I have one old dog that has been with my family for more than years. We’ve already considered this dog as part of the family and we love him for being such a faithful watchdog. One time however, I noticed he was not on his usual happy and active …

Our cat was having a problem with fleas so our vet recommended Pet Kare’s Ultra Gentle Pet Shampoo for daily baths for seven days. This shampoo is gentle enough to be used on both cat’s and dog’s even if you have to bathe them daily due to a skin …

Soft Claws are a wonderful product to use on your cat. I prefer them 10 fold to the typical declawing surgery that is so popular among many veterinarians. Declawing is literally amputation of the cat’s toe at the first knuckle. Some cats don’t heal properly from the surgery, and …

In January of 2008, my family went to Niagara Falls for my brother’s hockey tournament. During one of his games, my mom got a phone call. I wasn’t listening; I was watching the game. The next day, we went home. My brother went home …

When I am asked to think of any brand of cat food quickly, I will always think of Meow Mix. This is probably because the first two cats I remember owning as a child preferred this brand of food best of all. It also could do to those early …

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 …

This Petco is in a corner mall, at Baseline Rd. and Haven Ave., in Rancho Cucamonga. I love shopping at this Petco store, and have been shopping there for several years. The cashiers are always very cheery and helpful. The interior layout of the store recently changed, to …

Special Kitty is one of the cheapest, if not THE cheapest, version of cat litter sold at Walmart. When our family is tight on money, that’s what we buy for our cats. The cat litter is sold in 25 lb red paper bags, no fancy boxes here. One bag …

My teenage daughters bought me this neat little gadget called the Panasonic Remote Pet Feeding and Viewing Camera Kit for Mother’s Day. They know how much I worry about my cat and love to watch over him.
I have a cat that I simply adore almost as much as I …

I love my Beagle and I want him to be as comfortable as possible at all times. This means more than just feeding him and petting him, or allowing him to have his own log cabin dog house from Petco. It means that he must feel comfortably clean, with …

My Shih Tzu Jolie has a wonderful temperament but is plagued by tons of allergies. I feel so bad knowing she is uncomfortable due to her ailments. Perhaps that’s why when given the chance I dote on her as much as I do. When ever I …

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” …

As a Labrador Retriever breeder and a foster Mom to many rescue dogs, I know all too well the pitfalls of the most popular dog foods sold today. I have personally tried many different brands of dog and puppy food trying to find the best food offered on …

I have been a dog owner my entire life and growing up proper training was just that important to my parents. However when I moved out on my own and rescued my husky/shepherd mix it was immediately evident that this was a dog who needed the structure training would …

I have had at least one basset hound at a time in my family now for 43 years and highly suggest this dog as a pet for families that have children in the home. There are pros and cons to having this breed of dog in …

I’ve had pets ever since I can remember. There have been dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, and birds of all shapes and sizes. It is always a challenge to obtain good veterinary care for animals other than cats and dogs. The smaller less expensive the …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

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 …

My Brittany dog. My Brittany is now 10 years old. Ten years of great joy! I got my buddy from Springfield Illinois as a 12 week old puppy. He was the cutest little guy. He had curls all over - his ears were curls, …

Bushy-tailed jirds (sekeetamys calurus) are found in arid and rocky environments in parts of central Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Sinai,southeast Israel and Jordan. They are closely related to the more familiar Mongolian gerbil,and resemble them slightly in appearance. However,the bushy-tailed jird is a little larger than the Mongolian Gerbil,with a longer,more …

Many years ago I always said that I would not ever have a pitbull as a pet. Well, all that changed about two years ago when I saw a small baby pitbull and it was so cute. I played with it and it was for sale for $200 and …

When I moved to Kansas 7 years ago, I needed a vet clinic for my [then] 8 year old dog Shadow. My family, who lived in the area, recommended their clinic, which was Mission Vet Clinic (not to be confused with Mission Emergency Animal Hospital a few blocks away).
From …

Purebred Golden Retrievers * * * * 4 Stars
+ Excellent pets, Gentle with kids, Easily trained
- Hip problems, Expensive to adopt, Need daily exercise
Purebred Golden Retrievers are the best dogs to have for a pet and by that I mean they have a …

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 …

I’ve used several bath wipes in the past for my golden retriever who tends to get very muddy paws with stuck on dirt but discontinued using them because they were just costing too much money. I found these wipes in the store the other day and they seemed …

I personally will never get another hamster as a pet. I had a small Teddy Bear hamster in my childhood, and my son recently asked me to get one. My answer was, “No way, Jose!”. I remember all the annoying things about my hamster. His name …

My family has two pugs and I figured I would review them in case anyone was considering buying one (or two).
We really love our pugs! They are great dogs for families because they have a great temperment and are not very large, but at the same …

This was the first flavor by Evanger’s that I tried on my two cats. I never saw pheasant before in a canned cat food (or any cat food) but I know my cats like bird meat so I was willing to try it. So were my cats and I …

These are very interesting fish that I saw before I really knew anything about fish. My uncle kept two 8 inch kissers in his fifty five gallon aquarium in the early 1980’s. These fish fascinated me. They would really kiss!
The kissers that I have …

Americans are becoming more and more interested in providing the best possible accessories for their beloved pets, and many fascinating new avenues are opening up in the area of pet travel. If you are planning to travel and are afraid of leaving your “furry family member” in a kennel …

I heard really great things about the Kong products, especially for their durability, so I decided to give their products a try. I picked the Extreme Kong Ball because it was the least expensive of the products (Kong is very expensive!), and I wanted to try them before investing …

I like to keep treats on hand for my dog, not only for training, but also to reward him for keeping up the good behavior that he has already learned. And sometimes just because I love him!
Al’s Grill steak flavored treats are a hit with …

This dinner multi-pack contains 8 food bags - 4 different flavours (two bags of each flavour). If your cat likes PetBistro food than getting this multi-pack is certainly cheaper than buying separate bags. The package in which they come in is from cardboard which makes it easy to recycle. …

Pupperoni are my dogs’ favorite treats, and the bacon kind is their favorite flavor.
These treats are the perfect size for medium dogs, and you can easily break them in half for smaller portions. I like that they can be snapped in half so easily because I prefer to …

I use to feed my cats this before I knew what was really in it. The front of the bag says recommended by veterinarians. And it is. For years vets have been recommending it and selling it in their offices. Science Diet sponsors animal events and continued learning for …

My cat hates anything seafood related, and though he sometimes likes chicken-flavored cat food, he won’t usually eat chicken-flavored cat treats. This can make giving him a special snack more difficult. He loves catnip, though, and often eats it when I give it to him, so when …

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 …

I love dogs. For the past year that I’ve had my dog, Booboo, I always make sure that she has everything that she needs. Whenever I feel that she’s not her usual self, I call the vet immediately. I remember taking her to the vet the first time she …

A-Doorable Plush Bird is a cat toy, a yellow bird with red wings on a string. There is a hanger on the other end of the string that you clip onto a door frame (the hanger is elastic and will not scratch or damage the frame). The bird swinging …

I really hate it when bugs get into my dog food so I decided to purchase this storage container. Before I started using this I would also have problems with other animals spilling or eating the food which was very inconvenient. Since I started using …

Hawaii’s supposed favorite pet supply store is Pet’s Discount or its sister store, Pet Central. Well, I am here to tell you that this store is usually under stocked and overpriced. I still buy toys there for my dog on occasion but it is mostly a rip …

My cat Isis, is so, adorable and loving. I would do every thing possible to prolong her life, for a long, long time.
She is already ten years old and I would love her to live for another ten years and more. She is a great pet and companion …

Upon moving to Muldrow, Oklahoma I had to get my dogs their shots while they were still young and before summer started. We live out in the rural area, even more rural than the town already is. There are all sorts of wild animals and things that could get …

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 recently purchased a training kit for my two dogs from Petsmart.com. I had to do this because when I went to purchase what I needed from the actual store, the item was in stock but there was no available associate to retrieve it from the locked case. Therefore, …

Last month when the first snow hit, my husband and I took the dogs to PetSmart and purchased a pair of Muttluks Dog Booties. They were for our little Boston Terrier who is about 27lbs. We bought the shoes after reading several good reviews online about the shoes protecting …

In May, my oldest cat was diagnosed with Irritable Bowl Disorder. For months I had been having trouble finding a food that he would like that would also be easier for him to digest. I decided to try Wellness Complete Health Chicken Dry Formula.
This is an all-natural …

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 …

Before I got my Golden Retriever I did a lot of heavy research on all aspects of ownership and health. I found out that it is best for a large breed dog to have their feeding and water bowls elevated for numerous reasons. For one, it’s better …

Revolution was introduced back in the late 1990’s as the new heartworm, flea and tick all in one product for dogs. My office has been dispensing the product for 6+ years and I have a pretty good grasp of its abilities.
First, if you live in a high heartworm …