I have recently purchased a Herm Sprenger WH Ultra Soft Loose Ring Snaffle bit for one of my horses that is in training, and this bit has made a world of difference. This particular horse was having some problems accepting the bit while riding, and I was not sure …

I own a few Lupine pet collars that I got for my 88 pound golden retriever. They are the best collars I’ve seen yet. I don’t believe they are available at Petsmart or Petco, as I got mine at a pet store that was not as widely …

I have three dogs and a gerbil and one dog, and of course the gerbil, are small so require special care. I had normal sized nail clippers, but my little dog had such tiny nails that he was terrified just when I pulled out the clippers for him, …

I had a rather upsetting experience with this veterinary clinic and I was really angry about it for years. I feel as though the staff there did not emphasise with me enough for my liking. My dog had reached twelve years old which is about the usual …

Why live with just one cat, when you could live with more?
Not only do I live with 1 cat, but times that by 7!
That’s right, 7 is a lucky number. Living with so many cats can have many challenges, but the rewards just plain outweigh them. Having so many …

I saw the Homezone Kitty Litter House recently while I was out shopping, and I found it to be a really interesting product. We have a cat, and along with having a cat comes having a litter box. It’s difficult to find a place for the litter …

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 am forunate enough to have six wonderful cats as part of my family and keeping them happy is a top priority. I want a litter that can stand up to six cats using it several times a day, and one that clumps when the litter gets wet. …

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 a five-year old labrador retriever who is very fond of food, toys and walking. Like all retrievers, it is very hard to get back anything that my dog decides to put in his mouth. In order to deter him from running away with our underwear and socks …

I am a pet lover, and we have four dogs. I believe in spoiling dogs because they can’t defend themselves or take care of themselves the way that we can. They also bring such joy to our home, that I think they deserve to be spoiled. I get …

We have a new puppy. She is now a little over 3 months old and she chews everything. Our feet, the furniture, the cat, everything. She is also in that annoying biting stage. We’ve been reading about how to handle it, and most sources say to get her something …

I would like to say that not all off-brand pet foods are a good source of nutrition. I will be the first to tell you I am not a nutritionist but, I am an observer, and a pet lover. My husband and I currently have two …

I went on a family vacation and left my Shih-Tzu dog at home in the care of our househelp. In the middle of my vacation, our caretaker called me to let me know that my dog was sick and not eating. We usually bring our pets to Animal …

Dog Chow Menu is one of the dog food brands I have tried for my dog. Sometimes I like to give my dog some food more elaborated, but I don’t always have time for that, and I don’t want to spoil him.
Dog Chow offers a wide variety of already …

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 …

With 2 indoor cats in a small apartment cat litter is very important. After trying many brands and types of cat litter I finally found what I think is the best one: Scoop Away Extra Strength with Odor Guard.
There are certain things that people look for in a …

I have owned my Balinese cat for about ten years. The Balinese is a longhaired Siamese and he acts like a Siamese in temperament and behavior in most areas. He has a body much like a regular cat (not the too-thin body of the Extreme Siamese) but it is …

Some 13 years ago, my daughter rescued a beautiful little pomeranian puppy from people who were kicking it around whilst wearing steel capped boots. I have had her ever since, and she is an absolute delight, she is a very affectionate little girl who weighs about seven pounds, …

Have you ever looked at an animal and suddenly felt like you would explode with emotion because it was so adorable? I know I have. Every time that I look at the fuzzy bundle of fur I call Piper, I get the giggles. Piper is my …

I live in Northern California, just about 85 miles South of Oregon. We have many, many hard storms here. Many times, they are surprise storms. The surprise storms are not surprises to those of us with pets, especially dogs.
This morning, I watched my beagle, Beagle Bailey, behaving totally anxious …

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 …

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 …

Livig in Florida, there are more hazards to my dogs than when I lived north, it seems. Instead of using heart worm pills only 6 months a year, in Florida it has to be used all year around, due to the warm weather.
Because …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

I have a pet dog at home and I have him for a couple of months already. He has this nice fur and I really did not want to ruin it with using a bad brand of shampoo. I am using this brand of shampoo from the time I …

I have had pets under the care of vets at Westbury Animal Hospital for 4+ years, and general experience with them for 6+ years. Westbury is a 24/7 vet hospital, with regular vet hours, boarding, and emergency care. I have used all three.
My two cats are under …

If you have never owned a Chow Chow dog, you’d better read up on them beforehand. They are not the kinds of dogs that people think they are. Known for their thick coats of fluffy fur, squat legs, and purple tongues, these dogs are quite temperamental. …

I recently bought a Booda brand ‘Dogzilla’ chew toy for my aunt’s dog when I was housesitting. The dog was driving me crazy barking, and I thought he could use a distraction. I needed to find a really strong toy, because this dog had some serious teeth. …

We just bought a new parakeet. We had one parakeet and we thought he may be lonely so we got him a mate. We bought a girl. She is so cute. We weren’t sure if we should have two birds or stick with one. Many people told me that …

I used this “all natural” flea killer on my kitten and on my older cat. I should have known better. I’d been warned that all flea killers really only poison your pet and all you should really use is a flea comb, but I thought since this was all …

Living with 2 big dogs, puts you at risk for pet accidents. I know this, only too well. Urine Gone worked very effectively when my dog had a urinary accident on the carpeting of our enclosed porch, the day before we were having guests over to celebrate a birthday. …

I have 2 dogs at home (matter of fact, 3). One is golden retriever, another one is Border Collie, and another one is a mixed race.
I only spent money for buying my golden retriever. Why? cause the other two were coming by their own will :P Suddenly they come …

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 …

My parents have cats. I occasionally cat sit, and when I do, of course I have to feed them. The food they eat is Wellness Super5mix Turkey formula. This seems to keep them healthy and they certainly like it - they will even come when you call them if …

I have been a dog owner my whole life. Growing up, it was all big dogs, not lap dogs. I lived in the country and the dogs had room to run so we had Collies and Retrievers and German Shepards etc.
About 7-8 years ago, I got interested in …

After adopting 3 rats one female (known as (does) and 2 Males (known as bucks) from a friend who could no longer care for them. I am now the proud owner of the cute critters.
The misconception that people have about rats could not be further from the truth. They …

The greatest dog I’ve ever met so far. I’ve never seen a pup quite like this one. I’ve always been more fond of small dogs because they just seemed easier to deal with, they eat less, are easier to bathe, and their poop is smaller to deal with.
Well, …

I only have one cat, and I don’t feed him canned cat food every day, so I liked to get him a good quality canned food when I can. I decided to try this one out because I really like Iams ProActive Health dry food, and I am really …

I don’t shop that often at Petco, usually just buying my pet supplies from Walmart or such stores at that; I can say that I’ve only been to Petco less than a handful of times, not because I don’t like the store - I actually love it and think …

I have always thought that German Shepherd is the best dog ever created. I say this because so far I have owned two in my lifetime. The first one was when I was very young. My father had bought one when I was around nine or so and I instantly …

Over this summer, my dogs were able to try a new treat, which they are always willing to do, called Three Dog Bakery’s All-Natural’s Lick’n Crunch! They were a big success. The dogs loved them, sitting eagerly for me to dole them out over a week and …

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’ …

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 …

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 …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

I have a noisy dog. He was rescued and has some attachment issues —“ yes really. When I leave the house to drive to work, he begins his crying and barking. I live in a condo complex. Needless to say, my neighbors are a little bit too close. The …

I am very happy that I found this dog traveling bag and so is my chihuahua Skippy. I use it whenever I take my dog on a trip with us. It is great and really comes in handy!
You can use the bag in so many ways. You can use …

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 …

Due to extreme allergies, my two year old Labrador Retriever has been raised on a mostly healthy diet consisting of top-of-line organic food, fresh vegetables, small bits of cheese and liver, and an every once in awhile treat. Sure, there’s an occasional slip, but it seems he’s not …