Abstract: An animal puzzle bowl is disclosed having a plurality of sockets and a lid with a coupling joint configured to couple with those sockets in a plurality of orientations. The lid may include elements such as a lip or grip for an animal to interact with to allow for opening of the lid so the animal may reach the contents of the bowl. The lids may also include holes so the animal may be encouraged to interact with the bowl by the sight or smell of food or other items of interest. The bowl base can include more than one bowl to allow for a combination of lids to be used. By varying the combination and orientation of the lids an animal must problem solve to reach a desired item in the bowl each time, thus mentally stimulating the animal.

Abstract: A pet litterbox for animals that may experience joint pain or arthritis. The device comprises an entrance ramp that allows for ease of access to the animal. The device is configured to have an internal platform that slopes into the basin so that the animal may enter, use, and leave the litterbox without straining their joints. The device additionally comprises an overhanging edge for transportability.

Abstract: An animal puzzle bowl is disclosed having a plurality of sockets and a lid with a coupling joint configured to couple with those sockets in a plurality of orientations. The lid may include elements such as a lip or grip for an animal to interact with to allow for opening of the lid so the animal may reach the contents of the bowl. The lids may also include holes so the animal may be encouraged to interact with the bowl by the sight or smell of food or other items of interest. The bowl base can include more than one bowl to allow for a combination of lids to be used. By varying the combination and orientation of the lids an animal must problem solve to reach a desired item in the bowl each time, thus mentally stimulating the animal.

Abstract: An animal puzzle bowl is disclosed having a plurality of sockets and a lid with a coupling joint configured to couple with those sockets in a plurality of orientations. The lid may include elements such as a lip or grip for an animal to interact with to allow for opening of the lid so the animal may reach the contents of the bowl. The lids may also include holes so the animal may be encouraged to interact with the bowl by the sight or smell of food or other items of interest. The bowl base can include more than one bowl to allow for a combination of lids to be used. By varying the combination and orientation of the lids an animal must problem solve to reach a desired item in the bowl each time, thus mentally stimulating the animal.

Abstract: An adhesive and solid particulates adhered to the pads of an animal's paw, the adhesive being cured, thereby increasing the friction of the surface of the pads; and a method of increasing the friction of an animal's paw by applying to clean, dry pads of the animal's paw a layer of uncured adhesive, and while the adhesive layer is uncured, contacting the paw with particulates to adhere the particulates to the pad, then curing the adhesive.

Abstract: An adhesive and solid particulates adhered to the pads of an animal's paw, the adhesive being cured, thereby increasing the friction of the surface of the pads; and a method of increasing the friction of an animal's paw by applying to clean, dry pads of the animal's paw a layer of uncured adhesive, and while the adhesive layer is uncured, contacting the paw with particulates to adhere the particulates to the pad, then curing the adhesive.