"COOL" WAYS TO PAMPER YOUR PET DURING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC releases its online media guide to the best pet products, featuring the most innovative, adorable and useful items for our four-legged, finned and feathered friends

Phoenix, Arizona -- May 1, 2003 -- Today, Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC announced its picks for the best pet products for summer (www.bestproductsmediaguide.com) This comprehensive guide is designed to give the pet-covering media easy access to the most amazing new products on the market for pets. From items to keep Fido cool during the blazing sun, to less-literal "cool" gifts for pets, these products are top-notch, timely and one of a kind. New statistics show Americans are on track to spend a record $31 billion this year on their pets.* Summer can be an especially dangerous time for animals with increased cases of heatstroke, dehydration, allergy problems, and accidents. Orca's roundup of the best pet products are:

·   Drinkwell Pet Fountain ® by Veterinary Ventures: This is the original veterinarian developed fountain with a patented free falling stream of water. It provides proper hydration for cats and dogs. Thanks to Drinkwell, your pet will say "ahhhhh" during hot summer days.

·   PetBrella by Molor Products Company: Dogs are highly susceptible to heat stroke. Now, the new PetBrella can help keep them cool. This pet tie-out stake with sunshade umbrella provides a handy, shady retreat from the scorching sun. The handy case makes it great for trips too.

·   Itch-Free & Dander-Free by Earth's Balance: Dogs can go crazy with all the scratching this time of year. Itch-Free helps soothe skin irritations and hot spots with one quick spray and without chemicals. Can't forget your allergies too. Dander-Free is 100% natural and can help keep you from sneezing around cats.

·   Paws of Endearment by Remember Me Products, LLC: Stay indoors and try out Paws of Endearment. This 3D paw casting provides a lifelong keepsake of your dog or cat. Use the clay on your pet's paw, send it back, and receive the print casted with a bronze-like finish and mounted on a plaque with photo. Now, that's "cool."

·   Lamaderm Pet Food by Natural Life Pet Products: This time of year, many pets suffer allergies. The Lamaderm pet food line by Natural Life Pet Products is made with free-range lamb from New Zealand, brown rice, and oatmeal to help prevent allergic reactions while shining the coat up. It is the only pet food that does not contain any of the ingredients most known to cause food allergies in dogs and cats.

·   QuickStay by Snapbacks: If you're planning a summertime trip with Fido, the QuickStay seatbelt by Snapbacks is a must. This patented restraint can attach to a regular collar or harness and keeps your dog safely secured in the car.

·   SheaPet : Finally, shea butter products for dogs and cats! SheaPet debuts a line of premium skin and coat care products featuring Fair Trade Nilotica Shea Butter. Their shampoos, conditioners, and herbal moisturizing treatments are specially formulated to treat dry skin, itching, and hot spots. Love Your Dog, Butter Your Dog!

·   Cat Attract by Precious Cat: Millions of Cats are in the dog house because they dont use their litter box. Cat Attract gets cats into the litter box-guaranteed. Its specially formulated to attract cats and kittens to their litter box and keep them there.

·   Scarlet's Feathers: Parrots DO talk - bringing laughter and delight to all that hear. Now you can send that same parrot attitude in a bright, bold greeting card - creating that same smile for a special birthday, Mothers Day or ANY holiday or occasion.

·   Pearls au Lait: Milk baths arent just for people anymore! You can give your pet the nourishing benefits of natural milk with new Pearls au Lait milk bath. It will leave your pet's coat shinier than you thought possible.

·   Auroralites: Auroralites PRO Safety Collar is a perfect way to protect your pet, especially during the summer. This lighted dog collar makes your pet more visible at night. Ideal for camping, boating, or those late-night walks. Auroralites is unparalleled in its visibility.

·   FlightSuits (Bird Diapers) by Avian Fashions: You want your bird to enjoy the summer too, and not be stuck in a cage. FlightSuits allow your bird to interact with the family and even take trips. These cool, colorful and comfy diapers have a patented 'poop pouch' to keep droppings away from you and the bird.

·   Animals and the Afterlife: Losing a pet is never easy, but now a new book can provide comfort. Animals and the Afterlife is filled with amazing accounts of "life beyond" for pets. It's authored by Kim Sheridan, who has her own touching story.

·   clearTANK: Increased sunlight and temperatures make the algae in aquariums even worse during the summer. clearTANK keeps your tank sparkling clean with an amazing surface treatment. clearTANK's effects can last years on glass and acrylic tanks.

*Statistic according to the American Pet Product Manufacturer's Association

About Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC
Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC is a public relations and marketing firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that specializes in pet-related products and services.

Full descriptions, downloadable/high-resolution photos, and more information can be found at www.bestproductsmediaguide. Please contact Ann Noder, Director of Public Relations, Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC Ann@orcacommunications (480)664-3017.