting a cat to physically exercise both its legs and trim its claws simultaneously. The cat claw trimming and exercise device comprises a vertical post, a flat base, and a sandpaper cartridge. The flat base has a textured surface permitting a cat to stabilize itself using its back legs while using the device. The sandpaper cartridge is removably installable and has a cardboard tube with a hollow inner volume and a surface coating. Further, a kit is disclosed comprising: a replaceable sandpaper cartridge, a user instruction manual, and a cat claw trimming and exercise device. A method of use is also disclosed for using the present invention.

Abstract: A pet grooming pad, used alone, or in conjunction with pet furniture for grooming a pet cat. The grooming pad is in the form of a mat having a bottom surface for residing upon a support and a top surface of a material capable of removing and trapping animal fur. The top surface can contain a second region as well, the second region being a grooming surface in the form of a plurality of flexible nodules.

Abstract: A cat grooming device which includes a base configured to reside upon a horizontal surface to support a grooming post extending vertically therefrom. The base is provided with a bottom surface for residing upon the horizontal surface and a top surface, the top surface having a material for collecting and retaining fur emanating from a cat while engaging the grooming post.

Abstract: A cat grooming and activity device. The device includes a base configured to reside upon a substantially horizontal surface and to support a grooming activity post extending vertically from it. A grooming activity post is appended to and extends from the base, the grooming activity post having a first segment proximate the base and a second segment extending from the first segment.

Abstract: The present invention is a ground-based tool for use by horses, livestock and other animals for such animals to scratch themselves without human intervention. The tool is configured and positioned to remove biting insects from animal undersides and to relieve any itching from such insects or from other causes. In a preferred embodiment the device comprises at least one anchor for securing the device to the ground such that a tuft of bristles extends upwardly to a height to allow an animal to scratch its own belly. The device is flexible yet strong enough to withstand the potentially large forces applied by a large animal standing over the device.

Abstract: A recessed and protruding structure for handling sand for a pet and a mat having the structure, the structure capable of removing sand or the like attached to the pet such as a dog and a cat and especially sand attached to paws of a cat by spreading apart toes without straining them during walking of the pet, is provided. A plurality of protrusions independent of each other at least at their tip end portions are provided on a base portion of the mat. A height of each independent protrusion is greater than 6 mm and smaller than 11 mm, a diameter of each independent protrusion is greater than or equal to 3 mm and smaller than 6 mm, intervals between the independent protrusions are longer than 3 mm and shorter than 9 mm, and toes of paws of the pet spread apart and the sand between the toes falls off when the pet walks on the independent protrusions.

Abstract: A self-grooming tool for mammals consists of a quadrilateral pad which has a front face having a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, a rear face and opposed peripheral end and side walls, the opposed peripheral walls having complementary configurations. A recess in the rear face defines two planar areas, the pad being foldable about the recess between a flat position and a folded position. One each of the peripheral end and side walls have laterally projecting flanges, the underside of each flange being co-planar with the rear face of the pad and the flanges having a thickness which is less than about one-half the thickness of the pad. The other of each of the peripheral end and side walls have lengthwise extending undercuts formed therein, having the same shape and dimensions as the flanges, and communicating with the rear face of the pad.

Abstract: The present invention is a ground-based tool for use by horses, livestock and other animals for such animals to scratch themselves without human intervention. The tool is configured and positioned to remove biting insects from animal undersides and to relieve any itching from such insects or from other causes. In a preferred embodiment the device comprises at least one anchor for securing the device to the ground such that a tuft of bristles extends upwardly to a height to allow an animal to scratch its own belly. The device is flexible yet strong enough to withstand the potentially large forces applied by a large animal standing over the device.

Abstract: A brushing device for brushing livestock has an oblong brush that can be set in motion by a motor. A carrying means for carrying the brush comprises at least one flexible element. In the absence of a force acting externally upon the brush, the brush has a substantially vertical orientation. The at least one flexible element of the carrying means permits a swiveling of the brush, through a force acting externally upon it, to a substantially horizontal orientation of the brush. The at least one flexible element is oblong and tubular.

Abstract: A feeder having a reduced compression gravity-feed clean food-recycling system providing clean food for a bird including a pair of side panels; a manicuring perch with a serrated surface adjacent the side panels for wearing down a toenail of the bird while feeding; a manger floor with a pair of particle egress notches adjacent the pair of side panels supporting the clean food; a pair of settling slots established by the pair of particle egress notches, the manger floor and the pair of side panels passing particles of food; a manger stop adjacent the manger floor for confining the clean food; a catch encompassed by the pair of side panels, the manicuring perch, the settling slots and the manger stop accommodating clean food spilled or discarded by the bird; and a reclamation slide adjacent the side panels for collecting food and food particles.

Abstract: An activity center for cats includes a plurality of stations for grooming, massaging and stimulating the animal. The stations have wave-shaped fins, comb-like tines and raised pads performing those functions.

Abstract: Self-grooming aid for animals, especially felines, whereby they can brush their fur or hair and can exercise or sharpen their claws. Such animal can stand at least partly on a base adapted to be clawed and with head or body at the level of a brush adapted to be rubbed. The brush is removable for cleaning or manually brushing the animal, and the mat is removable for replacement when thoroughly clawed.

Abstract: A pet scratching post includes a base, an upstanding rod, and an upstanding removable brush with a hub and radial bristles mounted on the rod. The hub has a stepped cylindrical configuration with an axial bore in the larger lower section for placement of the hub on the rod. The brush is bell shaped, with a generally toroidal lower section and a hemispherical top. The base is a large enough platform that a pet in contact with the brush also stands upon the base, keeping the post upright.

Abstract: A scratching post suitable for use by cats and other clawed animals which can be held in position adjacent to an item of furniture without physical attachment to the surface of the furniture. The apparatus is comprised of a horizontal base plate and one or more vertical members. The vertical members are arranged so as to conform to the shape of a portion of the piece of furniture which they are protecting and are attached at their bottom ends to the base plate. This base plate is then inserted under the piece of furniture. The weight of the furniture holds the base plate in place which, in turn, holds the vertical members in place around the piece of furniture. The vertical members are either constructed of a suitable scratching material or are covered in such a material.

Abstract: An animal hair confinement device comprising, a three sided enclosure 10 lined with bristles 12 throughout, furnished with anchoring straps 42 for securing ground anchors 43.