The Hawaii Kai dog park is relatively new to Oahu. It is maintained by volunteers and is one of the best dog parks in my opinion because it is so nice and clean. Of course, the dogs and their owners are a breed all their own. …

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 …

It’s cold and you want to know how to properly keep your horse warm. And if your horses are like mine, they live in a very nice barn and they are not turned out in wet weather or when it is muddy. They have people taking care of them …

For more years than I can remember, I’ve purchased Hartz All Natural Rawhide Prime Beef Chew Sticks for my pets. It’s always been one of their favorite treats. The all natural rawhide sticks come in a package of 20 these days. They are a little thinner …

I recently took my dog to Emerson Pet Clinic for his annual shots. The Vet administered all 3 shots
in the same location, all within an inch of each other. These shots were given in his upper side, not on the back of the neck where they have …

My animals are the loves of my life and I only want the best for them, especially in the nutrition department. Blue Buffalo boasts all natural, holistic dog food high in quality proteins and manufactured in the USA. This really appealed to me when choosing my Siberian Husky puppy’s …

I recently received a coupon for a free bag of bacon and cheese flavored Beggin’ Strips dog treats. These are the soft, jerky-like treats that are made to look and smell like real bacon; according to the advertisements, dogs will think the treats taste like bacon, too. …

Yesterday’s News is the ultimate in recycling. Recycled newspapers are reformed into tiny super-absorbent pellets for use in your cat’s litter box. For shape and absorbency, their only competitor is Feline Pine, which re-uses pine shavings and saw dust. However, Yesterday’s News doesn’t have its own …

Having a yard full of animals and trying many of the brands of dog food out there, it is easy to assume I have an opinion on a few of them. As for Old Roy dog food, I will have to say we use it now and like it, …

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 …

In my experiences I have found that young children seem to really love being around iguanas and want to own them, and sometimes parents buy the animal because it retails for $10.00 and you can buy a starter kit for around $50 which makes it seem like an inexpensive …

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 …

The Pet Botanics E-Collar is a winner in our household. It’s been used by multiple dogs, though I wish none had ever needed it.
The Pet Botanics E-Collar is lightweight and recommended by vets; at least, mine pointed it out to me and suggested that I get one when …

I have been going to Rocko’s off and on for the last three years for my dog food. While they are not the cheapest they are one of the better pet supply stores in the area. Whenever I walk in the door I am usually welcomed by …

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 …

If you have dogs, you understand the need for a flea killer. We own two cocker spaniels and need a strong flea treatment that will keep the fleas away from our dogs. With our cockers, it is easy to see when the flea treatment has worn off has our …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

I belong to four amazing, wonderful felines. I am in charge of keeping their house clean and feeding them, and I work very hard to do the best possible job of it.
I’ve had cats all my life- and I’m quite experienced with the many types of cat litter, even back …

I have kitties and I hate cat litters these days do to the scent the contain and all the horrible unnatural ingredients. One in particular I strongly dislike is the Armin Hammer Baking Soda Scented Cat litter, although I will admit it does clump nicely. However, I recently switched …

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 …

I got this collar for my puppy and my cat. They are really a great fashionable piece that looks great on both my puppy and cat. I love how they are in matching collars and they both look so happy wearing them. I got them at $5 per piece …

Last night I purchased Sergeant’s Nature’s Guardian Flea and Tick Squeeze On…. which I thought would be a better alternative to Front line, Revolution ( insecticides on my cats? I dont think soooo).
The smell was strong ( like cloves), and I applied it exactly how it was stated, first …

Most dog and cat owners are familiar with the brand name “Greenies”. Greenies first gained it’s mainstream popularity with it’s edible green treats that were said to help keep your furry friend’s teeth clean–thus, the toothbrush shape. The focus of this article, however, is on another product …

For those of us that can’t afford or really accommodate for a pet dog or cat, it seems the options available are considerably limited as we go smaller and smaller, usually into the rodent category in pursuit of viable options for potential pethood. In my childhood, living in a …

Miniature American Eskimos are great dogs for big families. My miniature american eskimo is very loyal and loves attention. She will always be ready to play with a ball or go on a walk. They are bundles full of energy. If you like mello wuiet …

This is one of my top 2 favorite cat toys for a handful of reasons. First it is cheap cheap cheap. At $3 you cannot go wrong. It costs less than a burger so if for some reason your cat hates it you are not out …

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 …

When I got my first Maltese puppy years ago, I needed something for him to chew on. He was less than 5 pounds, so I needed something small that he would not choke on. An added obstacle was the fact that this little puppy was the pickiest …

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 …

I wouldn’t say that zoos are a totally boring place ever whenever I have the chance to visit any in any particular location, but this particular National Zoo, located in Connecticut Avenue, Washington D.C. is really a very interesting place for me and my aunt\’s family. It seemed …

There’s more to taking care of dogs than just feeding and petting. You also need to do the unpleasant stuff, such as cleaning after they go, washing the food bowl and yes, ensuring that they are healthy and free from ticks and fleas. So when our dogs …

I have had cats since I was a teenager. Now that I am grown and have my own family, I have continued owning cats. I have 2 cats. One cat, Grasshopper, is around 16 years old. My other cat, Tinkerbell, is about two and half …

Once, having returned from a short trip, I had discovered that one of my kitties failed to use his litterbox. Obviously, my absense was a big stress for him, and some cats will react to stress in this way. He must have peed in the basement once or twice. …

When my husband and I decided to get a puppy, we did quite a bit of research to determine what breed to go with. After looking at several different family-friendly breeds, we decided to get a Hungarian Vizsla. The Vizsla is a beautiful reddish colored medium-sized dog …

I saw my Jack Russell Terrier in the window of a mall pet store while Christmas shopping and fell in love with him. When I returned to the same mall three months later he was still there, stuck in the same cage just begging to be brought home. I …

I told myself that I would never buy a pet house over $50. But my wife and I were out shopping for a pet house I seen the Merry Pet Barn wood Pet house. I was amazed at how nice it was and how well put together it was …

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 …

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 …

I bought a Kong toy for my eight month old puppy a few weeks ago and I can thoroughly recommend them as it has been a great success. Not only does Charlie love it but he has not managed to chew it into pieces as he has done …

There really isn’t a pet product that is as proven to me as Milk Bone Dog Treats are. My family has been purchasing these treats for our dogs for decades, and I’ve yet to have a dog walk away from a Milk Bone treat.
Milk Bone is the leader …

We have had Pembroke Welsh Corgis for over 20 years; breeding, showing, and herding with Corgis as well as loving the breed for its many wonderful companion qualities. If you are considering getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi as a pet, here are some points to consider.
On …

Both of my cats love this massage center. It’s a white plastic circle that has three attached plastic brushes and a gum stimulator. I place loose catnip directly on the brushes and on the flat part of the platform and my cats can either sit and eat it or …

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 …

I started buying this food for two reasons - one of my dogs was refusing to eat his current food, and both of my dogs had begun gaining some weight. I am now extremely faithful to this brand because no matter what dry dog food I try, nothing seems …

A little bit on the expensive side, Tick and Flea Shampoo from Pulvex Pet Care Products was recommended to me by the sales man at a local pet shop, but I could not really make out weather he had done so because it is the best the market has …

The first time I went to Larchmont Animal hospital was about three years ago and since I had been to a few other vets I did not expect much of this one. In my experience they are just there to attempt to treat the animal and get you out …

The Leopard Gecko is a perfect pet for someone who likes lizards but has never had one. They are easy to care for and interesting to own.
The Leopard Gecko is about eight inches long (tail included) at maturity. They are a beige color with dark brown dots and bumpy …

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 …

There are pros and cons to the Nutri Dog All Natural Y-Shaped Dental Chew and at the head of the list for me is the con for the obnoxious order that goes with it. For example, I actually gave this last one to one of my dogs about …

It’s really difficult to take care of dogs like shih-tzus because of their long hair.Taking care of them, especially in the grooming part is really tasking and laborious! There are many brands of dog shampoos out there in the market but a sensible pet-owner should …