PawFlex, Inc. makes fur-safe, non-adhesive bandages and protective garments for pets, an idea born when founder Jennifer DiGrazia improvised a stretch wrap for Maddy, a rescued dachshund whose leg wound could not be treated with conventional bandages. The Parrish company now applies that same animal-care focus to its PawFlex pet wraps and MediMitt paw bandages, along with Equine BandaFlex products for horses. Its team is led by animal-lover and inventor Jennifer DiGrazia, with Alexandria DiGrazia serving as vice president.
Coastal Pet ProductsFounded by brothers Jim and Tom Stout in 1968, Coastal Pet Products manufactures pet products in Alliance, Ohio, with a particular heritage in collars, leashes and harnesses. The company pioneered nylon webbing for pet collars and leashes in its early years and now operates a nearly 400,000-square-foot facility, supported by in-house testing and proprietary manufacturing equipment. Its products are made for dogs, cats and horses, with design details such as comfort-rounded leather collars and a patented slip-reducing collar slide reflecting its practical approach.ALLIANCE, OH
Spruce PupSpruce Pup, founded by former consumer-product designers Elijah and Leah, creates travel-minded dog gear that helps people explore with their pets. Its signature foldable dog bed doubles as a compact travel case for a pup’s belongings, while its leash bag keeps walk essentials organized. The Pittsburgh-area company launched the bed through Indiegogo in April 2018, reaching its funding goal within 24 hours and shipping its first production run later that year.WEXFORD, PA
BAYDOGFounded by Marine veteran Barton O’Brien after a Chesapeake Bay walk with his puppy Walter, BAYDOG makes dog gear for active outings, from everyday harnesses to life jackets. The Annapolis-based company began with the Pack-N-Go Bag, an invention that solved the messy problem of carrying a tennis ball, treats and waste bags at once, and it remains veteran owned and operated. BAYDOG also pairs select harnesses with its Find My Owner registration system to help reunite lost dogs with their families.STEVENSVILLE, MD
Pet King Brands, IncFounded by Pamela Bosco in 1998 after her German Shepherd developed chronic ear infections, Pet King Brands built its identity around finding safer approaches to animal health. The company is known for its proprietary enzyme technology and for making its products in the USA, where they are used by pet owners and recommended by veterinarians.SHAMOKIN, PA