I have a Dalmatian that has twice now gone in for surgical bladder stone removal.
After the first time he had stones, he was put onto Hills UD to attempt to reduce the acidity of his urine. The Hills UD is a pelletized food - deep yellow in colour and …

I love dogs. I have three dogs. They all love dog treats. I have been trying to train my dogs to come in, from the back yard, when I called them. Using dog treats was the obvious training method for us. I wanted to …

We own a cocker spaniel that is allergic to chicken. We have found it almost impossible to find dog food without poultry, no matter what store you go to. We have been two every grocery store in our area and read every dog food label, and have only come …

I had never heard or seen HBH Betta Bites at one of the fish farms I regularly visit here in Trinidad but I saw it one day at another fish farm and it was just what I needed for my baby Siamese fighting fish.
My dad has just bred some …

I’m a bit of a spoiler when it comes to my pooches. I think that’s the reason we get a pet is to spoil it. I like to give them snacks when I’m home for the day. Reward them for being good and just being there.
My …

If you have pets you know the drama that cutting their nails brings to your peaceful home. I own the nail clippers that look like scissors and I own the ones that look like a human nail clipper. My dog and cat are both terrified of both …

This Four Paws product is promoted as being a professional item used by vets and groomers with gentle slicker wires that are better for animals.
I’ve used a lot of different brushes and combs for my dogs over the decades, and this is definitely one of the better ones for …

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 …

I live in a tiny apartment with my eleven-pound cat. She is always good about doing all of her business in the litter box. I have tried several different types of cat litter. Each one usually does a decent job provided that I clean out the …

I currently have two Bullmastiff dogs, one that is a full breed and one that is a mix. I had a purebread before and he was the best dog I ever had, so after he passed I fellin love with his two look-a-likes. I have these two since they …

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 have been owning Boston Terriers as household pets for a number of years now and they never cease to fascinate and enchant me with their unconditional love and antics.
This breed originated from Boston, as the name would imply, and is a cross between the British Bulldog and a …

We bought SmartyKat SuperScratcher for our three cats, so that they’d use it for clawing. Even though their claws are trimmed, they still want to scratch on occasion, and we wouldn’t want them to do it on furniture. This SuperScratcher is made of cardboard, it is actually a flat …

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 …

This is another one of the new varieties of canned cat food I have tried on my two cats. The flavor’s name sounds good and the list of ingredients on the can is good, but both of my cats turned up their noses at it. They gave it a …

I’ve been taking my two labs here since they were puppies. This park is over four fenced in acres of grassy fun and frolic. There is a massive lake and dock for dogs to run and jump from. Tons of seating areas, ramada’s and shade trees …

There is a cat member of my family that is cheese-crazy! Whenever we are out to buy treats for our animals we know we can’t go wrong with cheese for that particular cat.
This cheese paste comes in a 100g tube, it’s not too expensive but at €6.5 I would …

My Pet’s Friend Urine Remover is a very handy pet spray. I was able to get it at the store for only $1.00 a bottle so it is extremely affordable. It uses enzymes to get rid of urine odor from virtually everything. My Pet’s Friend Urine Remover …

This product is Amazing. From dog and cat odors to a simply refreshing scent is just Suburbia ordered. With an array of refreshing scents, febreze will not only turn your home into a pleasant environment but actually gets “deep down” and elimates the source. Since I have been using …

When we adopted our Chihuahuas about a year ago, the previous owners had them trained to go to the bathroom on indoor training pads. I had never heard of such a thing, growing up my parents always took their dogs outside. Anyway, when we got Rosie and Nacho home …

Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

I’m a fan of Paul Mitchell Shampoo, so when the company released their line of grooming products for pets, I happily jumped at the opportunity to test drive it on my own dogs. I got the John Paul Pet whitening shampoo as my dogs have white beards and I’ve …

4 weeks ago, I adopted two 8 week old kittens that were living at Karing Kennels. They were hosting a Pet Adoption Day at the local base exchange. I was able to adopt 2 adorable kittens for $100 dollars total. The kittens were already microchipped and neutered. I also …

Chinchillas are classified as exotic pets, and that is exactly what I was looking for when I did an online search for deciding on which animal I should welcome into my home. The picture of this furry creature was adorable, and I fell in love immediately. However, there are …

Two months ago, I faced one of my biggest fears as a dog owner - an engorged tick embedded in my dog. Although I have had a fear of ticks for as long as I can remember, this was actually my first time dealing with one and I won’t …

PetSmart, a family pet store with friendly people right? Wrong. The PetSmart in Dundalk MD is in fact full of non friendly people and a pet care team who knows nothing about the animals they are selling. I worked at this location for a few months and I was …

What makes a great veterinarian? In my humble opinion that would be a vet that loves what he does and keeps doing it year after year. When caring for animals it really is all about heart.
Dr. Young has treated my own animals over the years and I have always …

The Philippine’s National Bird is the Philippine Eagle, which is already on the endangered species list. There only about 1,000 eagles left in the wild and the government of Davao is taking extreme measures to conserve this magnificent bird. The Philippine Eagle Center used to be primarily a breeding …

For my birthday last year, I bought myself a 29 Gallon Aquarium. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and as a fish keeper in my younger days, it’s something that I really wanted to keep doing.
I keep freshwater fish in the Aquarium. I find them …

Having been to an enormous amount of pets stores due to having a dog and two cats, I can safely conclude that Petgoods of Paramus is probably one of the best. It is not a mass commercial pet retail store such as petsmart and petco, so therefore they …

This Pull My Leg Dog Toy is really cute! It is manufactured by MultiPet International and they have a website too, www.multipet.com. The website is a bit confusing, but click on download multipet collaterals at the bottom of the page, and then click on view our display …

Ol’ Roy puppy formula has mixed reactions from my household. The primary puppy is a basset hound. She likes the beef flavored Ol’ Roy puppy food. I’ve never seen her turn it down. In fact, when she’s full our basset hound will take the Ol’ …

IAMS Weight & Hairball Care Cat Food. We have been using IAMS weight & hairball care cat food for our cat Charlie who sheds a lot and, uh, let’s say, needs some help with controlling his appetite. This food works very well for us. Charlie has not had a …

As a dog owner, one of the worst chores we always dread is trimming our dog’s nails. They all hate it and act like you’re abusing them. My youngest one bites you if you try to trim his nails. We’ve tried everything to make it easier …

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 …

Conventional flea prevention products can be dangerous, not only for our pets but for us as well. After my golden retriever broke out in a bright red, textured rash and began vomiting within an hour of the vet applying a spot-on flea prevention medication, I have used natural flea …

I absolutely love this Quiet Time Deluxe Plastic Carrier Pet Bed. I purchased it two years when I got my black lab. The size is the one that fits 36-40″, Model 40267-GY, but it does come in 4 other sizes to accommodate breeds of all sizes.
First of …

The Furminator works well on my dog’s abundance of hair. She has tons of thick fur being a half husky and wolf breed. So she sheds excessively in the spring and fall season, large chunks of undercoat for weeks. My main concern with the whole shedding deal is the hair …

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. …

When I moved into my dorm room at the University of Montana, I wanted to bring some more life into that bleak space. I couldn’t have any normal sort of pet, only something in a fishtank, and I really didn’t want to have to deal with all of …

I have this big orange tabby kitty who weighs about twenty pounds and he is my absolute best buddy. However, he loves going outside and rolling around in the dirt. Well, the other day he decide he was going to roll around in the ash pile we have near …

As I have lived with this race for more than 10 years now (I own a female English Setter called Freeda) I can certainly attest to the bliss a dog like this can give to its owner.
Warm and friendly, cheery and understanding, the English setter can act both as …

This is the worst year for fleas that I have ever experienced! I have three dogs, who are inside dogs, but of course, they do go outside to use the bathroom. I have always used the flea medication that you apply to the back of the animals necks, and …

Puff is my second indoor rabbit. In deciding to adopt her the main consideration was getting a female due to my first being a male who had some issues with marking his territory (for which purposes he considered the sofa to be part of his territory). To be fair …

Recently I bought a few cans of this cat food to try on my cats. My older cat, which is sixteen years old now, grows bored with his food about every month and wants something new to eat. Dealing with this problem can be difficult as there are only …

I really enjoy shopping at the Petsmart on Costco Drive in North Tucson/Marana. They store has every pet item I could ever need, is well lit and organized. When I walk in, I feel like I will be able to find what I need. I also …

I have lived with cats for most of my life. and there is nothing like it in the world. Dogs are eager to please and quicker to go along with certain things. Cats are more independent-minded, but I don’t see anything wrong with that. I believe they are just …

Growing up in a home with dogs and now having a dog of mine, I can say that I’m able to understand the sentiments of dogs’ owner. For years of having dogs, the most troublesome part is when they are sick and scratching.
My dogs are my babies so …

These are very interesting fish that I saw before I really knew anything about fish. My uncle kept two 8 inch kissers in his fifty five gallon aquarium in the early 1980’s. These fish fascinated me. They would really kiss!
The kissers that I have …

Last Friday, we took our beloved cat to her vet. She doesn’t like the idea of taking her to the vet but it was schedule to have her health check-up. She takes her check-up every 6 months. But, she failed to go there the last 6 …