Our Story
Lakeside Products at a glance:
We’re an Iowa-grown, family-owned and operated manufacturer that builds and distributes a complete “puppy-to-senior” ecosystem of whelping boxes, washable potty pads, kennel doors, medical-grade fleece, and working-dog boxes—every piece designed, fabricated, and shipped from the Midwest within a few days. Unlike brands that focus on a single stage of a dog’s life, we stay with pets from their first breath to their golden years, all while supporting local employees and delivering Heartland reliability.
Our Story
What began nearly 50 years ago with the original Magnador™ Two-Way Pet Door has grown into a portfolio of breeder-trusted gear, engineered, designed, and assembled in Polk City, Iowa. Today our team—made up of stay-at-home parents, retirees, veterans, and neighbors with special needs—cuts, welds, assembles, folds, sews, and packs every order under one roof, keeping jobs and know-how in the community.
What We Make
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Whelping & Nursery – MagnaBox™ and Jonart™ HDPE boxes made with easy-to-clean HDPE and PVC plastic
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Sanitary Bedding – Thick, U.S.-made veterinary fleece
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Reusable Potty Care – Lennypads™ hold up to 300+ machine washes
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Doors & Flaps – Magnador™ and MagnaFlap™ doors
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Field & Groom – NorthStar precision-machined and welded HDPE polymer dog boxes, cage banks, and grooming tubs
Who We Serve
Breeders, veterinarians, groomers, trainers, retailers, and the everyday pet parent who demands professional durability. Because our catalog covers birth, training, travel, hygiene, and senior care, partners can streamline sourcing instead of juggling multiple vendors.
Why It Matters
When design, fabrication, and fulfillment all happen in one Heartland facility, three things happen:
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Traceable Quality – We control every step, from FDA-approved HDPE sheets to the final hardware check
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Faster, Greener Shipping – Orders leave Polk City within 48 hours and reach most U.S. addresses in 2–3 days
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Community Impact – Every purchase funds local paychecks, youth community initiatives, sports sponsorships, and other dog-focused programs
Big-box brands may offer a single plastic dog door or a corrugated whelping box; Lakeside Products delivers a lifetime of solutions—crafted in Iowa, delivered nationwide, and backed by people you can call by name.
Find Us
Shop direct at lakesideproducts.com, visit select independent pet stores and agricultural retailers across the country, or call our Polk City team for customized solutions.