iPet - Glucose Meter for DOGS and CATS Review

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(More customer reviews)I brought my new I-Pet meter to my vet with the 24hour gloucose curve I created using the meter...As we are still in the initial stages of regulating the proper dose of insulin.
I asked him to let me check the I-Pet meter against his Alpha-Trak meter...just to make sure it was in the ballpark. I was not expecting it to perfectly match a meter costing 3 times more. If it was within 50m/dl, I would have been happy. It was not even close.
The I-Pet meter WAS OFF BY OVER 110mg/dl HIGH!!!!!!!
I asked the vet if it was possible his meter was off...he said they check it regularly against a sample sent to a lab.
I was in shock...so I thought it may be a bad batch of strips. I had a new vial of strips and chip with me so I tested again using the new strips. The first test came back perfect...within 10mg/dl of what the vet had.
We thought it was just a bad strip...but since we had a syringe of blood...I decided to run the test a few more times to be sure. The next two strips came back high by over 110mg/dl again!!!!
So using two different batches of strips and chips, with the same vial of blood, making sure the strip window had the proper ammount of blood...we got wildly innacurate readings...only one of the four tests was accurate!!! The others were way off, high.
Obviously, if I would have kept blindly using this meter, without checking it, to help dose my dog, I WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY KILLED HIM!!!
I sent this piece of junk back and spent the extra money for the Alpha-Trak. If you own this, please bring it with you to the vet to have him check it during your pets regular exam.
If I got a bad meter, then there have to be a lot more out there. These are made in China, and quality control was obviously seriously lacking in this case. This meter never should have left the factory.

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iPet Glucose Monitoring Kit for Dogs and Cats is an easy, effective kit for monitoring glucose levels in pets. Description: 1.5 microliter Blood Sample. Results in 8 seconds. Accurate and easy to use. Big LCD Screen. Calibrated for cats and dogs, not intended for human use. Pharmacist and veterinarian recommended. Features: Easy to use - only 3 steps. Built-in memory stores 28 test results. Average of readings given. Auto Coding technology. Results in 8 seconds. Switchable measuring unit (mg/dL or mmol/L). Accurate results. Includes: Blood Glucose Monitor Blood Glucose Test Strip (10) Glucode Chips (2) User Manual (complete instructions. Read before using.) Quick Reference Guide Log Book CR 2032 Battery (1) Lancing Device (1) Lancet (10) Carrying Case Control Solution For Small Animal Use Only. Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

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X-Large Cozy Cave Pet Bed - Red Review

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(More customer reviews)Our dogs, three miniature dachshunds, love this bed. We had a large for our previous two and bought this XL model for our new three puppies. They love this bed. I would only caution people with puppies - don't give them stuffed animals to play with. This bed is very similar in materials to some stuffed dog toys and we had a time stopping the puppies from chewing up their Cozy Cave. Our dogs climb inside year round, to keep warm in the winter and to escape the cool air conditioning breezes rolling across the floors during the summer.
Washing is a snap. The zipper wraps almost a full 180 degrees making removing and replacing the cushion very easy. The ploy tube that shapes the opening is easily removed through a small hole at one end of the hem. We have washed our cover many many times over the past few years and the materials hold up fine.
I strongly recommend this product.

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The Cozy Cave has a sheepskin pocket designed so that all small pets can snuggle with the comfort of a sheepskin cover on top of them as well as underneath. A cover support keeps the top cover in place so it can be easily entered. Fabric covers the top outside, bottom, and sidewall. Faux lambswool covers top and inside cover. Handsome, sturdy Brass zipper (not plastic) on the outside cover; inside liner filled with fine Spun polyester and cedar. The cover is washable and holds its color and fresh-looking appearance for years. When you receive your Cozy Cave bed it may seem overstuffed. The manufacturer purposely puts added stuffing into all of their Cozy Cave beds which can make them appear too small for your pet once received and some reports indicate they can look like beach balls with hoods on them. Not to worry as its very easy to adjust the fill in your Cozy Cave bed. Just simply remove what you don''t need and place it in a plastic bag for storage just in case you need it later.

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Black & Decker DE790B 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffeemaker, Black with stainless carafe Review

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(More customer reviews)I think this is a great buy. I live alone. For me, the 4 cup machines were just too small and the 12 cup were too big. I also did not want a machine with a hot plate since they burn the coffee and make it taste bitter. I was happy with the $10 B&D single cup machine which I kept at my desk at work. This was the cheapest Carafe machine I could find ($29.99 at Target).
I am a bit of a coffee geek. I home roast my own coffee beans. Grind my beans right before I brew my coffee. I have not checked it with a thermometer, but this brews at a close to ideal temperature. I am using about 7-8 grams per cup and find it makes a good strong cup of coffee. The brew cycle is on the slow side, but for me that is good. The slower brew makes for a better extraction. I use a mesh basket and have not had a major problem with the grinds overflowing into the coffee. This has been a big issue with other machines I have owned. But by keeping the water coming at a decent speed, it seems OK with this machine.
The carafe does a fair job at keeping the coffee hot. After 4-5 hours and three mugs, the coffee is still at a good hot drinkable temperature. The outside of the carafe stays cool to the touch. Yes a hot plate machine would keep it hotter, but after an hour or two, the coffee would be burnt.
I will offer one tip for hotter coffee. Either rinse or or let the carafe sit for a few minutes with hot top tap water right before brewing. This will preheat the carafe a bit and make a few degrees difference in your coffee.
I know there are a lot of negative reviews on this I will try to address some of the points.
The Machine Flooded my Counter:
This is not the machines fault. You did not have the carafe properly seated in the machine. This can be a problem with any machine where you stop brewing to serve a cup. Cuisinart machines are even worse at this. But if you make sure the carafe is seated correctly, you will not have a problem. Also if you fill it above the 8 cup level, the carafe will overflow.
Hot Plate did not work:
Thermal Carafe machines generally do not have hotplates. Plus hot plates generally have auto shut off now. So after a couple of hours, your coffee will in addition to taste burnt, will cool quickly. This machine keeps your coffee for 4-6 hours without tasting burnt.
Coffee tastes bitter or metallic:
Make sure to rinse after each use. Try cleaning it with sudsy water and the occasional soak with white vinegar and water.
Timer is tough to use:
Read the owners manual. It is not rocket science. It is like programing a digital alarm clock.
Yes there can be bad machines that do not brew at the right temp. But most of the bad reviews for this product are the result of user error and not due to a design defect.
For the money, this is a great buy in a thermal carafe drip Machine. There are no major flaws. It looks good on the counter, and keeps the coffee hot for a few hours. For $30-$40 I think this machine is a steal!!!

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Use the digital clock / timer and wake to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.In a hurry?Enjoy the convenience of Pause-to-Serve to stop the brew cycle while you pour a quick cup full.For peace of mind the unit shuts off immediately after brewing and the thermal carafe keeps the coffee at optimal temperature for several hours.

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Lentek 6-Day Automatic Pet Dish Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this automatic feeder for 2 years. It works great and has eliminated the screaming my cat used to do before meals. Now she just sits in front of the feeder and waits for it to go off. It holds 6 meals (but one is exposed so it really only has 5 meals). The cover rotates to expose a new meal every 6, 12, or 24 hours. My cat has been very abusive to the machine (because she can smell the food in it) however she has not been able to break the cover or get to any of the other food compartments. If you do force the machine to go backwards the motor will kick on and rotate the cover back to the correct position. My only real problem with the feeder is that the motor is quite loud and drains the battery very quickly. Also as a note, there is no way to set the hour on the feeder, it just goes off 6,12, or 24 hours after you turned it on. So if you want it to always go off at 7am you would need to turn the power on at 7am/pm the first time.

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The Lentek Automatic Six Day Pet Dish is a quick and easy solution for busy, on-the-go pet owners. It has 6 separate food trays that each hold 2/3 a cup of dry, or 5.5-oz of moist food. It allows you to switch selectable pet feeding intervals and includes 2 refreshable inserts to keep pet's food fresh.

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Sewing Essentials, Travel Sewing Kit with Scissor and 10 Threaded Needles Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed a nicer set of scissors for my purse and my mom used to have a nice pair that looked like these many years ago, so I ordered this one. I liked how they folded on themselves to protect the blades and the items in your purse. (not to mention your fingers when rummaging for them) It has rust on the blades and just isn't worth seven bucks in my opinion. Thanks for your time.

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36 Pcs Sewing Kit in a box, Threaded Spools, Needles, Safety Pins, Buttons, Scissors and Snap Review

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(More customer reviews)At this price, I wasn't expecting much. Unfortunately, I got even less. The tiny scissors aren't sharp enough to cut the thread. The hinge on the thin plastic box is broken so that it doesn't stay closed. Even for the most basic sewing needs, this kit won't do.

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Mr. Coffee TM70 3-Quart Iced-Tea Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)I had an earlier Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker before this one and it was awesome. I loved it. The only problem was that it just got old from lots of use and the pitcher and tea bag holder started breaking. So I bought a new one for Christmas this year. This model. And it is absolutely horrible. The problem appears to be that as the tea is coming down out of the top of the unit and trying to drop into the pitcher, the unit starts acting up and the hot tea starts getting distributed onto the sides of the unit around the end of the pitcher, instead of falling directly into the end of the pitcher, and it leaks all over the counter. Horrible, horrible design. I do not understand how Mr. Coffee hasn't been sued over this piece of crap model yet from having it burn someone. I'm returning mine and I'll think twice about buying another Mr. Coffee model again.

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Coffee drinkers have their automatic brewers, why shouldn't tea drinkers? Ideal for family gatherings or summer picnics, this versatile machine brews up 3 quarts of iced tea quickly and easily. Simply pour water into the water reservoir and add the desired amount of tea to the removable brew basket--five to seven bags of tea or 2 to 3 tablespoons of loose tea work well when brewing a full pitcher; sugar, lemon, and other flavorings can also be added to the brew basket for customized results. Then fill the pitcher with ice cubes to the ice-level marking and slide it against the machine with the pitcher spout open and flush against the appliance, and push the "on" button. The water heats up and steeps the tea in the brew basket, then hot tea drips down into the pitcher of ice. At the end of the brewing cycle, the machine shuts off automatically for safety and peace of mind. Other highlights include a power indicator light, a water window in the reservoir for accurate filling, and a steeping lever for adjusting the brew strength. The pitcher provides a lid, a generous handle, and a nondrip pouring spout for graceful serving, and it cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The iced-tea maker measures 8-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Yard Machines 31A-32AD700 22-Inch 179cc OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Self Propelled Two-Stage Snow Thrower Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the third snow blower I have owned, and does a great job in major drifts. But I have now ripped the starter cord three times, and disassembly and reassembly takes me almost an hour to repair it. In spite of several inspections, I can see nothing slicing the cord, but something us doing it. I suspect a metal burr somewhere.
All of that said, it starts dependably (when I haven't broken it), and makes short work of my driveway, even in densely packed snow. After a half season that has been especially rough, it all still seems sturdy and hasn't rattled itself apart, the way cheaper units have done in the past.

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Powered by a 179 cc, OHV 4 cycle, MED Gold engine. 22'' clearing width with a 16'' intake and 10'' impeller. Manual EZ chute control. 1 forward speed control. Wheel driven by 10'' x 4'' SnowHog tires. 2 quart fuel capacity; oil included in engine. Standard skid shoes.

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Coffee Grinder Cleaning Brush Review

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(More customer reviews)The "Harold Import Coffee Grinder Brush" is imported from you-know-where. After a few washes, a tuft of the bristles came off. The bristles have apparently been glued on, so this Coffee Grinder Brush will not stand up to repeated washings.
I would recommend this Espresso Supply Grinder Brush instead. The bristles on this are tightly secured onto the handle with a metal band (or ferrule) -- the same way the bristles on paint brushes are attached.
As of this writing, the Espresso Supply Grinder Brush costs about the same as this brush, and there's free shipping ;).

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Coffee Grinder Brush is perfect for safetly cleaning used coffee grinders! Grinders should not be cleaned with water or abrasive materials.

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