For those interested in owning a sweet, intelligent, outgoing and inquisitive pet bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet may be just the species for you. Hailing from India and Indonesia, these asiatic parakeets are excellent talkers, some even rivaling the ability of the coveted African Grey parrot. The normal coloration …

We’ve got two dogs that have been fed Old Roy almost exclusively for a year. One is a black lab, the other is a sheepdog.
I’ve got say, I am pleased with the “generic” Walmart off-brand.
A 50 pound bag, which only costs about $14, can last us nearly three …

Feliway manufactures products that utilize pheromone therapy to calm your cat. Pheromone therapy is a new field in veterinary medicine that uses pheromones,the natural chemicals secreted by animals to communicate with others of their own species. It has been discovered that domestic cats feel calmer and more reassured …

Having owned two schnoodles for the past 8 years, I can say with certainty this breed is one of the best all-around dog breeds on the market today.
A schnoodle is a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle. They do not shed and are extremely intelligent, able to learn …

If you are a bird lover, Wild Birds Unlimited is your paradise! They have so many kinds of bird feeders. It’s an amazing birdlover’s place to explore and learn all about what your backyard birds want for dinner! The people who own the franchises are very knowledgable about birds. …

I have been particularly impressed with Blue Buffalo puppy food and all that they offer. I recently rescued a Labrador Retriever mix puppy who had serious problems with his skin and coat. He was constantly scratching and itching, and even going so far as nibbling himself until …

The first time I learned about Kongs was when I adopted two Rottweiler puppies. They were chewing and chewing and chewing and I needed something durable that kept them distracted.
Luckily a sales clerk, directed me to a Kong. I really was not sure what it was at first. Then …

Salix Beef Hide 24” Bone is probably the most fun dog bone I’ve ever purchased for my dogs. By mere size, it’s fun. I have to relate what happened when I bought a few of them just yesterday at the grocery store. Between the time I …

I am always on the hunt for cat food that has the least amount of harmful ingredients in them. Food that is grain-free is always at the top of my wish list because cats cannot easily digest grains. A food made in the USA and has a range of different …

While shopping for cat food for my diabetic cat I noticed that Fancy Feast had a new line of morning themed canned cat food. The food is the wet variety and contains some sort of egg product along with poultry or seafood protein and veggies. They come in both …

My cats just love Purina Cat Chow Complete and that is a good enough reason for me to buy it. I think Purina is a great brand, and many people have told me this.
Purina Cat Chow Complete comes in an 18 pound bag and retails for …

It was my first time to have my dogs registered and I was quite nervous as we were due for late registrations on 2 of our dogs which were already 1 years old and the other 10 months, we were supposed to have them registered before 8 months and …

I purchased the Yesterday’s News brand cat litter after I had my younger cat declawed. The vet gave me some information recommending using a product like this since regular cat litter can get into the wounds or cause infection. The product is litter made from recycled newspapers in a …

Advantage is a very effective flea control product made by Bayer and usually sold only through certified veterinarians. While more expensive than over-the-counter brands, Advantage works much, much better, bringing immediate relief and killing 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours of application.
I had purchased Advantage after all my attempts …

I have grown up with animals all my life. I really don’t remember a time when we didn’t have any. Although I usually consider myself a dog person, I do like cats and have had several through out my life.
However, like dogs, cats do get fleas. They are however …

Fifteen years ago I worked for a large pet store chain and we pushed Science diet, Eukanuba and Iams dog and cat foods. I never paid much attention to it at the time as I did not have dogs or cats due to allergies to the animals. I just …

I have been involved with the pet industry for over sixteen years. I have worked and managed a pet store, a grooming salon, and several riding facilities. In all my time and experience around animals I have not ever had the pleasure of stepping into a shop …

I have wanted a freshwater Aquarium for a while, after keeping fish for a long time a few years ago.
Whenever I visited Petcetera and Petsmart, I always saw Aquarium Starter kits for sale at very reasonable prices. Last year, on my birthday I finally went to Petcetera and …

My Golden Retriever absolutely loves the Blue Health Bars from Blue Buffalo. They come in a wide variety of flavors and she has enjoyed every one of them. We started her off with the yogurt and apples and she loved it immediately. Then we gave her …

I have never really spent time or money on grooming my dogs, but when I recently began to do so I was recommended this spray. It is made by Bed Head which I’m sure a lot of the ladies know about. I kind of felt like it may be …

All cat litter is not created equally. In the years I have owned cats, I have tried every brand and every type, paper, clay etc. I have finally found the one that does what it says it will. Scoop Away Multi Cat is the most absorbant, easy …

My cat is a picky eater, which leads to a constant struggle between him and me when it comes to dry food. In the past, I have had some luck with getting my cat to eat Friskies dry cat food, so noting that the new Dental Diet food …

A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

My cat was going through a rough spell after we brought home a puppy. She decided to urinate all over the house and on everything you could possibly think of. I’m pretty sure she felt like she had nothing of her own and needed to mark absolutely everything …

We bought Old Roy dog food because we had heard good things about it from one of the local farmers. He spoke highly of the brand and the price was around twenty dollars cheaper than what we usually buy.
We were not pleased. We …

Approximately three years ago, my mother-in-law purchased the Bumi Tug Toy by West Paw Design from Pet Valu for our toy-destroying golden retriever. At first, our dog showed little interest in this toy, which wasn’t surprising, she had never shown interest in ‘chew toys’, she always preferred the destructible …

It takes a resilient dog toy to satisfy tough chewers, such as my Labrador Retriever. We’ve purchased gobs of balls, rubberized sticks, bones and miscellaneous canine exercisers over the years and ended up throwing nearly all of them away. None were a match for my dog’s overactive …

I like to keep treats on hand for my dog, not only for training, but also to reward him for keeping up the good behavior that he has already learned. And sometimes just because I love him!
Al’s Grill steak flavored treats are a hit with …

I belong to four amazing, wonderful felines. I am in charge of keeping their house clean and feeding them, and I work very hard to do the best possible job of it.
I’ve had cats all my life- and I’m quite experienced with the many types of cat litter, even back …

My cat is very picky when it comes to dry food so I was very disappointed to learn they were no longer making the one brand he actually did eat and I would have to search high and low for a different one.
Fortunately for me, I was able to …

For those of you with allergies, and for those of you dog lovers with allergies, have I found two breeds for you!
Frist of all the poodle. Portrayed as the prissy dog with a perm, poodles have a lot to compensate for. These dogs are far from prissy to say …

I received this medicine from my vet for my cat’s diarrhea. It is a pale yellow-colored liquid medicine and must be refrigerated. At the time I received this, my cat had been suffering diarrhea for about three weeks. He had first become sick from his old food, producing shapeless …

I have to admit it..I adore parakeets!!! They are so easy to take care of and not to mention alot of fun! It is enjoyable to wake up in the morning to hear their songs and happiness! If you are looking for an easy to take care …

Both of my cats love the whicker cat bed that my neighbor gave me for Christmas several years ago. I always keep a soft baby blanket in the bottom so they have something soft to sleep on while in the bed. The bed is oval in shape and has …

We recently got a new kitten in the home, and as cute and cuddly as it is, it is also playful and likes to scratch and claw. I was going to get the kitten declawed, until I did a little research on the surgery. The vet …

Having several dogs, there is obviously a need for a great deal of dog food in the house at one time - Especially since two of the dogs are of medium to larger sizes and eat quite a lot in one day. Usually to keep from having to buy …

We adopted our yellow lab, Pepper, on August 13, 2007 when she was 9 months old. We were a little skeptical because when we first met her she was jumping up and down, going crazy, and took her 2 year old “owner’s” donut from him. Her adult …

In terms of well-known dog toys, the KONG Classic is right up there with the tennis ball, flying disc (Frisbee) and braided rope toy. Most people, regardless of whether or not they own a dog, know what it is.
The KONG Classic is durable. In our home, most dog …

This is probably the most disgusting habit that one of my dogs seemed to have acquired over the last couple months, and nothing I do seems to be able to stop him from doing it. I started to notice a distinct change in the breath of my male dog, …

Me and my boyfriend just got a new dog a few weeks ago from my mother and my mom hadn’t given the dog a bath in a while. So we went out to the store to buy some dog shampoo and some other products that that dog needed, like …

I have owned a beautiful Corn snake for around 8 years now, and highly recommend them as pets! I have never thought it fair to get a dog or cat, though I do love them, as I have moved house a lot and work full time so can’t give …

I have a very good relationship with my vet and when ever I have a problem I can always turn to him if it is during office hours. Last week I had a problem right at the close of hours. When I called there was absolutely no …

In my house, scoopable litter is the only way to go as far as the fur babies are concerned. They hate the cheap, clay flakes - so much, in fact, that they will intentionally kick as much of it out of the box as possible, then do their thing …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

IAMs is a wonderful animal food maker, and one that owners, breeders and veterinarians trust. I feed IAMs to my cats, and they love this food. I only feed dry food, because I think that dry cat food is healthier for the animal’s teeth and oral care. Wet food …

I got to thinking the other day of the one thing I have received the most compliments on in my life. I have a few talents…I like to play music, I play many sports, and I have a very rewarding career. People I come in contact with …

Old Roy Dog Food is the Wal-Mart brand of dog food, and my dog food of choice. We have a 10 year old poodle who gets a steady diet of the Old Roy dry dog food. Occassionaly we give her the canned “wet food” as a special …

Preferred Choice might be a generic brand of cat food, but my cats don’t seem to care at all. They go absolutely insane for it, unlike any dry food I’ve ever fed them (they love wet cat food).
Only 28 cents Canadian a can, the cans even come with …

I purchased a Nylabone Rope Toy for my dogs, thinking that they would love to play tug of war with it since they will tug on other things that they find. I also thought they would like to play with each other by using the Nylabone Rope Toy. I …

Anyone that is interested in adding a pet to their family should consider adopting a retired racing greyhound. Greyhounds are naturally suited to make exceptional companions. Not only are they extremely gentle and well-behaved, they are calm and somewhat sedentary contrary to popular belief. Most retired racers are good …