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And the Winner Is…Ideal Pet’s Ruff-Weather Pet Door!

Our Ruff-Weather™ Pet Door has received high praise: a top spot on WorkingDo.gs’ list of Best Dog Doors! The Ruff-Weather™ has been designed to withstand all manner of climate conditions, and we take great pride in its double-flap feature’s capacity to insulate your home and maximize energy efficiency. “After testing the top dog doors on the market and sifting [...]

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A Doubly Secure Pet Door

All of our flexible flap doors come with an animal lock-out slide that - when installed correctly - will help deter unwanted animals as well as keeping your pet in or out. These are easy to install and remove as-needed - on a daily/nightly basis or sporadically, as needed.  For pet owners who desire a bit [...]

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Designer Series Ruff Weather "Alarm Alert" Pet Door Featured in Pets Plus Magazine

The team over at Pets Plus Magazine did a feature article on the new Designer Series Ruff Weather "Alarm Alert" Pet Door! 

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Facebook Live Interview: Kristen Levine from Pet Living at SuperZoo 2018

Check out our interview with Kristen Levine at SuperZoo 2018! Live from the SuperZoo event in Las Vegas, Kristen, Frank, and Pickles the dog explore Eyenimal products, including a look at the rechargeable LED collar and leash. Frank is quick to point out that the charge lasts 10 hours on the collar and 30 hours [...]

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SuperZoo 2018 - Ideal Pet Products and Eyenimal at Booth #1503

We're having a blast at SuperZoo and wanted to share some great shots we have of our team and our booth! Come by Booth #1503 and say hello if you're attending! 

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Do Dogs Really Look Like Their Owners? Science Says Yes.

Not many a person hopes to look like a poodle – but it seems science has other plans.It turns out that dog owners often choose breeds to whom they bare a resemblance. Why? For the same reason people are sometimes attracted to people who remind them of their parents: familiarity.People find sameness comforting, and respond favorably to things with which they [...]

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Alliance Alert: Eyenimal’s Only Got Eyes for Ideal Pet

It’s not every day we have the opportunity to join forces with another awesome company. So becoming the exclusive supplier for Eyenimal products in the US, Canada and Mexico is a pretty big deal. And it’s one we’d like to celebrate by highlighting a couple seriously purr-fect offerings from our new partner in canine (see what we did there?), featured in Pet Age.Eyenimal [...]

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Under Warranty, Under Control: Ideal Customer Service

It may be our favorite thing when clients send us photos of their dogs. Especially when those photos come with positive feedback about our customer service! (We aim to please, after all.) So when Ideal customer Tannah reached out to us about her experience, we simply had to share.Tannah and her father, Mike, were having trouble with the latching [...]

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Cuppa & Kittens: Inside 5 Cool Cat Cafés

Cat cafés. Never heard of ‘em? Totally intrigued? Want to visit one, like, yesterday? You’re not alone! The very first of its kind, Cat Flower Garden, opened its doors in Taiwan in 1998. The concept took off – obviously, because who wouldn’t want some kitty love with their latte? – and now spots like it can be found all over [...]

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​3 Teeth-Cleaning Tips for Pets

Your pet’s teeth should be taken seriously all year long. Periodontal disease (the most common clinical condition befalling dogs and cats) is 100% preventable – so there’s no reason your pet should suffer! Here’s how you can keep your furry friend’s smile in tip top shape.Say cheese with hard cheese. Himalayan Dog Chews will not only will save your furniture [...]

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