🐾 Elin's cheapest favorite

The 2-minute bath day bribe 🛁

The PetsHome anti-slip lick mat keeps your dog happily licking while you rinse, brush or trim nails.

✅ Non-slip base that stays put
✅ Licking helps a lot of dogs settle down
✅ Freeze it overnight to make it last longer
✅ Try pumpkin, plain yogurt or xylitol-free peanut butter

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⭐ What owners are sayingOwners say the non-slip base keeps it in place and it keeps dogs busy a lot longer, especially frozen with a thin layer of peanut butter. They like the sections for different treats, the rolling ball in the middle for liquids, and the included cleaning brush. Many also use it as a slow feeder at mealtime, and say it's easy to clean.Our summary of common themes in Amazon customer reviews. Read the full reviews on Amazon.

French bulldog licking a lick mat next to the bathtub

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SleekEZ deshedding tool

A simple wooden grooming block with a blade of tiny teeth. Lifts loose hair without tugging. Made in the USA.

Iron Paws greens powder

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📘 2 ebooks for the price of 1

Tools help. A routine changes everything.

The Happy Coat Handbook shows you how to brush, bathe and care for any coat at home, step by step, including a low-stress bath day plan.

✅ 61 pages, 50 short chapters
✅ Routines for short, long, curly, double and wire coats
✅ A low-stress bath day plan, plus tips for water-haters
✅ 6 printable checklists
✅ Bonus: the 100 Dog Facts ebook ($17 value), free

$22 for both ebooks.
Instant digital download. 30-day money-back guarantee.

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