My cat needed to be placed on a special diet after being diagnosed with diabetes several years ago. The vet suggested I purchase expensive prescription food that would only be supplied by him, and since I didn’t like him and wanted to switch to another vet, I certainly did …

When we lost our beloved 15 year old umbrella cockatoo, Poppy, I was brokenhearted — and at the same time relieved. This is a bird with the potential to live for 80 to 100 years, and I had been 40 years old when we adopted her. Always in the …

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 …

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 …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

We have six cats total in our house and every one of them enjoys drinking out of the kitchen and bathroom faucets. While looking through a Foster & Smith magazine we saw the Drinkwell 360 Cat Fountain and had to give it a try. We chose the plastic version, …

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 …

One of the hardest things in the world is dealing with excess pet hair. This is especially true with cats. My family and I are not allergic cat dander. However, with the five cats we have, especially the two that are long haired, the dander gets everywhere.
I have …

I have two teeny, tiny chihuahuas. Seriously, they are ridiculously small - Ollie is my big boy at 4 pounds, Pearl weighs in at 2.5 pounds. Needless to say, they can’t get on or off the sofa or the bed by themselves so stairs are a necessity. …

I own a rat terrier that spends most of her time inside the home; however, when the days are humid I allow her to stay outside to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures. Unfortunately, during these warmer months is when my dog attracts the most fleas and other tiny …

My dogs give eight paws up for Dentley’s Chewrite traditional rawhide bones. They love these long-lasting bones, and I’ve been giving the bones to the dogs for the last year or so.
The one I love to get is the huge, 24″ inch bone. It’s actually too big …

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’ve been using the Great Choice Adjustable Harnesses for my dogs for several years now. In fact, I just bought another one, which is what reminded me that I’d never reviewed the product.
For many years, I used a regular leash attached to collars. Once I discovered harnesses, …

I bought these green Dental Chews for my dog 60 pound husky mix when I noticed her teeth were yellowing more than normal, and her breath was smelly. Raw hides and Milkbones were not working like they used to on her teeth, so I decided to give these chews a …

I have used this veterinary hospital for many years, for my shelter kitties. Friends originally recommended this facility to me. This animal hospital has been at this same location for years, and recently updated and expanded to include more parking. There are several reasons why I continued …

I picked up two Petmate black wire dog crates at Walmart last summer and am already in the market for replacements. These crates are NOT durable, and not good for anyone who travels with their dogs. The crates fold down flat into a suitcase style and have a black …

I have kept Bettas. They are very interesting fish. These fish are beautiful and smart. I have not , however, kept many of these fish as they tend to be loners. I feel kind of sorry for these fish also as they tend to be kept isolated in their …

Shitzues are a beautiful type of dog. They are good with kids, and other animals, but very protective. I have one and he is very aggressive, he will growl at anyone who comes in the house other than the people who live here, and we have had him …

I’ve had two miniature vlack poodles so far. Actually, one was our family dog until he died a number of years ago, and the other one was the family’s dog until I moved out. In other words, she was my dog as well until I moved out almost a …

We have two small dogs, Samantha is a yorkie-poo and Missy is a maltesse. Samantha has more poodle in her than yorkie so her hair is a bit more curly then Missy’s is. We took both dogs to Petsmart in Dundalk, to give them the full Good Dog …

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 …

Being a cat foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue organization, I run into the three major feline behavior problems: scratching, fur-flying fights and spraying of urine outside of the litter box. While researching the internet for a solution to each, I came across a product called …

My husband and I go fishing , swimming , and camping pretty often. Sometimes we bring one of our 4 dogs with us. I feel much safer even knowing that they can swim , that they have some added protection as well. I treat my dogs like they are …

I was raised around many different horse breeds but the Quarter Horse breed was always one of my favorites. The first horse I ever rode was a Palomino Quarter Horse, named Murdock, who showed me the all that horseback riding could bring to my life. After that …

If you have pets you know the drama that cutting their nails brings to your peaceful home. I own the nail clippers that look like scissors and I own the ones that look like a human nail clipper. My dog and cat are both terrified of both …

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 …

Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society has been serving commuinites since 1887, and they offer a variety of services. The Humane Society is home for all the homeless animals. Over the years I have gotten pets from them. The animals are usually healthy. If the animal is sick they …

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 …

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 …

One of the best anti-fungus antimicrobial products on the market today in my opinion is “Rain Rot Relief”. This product is a godsend when it comes to trying to rid a horse of various skin irritations and maladies such as rain rot, girth itch, ring worm, greasy heel …

I have a lot of small pocket pets and exotics as a side effect of working at a petstore. So when my regular small animal vet moved to Pheonix I was a bit at a loss. Small animal vets are not very common because they require a lot of …

I have been involved with the pet industry for over sixteen years. I have worked and managed a pet store, a grooming salon, and several riding facilities. In all my time and experience around animals I have not ever had the pleasure of stepping into a shop …

On December 2009 I got two puppies, and I adored them, still do, but boy did they grow up fast. My pups were a strange mix. The father was a cockapoo and the mother an Eskimo dog, so one puppy grew up to have the coat of a poodle, …

ANSEDE Animal Hospital
3535 S. Wilmington St
919-661-1515
Just because you own a pet doesn’t men you have an endless supply of cash. The ANDSE animal hospital offers those who visit it vaccinations for their pets for $10, a bargain when you look at how expensive simple vaccinations can be at other …

Our family has had many pets, from guinea pigs, bunnies and gerbils to dogs.
A few years back we noticed that one of our dogs had developed a rash that occured after she went for grooming and the groomer shaved her too close to …

I grew up fearful of dogs. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mongrel or if it came from a pure line. I was simply scared of them. Back then, I never imagined that I will ever keep them as pets, let alone be significantly near them. …

We have recently purchased a new addition to our family. I’m referring to a little puppy named Sparky. We have had Sparky for a few weeks now. I decided to go buy him some of the many things that a puppy needs. Like a collar, …

I accompanied a friend to buy a salt water aquarium for his den. The Bio Research branch that we went to was in a big mall, and the items were really expensive. He said that it was the only shop he trusted as he has been going there for …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

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 …

I am very fond of aquariums and have handled around a dozen of them since my childhood days. I have had fish like gold, sharks, tetras, swordtails, piranha, mollies and lots of others. I have also had aquariums of many sizes and shapes and still have three of them …

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 …

I recently rescued a four week old puppy. I needed a good soft food for him to mix with his formula.
I normally do not buy dog food at Walmart but since I was there anyway, I decided to see what they had.
I was really surprised when I picked up …

Advocate is an easy to apply topical treatment for dogs (not sure if you can get it for cats as well). I give it 10 out of 10! I cannot believe people still use other methods for ridding their canine friends of fleas and …

What makes a great veterinarian? In my humble opinion that would be a vet that loves what he does and keeps doing it year after year. When caring for animals it really is all about heart.
Dr. Young has treated my own animals over the years and I have always …

I am a big fan of chuckit the brand and bought this toy for use as an interactive toy for my dog and I to enjoy together. This is basically like a frisbee made of rubber and fabric that is not round. You throw it …

Old Roy is Walmarts brand of bargain dog food. I usually buy my furry friends Dog Chow but they were out of food and I was out of money, so I went ahead and bought the bargain brand. I went home and mixed some with my normal brand …

For several years we have been feeding our cats with IAMS Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food, and we are very pleased with the results. The hairball control formula works very well, we haven’t had a hairball incident ever since we’d switched to this brand - not even …

We recently adopted a kitten, who is quite spoiled. We were informed that the male kitten was reluctant to eat dry cat food and preferred to eat small cans of moist cat food. I live a very realistic life. I honestly can not afford to feed the cat the food …

With the recent scare regarding pet foods I would like to recommend Diamond Brand Dog Food. Not only does this pet food company manufacture high quality dog food for trainers and breeders they also produce Kirkland’s (Costco) label dog food. I started out feeding my dog Kirkland’s Lamb & …