Abstract: Microencapsulated catnip oil comprising microcapsules in the range of 5-60 micrometers, apparatuses useful in the application of the microencapsulated catnip, and methods of using the same, are disclosed.

Abstract: A pet dish may include a container and a repositionable cover. The container may define a holding space and an opening to access the holding space. The container may include a base, a first wall extending from the base, and a second end wall spaced apart from the first wall. The cover may be positionable on a first side of the container to close the opening. The cover may be positionable on a second side of the container such that at least a first portion of the cover extends beyond the container and at least a second portion of the cover is received within a space defined by the first and second walls. The cover may be joined to the container by a connection element, such as a strap.

Abstract: A pet toy formed from a base material such as rubber and palatability enhancer distributed within or on the base material. The pet toy may also include a masking scent such as vanilla or mint distributed within or on the base material. The masking scent masks potentially odors emitted by the pet toy to attract a domesticated animal such as a dog or a cat to the toy. The pet toy may further include substances such as dental cleaning agents, flavoring agents, colorants, and breath-freshening agents. The pet toy may include a body defining a chamber and holes providing access to the chamber. Pet treats may be placed into the chamber via the holes.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing an environment. The environment may be, for example, water inside a fish tank, the interior of a pet cage or habitat, or simply a room divided by a wall or window. The apparatus includes a first viewing piece defining a first viewport. The apparatus may further include a second viewing piece defining a second viewport with the first and second viewing pieces operably connected by a bracket or magnets. One of the viewing pieces magnifies at least a portion of the environment, and the first viewport may at least partially aligns with the second viewport. A line with a stay may be connected to the one of the viewpieces for maintaining the viewing apparatus in a stationary position relative to the environment. The stay may be an anchor or a suction cup for attachment to a partition, such a fish tank or pet cage wall, at least partially defining the environment.

Abstract: An animal control device. The device may include a chain having a cord or fabric woven along its length. The fabric may take the form of a rope, strip, batting, or other item softer and/or more resilient than the chain. The fabric may be made from a natural fiber, such as cotton or hemp, leather or animal hide, or a manmade material, such as polypropylene, neoprene, other rubbers or plastics. When a manmade material is used for the fabric, the material is generally at least somewhat resilient and/or flexible in order to adapt to motion of the chain. The fabric may be woven through each link in the chain, or only certain links.