As a child I didn’t own but one pet that I alone was responsible for.
Her name was Sugar and she had a very short life.Sugar was the most beautiful little puppy in the world.One day she ran in the street and was killed on the spot.I said never again …

Smaller dogs have different needs compared to bigger breeds. I’m feeding my shih-tzu Balto with only the best dog food for smaller breeds, Eukanuba small bites. For the past years now, I believe that this product is the best ever …

This unusual species of mynah has been with my parents for the past 15 years. It has become a family member now and I too have got attached to the bird. These are usually found on the islands of Java and Sumatra but here in India, they are found …

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 …

If you have three, four, or more, or even just two, dogs; You likely know (If you walk at least two of them at a time and not just one.) what a hassle it can be carrying more than one leash if you’re dogs are anything like mine, and …

If you are the owner of small pedigree dogs like maltese, shitzu, or peekines then you know that usually these little dogs are prone to get numerous urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones. My lhaso apso had bladder stones removed once only to find 3 years later …

I am very picky about what my dog eats as her health is of the utmost
importance to me. She has always had a sort of sensitive stomach so I must
always be very careful what I feed her. I don’t believe my dog should have
anything but human-grade, top …

I fed my dogs Exceed Lamb and Rice for many years as a maintenance food and was truly satisfied with it, but eventually found a healthier food for my dogs. This food is a good, low priced food that in my opinion is the best choice for someone …

After taking in a rescue dog that turned out to be the worst compulsive chewer I have ever owned, I knew I needed to find the best chew toy on the market. After tons of research and a lot of trial and error, buying a chew toy or …

I recently purchased a training kit for my two dogs from Petsmart.com. I had to do this because when I went to purchase what I needed from the actual store, the item was in stock but there was no available associate to retrieve it from the locked case. Therefore, …

I have a 6-month old shih tzu/bichon frise mix. I knew it was vital that as a growing puppy, I needed to take care of her teeth. Since I got her at 10 weeks old, I introduced her to rope toys and mainly gave her dry kibble …

For our dog’s quarterly deworming schedule, we used Canex tablets. It’s very effective in preventing and killing worms in dogs. If any of the dogs begin exhibiting symptoms of a worm infestation (weight loss, sudden increase in appetite, bloody fecal matter), giving them the correct dosage will …

River City Pet Shop at 211 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois is a nice little place that always has the cutest puppies. The puppies are displayed in cages, and there is a special fenced area where you can take a better look at the particular puppy you are interested …

I have a 3 year old Shih-tzu named Sophie. I have never owned a small dog before, let alone one that was such high maintence. I bought her at 2 months being told that she doesnt shed and was puppy pad trained already.That wasnt a lie, but that …

I was super excited to try out Premier Pet Shampoo Wipes. Advertised as natural, harmless wipes for a pet’s coat, these little towelettes turned out to be a rather disappointing experiment in pet hygiene. The pet wipes are essentially a pet version of moist towelettes, but their consistency …

Our dog got flea’s for the first time in years and after the medicated anti-flea shampoo from the Veterinarian failed to work I went to our local supermarket in desperation. The pet section there is not very big, but a sales clerk I suggested I buy Sergeants Flea & …

We recently discovered that one of our cats is allergic to chicken. He is two years old and,whereas he used to be able to eat any commercial cat food with no problems,over time he has built up an intolerance to anything containing chicken or chicken by-products,ingestion of which causes …

I am amazed at the Kong Cat Zoom Groom. I am a cat owner of 8 indoor cats. All are short hairs except one. Most of them shed like crazy and I was tired of constantly vacuuming and picking up pet hair off of my floors. …

My three cats are indoor cats, and as result they tend to get hairballs. Usually we buy them a ‘dust free’ dry cat food which, fortified with vitamins cuts down on the need for hairball medication. The other day my big black cat was growling and growling and finally …

I have been an animal lover all my life and as obvious,i have had many pets when i was young ; rabbits , doves , lovebirds , cats and now i have a dog. All these years of caring for them and accepting them as a part of my …

I have two eight month old puppies who have very different personalities and appetite. They started out eating their dog food just fine. Making the change from wet to dry perfectly fine as well. But as they got older and my parents exposed them to human food, they became …

The Kong folks not only distribute neat toys but now they have nifty treats and such to put in them. My dogs are absolutely enamored with their Kong Classic and Kong Stuff-A-Balls. One of the things I’ll use to treat them with is these Kong Stuff-’N.
Kong Stuff-’N …

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 …

Purchased in the pet aisle, this Great Choice Plastic Bowl has worked out wonderfully for my needs with my dogs. They were in need of new bowls, so I actually purchased a new water bowl for outside, two new food bowls, and this plastic bowl which is also …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …

I have had two dogs that have basically suffered from separation anxiety when I leave them at home. As a result, they wind up freaking out and messing up my house whenever I leave them. So, I was really in a quandry, wondering how to eleviate this …

I really trust Go Natural products and it was the only brand that healed and cured my dog’s skin problems with food allergies, thus I tried switching to Go Natural Duck Formula and bought this bag as I was using the Go Natural Grain-Free formula before but since I …

As dogs become sociable and active you have to watch out for stubborn ticks. For pet owners it is a persistent and annoying problem. I don’t really know how it started. I have a shaggy brown dog and to be sure that’s enough of a reason. …

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 …

I never want to be one of those people that has pets and it’s obvious because their house is a mess. I have two dogs and one of them has issues with peeing all over the house whenever it suits him. They are both older and totally potty trained, …

The Wal-Mart brand of dog food named Ol’Roy comes in several different varieties. They have both dry (in several types and weights), and moist (sold in single can and six pack box; also in several different flavors).
I have fed my dogs on a diet of strictly Ol’Roy for many …

I heard really great things about the Kong products, especially for their durability, so I decided to give their products a try. I picked the Extreme Kong Ball because it was the least expensive of the products (Kong is very expensive!), and I wanted to try them before investing …

As one of the pets we have at home is a Californian King snake we need to get a regular supply of dead mice to feed it. Luckily when we moved to Tewkesbury we found that the local pet shop sells frozen mice.
The pet shop is located …

“Oh, my dear Shih Tzu ‘Lucky’, I am back home!” I called my lovely pet ‘Lucky’ once I opened my car door. ‘Lucky’ seemed to be happy that I came back to reunite with him. That made me happy too. I always tell myself -”that’s …

If, like me, you have cat(s) with frequent hairballs, you know how unpleasant and distressing it is for both of you. Two years ago, at my wit’s end, I walked into a specialty pet store and begged the clerk for some way to stop the endless upchucking.
She recommended …

We bought this product to help train our cats to use the toilet instead of a litter box. The CatSeat did not work well at all for us and we ended up switching to another training system. Now our cats are fully toilet trained, but the CatSeat …

Well from what my cat did yesterday he could be easily used in a commercial for this specific food the spoiled bastard. But lets start at the beginning.
My cat is somewhat old he will be hitting 11 this year so we have become quite selective when it comes to …

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 …

I, like most cat owners, sincerely believed the old pitch from cat food companies that your cats really DO need dry food in order to be healthy. They had so convinced us that for years we pandered to their marketing magic and bought these dry hard bits of so-called ‘food’ …

This kit contains malt flavored toothpaste, a toothbrush and a finger brush and is designed especially for use with cats. I decided to purchase it since I hadn’t always taken very good care of my older cat’s teeth and going to the vet for cleanings or extractions can be …

My dogs are like my kids. I take their nutrition very seriously and like to offer them many different snacks and chews to help promote mental and dental health. I worry about certain items that may have chemicals or not be made with natural material. This …

I’ve used several bath wipes in the past for my golden retriever who tends to get very muddy paws with stuck on dirt but discontinued using them because they were just costing too much money. I found these wipes in the store the other day and they seemed …

The “KatKit” is a convenient cat litter box solution that involves purchasing a low-cost litter box, complete with litter, which you throw away when soiled.
The positives are that the “KatKit” allows you to never have to deal with the task of changing out the cat litter in your cat’s …

Papillion is a french word for butterfly ears. Papillion dogs are known for just that. They are show dogs and are toy sized. They look a little bit like pomeranians but with less fur.
To have them as a pet means to have a hyper dog in the house. These …

I have heard alot of people say that Chihuahuas are not the best pets. They say they are high strung, bark too much, and have training issues. I have to disagree. I think that just like any dog, Chihuahuas have unique personalities and can warm, loving, and relaxed.
We …

My family decides to put together a family trip every few months. Since it is the summer time, they decided to go camping which is what I had been dreading to do because I never wanted to leave my dog. My uncle told me about the PetNation Dog Port-A-Carte which …

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 …

I have had dogs my whole life, and have had very many breeds. My favorite has always been Lab’s. After losing our elderly Yellow Lab, we were still left with two great dogs - a Mini-Schnauzer, and a hound mix. We were visiting a friend one day, and their …

Milkbone Original Dog Treats are the ultimate of all dog treats. I can remember this pet lover’s product always being around the home I grew up in, and I think that Milkbone Original Dog Treats are here to stay. This dog treat is not the fanciest or the prettiest …

My Ragdoll cat has severe food allergies. She has been eating Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Green Pea and Duck formula for a few years, as it was the only food that would not cause her to break out in hives and lose her hair. Even a different brand of …