Although this small animal vet office is now staffed by a husband-wife team, it was originally started by Jerry Withers, DVM. His wife, Elizabeth Rybiecki, DVM, joined him after the practice was established. Jerry Withers saved my cat’s life! My tuxedo cat, Bozo, was hit by …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

Dogs are men’s’ best friends but most are more foe than friend. In all my lifetime I never met a friendlier dog than the one I met in Russia: Grey. He is a beautiful Dalmatian that loves to play anytime of the day and anywhere. When little kids pull …

I was shopping for a good multi-cat cat litter when I saw Tidy Cats Scoop Small Spaces, formulated to be used in apartments or tight spots like a bathroom. It was also recommended for multiple cats, so I decided to give it a try. This cat litter comes in …

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 …

I recently purchased 6 neon tetras from a very reputable local store to add to my community tank. I had already checked to make sure they were compatible with my other fish. Researching the species I had read that despite their popularity (they are often described as a good …

My cat was going through a rough spell after we brought home a puppy. She decided to urinate all over the house and on everything you could possibly think of. I’m pretty sure she felt like she had nothing of her own and needed to mark absolutely everything …

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 …

This is another wooden item that my pet rodents have ignored. It’s supposed to be corn-flavored wooden blocks for them to wear their teeth down on. Of course, they don’t even spare these a glance. I know because when I examine the blocks’ edges I can see they are …

So, recently Fresh step cat litter changed the litter. What did they change? Beats me, but let me just tell you that it is awful! My cat is 12 years old and I have been using Fresh step for the majority of that time. After researching …

I had just been given a new puppy to take care of. It is a little playful and quite the barker. However, simply playing with him and giving him treats is not enough to take good care of him. So, I went about bought WOW Dogs Shampoo, which has …

I recently purchased this terrific product when I found myself in need of a way to keep a sick cat separated from my other pets. It was in the Baby section, but the label stated that it was fine for use with small children or pets. I had to …

If you have a dog weight management is one of the most important things you can do for him. Most large dogs do not have the self control needed to stop themselves from over eating. If you put a bowl of food in front of a …

If you have horses then you have to doctor cuts, that is sort of an unspoken “Murphy’s Law” of the equine community. Nitrofurazone ointments are a staple medication out in the barn. The yellow goo is very valuable in helping to encourage the development of granulated …

After buying Beneful dog foods for quite some time, I decided to give something new a try, particularly something that promised to have more natural ingredients in it. I switched my dogs to this food, and it’s the first time they both actually finish their entire bowl as soon …

I never really liked to maintain dogs at home. I hate not the barking, not the smell, not the dog hairs all over the ground but because I developed a trauma out of a previous experience with our first dog. That dog acquired fleas that really brought …

One of the most difficult things about having a cat is contending with the litter box. It is of course, no fun to scoop up cat poo. In addition to that, it is difficult to find good litter that is affordable. Soft Paw Cat Litter was …

We purchased the Gentle Leader for our Lab/Golden Retriever mix puppy when I was pregnant. He’s a large, rambunctious dog with tons of energy and a tendency to pull on the leash. Even as a puppy he was difficult to walk, and when the woman who led …

Please read my Revolution for Dogs review if that is what you are looking for. Revolution for cats blows the competition away, and is a far better product than its dog counterpart. Unlike dogs, cats are 1/10 as likely to get heartworm, and many people do not keep their …

Hibitane Antibacterial Veterinary Ointment, has been absolutely fantastic for my dog. To begin with, this is a multi-purpose Antibacterial and Antifungal cream that can be used for a variety of dog problems.
I have a very active dog, who on occasion scrapes the pads of his paws running over rocks …

Shep dog biscuits are sold primarily at Aldi’s. The reason I like these biscuits is that a 26 oz package retails for only 99 cents. That is definitely the least expensive place I have seen dog biscuits. I think a comparable package at Walmart would be around 3.99.
Pets seem …

Have you been looking for a new dry dog food for your pets? Perhaps you are looking for a dog food that is not as expensive as what you have been paying. With the economy in such a mess I know that people are trying to cut back on …

I am very fond of pets right from my childhood days. I have had loads of pets throughout my life. The gold fish aquarium is one of them that I possess today too.
A year ago, I went to the aquarium shop and selected a 2 feet length by 1.5 …

We have two cats and several dogs, and we usually don’t have any problems with marking and scratching at the doors. However, one of our cats has recently gotten into the habit of scratching my cabinet doors and the drywall beside the door to our porch.
She did …

My Australian Cattle Dog came to me one morning over a year ago. He was dirty and tired, and looked like he had been lost for a long time.
After a failed attempt to find his former owners, I decided to keep him. I got him neutered (which, to be …

I first bought this dog food for my puppies of 1.5 months since they can be weaned from Esbilac milk to cereal and to mushed dog food mixed with Esbilac milk, the other vets I talked to said Eukanuba can make a puppy’s growth spike up fast and quick …

I have a middle aged black Labrador/Belgium Shepherd. Texie is getting a touch of arthritis in his back leg, so the vet suggested I try some natural supplements for him.
I bought Nutri-Vet Hip & Joing with Glucosamine Hydrochloride tablets at my local Zellers store a month ago and am …

Every cat loves a place to nap. Some cats sleep on the floor. Others prefer their favorite human’s bed. My cats prefer the window sill Cat Nappers we got for them.
This product is amazingly easy to use. It is washable, and easy to install on each window. The …

I tried Old Roy dog food with my dogs both the dry dinner rounds and the canned meals. I found with the dry food that the main ingredient was corn and that this caused my dogs to have a lot of gassy episodes and that they had a …

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 happen to be a person very fond of pets, and my latest edition to the cage is worth explaining. About ten years ago, I introduced a pair of parakeets into the house, but they died away quickly due to lack of vitamins in the bird food. …

When we got our dog from the shelter she was really young and was not jet toilet trained so this choir was drooped to us. I was told that a good method is using newspaper but since we are not subscribed to any we were searching for alternatives.
In …

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 …

As of this day I have 8 chinchillas and they are great. Chinchillas look like a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel. They originally came from the Andes Mountains so are used to cooler temperatures. As a matter of fact they can suffer heat strokes in …

We bought a filter for our second tank aquarium because our pet fishes are getting bigger. They need more space to swim and that is why we needed to boost our filter too.
Hubby and I were able to buy Sobo Aquarium Internal Filter in Hypercity Mall for the price …

Just like the Kong Stuff-A-Ball, the Kong Classic is now a staple at my house and I wish I’d had for years, for all of my dogs. These items provide so much fun for my dogs, I can’t even describe how happy it’s made me as their human. …

Beagles are a very interesting dog. We have a female beagle that like many dogs thinks that she is a human. Of all the dogs that I�ve encountered, I’ve never met a dog as smart as this beagle. She quickly learns commands such as take, roll …

One day in the fall, my girlfriend and I decided to buy a hamster. We went to the pet store, and when we asked the salesman to show us the hamsters, he immediately said, “Oh, you don’t want those, they bite and they’re mean.” He offerred to …

My dogs are like my children, and I don’t take chances with them, ever.
A few weeks ago, I ordered a large, forty-pound bag of Purina Dog Chow to be delivered to my house. I’ve used Purina off and on for decades and have never had a problem with …

I just love this doggie shampoo for my little toy poodle. I have had problems with some of the others leaving his coat kind of dull and dry. I have also had problems with other brands hurting his eyes. So, I was happy to find this …

When I saw this Cat Crib Hammock Lounger from The Grommet, I thought it was perfect, not for my cat, but for my little dog who loves to sleep under a certain chair in the living room whenever I’m in there; I immediately thought of her and how this …

I have a baby lion lop bunny rabbit who is my little buddy, but this week he had a bad cause of diarrhea, which I know sounds gross, but it got all over his beautiful fur coat and I had to run to my local pet store to get …

I have purchased Old Roy brand dry dog food for many years and feel very satisfied with the ingredients, as far as providing high quality nutrition that is right up there when compared to other dry dog food. I read the side of the bag where the percentages of …

My mother started breeding labs when I was 16, with our Yellow Lab Ben and Chocolate Lab Shadow. She’s hooked and loves having the pups around. She now has 3 females - Shadow, Maggie and Morgan and 1 male - Bailey. Anywhere from three to 5 litters a year …

While shopping for dog food I discovered that Rachel Ray has produced Nutrish - her own line of natural foods for your pet. This was of particular interest to me since I have a finicky dog, and all she will eat is inexpensive dog food which I know …

The Pedi-Paws nail filer is offered as an alternative to cutting your pets nails which many many animals seem to hate. Although it seems like a great alternative it also has it’s disadvantages. I have talked to many friends about this product after I purchased my own and we …

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. …

Our family has a cat that has been with us for several years. Although he is getting older, he is still very active. He is and indoor/outdoor cat, so he still has his claws. I was recently shopping around for an inexpensive cat toy or scratching …

Approximately three years ago, my mother-in-law purchased the Bumi Tug Toy by West Paw Design from Pet Valu for our toy-destroying golden retriever. At first, our dog showed little interest in this toy, which wasn’t surprising, she had never shown interest in ‘chew toys’, she always preferred the destructible …

I have three cats of various ages and breeds and it is always a challenge to find treats that all of them will like. I think I’ve tried every brand out there. I’ve narrowed it down to a few and one I want to talk about is Purina’s Whisker …