Posted by Roxanne Hawn | Posted in Dog Product Review | Posted on 23-12-2009
Lilly and I picked up Ginko’s new Therapaws mat made by Soar Pet Products last week, and I’ve got to say the photos do NOT do it justice. It is very cozy and plush. It looks a bit like Fozzy Bear (from The Muppet Show). I hope you can see the nice texture from this image.
This one shows the pretty embroidery logo part as well.
It’s too early to tell if it’s helping Ginko’s stiffness and arthritis pain (from his two blown-then-repaired knees), but I can report that he seems to like it. I’ve been moving it around on the sofas, and he often does choose to lay on it.
I’ve traded some emails with Angela Cicero from Soar Pet Products, and she says the effect is likely more like taking a good vitamin.
The paperwork that came with the TheraPaws says this:
- Holofiber is a proprietary blend of minerals added to fabric. These minerals act as reflective mirrors, absorbing visible and non-visible light. When this material comes into contact with the body, it relaxes capillaries, increasing blood flow and oxygenating the blood.
- Increase oxygen levels
- Accelerate muscle recovery
- Promote circulation
- Decrease arthritis pain
- Increase mobility and energy
- Reduce inflammation
The benefits are said to include:
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For the original post and FTC disclosures click here.
It sounds promising. I hope it turns out to be a success!