Molly Weinfurter

A disposable litter box might seem like a waste when there are plenty of excellent reusable ones, including self-cleaning litter boxes, low-entry litter boxes for cats with arthritis, and covered litter boxes for added security. Yet, every cat is different and certain situations call for different litter boxes. If you need a litter box for a temporary situation or if you’re looking for easy cleaning, a disposable litter box might be for you. When I was helping a friend move across the...

Dog muzzles often get a bad reputation. Some people assume dogs in muzzles are always aggressive while others think muzzles are inhumane. Yet, muzzles can be a great tool to protect dogs and those around them, as long as you use a properly fitted muzzle and positive association for your dog. However, a short snout dog muzzle isn’t as common as standard muzzles. My dog has a very short nose. I’ve considered getting her a muzzle to prevent her from eating gross things in the yard, but all of...

As someone who regularly volunteers with dogs, a martingale collar is a tool I’m very familiar with. But recently, I realized that many people haven't heard of this product. Rather than being worn frequently like a regular collar, these collars are for special cases like training and containing escape artists. So, what is a martingale collar? And how do you use one? Mutts About Pets is reader-supported. When you shop through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost...