Wackiest Pet Products

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  By Harry Sawyers, This Old House online
  Freeze It
  
  When you little buddy has a belly-ache, the clean-up doesn't have to be so difficult. You might want to try Poop-Freeze, a nontoxic aerosol stool-solidifying spray. And if that weren't enough, there's even a Poop-Freeze carry tote for just $14.95. $15 for a 10-ounce can, Poop Freeze

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  Nipples For Nibblers
  
  Kitties taken off the teat too soon will often find a household suckling substitute, as anyone with a nibbled couch corner can attest. Wean them, instead, on the Catsifier pillow. Baited with a pinch of catnip, it'd be pretty hard to resist. About $20, Catsifier

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  Peeping Puppy
  
  This DIY project is sure to please your pup. Stop your dog from barking at the neighbors by allowing him to see what's happening behind the fence. The PetPeek, a 9.5-inch acrylic dome can be installed into the side of your fence. Let's just hope that Fido doesn't try to chase the neighbor's cat. About $30, Pet Peek and Pet Gadgets

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  Saying Sweet Nothings
  
  Probably the saddest product in our pet lineup is the Talk-To-Me Treat Ball. It dispenses treats as your dog bats it around and also has a 15-second prerecorded voice message from you. So now you can be gone for days at a time, yet still feed the pup and even tell him that you love him. Of course, the latter will be up for debate. About $27, A Trendy Home and Talk to me Treat Ball

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  Comfy Cage
  
  The dog sleeps in the garage -- house rules -- but you can feel a little better about his icy exile with a climate-controlled Komfort Pets carrier. Plug in the device, and it senses the ambient temperature and uses a convection/conduction combo to either warm the cage's bottom or blow a breath of cool air in the heat. An included adapter lets you plug the carrier into a car or boat's outlet, and the company is presently working on an airline-approved model. About $299, Komfort Pets

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  Chicken Bubbles
  
  If dogs could invent their own products, they might come up with something like the Fetch a Bubble, a bubble-blowing machine that fires off a swarm of chicken-scented bubbles. Definitely an outdoor toy, unless you want your house to smell like soapy bouillion. About $25, Gadget Shop

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  The Swimming Sconce
  
  Liven up your wall decor with the Hanging Fish Pod, a freshwater tank that brings your fishy friends to eye level. The pod makes a fine home for hardy goldfish, barbs, or other small species that can handle changing temperatures without a heater. $25, Pet Gadgets

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  I Know Why The Caged Bird Pees
  
  When it comes time to put a diaper on your bird -- this one is called the Flight Suit -- you probably need to admit that you didn't really want a bird in the house in the first place. But after all, who wants a stained shoulder, anyway? About $21, Flight Quarters

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