The Best Pet Products of 2008

Dec. 29, 2008 — -- "Good Morning America's" veterinary expert, Dr. Marty Becker, has been a practicing vet for 30 years. In that time he has been on the lookout for new products to help pets live a happier, healthier life, and an easier one for their caregivers.

Today, Becker appeared on "GMA" to reveal his picks for the best pet products of 2008 -- the breakthroughs in the care, feeding and cleaning up after your pets.

"I read all the vet journals, go the scoop from the vet conventions and trade shows and tapped into a trusted network of top dogs in the pet care field as well as dedicated team of pet owners," Becker told "GMA." "I polled 129 people and together we came up with a list of the new, truly innovative products in veterinary medicine and the pet industry."

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Product: Eureka Boss 4-D Pet Fresh Vacuum ($138.88)

Reason: "This vacuum out cleans the leading competitor and costs half as much. It has exclusive technology to pick up hair and eliminate odors at the same time, naturally and safely," Becker said. "It's great on stairs, furniture, as well as the floor. I personally put this one to the test along with other pet owners I polled."

Product (High-Tech Version): Convenia

Reason: "There is nothing worse than having a sick pet where the owner needs to give their pet oral meds everyday. Vets know that when they send the owner and their pal home that, even with the best intentions, that pet won't get the full dosage it needs because it's hard for owners to do it," Becker said.

"A new long-acting antibiotic called Covenia comes from Pfizer Animal Health. It is an injectible, broad-range antibiotic that works for a long period of time -- one shot works for two weeks. More than 4 million doses have been given globally, so we know that it's safe and that the pet will get the dosage it needs while freeing owners from the stress of giving pets medication everyday."