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 …

The Flukers clamp lamp is intended for indoor use with reptiles and other pets that require a heat lamp. I bought one for my son’s lizard at Pet Smart last month. I chose the 8.5 diameter up to 150 watts model with the dimmer switch …

We purchased this doggie carrier for our 16 pound pooch and are now disappointed in the quality of this product. The carrier comes in different sizes, with recommendations for what size should be used according to your dog’s weight. We got the medium sized pack, and our …

I have had my first Basenji for almost 16 years now. He is a joy, but we have had our trials. When I first met this breed in person I was told how temperamental they were and how nasty the breed was. I was told this …

Pets are an important part of any animal-loving family, but they can prove to be very expensive. Up until recently, I typically purchased all of my dog food, collars, and leashes at a grocery store or large discount store such as Walmart. However, I have had a …

I really recommend the Littermaid automatic cat boxes. I bought one years ago and loved it. So, I bought another one for another room in the house. I have had them for many years and they still work great. If they ever die out I …

This is a rarer breed of domesticated rat. I highly recommend this breed, if you’re looking for a caged “pocket pet”. I have four of them.
These are very smart, and highly affectionate rats. Mind love to hang out on my shoulder, and sniff about. They …

I have two dogs and am always looking for something that they can lounge on. I tried pillows, but the cedar ones got ripped apart and other just looked super dingy and gross after not that long. Plus pillows are hard to travel with and an inconvenience to wash …

I loved cats ever since. I grew up in a house with 2 cats and then it boomed to about 7 now. We roughly raised them with care and the thought of spending too much for their cares and needs are a big deal to us, specially in our …

Dog toys are very important I think to the health benefits and happy life style of our pets. I take great joy in searching for dog toys for my dogs and look for products that are reliable, durable, and will entertain my dogs for quite a long time. Which …

I have had several cats and tried several brands of food including the cheap store brands. Purina is the best brand I have found so far, and the indoor formula is great for strictly indoor cats. Not only does it keep their weight managed, but it also gives them …

A year ago when I first got my two puppies I knew there would be a lot of work and money invested in them. Like children, pets are expensive to care for. Not enough people who get pets realize this. Animals are not accessories are gifts, they’re living creatures …

This dog food is what my puppy gets on special occasions. Usually I have him eating strictly dry dog food, and I switch brands each time I buy so he doesnt get accustomed to one particular flavor.
On his birthday, thanksgiving, and christmas however I like to give hima special …

To have a man’s best friend, as I have proven, is a great way to release stress; but dogs can attract unwanted guests that you too have to deal with. Otherwise ticks and fleas can add more stress not just to your dog but to yourself as well. Experience, is …

My Golden Retriever has a pretty fluffy and curly coat but it also dries a bit towards her rear. When I brush her I notice a decent amount of flakes right above her tail from mild dry skin. I decided to give TropiClean Medicated Dog shampoo …

Old Roy is Walmarts brand of bargain dog food. I usually buy my furry friends Dog Chow but they were out of food and I was out of money, so I went ahead and bought the bargain brand. I went home and mixed some with my normal brand …

My family has had a female black lab now for 8 years and she is a great family pet. When we got her, the owner planned to put her with her other puppy siblings into a bag and drown her in a stream. We got them …

I have been a cat owner for almost six years now. I have resolved to find a cat litter that can stand up to six cats, and finally I have found it… Carefree Kitty Scoopable Cat Litter. I am very impressed that it can stand up to …

When we first looked into getting a dog for our family one of the biggest concerns was shedding. We didn’t want a dog who shed too much, and really would have preferred one who didn’t shed at all. Well, sometimes what you want and …

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 …

I strongly oppose the idea of declawing a cat. The procedure is very intrusive and painful, the recovery is long, and if things go bad it will have a permanent damaging effect on the cat. I once saw a picture of a cat who was a victim of botched …

Shitzues are a beautiful type of dog. They are good with kids, and other animals, but very protective. I have one and he is very aggressive, he will growl at anyone who comes in the house other than the people who live here, and we have had him …

I decided to try these dental pads from Doctors Foster & Smith, as I had bought things from them in the past and know they sell quality products. I really was surprised how much easier it was to clean my cats’ teeth with these little round white pads. My …

I purchased these treats for my dog so that I could address the plaque and tartar problem that was starting to develop according to my dog’s vet. After I started purchasing these treats and my dog had been enjoying them for awhile, I decided to take a look at …

I have a shih tzu / bichon frise puppy who is always in need of tons of grooming. Along with brushing her out everyday, I wipe her down with doggy wipes. I recently purchased Earthbath Grooming Wipes to use on her and these wipes have been my …

My cousin recently bought a 50 gallon aquarium for our pad. She was planning on taking care of goldfish, but I told her that goldfish are hard to keep because the water becomes dirty pretty fast. So she decided on getting a silver arowana instead, for goodluck. According to …

If you have cats, you need to get them a cat perch. My cats love the one we have in our bedroom. They sit and relax while looking outside at the birds and squirrels.
I always feel bad about not letting my cats outside. But there are …

Frontline Plus was the first flea and tick preventative I used on my dogs, but I found that it was ineffective when the weather created an increase in the flea population. Although it’s a good product, it’s definitely not my top choice for flea and tick preventative.
Frontline Plus comes …

I have two giant dogs. One is a big mutt who is absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the other is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She is huge and she is loud and she looks scary but she is so sweet. However I realized she needed to …

I have two wonderful Basenji dogs. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the breed, these dogs are quite willful and exhuberant and have tons of energy that sometimes gets them into trouble if they aren’t properly entertained. I got both of my dogs from a friend of mine who …

She has a wonderful dog boarding business. I have had my dogs there several times. She is very picky about who she boards for. The dogs must have acceptable behavior or she won’t bring them into the rest of the dog population. She is a …

My Betta fish, Wanda, drives me crazy at times, because for the 6 months that I have had her, she is very finicky. There are times when she eats a lot, and then she will go days without eating, and at these times, I actually worry about her. It …

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 …

Through a web site I was able to get three month supply of BioSpot Spot on Flea and Tick conrol for dogs for free. Which I love to try new products and especially for my dogs, as long as it is safe and better for their health.
I live …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

The vet gave me a couple of things to help my dog recover from illness. She was admitted to the vet when she was still a puppy, barely 2 months old. The poor thing hurt her stomach from eating something bad which resulted to a GI infection. …

Even though Solid Gold’s Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog food has become an extremely popular food for owners to feed to their dogs, I am personally not thrilled with it. As an owner, show handler, and breeder of Labrador Retrievers, as well as a dog trainer and foster Mom …

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 …

Hartz In Control is just like the more expensive flea and tick drops. You open the little container and put it on the animals skin on the back of the neck. One of my cats is allergic to fleas and he can have a bad time of it, …

I couldn’t be happier with the overall freshness and quality of this product.
Just for a mere few dollars at my local pet store, I was able to get a 5 oz can FULL of vitamin rich fruits and vegetables mixed with seeds for my chinchilla.
The Eight-In-One pet supply company …

When I first bought my two chinchillas from the pet store, the pet store sold me the food that they were currently feeding them. The man at the pet store said that the food provided everything a chinchilla needed and that it was the “best buy”. Well, it was …

Beneful Playful Life dog food, is available in most grocery stores. While its not a cheap as the bargain brands, its also not as expensive as Purina or Iams. Personally, I love Beneful Playful Life. I switched to it from Ol’Roy and the difference was amazing.
First, I love …

The Chinchilla is a rodent found in Peru. They have a very fluffy tail and are known for their extremely soft fur. They are slightly endangered for them being hunted for their fur to make coats. Most chinchillas can live to 20 years old! They can jump about 6 …

I have a Jack Russell Terrier at home named Bali. She is a beautiful dog and is one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. She cuddles all the time with our family and is very nice. She does have a major limp in her back right leg though …

Blitz Turbo Scratcher is a cat toy and a scratching device in one. It is designed as a combination of two circles, the inner one made out of a cardboard-like material (that one is for scratching) and the outer one is a tube with a ball rolling in it. …

I have tried using this before for my pets and for a 200-gram tube of gel multivitamins this is priced at approximately $17.70 AUD. This tube contains a gel-like multivitamins which you will have to squeeze and make your dogs and puppies eat this, it’s kind of like squeezing …

Along with some super Kong toys that will forever be part of my pets’ lives from now on, a friend in Australia also sent my girls a Vo-Toys Treat Ball. This is a large blue ball with all kinds of prongs for the dogs to chew on, though …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

Black Labrador Retrievers make fabulous pets for families that have the space and time to care for them properly. These large to very large dogs are intelligent, friendly and obedient. Their short, sleek fur is easy to brush and care for.
Black labs are well known …

I have two very large dogs who are my best friends so their health and comfort is very important to me. I use K9 Advantix on them to kill and prevent fleas, ticks and mosquitos from biting them or laying their eggs on them. Since I started using that …