Pookinuk believes in quality for your best friend, searching the world to bring you products of the highest quality for your pet to enjoy.[1] 

At Pookinuk you will only find quality products that your pet will love. 

Pookinuk utilises the Internet to offer a home delivery service, which takes the hassle out of providing the best quality pet food for your pet. No more heavy bags, parking hassles, queues or fuel costs!   Just shop from the comfort of your home and Pookinuk will deliver to your door. 

Pookinuk offers a convenient alternative to traditional pet supply outlets. A unique combination of the internet, home delivery and quality products allows customers to receive all their pet supplies at the click of a button.

You can even buy PetPlan’s dog & cat insurance at Pookinuk.  

Pookinuk also firmly believe in giving back to the community that supports them and so have joined forces with PetRescue to help Australia's rescue pets! If you nominate PetRescue and purchase pet food from the Pookinuk website, Pookinuk will donate a percentage of the purchase to help support us in the work we do. 

Pup-Pee and Pookinuk joined forces in early 2007 and since then Pookinuk have become one of our strongest selling retailer partners.

“If you love your pet……you’ll love Pookinuk!"[2]

[1] http://www.petrescue.com.au/information_library/rescue_news/petrescue_newsletters/426

[2] http://www.pookinuk.com.au/about-pookinuk.asp

By: Brendan Floyd 

When you gotta go….you gotta go – and your dog doesn’t know how much you paid for that Persian rug. If your pet is doing its outside business inside, Pup Pee Solutions has the answer with The Pet Loo.  This “backyard in a box” will forever eliminate those early morning bathroom runs, inclement weather walks, and the apprehension over leaving your pet alone for too long.

The Pet Loo features durable synthetic grass atop a platform and a hygienic urine drainage system designed for easy maintenance. No longer will your canine need to rely on you for its dirty deeds, which means peace of mind and a cleaner house.

Tobi Skovron and his wife Simone developed The Pet Loo after purchasing a dog in 2003. Living in an apartment, Tobi & Simone immediately became aware of the difficulties of having a pet and no yard, thus inspiring the creation of the prototype Pet Loo. After three years of developing and fine tuning, the invention hit the market in 2006.

In just three years the product has exploded, enjoying success in 73 countries and earning a devoted following from those who otherwise could not own a dog. “Pets and people’s lifestyles are often impractical. The Pet Loo is a solution rather than just a product,” Tobi remarks. “Our success is genuine and the retailers who have got on board have made a lot of money.” Tobi implores all retailers to “have a go and take a chance,” citing that too much stagnancy can be very detrimental in a slow market.

While several imitators have cropped up, none come close to Pup Pee Solutions. They aggressively preserve their patent protection and intellectual property, ensuring the consumer gets only the best quality product at a reasonable cost.

Whether you’re a busy traveling professional, or just own a dog that’s indiscriminate over its toilet location, there’s no better alternative.

For complete details visit:

USA: www.thepetloo.com/us

Canada: www.thepetloo.com/ca

Australia: www.thepetloo.com/au

UK: www.thepetloo.com/uk

New Zeland: www.thepetloo.com/nz

Taiwan: www.thepetloo.com/tw

Netherlands: www.thepetloo.com/nl

Germany: www.thepetloo.com/de

Brazil: www.thepetloo.com/br

Japan: www.thepetloo.com/jp

Hong Kong: www.thepetloo.com/hk

Singapore: www.thepetloo.com/sg

Italy: www.thepetloo.com/it

Other: www.thepetloo.com/global

For those happy Pet Owners that said goodbye to Kitty Litter forever and hello to the Kitty Kat Pet Loo, we have some exciting news!

The House of Loo is pleased to announce that Kitty Kat Replacement Grass is now available to buy from your local pet retailer or online.

There are many varying types of synthetic grass on the market. The Synthetic grass used for The Pet Loo is of optimum quality to reduce your hassles. After lengthy testing, we have ensured that the perforations on the base mat guarantee maximum drainage.

The grass only needs to be replaced if you feel it's necessary.

For cleaning purposes:

1. Pour warm water over the grass daily or alternatively lift it out and hose it down (in the shower if necessary)
2. Remove the grass to allow it to dry.
3. For times when The Pet Loo is not in use (eg: overnight) remove the grass from The Base to air it out.

Coming Soon: Kitty Care, a Feline version of WEE Care!!!!!

Quick Tip - It's always a great idea to have some replacement Pet Loo Grass on hand to help with the cleaning process. While one is being cleaned, aired out and dried… use the replacement.

Honda's dog-friendly Element

By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Hercules, a Chihuahua mix, went car shopping recently without the slightest worry of pushy salespeople, high-pressure tactics or getting a loan. Hercules looked over a new "dog friendly" Honda Element at a dog park here at the invitation of USA TODAY, which got a peek at the vehicle prior to its public debut Thursday at the New York International Auto show.

The new version of the Element is sort of a rolling Ritz-Carlton for the canine set. It features a built-in bed in the cargo area, a private electric cooling fan, a spill-proof water bowl and a mesh net to keep animals separated from people. Rubber floor mats are embellished with a dog-bone design. Being shown at the show as a concept, a final version of the pooch-coddling 2009 Element will go on sale in late summer, setting up a dogfight of sorts with Toyota.

The new version of the Element is sort of a rolling Ritz-Carlton for the canine set. It features a built-in bed in the cargo area, a private electric cooling fan, a spill-proof water bowl and a mesh net to keep animals separated from people. Rubber floor mats are embellished with a dog-bone design. Being shown at the show as a concept, a final version of the pooch-coddling 2009 Element will go on sale in late summer, setting up a dogfight of sorts with Toyota.

Honda's rival has outfitted its Venza crossover with its own canine-friendly features and displayed it at a few dog parks and events around the country.The Venza offers doggy seat mats, barriers and other items designed to make dogs and their owners more comfortable.

Honda and Toyota officials say the curious timing of the twin debuts is just coincidence. In an age when dogs join HMOs, get massages and see therapists, it was only a matter of time before they could have their own limousines.More empty-nesters dote on their dogs now as their children have scattered, says James Jenkins, a Honda product planner.

Who let the dogs in?

It's no small market. About 63% of U.S. households have a pet, the American Pet Products Association found in its 2007-2008 pet owners survey. More households, 44.8 million, own a dog than a cat, 38.4 million.The average owner spends $580 to $875 a year on food and care for their dog, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says.Honda started thinking about a dog version of the Element after unveiling a concept vehicle focusing on the same theme at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, Jenkins says. The "WOW," for "wonderful open-hearted wagon," fit nicely into the nonsense that often defines the Tokyo show, says Jenkins, but Honda received a surprising barrage of support from fans. The Element, largely unchanged since it was developed as a youth-oriented, surf and camp funmobile in 2003, seemed well-suited to the dog-loving crowd.

Besides its large, boxy space in back, Element has a relatively low floor for a crossover SUV and an interior designed to be easy to clean. Besides the bed and other dog-friendly features, the dog-oriented Element even has a fold-out ramp for dogs that can't, won't or shouldn't (because some breeds can develop bad backs later in life) make the leap into the Element's rear.

The Element EX retails for $22,385, but the price with the added pet features has not yet been specified.When it comes to Toyota's Venza, owners will have to choose from an a la carte menu of accessories. They include $44.99 for a "zip line" to keep an 80-pound or larger dog confined in the back seat or $99.99 for a "bi-fold pet ramp." The idea grew after Bob Zeinstra, a Toyota national marketing manager, read an article on the growth of the pet market a couple of years ago. He saw the potential. "A lot of times, we throw ideas against the wall, and they don't stick. This is one of those ideas that really resonated," Zeinstra says.

Toyota has made a direct appeal to dog owners around the country. It has sponsored dog-oriented television shows on cable television and started showing off the Venza at dog parks around the country.At the Redondo Beach dog park, Hercules toured both the Venza and the Element before rendering a verdict: a big paws-up and tail wag for the Honda.

"My dog likes the Element, and I like the Venza," said Hercules' human companion, Andrew Gardiner, a movie location scout from Lawndale, Calif.

Leaders of the pack

Hang around at a dog park, and you soon see how dog owners choose their vehicles with their dogs in mind.

One of them is Romy Friedman of Manhattan Beach, Calif., who works in real estate and who is shopping for a new car.

"I am buying the car for the dog," says Friedman, who happened by the dog park with Buster, her golden doodle (golden retriever/poodle mix). She had looked at Hyundai, Lexus and BMW, but prefers the Element. "He's a big dog. I want him to go in the back, not on the seat."

No matter which vehicle an owner chooses, experts say the key to carrying pets safely in cars is to make sure they're restrained, tethered or kept in crates with tie downs so they can't interfere with the driver.

"About 30,000 accidents a year are caused by pets," says Lindsay Wood, director of animal training for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colo. Wood has been working with Toyota on its Venza program. "It's a much safer option to have them restrained."

She says she practices what she preaches when it comes to her two Labradors. "Their safety is important to me," she says. "They like their crates."

The evolution of the family pet into the ‘fur-baby’.

We live in an age where our children have surpassed the title of Generation ‘Y’ and have now moved into Generation ‘Z’. This new age group work less, leave home later in life, and are offered far more opportunities in education, careers and entertainment than any other generation before.

But has this new generation come to include our pets?

A study has shown that 80% of dog and cat owners said their pets were as important as any other member of the family [1].

Our pets have come in from the cold and are being treated like our children more and more every year. We feed our pet’s organic food, buy multiple accessories in every colour, pamper them at doggy day spas, and buy expensive fluffy beds no longer in durable calicos and cottons, but in suede’s and leathers. We even have dog friendly parks and beaches, that’s if they’re not being walked by professional dog-walkers, a profession that seems to be spreading faster than the McDonald’s franchise.

Family pets have evolved in a short space of time, and this surprisingly doesn’t have as much to do with financial status and disposable incomes as we would think. Society has changed. People are working longer hours, in a less-united and lonelier culture. Companionship from our pets means more to us than ever. We live in a world where every year there are more divorces, more childless couples, more electronic social networking and less and less community connection. As humans we turn to our pets to fill the void created by our own anti-socialisation.  

A 2001 survey for the American Animal Hospital Association revealed that 83 percent of pet owners call themselves their animal's "mommy" or "daddy."[2] It even seems as ‘parents’ we will skimp on luxuries for ourselves so as to afford things like anti-depressants (yes, they do exist) for our pets.

At what point do we stop and think how much further we can go? Maybe it is already time to reflect on what behaviour really is appropriate towards our four-legged friends. Or maybe we should embrace the love and affection we offer to our pets.  

After all, as humans have we not evolved also? Are dog-walkers just an animal version of our personal trainers and were we not eating organic foods a decade ago? I won’t even mention the anti-depressants. While we shouldn’t forget our grass roots, we live in a time of change and advancement. Why shouldn’t we include our pets in this transformation?

A Pet Loo Check a Day, Keeps the VET Bills Away

Your pet’s urine is one of best indicators of their health. It should be a clear yellow, never cloudy. As pet owners we need to know what is ‘regular’ for our pets. If you find that your dog or cat is suddenly urinating more than normal (outside of summer that is, because we all know how much more we drink when the weather heats up) or noticeably less, then this could be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) and should be immediately followed up with your vet.

Urinary tract infections in pets are more common than what most people think. They can cause your pet great discomfort, and without treatment, can lead to death.

This is one of the great benefits of The Pet Loo. The easy to clean catchment jug, allows the pet owner to monitor their dog/cat’s urination levels when the jug is emptied daily. There’s no need to chase your dog or cat around the house, trying in vain to catch a sample. This will only leave both you and your pet feeling embarrassed. 

It certainly helped satisfied Pet Loo customer, Anne Gillen, who found struvite crystals in one of her dog’s urine, the same problem which had sadly taken the life of another of her dogs. However, with a sample in hand she was able to have her vet thorough asses her dogs and eventually save their lives. 

Faeces are also a good gauge of your dog’s health. They should be firm and moist, not runny. If you find that you are constantly cleaning up runny poop then you need to review your dog’s diet. If you are finding blood in your dog’s number two’s, then this could be a sign of gastrointestinal problems and veterinary advice should be sought as soon as possible. Sadly our pets cannot tell us when they are feeling ill. We need to know what is normal for our pets and what isn’t, and the best way of doing this is to monitor them daily.  

The Pet Loo offers both dog and cat owners this benefit in an already efficient product. So if your pet’s health is concerning you, or you want to benefit from an efficient product!

Why not pick up a Pet Loo from you local pet store today?

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The Pet Loo - Backyard in a Box

The Pet Loo is just what it says.  It is a box that allows animals to relieve themselves.  Most people purchase these types of devices for potty training, or when they live in apartments or when they can’t always be there to take their dogs out. 

They also purchase them if they are elderly and can’t walk their dogs as much as they need to be walked.  It is also great for people who live in cold climates – who wants to take your dog out when it is minus -0- degrees!

While this is true, and the Pet Loo does work in all of these instances, I want to go a step further. I want to mention that this type of device is also great for the small dog on a permanent basis.

Even though I would think twice if you have a male dog.  As a male dog matures, his stream is going to be a little bit higher and go a little bit farther.  But there are things you can add for a male dog such as a Pee Post or even placing a backdrop behind and/or around the unit.

The perforations in the synthetic grass allow urine to pass through and flow down angled channels.  The urine is then collected underneath in a tray that can easily be removed for cleaning, so it is easy to clean no matter where you live.  Just flush it down the toilet.  And when you need to clean the grass, just pick it up and rinse with warm water in your bathtub and then spray down the unit with an appropriate cleanser.  

After a while, if you need to, you can even replace the grass.  And the poop?  Just pick it up as you would if you were outdoors.  The device is also very portable, so you can move it from room to room.  And if you have a large dog, you can put two of them side-by-side.

Even though it is very convenient, don’t give up those daily walks with your dog!