Neck Hug®
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Pet Product Safety
Neck Hug "Break Away Feature"
- The Neck Hug pillow's side opening is constructed with a secure "Break Away" feature tab that is specifically assembled with "hook & loop tape" to create the pillow's closure. We have tested the "hook & loop tape" for tensile strength and found that, depending on the size of the Neck Hug and the amount of tape used, an expected minimum of 2lb - 3lb to plus 100lb tensile strength, will successfully move the tape substantially or break away fully, so that the pillow can open and free the pet should an obstruction be encountered. The tab will easily reattach when closing
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- Extra attention has been given to the method of stitching on the Tab closure's "hook & loop" tape. We found there were breaches in stability of when we used only a single or double straight stitch sewn around the outer edge of the "hook & loop" tape. Our safety improvement was to apply a "straight stitch rectangular", also called "straight stitch quilting" to achieve securing layers of materials together with great success!
Neck Hug "Neckband Construction Feature"
- The Neck Hug neckband's feature has been designed with an option of attaching a pets own collar. This added feature helps to ensure the right fit around the pet's neck and helps in keeping the Neck Hug in place, helping it to prevent the pet from accidentally pushing the pillow off. Originally, It appeared to be sufficient but we recognized a safety concern right away when placing only a few "loops" around the neckband. We found that there was a possibility of the pet being able to push their hind leg through the gaps between the "loops" along the neckband, resulting in becoming trapped. This scenario was immediately redesigned to allow a complete sleeve sewn along the length of the neckband that the pet's own collar can be threaded through. This simple solution now positions the Neck Hug safely and comfortably against the pet's neck.
Neck Hug Policy Precludes possible "Choking Hazards"
Nuck Hug Policy, precludes possible choking hazards from being used in the construction of our products:
- Buttons
- Snaps
- Cording or Cords with toggle cinch used around neckband or any other area of the pet product
- metal hook and eye closures
- Chunks of Foam stuffing
- Bean Bag Pellet stuffing (some variations of this material can be "static" and cling to a wet nose or mouth/tongue with possibility of the pet accidentally inhaling the material
- "Allergenic" fiberfill stuffing. This material is less processed and can retain more natural properties that can provoke allergies for the pet and family members
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Coated Polyester is not used in Neck Hug construction due to material composition
- Plastic or Nylon dressmaker Boning sewn into the Neck Hug for shaping is never used due to it's "splintering" qualities if chewed by the pet
- If you have any questions regarding our listing or have an item that you are unsure of using, you may always contact us at www.wagtailfarms@yahoo.com
Neck Hug Measurements and Construction Techniques
When designing the Neck Hug, we wanted to create a versatile pillow to not only provide "wound care" protection for pets but also a specific therapeutic pillow for pets with Esophageal Concerns! The key to our success was in the "Measurements":
- Measurements for "Wound Care", are based on helping to deter a busy pet nose from reaching a protected body area. Weather there were surgical sutures or skin allergies or problems with licking where medication had to be applied. These measurements are allowed to reach well past the pets nose length with the thickness being enough to help deter the pet's nose and mouth from reaching the affected area. We have even recommended a "double" Neck Hug when the pet is shaped with extra long extremities (a simple way of stacking pillows :)
- Measurements for "Esophageal Concerns", are based on helping to provide a therapeutic head elevation pillow. For example, for MegaEsophagus, the pet could possibly regurgitate from collected fluids if they rest with their head in a downward position due to the low or no motility of their esophagus. The Neck Hug, with more concise measurements will allow the proper head elevation and room to comfortably lower the head should the need for regurgitation occurs, while helping to provide a good esophageal and back positioning to help gravity work with fluid collection during resting cycles. This type of pillow is typically shorter in width from the neck to the outer edge of the pillow and a slight amount thicker to stabilize the head comfortably while resting or sleeping day or night.
- Each pet is a unique individual and we created the Neck Hug products to address each pet's unique size for their unique health concern. The Neck Hug is not a one size fits all product, rather, we handcraft each Neck Hug to fit the needs of each unique individual pet.
Construction of each Neck Hug utilizes finer Craftsmanship Techniques. The end results produce a product that is "Safe" and "Well Made" with a high volume of "Success"!
About US
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
At Wag Tail Farms, our Mission is to provide high-quality pet products and services to our customers while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
Our Priority is to promote
"Pet Safety First"
We Test each design feature, with a focus on quality and non toxic materials used in construction with attention to applications o
At Wag Tail Farms, our Mission is to provide high-quality pet products and services to our customers while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
Our Priority is to promote
"Pet Safety First"
We Test each design feature, with a focus on quality and non toxic materials used in construction with attention to applications of safe humane pet welfare.
(See our "Pet Product Safety" section)
The "Fair Standards" of creating an Original Design is our constant concern! It is flattering that others have attempted to copy our design, (our Legal Team will be happy to address Intellectual Property Rights with those individuals) but It is our hope that we inspire others to not "copy" a well-executed product, but to bring new ideas to the table. This includes Safety in the way our products are created and materials used. We hope to be a Leader in the pet product industry with respect to safety, while educating consumers on why a material or sewing notion is not advised which will help to set "standards" for humane and safe pet products being produced.
Our History
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Neck Hug® was designed in 2009 when my dog Hunter (a male Pug/Beagle mix), was a little over a year old when I noticed that he was limping with his right hind leg. His doctor found that he had a congenital hip disorder and recommended a Femoral Head Ostectomy "FHO" Procedure which removes a portion of the Femoral Head and reshapes the
The Neck Hug® was designed in 2009 when my dog Hunter (a male Pug/Beagle mix), was a little over a year old when I noticed that he was limping with his right hind leg. His doctor found that he had a congenital hip disorder and recommended a Femoral Head Ostectomy "FHO" Procedure which removes a portion of the Femoral Head and reshapes the hip socket area. Hunter was ideal for this procedure due to his age, size and weight and the doctor knew he would recover nicely to live a full and happy life.
Hunter went in for surgery and when he was ready to come home, the hospital had placed a very large cone over his head to protect the surgical site. I felt so sad for poor Hunter that he not only had discomfort from surgery but that he had to endure this protective cone on his head. He wouldn't lie down and rest and he looked absolutely miserable!
When we got home, I immediately got out my sewing machine and made a round donut shaped pillow, which I stuffed with leftover fiberfill I found in my sewing closet. When I gently slipped it over Hunter's head, he immediately laid down on his bed and snuggled his head into the pillow and rested well throughout the night. I couldn't believe his immediate response to my new protective pillow.
The next day, I took Hunter to his doctor for a follow up visit. As I carried him in my arms into the office, Hunter proudly wore his protective pillow and everyone at the office were so happy to see how comfortable he was and how great the pillow served him. Everyone came out to take a look and wanted to know where I had gotten it! At that moment, the Neck Hug® was born! I just knew that other pets might be able to use this simple solution.
By the way, Hunter can run like the wind now, loves to play and jumps for joy when we go out for long walks. Thanks to his doctors and his first Neck Hug®
Today, Hunter still tries on every prototype Neck Hug®. He is so happy to help, his tail is very busy wagging for joy. He remembers how happy he was to find his own Neck Hug® so long ago.
Hunter's Story Continues...
It's been extremely hard to share news of my precious Hunter's passing on February 15, 2021. He developed renal failure and cancer. Hunter's Vet was beyond caring with his end of life care and Hunter knew above all throughout his life with me, I would tell him that I was there every step of the way, he was not alone and that he would always know "what it is to be Loved"!
The day after Hunter's passing, as I walked into the kitchen, for a brief moment, I had a overwhelming feeling of complete and utter happiness, like a quick sparkle, and then it was gone. It was so unexpected that I stood there for a minute expecting more but it was gone. I need to believe that it was Hunter stopping by to tell me that, he was here every step of the way, I was not alone and he was my little love forever!
Hunter changed my life in so many ways and gave me so much inspiration. He made it possible for there to be something called a Neck Hug, that has endlessly comforted so many pups all over the world! All of Hunter's work has meant so much for so many families that I vow to continue his legacy with new products as my little business grows.
I like to think that Hunter is on the other side with a wagging tail and joyous barks to Welcome all the fur-friends out there on Life's Journey...
Big Barks & Hugs,
Jamie