Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to products and methods useful for a dental chew toy capable of stimulating and/or cleaning the tooth surfaces and/or gums of a domesticated animal. The dental chew toy includes a plurality of flexible dental elements extending outward from a core member. A relatively flexible outer cover surrounds the core member and the plurality of dental elements. A plurality of apertures formed in the outer cover allow passage of the dental elements when the outer cover is compressed via chewing action of the animal. Hollow tubes may surround the dental elements to guide the dental elements through the apertures formed in the outer cover.

Abstract: A hair grooming device having a longitudinal axis, comprising a plurality of blades each having a longitudinal length which extends along the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged along the longitudinal length of the blade in alternating succession, respectively; wherein the plurality of blades comprise a movable blade which is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades; wherein the plurality of teeth of the movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade are at least partially laterally coverable at a first side of the second blade by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade, respectively, as the movable blade is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second blade.

Abstract: A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.

Abstract: A corn cob type pet chew where the corn cob has improved digestibility. The improved digestibility is provided by digestive enzymes and/or incorporating selected locations of mechanical weaking so that the corn cob will also more readily reduce in size when chewed upon by the animal. The corn cob may also optionally include other additives, such as mineral fillers. The minerals may also assist in digestion.

Abstract: Trimming shears to cut an animal claw comprising a first body and a second body pivotally coupled about a pivot axis, in a pivot plane, a blade having a cutting edge, the blade movable in a blade plane along a blade path, in response to pivotal movement of the first body and/or the second body, wherein the blade plane is transverse to the pivot plane, a guide coupled to the first body, the guide movable in a guide plane along a guide path, wherein the guide plane is substantially parallel to the blade plane and the guide having a plurality of apertures extending through the guide, and wherein each aperture of the guide is positionable relative to the cutting edge of the blade such that, when the blade is moved from a retracted position to an extended position, the cutting edge cuts a claw when disposed in each aperture, respectively.

Abstract: A microporous animal chew comprising a rawhide sheet having a thickness in the range of 0.1 millimeters to 3.0 millimeters and a plurality of micropores extending through said rawhide sheet at least partially filled with chitosan. The rawhide sheet provides a digestible yet chewable and durable animal chew.

Abstract: Pet waste collection training pads having one or more regions elevated from a surface upon which the pads are to be disposed. More specifically, the present disclosure discloses a pet waste collection training pad arrangeable on a selected surface, comprising at least one upper layer and at least one lower layer; the at least one upper layer containing absorbent; and the at least one lower layer including at least one pleat having a base, wherein the at least one pleat elevates a region of the pad relative to the base of the pleat when the pad is on the selected surface.

Abstract: A pet chew article comprising luffa fibers and a polymer composition. The pet chew article may be formed by supplying luffa fibers, supplying a polymer composition combining the luffa fibers with the polymer composition and forming the pet chew article from the luffa fibers and the polymer composition.

Abstract: Trimming shears for cutting (or trimming) a claw of a domesticated animal. The trimming shears include a first handle, a second handle, and at least one blade. Pivotal movement of the first handle relative to the second handle urges the blade between a pre-cut position and a cut position. The transition from the pre-cut position to the cut position being configured to cut a claw positioned in the blade path. The trimming shears may further include a guide for receiving a respective claw and guiding the claw to be positioned within the blade path. In one example, the guide may include a single aperture, wherein an effective opening area of the aperture is adjustable to accommodate a respective claw. In another example, the guide may include a plurality of apertures, each sized for receiving a respective claw size.

Abstract: A pet toy comprising a first member and a second member; wherein the first member and the second member are releasably connectable via a releasable positive mechanical engagement; wherein the first member has a bulbous end and an elongated projection extending from the bulbous end; wherein the second member has a bulbous end, an elongated tubular member extending from the bulbous end, and a passage, defined by a passage wall, within the elongated tubular member and the bulbous end; wherein the elongated projection of the first member is insertable into the passage of the second member and removable from the passage of the second member; wherein the elongated projection provides a first connector; wherein the passage wall provides a second connector; and wherein the releasable positive mechanical engagement formable by the first member and the second member is formable by the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A pet training pad, comprising an absorbent region; and a border region surrounding at least a portion of the absorbent region including a deformable reinforcement disposed within the border region; wherein the border region including the deformable reinforcement is convertible from a substantially flat configuration to an upright configuration such that the border region including the deformable reinforcement converts from the substantially flat configuration to the upright configuration; and wherein, when the border region including the deformable reinforcement converts from the substantially flat configuration to the upright configuration, the deformable reinforcement bends from the substantially flat configuration to the upright configuration and the border region forms an upright wall.

Abstract: An example adjustable brush may include a brush head and a handle extending from the brush head. The brush head may include a first plurality of teeth extending along a rotation axis and a second plurality of teeth extending along the rotation axis. The second plurality of teeth may be rotatable independently of the first plurality of teeth about the rotation axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to products and methods useful for a dental chew toy capable of stimulating and/or cleaning the tooth surfaces and/or gums of a domesticated animal. The dental chew toy includes a plurality of flexible dental elements extending outward from a core member. A relatively flexible outer cover surrounds the core member and the plurality of dental elements. A plurality of apertures formed in the outer cover allow passage of the dental elements when the outer cover is compressed via chewing action of the animal. Hollow tubes may surround the dental elements to guide the dental elements through the apertures formed in the outer cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to trimming shears for cutting (or trimming) a claw of a domesticated animal. The trimming shears include a first handle, a second handle, and at least one blade. Pivotal movement of the first handle relative to the second handle urges the blade between a pre-cut position and a cut position. The transition from the pre-cut position to the cut position being configured to cut a claw positioned in the blade path. The trimming shears may further include a guide for receiving a respective claw and guiding the claw to be positioned within the blade path. In one example, the guide may include a single aperture, wherein an effective opening area of the aperture is adjustable to accommodate a respective claw. In another example, the guide may include a plurality of apertures, each sized for receiving a respective claw size.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to trimming shears for cutting (or trimming) a claw of a domesticated animal. The trimming shears include a first handle, a second handle, and at least one blade. Pivotal movement of the first handle relative to the second handle urges the blade between a pre-cut position and a cut position. The transition from the pre-cut position to the cut position being configured to cut a claw positioned in the blade path. The trimming shears may further include a guide for receiving a respective claw and guiding the claw to be positioned within the blade path. In one example, the guide may include a single aperture, wherein an effective opening area of the aperture is adjustable to accommodate a respective claw. In another example, the guide may include a plurality of apertures, each sized for receiving a respective claw size.