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.

Abstract: A chew for an animal with an outer surface provided by all or a portion of a tubular shaped animal organ, such as an organ provided by the foreskin of animal pizzle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a chew product with an outer surface provided by all or a portion of a tubular shaped animal organ and a method for forming such product where the tubular shaped animal organ enhances attraction and palatability for the animal.

Abstract: A pet toy product comprising at least one edible treat and a body member in the form of a ring surrounding the edible treat, with the body member having opposing sides and a body member aperture. The edible treat is receivable into the body member aperture from either side of the body member, and connected to the body member within the body member aperture by a releaseable mechanical connection formed between the edible treat and the body member.

Abstract: A method of disposing of an absorbent pad may include pivoting a flexible bag from a storage position to a use position such that at least a portion of the flexible bag extends from the absorbent pad, folding a left and right portion of the flexible bag towards a center portion of the flexible bag to form a stacked portion, rolling the stacked portion towards the flexible bag to form a roll, and disposing the roll within a cavity defined by one of an outer surface or an inner surface of the flexible bag.

Abstract: An absorbent pad may include a liquid permeable layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and a liquid absorbent layer disposed between the liquid permeable layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The liquid absorbent layer may include a first absorption region and a second absorption region. The second absorption region may extend around the first absorption region and may be configured to absorb more liquid per unit area than the first absorption region.

Abstract: Pet chews including a first component and a second component are described. In embodiments the first component is or includes fibrous connective tissue (e.g., ligament, tendon, or sclera tissue), and the second component includes internal organ tissue (e.g., urinary bladder tissue). Methods of making such chews are also described.

Abstract: Edible pet treat or chew formulations are disclosed. In embodiments, the formulations form, when subject to a single injection molding cycle, a molded product (e.g., a molded pet treat or chew) that includes a core and an outer layer on the core. The outer layer has at least one characteristic that differs from a corresponding characteristic of the core. Methods of forming edible pet treats or chews using such formulations and pet treats or chews formed from such formulations are also described.

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.