What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

We’d had our cat for approximately 3 months before we decided to let him outside. He’d engineered his escape from the house a couple of times already so we thought it was best to bite the bullet and let him run free. Of course the first thing we considered …

When considering a pet wolf, wolf hybrid, or wolfdog as your next pet, make sure you understand what you are getting yourself into. Although there are definitely joys of ownership, it can also be a very stressful and potentially dangerous relationship.
We received a purebred wolf (has no canine …

Daschund is the breed that needs some special care from the owners. First of all you need to accept that this breed is the lasiest breed of all dog and you can not think that it will be an active dog. I have a very good daschund named Tubby …

Until my current two, young dogs, I’d never imagined using a crate, but times are different now, and it seems like everyone is using some kind of crate for their dogs; thus, when I got my black lab two years ago, I decided to take the plunge and buy …

This is another one of the canned cat foods I tried on my cats while searching for a new food for them to eat. It comes in a little 3 ounce can and must be one of the most expensive cat foods I have come across due to the …

We recently discovered that one of our cats is allergic to chicken. He is two years old and,whereas he used to be able to eat any commercial cat food with no problems,over time he has built up an intolerance to anything containing chicken or chicken by-products,ingestion of which causes …

How would you like to hatch your own pet fish from a tea bag? No kidding, you really can do it. Through high tech biological science, fish embryos contained within a special bag are ready to be hatched and their entire process closely observed.
I bought this science kit at …

It was my first time to try Holistic Recipe for Puppy with Lamb Flavour since half the puppies in our litter were allergic to Eukanuba, and this had a hypoallergenic formula but I am really disappointed to say that it doesn’t work for us even though it’s already got …

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 …

Not too long ago, my dogs demanded new bowls for their food. Well, okay, they didn’t demand, but it was time. When I went shopping, I noticed that there were multiple brands and types of bowls. There was one thing that really attracted me to the …

When it comes to the care of my pets, I take it very seriously. I have worked in enough pet businesses for the last twenty years that I know a true professional who is both compassionate and knows their stuff. When I first moved to Lansing I …

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 …

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 …

I have tried a few different litter box liners and I have to say I have not been impressed with any of them. The most recent one I tried is this one by Tidy Cats. I wouldn’t use them again but needless to say, I decided I …

French Bulldogs
I got a french bulldog as a Christmas present he come in the lovely shade of brindle,the little puppy looked friendly enough but all he wants to do is party
and I …

I recently found out that Petco stores are now offering self-service dog washes at participating stores. There are very few of these in my area, so I decided to load my dog, shampoo and brushes into the car and head over to the nearest Petco to try it out. …

The 44 gallon Perfecto pentagonal aquarium is a perfect aquarium for the hobbyist with a tight corner spot to fill. I’ve had one for several years, and have had it set up as both a freshwater cichlid tank and a saltwater seahorse, fish-only, and invertebrate tank. The …

I review my mother’s dog. I don’t like dogs but my mother and sisters do.
The dog is a light brown dog named Wilma, with brown eyes and a big black nose. She look similiar to Scooby Doo, and she’s a Grand Danois. That’s a french name, since it is …

This is really a full service veterinarian’s office. There are 6 vets there. 3 women and 3 men. There is only one vet who I don’t really care for. Most of the vets are kind of animal specific. The 2 Margarets are …

When our dogs got infected with flea and ticks last year, we find it hard to control even we bath them using soap especially for tick and flea. The infestation is still there and it does not only affect our dogs’ health but as well as ours. I could …

Siamese cats make great pets. They are very loyal. In fact they stick to their owners like glue. My cat Chester, a Siamese cat, loves to ride on my husband’s back. This is characteristic of the breed. In fact when my husbband is taking a …

Goldfish are a fish that I have taken care of worked with for many years. They are a very interesting and prevalent fish. They are everywhere. I first started taking care of goldfish in 1979. I have found them to be very interesting.
I started taking …

I was looking for new dog food for my pet Labrador. There were two choices before me as to this type of variety. I have never tried “canned dog food”. For a number of years, I have used the dry variety because our neighboring store is selling it. It …

This review is for every dog owner who has a difficult time brushing their dog’s teeth. If you are like me, you have tried all those gross chicken or lamb flavored toothpastes out there on the market, and you still feel like your dog’s teeth are not getting …

I’ve long been a fan of Milk Bone biscuits. That’s what we’ve purchased for decades for the family canine members. A few times throughout the decade, we’ve taken advantage of the Milk Bone Dog Tags offer. This has been present and available for as long as …

As a family of three is fit we are the proud owners of a German Sheppard called Freya Saphira.
Our dog loves the outdoor walks and playing in the park.
She is a very curious creature and loves to “shake “noses with every dog she encounters during these activities.
That is how …

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 …

When I saw Smart Scoop in stores and read on its box that it is compatible with any type of clumping litter, I thought “well, this could be great”, and I bought it. However, I am utterly disappointed with it. First of all, I think the rake is a …

In terms of well-known dog toys, the KONG Classic is right up there with the tennis ball, flying disc (Frisbee) and braided rope toy. Most people, regardless of whether or not they own a dog, know what it is.
The KONG Classic is durable. In our home, most dog …

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 …

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 …

Aquatic turtles, which are usually “Sliders” or “Red Eared Sliders” are actually a lot of fun to own as a pet.
Ours was a stray baby turtle that we found once while walking our dog. We couldn’t find the mother, so we kept her and she’s been a great …

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 …

If you know anything about dogs and specific breeds of dog you probably know the Jack Russell Terrier as possibly the most hyper dog breed out there. This review is not only a review of the breed itself from my point of view but also a warning to those …

My boyfriend came home from the state fair one day with information about adopting a retired racing greyhound. My first thought was “OH NO” we are not adopting a retired racer. I had the same thoughts as most people, such as; they are going to run all over the …

I love the idea that our critters get their own Christmas stocking for Christmas! Our beagle is getting more balls to roll around, as he loves to do, and he is getting Doggie Breath Mints from Bed, Bath, and Beyond! (Actually, even I don’t get breath mints from THAT …

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 …

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 …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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I have bought a pair of rabbits some years back. I thought of them as pets because they look too cute and adorable.
You will not believe that it is easy to maintain them as they do not need any special care, food or else.
You can get them vaccinated if …

I purchased Nature’s Guardian Flea and Tick for cats because it was cheaper than the stuff I get at the vet. I have been paying $15.00 for one month of Frontline for cats. When I noticed the Nature’s Guardian at Ingles for only $9.99 for 3 months, I decided …

Not long ago, I obtained some samples from Dogswell for a few of their products. I did some research and discovered that consumers had been pretty pleased with the Dogswell products, so I was curious to see what my dogs would think. This particular one, Dogswell Vitality …

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 …

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 …

One of my five dogs, Gracie, is a 43 pound 11 year old Australian Shepherd mix who is constantly licking, chewing and scratching her body which makes hot spots, sometimes until she bleeds. By process of elimination, we do not believe it’s a food allergy so far and she …

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 …

We have been using Frontline Flea and Tick Spot Treatment Preventative from day one for our golden retriever. Frontline is a flea and tick preventative that comes in liquid form in an easy to dispense tube. Each tube is single use and the shape of it makes …

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., …

I have never really spent time or money on grooming my dogs, but when I recently began to do so I was recommended this spray. It is made by Bed Head which I’m sure a lot of the ladies know about. I kind of felt like it may be …