K&A Global Inc.
The Spectacular backgrounds are Styrofoam backgrounds that can be cut to fit any size aquarium. Composed of reticulated foam and naturally neutral in pH, the product improves water quality in the aquarium by becoming colonized with aerobic nitrifying bacteria, according to the company. This product caught our attention because of its integration into and improvement of any aquarium.

(866) 268-9956
www.kandaimports.com

Richard Strauch holds the Editors’ Choice award next to the Spectacular background.

PetNovations Inc.
The CatGenie is an electronic, self-washing litter box that hooks up to existing plumbing. Washable granules are used instead of litter, and do not need to be replaced. Our product tester took to the CatGenie immediately when her owner found space for the product in her laundry room.

(888) SELF-WASH
www.catgenie.com

Company representative Kitty Sans finds the Editors’ Choice award in her CatGenie.

Scratch Lounge Inc.
The Scratch Lounge is designed to encourage cats to scratch and lounge on it. It lasts up to 10 times longer than traditional flat scratchers, according to the company. We liked this innovative scratcher because of the amount of scratching surface and the fact that it doubles as a napping spot for cats.

(213) 683-1963
www.scratchlounge.com

Lori Weise, left, and Colleen Polizzi pose with the Scratch Lounge and the Editors’ Choice award.

Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
The Glass Terrarium: Advanced Reptile Habitat is a reptile enclosure featuring a realistic-looking background, front-opening doors, screen top, locks on the doors and a high fixed front window for deep substrate or an aquatic section. Our tester, a gecko, enjoyed the enclosure, and its keeper appreciated the front-opening doors that provide easy access to the animal. The terrarium is available in different sizes.

(800) 225-2700
www.hagen.com

Damian Hall, left, and Jeff Sans Souci accept the award for Rolf C. Hagen’s Advanced Reptile Habitat.

Python Products Inc.
The Python Hand is designed to rake and scoop debris from a pond without damaging lining, according to the company. The fingers on the hand are convenient for holding and relocating floating plants and pond accessories. The Hand caught our attention because it is an innovative and practical pond maintenance product.

(414) 355-7000
www.pythonproducts.com

Lance Reyniers and Tina Luedkte pose with the Editors’ Choice Award and the winning Python Hand.

Super Pet
The Turn-About Exerciser is designed to allow pets to roam while staying safely in one place. The unit attaches to any Super Pet CritterTrail habitat but can be used separately as an exercise toy. Our product tester, a dwarf hamster, enjoyed the exerciser and gave it a “paws up.”

(800) 252-PETS
www.superpetusa.com

Bob Krause, left, and Jason Casto accept the award for Super Pet’s Turn-About Exerciser.