Kennel Komforts Dog Blog

Should we be “Going Green” with our Belly Bands?

Administrator — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:01:11 +0000

The trend is to Go Green these days. With products and processes that are enviromentally friendly and safe. We have been kicking around the idea for sometime and we have been asked about this from customers. We would like your opinions. Here are the Pros and Cons as we see them for making a Belly Band that would be considered a “green” product.

Pros:

Environmentally friendly.
No need to buy absorbant pads to insert into the Belly Band.
The piece of mind knowing that you are not adding to the land fill problem

Cons:

Must buy several Belly Bands to get you through the day with your pet (more costly)
Washing out doggie urine in your households washing machine.
The extra costs associated with additional washings.
Dealing with the lingering effects of doggie urine odor in your home.
Not as easy to travel with Belly Bands that need to be washed out after each use.
The cost per Belly Band will be higher due to the addition of high-tech absorptive material that will need to be added to the product.
The hassle of changing into clean Belly Bands several times a day.
The time it takes to do additional washing throughout the week.

It seems to us that there are more Cons then Pros. But… that is our point of view. What are your thoughts on this? Please let us know. Thanks in advance for your input and response!

Incontinence caused by Diabetes

Administrator — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:44:20 +0000

One thing to think about is that if it seems that your dog is having to urinate more then normal is that they just might be developing diabetes. Ya, imagine that. Just as we humans are seeing a dramatic increase in diabetes, so are our dogs. Mans best friend right? Canine Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder in dogs where their bodies are deficient in the production of insulin or insensitive to it. One of the earliest signs is that the dog will want to urinate more frequently and may even do so in the house. The color of the urine will be pail to almost clear. Owners of older dogs that develop diabetes often mistake these symptoms for incontinence when in fact it is due to the dog drinking excessively due to great thirst.

Weight loss despite increased appetite is also a very common symptom and one of the most noticeable. Diabetes Mellitus (sugar diabetes) is a progressive disease and the symptoms become more serious and debilitating. The animal becomes dehydrated and anorexic and may experience an increase in infections.

Every week we interact with owners who are desperate to find ways to deal with the symptoms of diabetes. This is one of the key reasons that we try to hard to keep the quality in our belly bands for males and britches for females. Watching our dogs go through a sickness is tough enough to do with out having to deal with the accidents that may happen because of the situation as well. At least we feel we can help a little with a difficult situation.

KennelKomforts Dog Blog

Administrator — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:45:17 +0000

Welcome to the Kennel Komforts dog blog. Kennel Komforts is dedicated to making and delivering (in a timely manner) all of the dog incontinence products that you will need to make your dog comfortable while traveling, while in heat, or to keep him from “marking”.

Kennel Komforts has been the industry leader in Made in the USA, dog diapers for both your little lady and your male dog. Our Bitch Britches are as cute as they are effective, coming in a variety of sizes and fabric patterns, our dog diapers are made to the highest quality standards, and have been field tested 1000′s of times by pet owners, and at AKC shows, all over the globe. Our dog belly bands are great for your male dog. When you are traveling, or away from home, keep him from marking and keep him stylish while doing so. With a size and pattern to fit every male dog, Kennel Komforts dog belly bands are great to keep him from peeing all over the place and allow some piece of mind when you are embarking on your next trip or vacation with your male dog.

Where other products have failed you in the past, Kennel Komforts dog diapers will meet and exceed your expectations. See the difference that a product made by dog enthusiast can make the next time you need to keep your dog covered. We have thousands of testimonials that say how our dog diapers have succeeded where others have failed. With exceptional fitting, due to multiple sizes and proper measuring, our dog products will keep your dog safe and secure.

Adapting to Dog incontinence

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:47:00 +0000

The definition of incontinence is the uncontrolled passing or leakage of urine. The cause of incontinence in dogs is most often found in neutered younger dogs or older dogs due to a decrease in hormones. It can also be a sign of prostate disease. Incontinence is often diagnosed in female dogs, however, males can develop this symptom due to infection, blockages, stress, drinking too much water, a weak bladder or spinal cord disease.
It is good to know that there are ways to help with the dog’s discomfort and the owner’s displeasure. Also, it is important to realize that some dogs may have incontinence regardless of what steps are taken to fix the problem. Taking the animal for walks helps to eliminate urine buildup in the bladder. Paying careful attention to the dog’s sleeping area will make cleanups easier and the animal more comfortable. Things that can be done are having a water-tight bed, a clean mat or waterproof bed pad where your dogs sleeps.
There is also the option of diapers for dogs. There are many products on the market with numerous styles, types, and designs. Kennel Komforts has 15 years experience providing this type of product for either your female or your male dog to help with incontinence. Having a Belly Band or a Bitch Britch from Kennel Komforts can be a life saver when traveling, visiting someone else’s home, or protecting your own home. Check out all the patterns and sizes designed to fit and work like better than any other dog diaper product on the market at Kennelkomforts.com