Coastal Pet Blog
The Pawsitive Power of Play: Benefits of Pet Toys
Rascals, Toys, Play, Turbo
Toys are more than just fun and games when it comes to having some available for your cat and/or dog. Along with being cute and adding joy to you and your pet’s lives, pet toys are crucial in multiple areas of a pet’s wellbeing.
Continue reading >Coastal Collars: Fashion Meets Function and Quality
Styles, Fashion, Quality
At Coastal Pet Products, it’s no secret we love our pets. Our employees are consumers and can relate to the conflict of wanting a fun, fashionable collar for their pet but needing a product that will hold up with use and time. Thankfully, Coastal’s dog and cat collars are designed with fashion, function, and quality in mind. Read on to learn about our products’ unique features and some of our most fashionable collections.
Continue reading >National Dog Day, Holiday
Hot diggity dog! August 26 is National Dog Day – a day dedicated to celebrating all dogs and to encourage rescue/adoption of your new four-legged best friend. At Coastal Pet Products, it’s no secret that we love dogs – and cats, too! Our mission of designing and delivering quality products people trust for the pets they love is at the heart of everything we do.
Continue reading >Proud to be an American Manufacturer
USA, Made in America
Coastal Pet Products, Inc. was founded in 1968 in Alliance, Ohio. Ohio is in the midwestern United States and is often referred to as “the heart of it all.” The heart of Coastal’s mission has always been to design and deliver quality products people trust for the pets they love.
Continue reading >Welcoming a Kitten into your Home
Kitten, Introducing a New Pet
Spring and Summer bring many wonderful things: nice weather, green grass, blooming flowers – and kittens! Most of the United States experience an increase in kittens born throughout the Spring and Summer months. If you are planning on adding a feline friend to your family, below is a list of supplies you’ll need to prepare for their arrival.
Continue reading >Entering the Canine Splash Zone: Water Safety Tips for Dogs
Pro, Water
Summer is a time to make a splash and beat the heat. Both humans and pets love to cool off in lakes, pools, or the ocean. While water activities are a great way to exercise, it’s important to keep some safety tips in mind to ensure your furry friend enjoys the water safely.
Continue reading >NICOLETTE POPA RETURNS TO COASTAL PET PRODUCTS IN NEW SPECIALTY SALES DIRECTOR ROLE
Optimizing our Sales Leadership to Drive Sustainable Growth (ALLIANCE, OH) – Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Nicolette Popa has rejoined our team in the new position of Specialty Sales Director effective 3/7/2024.
Continue reading >Going Green: Coastal’s Sustainable Selections
Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, Green
As spring blooms and Earth Day approaches, our commitment to preserving our planet blossoms too. While Earth Day ignites environmental consciousness annually, the responsibility to nurture our planet extends far beyond a single day. At Coastal Pet Products, we fuse our passion for pets with our drive to sustainability, crafting eco-friendly solutions that make tails wag and hearts happy.
Continue reading >Don’t Dread the Shed: Our Grooming Tool Recommendations
Safari, Grooming at Home
Dog and cat owners know all too well that shedding is a natural, necessary process for our pets. However, that doesn’t mean that we have to tolerate tufts of fur tumble-weeding through our homes. When armed with the right home grooming tools, you can effectively manage your pet’s shedding and keep your home fur-free. Before we explore our top Safari® by Coastal grooming tool recommendations, let’s first get to the root of understanding shedding.
Continue reading >Getting the Most Out of Your dog Training Experience
ABC, Animal Behavior College, Dog Training
Congratulations! You and your four-legged friend are following in the footsteps (and paw steps) of millions before you and are going to dog training class. As a professional dog trainer with over 4 decades of experience, here are some tips to help you and your dog get the most out of the experience.
Continue reading >Your Comprehensive New Pet Checklist
New Pet
Adding a new pet to your family is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming when it comes to having all the supplies needed to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new pet.
Continue reading >Zeb Madsen Promoted to Retail Sales Director with Coastal Pet Products
Press Release
Optimizing our Sales Leadership to Drive Sustainable Growth (ALLIANCE, OH) – Coastal Pet Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that National Account Manager Zeb Madsen has been promoted to the position of Retail Sales Director effective 12/1/2023.
Continue reading >Must-Haves for Holiday Travel with your Pet
Holiday, Traveling with Pets
The holiday season brings out hustle and bustle – especially when it comes to travel. In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw 7 of the 10 busiest travel days in history already in 2023. The records aren’t just for air travel, as AAA predicts that 2023 will see the third-highest travel numbers for the holiday stretch since 2000.
Continue reading >Cat Grooming, Animal Behavior College, Guest Blog
Upon hearing "Grooming Essentials," many people automatically think of dog grooming. This is understandable, given that more pet parents have their dogs professionally groomed than their cats. That doesn't mean cats can't or shouldn't be groomed, and even if you don't consider taking your kitty to a grooming salon, it doesn't mean you can't perform essential grooming with your cat at home.
Continue reading >Stryker’s Ranking of Rascals® Toys
Rascals, Toys, Stryker
Coastal Pet Products’ very own Stryker Stout – Coastal’s PupLick Relations Canine – celebrated his 6th birthday on October 5. No paw-ty is complete without toys, so we took time to ask Stryker about some of his favorite Rascals® toys in celebration of his big day.
Continue reading >Shine a Light on Safety with Reflective Pet Products
Nighttime Safety
To be safe, you and your pets have to be seen. This can become more difficult during Fall and Winter as daylight decreases and walks or outdoor explorations occur in low-light conditions. Thankfully, Coastal Pet Products has the well-being of your furry friends in mind with our offering of products that shine a light on safety.
Continue reading >Your Hunting Trip Packing List
Hunting, Outdoors, Water & Woods
Hunting with your dog is an experience where the two of you can bond and enjoy the great outdoors together. Coastal Pet Products created our Water & Woods® collection for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and camouflage lovers. From hunting training to being out in the elements, Water & Woods® has all the products needed during hunting season and beyond.
Continue reading >Turbo, Cat Toys
Cats are naturally curious creatures, and their curiosity can lead them to want to explore off-limits areas or play with off-limits household items. If you own a cat – or multiple cats – it is important to have cat toys to provide exercise and entertainment. Cat toys also allow cats an approved scratching area (that’s not your furniture or woodwork) and stimulate their natural urge to hunt.
Continue reading >Which Safe Cat® Collar Matches Your Cat’s Personality?
Quiz
Take this quick quiz to find out which Coastal Pet Products Safe Cat® Collar best fits your feline’s fancy! Tally up the points that correspond with your answers to each question, then compare your total points to the different collars at the end of the quiz.
Continue reading >Which Trendsetter Collection Matches Your Dog’s Personality?
Quiz
Take this quick quiz to find out which Coastal Pet Products Trendsetter Collection best meshes with your pup’s personality! Tally up the points that correspond with your answers to each question, then compare your total points to the different collections at the end of the quiz.
Continue reading >Don’t get Bowled Over by Pet Bowl Options
Bowls, Maslow
Just as pets come in different shapes and sizes, so do their food bowl options. Mealtime is important for pets and their owners. If you are trying to decide the best bowl style and type for your pet, read on to learn about the different options.
Continue reading >Heartworm Disease - A Major Health Threat to Pets
Healthy Pets, Heartworms, Prevention
Despite advances in our knowledge of heartworm disease, including improved diagnostic tests and safer, more effective treatments, heartworm remains a major health threat for pets. The statistics are grim - as of 2019, there are no heartworm-free states in the lower 48 United States. And, according to the American Heartworm Society, more than 1 million pet cats and dogs in the United States are infected with heartworms.
Continue reading >Which Tie Out Should You Use for Your Dog?
Summer, Outdoors, Tie Outs, Spring
Spending time outdoors is a way pet owners can bond with their dogs. Whether it is in the backyard or at a campsite, owners like to give their dogs controlled freedom to roam. How can you keep your dog secure while allowing them to explore? A tie out is a solution.
Continue reading >Training Tips from Animal Behavior College
Animal Behavior College, Training
Written by Steven Appelbaum, President – Animal Behavior College Many of you might not realize this, but February is National Dog Training Education Month and Responsible Pet Owners Month. In addition, February 27th is International Polar Bear Day, and as a professional animal trainer, President of Animal Behavior College, and passionate animal lover, I want to comment on all three.
Continue reading >Auto Safety is not only for Humans -- Pets need Protection, too
Pet Safety, Auto Restraints
When you get in your vehicle, you may not think twice about buckling your seatbelt for safety. Can the same be said when it comes to your pet? According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 70% of people traveling with their dogs are not restraining them. Using a proper restraint for your dog while in the car makes the ride safer for them as well as yourself.
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