Soft Paws offers a great alternative to declawing your cat: vinyl nail caps for cats and kittens that are glued onto the claws. The cat will not feel any difference, they will still be able to extend and retract the claws and scratch, only it won’t do any damage …

When I brought my two new baby rats home from the pet store, they both suffered a respitory ailment. Perhaps they caught it from the slightly chilly outside air, as rats don’t handle chills very well. Needless to say, I needed something to treat them with and the pet …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

This was the first dog food I had used for my puppies when they were being weaned from milk and cereal to mushed dog food. The vets I had talked to said Eukanuba was good at making puppies’ growth spike up quicky as they had a lot of protein …

We have two cats, so because this system is marketed as a system for multiple cats, we decided to splurge and buy it despite the cost. On the very first day we were disappointed as when one opens the system, it says to have at least one box …

If you are in the market for a lap dog that is good with children, get a Shih-tzu! We bought our puppy from a reputable breeder approximately six months ago. The breeder had already cage trained our puppy, Lucy. That cage is now her bed and safe “haven” …

It’s not that I don’t like animals. I am a vegan who has cared for just about every animal that you could think of as a pet or through volunteer rescue work.
I have never been overly keen on small dogs, ever since I was a child and had …

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is simply a dog to fall in love with. Once you get to know them better, you would never want any other pet. I’ve heard lots of good things about them but you don’t really get the full measure of their “royal” nature until …

My dog is not just a pet, but a member of our family. At nearly three years of age, I take great care to find healthy treats and toys for my Labrador Retriever, which means frequent trips to the pet store and lots of reading.
The average dog treat …

I was shopping at a flea market one day when I stopped by a booth to have identification tags engraved for my dogs, as I waited on the engraver to finish my ordered tags, I saw these great leather leashes hanging on a wall behind me. I inquired about the …

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, …

I have a 75lb German Shepherd who loves her toys, especially the plush squeaky toys. I don’t, however, love the stuffing that ends up all over my house after she’s done mutilating them. I ran across these Skineeez Dog Toys one day while surfing the web.
I …

Hartz 2 in 1 flea shampoo is meant to be both a flea and tick killer and a shampoo. To use you lather as you would with any other shampoo, but you do not rinse it off right away. To kill any pests that might be on …

The Canadian horse is, without a doubt, Canada’s national treasure. It is a beautiful breed, resembling a lot of Spanish blood in its very fine lineage. They generally have excellent bone and feet, paired with gentle and calm dispositions make for a wonderful companion and splendid competition partner.
They …

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 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 own two cats, and if anyone else also owns cats, you know that some funky smells can start to emanate from the cat box after a few days. Of course, I always try to clean the box before it gets to be too nasty or have my poor furry …

My dogs and foxes are my family. My italian greyhound Bella, golden retriever mix Teddy, english bulldog Puba, and foxes Misty, Rusty, and Shawnee have always used Purina Dog Chow. I know it’s not the best dog food on the market due to its low quality ingredients, so at …

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 …

About a year ago, when we got our first dog, my stepson’s girlfriend got us three packs of Bakers Dental Sticks (as a gift for the dog). She happens to be a veterinary nurse, she very good with animals and told us that these were very good for their …

ACKUPI, also known as Asian Kennel Club Union of the Philippines, Inc. is another dog owners’ association in the Philippines that is newly founded. I first thought this was an Asian association and that PCCI was still the main dog owner’s association here but recently as I was strolling …

Friskies cat foods makes both dry food and wet food or canned food for cats. Today I fed my cat Friskys “savory shreds — with chicken and gravy” canned cat food. My cat loves Friskies wet food in general, and savory shreds chicken and gravy is definitely …

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 …

Manx cats are a breed of cat that originated from the Isle of Man (also known as Manx) off the coast of Great Britain. They usually do not have a tail, though few do. They have very round faces, round bodies, and large ears. Their hind …

My family recently moved to Pueblo CO. Our new home is located out on the prairie. While we are loving the space we are not loving the difficulties that we are having with field mice in our home. Deciding that we would rather use a non-chemical …

My boyfriend and I recently decided to adopt a kitten. Obviously one of the first things that a new pet parent must do is find a veterinarian in their neighborhood and we quickly began looking as our new baby needed a shot within the first week of coming …

We recently adopted a kitten, who is quite spoiled. We were informed that the male kitten was reluctant to eat dry cat food and preferred to eat small cans of moist cat food. I live a very realistic life. I honestly can not afford to feed the cat the food …

I have a lot of pets as I live alone and these pets act as companions for me and keep me sane, to a certain extent.
One of the pets that I have is a Boston Bull Terrier and of all the dogs I have had in my life, this …

On December 2009 I got two puppies, and I adored them, still do, but boy did they grow up fast. My pups were a strange mix. The father was a cockapoo and the mother an Eskimo dog, so one puppy grew up to have the coat of a poodle, …

After last years recall, most people have given up on the inexspensive brand dog food, Ol’ Roy. Around my area, it gave people a big scare. I know a lot of people who used Ol’ Roy Dog Food. It was a favorite item to buy from Wal-Wart for many …

Parakeets aren’t the mostly wide own pet, but it’s starting to be popular among homes. I bought one from Petsmart and like all pet owners, to have a friend. They are really adoring and very playful. They range in a variety of colors. The one I have is blue …

My dad and I had to deal with the very sad event of losing our lovely little dog recently. My dad rescued him from the street when he was a skinny stray with his ribs showing, and fed up up into one tubby and very happy Staffordshire Bull …

In its attractive, orange lidded 1 oz container, the Wardley Essentials brand goldfish food caught my eye at the local Wal-mart. Now, not many people care too much about the 28 cent investment they make in a “feeder fish” goldfish from Wal-mart stores, but whether they are caring …

The Omega Paw Tricky Treats Ball toy is an interactive toy for dogs. This toy is designed to be filled with dog treats or food. It is very easy for a human to fill. The ball has many dimples on it and one hole. You …

This is another cat food I tried on my cats. The food comes in a little white plastic tray and there is a tough piece of aluminum foil on top. They are sold individually just like cans of cat food and weigh 3.5 ounces. There are only a few …

I love my miniature dachshund, he is my baby and I will do anything for him. This often includes keeping up with his endless supply of treats. His absolute favorite are Beggin’ Strips bacon and cheese flavor.
I first purchased these for my dog in an effort to potty train …

Everyone is always a little skeptical when it comes to having creepy crawlies as pets, but honestly getting Tracy Trux, my Rose Hair Tarantula, is a great experience.
They are one, cheap, mine was only $40 and that included its cage and everything.
Rose hair’s are also the most affectionate and …

I love animals, and have been a pet owner since from the time I could walk and even today own two very happy, chubby and sweet kitties. However the one thing that I do not enjoy when it comes to pet ownership is the smell. Yes, even though my cats …

Recently, I gave my dogs Dogswell Happy Hips Chicken and Oats Recipe Dog Food. I’ll point out that this was just a sample, so the review is more based on the initial impression of this product and not use over a long period of time. This is …

My dog gets really dry flaky skin with scabs. It itches her like crazy and when you remove the scabbiness she gets really red irritated skin. It almost looks like really bad blisters. I started using the shampoo version of this with good results but knew …

I have now owned over three of these great fish. My female bettas have all been relatively easy to care for. The tank I keep them in is this little Hawkeye one gallon aquarium that I bought off of walmart.com, and it only cost ten dollars. All I had …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

I’ve been a somewhat fan of Special Kitty products since I got my first cat, Map. I have found the food to be reasonably priced, the cat doesn’t mind it, and there hasn’t been any massive weight gain on the cat’s part. It seemed okay, so when …

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 …

My neighbors cat got fleas and I started to think. Her cat was an indoor cat and so was mine. So how did it get fleas? It doesn’t matter what matters is I realized that my cat does get out from time to time and I became worried he …

In my opinion the Red bone Coon hound is the best pet a person could ever hope to have. Sharing my life with a Red Bone has been a pleasure. No more loyal or intelligent creature has ever lived. My Red Bone Coon Hound is smart, loyal, friendly, protective, caring …

I am a beagle person. I’ve had two, both very different, and I yearn to someday have another one.
Growing up, I had a black and white beagle. She was a digger. You simply could not keep her from digging under the fence. She had wanderlust in …

This is the best cat litter! I have noticed that it is usually more expensive than the other brands, but it is worth it. I have owned at least one cat for the past 20 years, and this is the only litter I’ve ever used that keeps …

The Wagging Tails Dog Park is a kind of park within a park. Although it is technically located within the larger Rotary Park Environmental Center, it actually forms its own separately fenced area on the premises. Unlike the rest of the park …

Being the owner of 4 indoor cats for about 10 years, I’ve had some challenges keeping litter box odors at bay. I have tried virtually everything: many name brands of litters, scoopable litter, baking soda additives, newspaper litters, pine litters, lavender litter, the automatic scooping box, etc., …