Items featured in this segment:
B - bakeries
Most pet shops offer healthy treats, but few sell them freshly baked.
From Nitro Dog in Lafayette.
E - ergonomic
Haul your furry friend around-without wrecking your back-in the Fundle pet sling.
From Dog Bone Alley in Alameda and Danville
H - horse treats
Equine enthusiasts love Uncle Jimmy's Hangin' Balls, lickable orbs that hang in the stable and keep horsies happy.
From Alamo Pet Store.
K - kitty hedonism
Maybe Puss-Puss could use a cigar and a nice Chianti.
Catnip cigars from Dog Bone Alley and Nitro Dog
Kitty Chianti from Petlane.com based in Concord
L - linens
Orinda resident Trina Underseth has come up with a great idea for dog beds, which can get a little, uh, stanky with regular use: stylish, interchangeable pet lines.
From Nitro Dog
N - nibbles
Pet owners were horrified at the illnesses and deaths caused by contaminated pet food two years ago. The good news is there are plenty of healthy options if you shop smart. Check out the Pure Purr Gold and e Woof Gold food lines from Concord-based Petlane.com
S - seat covers
Richmond-based Oh Henry car seat covers will keep Fido's muddy paws off your BMW.
From Richmond-based Carcoverall.com
W - wall art
Can't stop staring at your puppy's or kitty's precious face? The time might be right to have a customized papier-mache dog or cat face clock made for your wall.
From Nitro Dog in Lafayette.
Store information:
Alamo Pet Store
170-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo
(925) 838-3828
www.alamopetstore.com
Dog Bone Alley
1342 Park St., Alameda
(510) 521-5800
730 Camino Ramon
Danville
(925) 552-0410
www.nitrodog.com
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