Oh! What a wonderful breed of dog! I so completely adored my Great Pyranees, Bailey, until his death in 2000.
The Great Pyranees is from the herding group. Bailey’s biggest job was to herd the kids around the yard since we didn’t have any livestock at the time.
The Pyranees ccame …

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 …

I have never figured out what his problem is, but every time we move into a new home, our cat has a bad habit of spraying everywhere (despite the fact he’s been neutered).
Typically, the problem lasts for a couple of months and he stops. But, after our last move, …

About a year ago I got two puppies from a neighbor. They’re siblings and mutt so they have different coats to go with their very different personalities. I got them during winter so they had been inside until it started getting warm enough that we’d let them go outside …

We always had a Pet Supplies Plus back in Ohio, but when I moved to Georgia, there were no locations. I was pretty happy to find one in Asheville when I moved here, but it’s not entirely as great as I remember it. Although I do stop by on …

As dogs become sociable and active you have to watch out for stubborn ticks. For pet owners it is a persistent and annoying problem. I don’t really know how it started. I have a shaggy brown dog and to be sure that’s enough of a reason. …

I have always been nervous when trimming my dog’s nails. It scares me because it is dangerous to cut too much, but this nail trimmer actually seems pretty safe to use. I always just trim a little at a time because I do not want to take any chances …

We regularly buy our pet cats dry foods because they are all grown up and they really love to eat Friskies. A kilo of cat’s dry food would last only for one week so we regularly buy them their food on a local grocery near us.
My mom was already …

Frontline Plus is a liquid product that helps keeps dogs free of some parasites. The box says it protects against different types of ticks, fleas, and lice in all stages of life, (although my dog hasn’t ever had lice so I can’t say how well it keeps them away). …

Exo Terra Heat Glo Infrared 75 Watt Bulb
Exo Terra is known for their popular reptile products, but I really hope this product does not become popular. It is such an awful product; I should have not have listened to the Petsmart employee that told me to get it for …

We have two cats, a male tabby named Jax and a female tuxedo named Cocoa. They are both about 4 years old and mostly in good health, although about two years ago Jax started having gastrointestinal and digestive problems. He stayed active and had an appetite, but was losing …

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 …

One of the most interesting types of fish that I ever kept was a puffer fish. These fish are cute and interesting for any interested in exotic fishes.
The type of puffer that I kept was a green puffer.( And to be sure, there are many …

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 used to take a friend’s dog to the Banfield in Savannah, so I felt comfortable taking my dogs for a routine checkup and vaccinations was a safe bet. It was a really good experience, with friendly staff. They definitely treated my dog like he was their own.
It’s a …

I never want to be one of those people that has pets and it’s obvious because their house is a mess. I have two dogs and one of them has issues with peeing all over the house whenever it suits him. They are both older and totally potty trained, …

On a recent trip to Kmart I decided to purchase some much needed cat litter. I usually try to buy mine at Aldi’s because they seem to offer the largest container at the most reasonable price. However, The container of Champion Breed at 3.99 for 14 lbs seemed to …

I recall when Purina Beneful - Original first came out. I had three dogs at the time, and they were need of a healthier diet, something that Purina Beneful - Original promised.
This product claims to be a balance of healthy nutrition, characterized by real beef tender chunks, vegetables …

Heartgard Plus Chewables is a heartworm preventative medication for dogs. My dogs and I just love Heartgard Plus Chewables! The dogs love the flavor and just eat them up when it is time to take them, once per month. I love the Heartgard Plus Chewables because this product is …

I recently bought a Flexi Freedom Retractable Leash after doing some research on Retractable Leashes. Flexi Freedom seems to be a front runner in the market and I wanted to see why. A few things jumped out at me while reading up on the product that rose above the …

I saw the Homezone Kitty Litter House recently while I was out shopping, and I found it to be a really interesting product. We have a cat, and along with having a cat comes having a litter box. It’s difficult to find a place for the litter …

I got this cat toy for my cat when my friend who has a cat gave it to me. Her cat did not like it and she thought mine might enjoy it. My cat liked it only when he was a kitten. He really enjoyed …

I have a very good relationship with my vet and when ever I have a problem I can always turn to him if it is during office hours. Last week I had a problem right at the close of hours. When I called there was absolutely no …

I recently went and bought the SmartyKat Sweet Greens cat grass kit from Wal-Mart because I have two very pampered, very beloved cats who are always trying to eat the greenery in my house. I have this lovely creeping vine plant that I’ve had for over two years and although …

When I purchased my Jack Russell Terrier at five months old, I started him on Beneful Dog Food and he has been eating and enjoying it ever since. Regardless of the fact that the part store I purchased my puppy at recommended Iams dog food, I chose Beneful for …

For those of us who have a small dog, we tend to buy stuffed animals for our dogs to play with. We have two cocker spaniels who adore small stuffed animals. They not only like to throw their stuffed animal in the air, but they also love tug of …

Recently my boyfriend and I adopted a kitten. It has been a lot of fun learning to accommodate the little critter, however one thing that has not been all that fun is dealing with his kitty litter. We try to be fairly environmentally conscious and therefore did not want …

Ol’ Roy is the Walmart and Sams Club Brand Dog Food. It is meant as an affordable version for pet owners, however it is also relatively cheaply made. I really do not like Ol’ Roy Gourmet Canned Dog Food because of a few things.
First, the dog food always makes …

My family recently moved to Pueblo CO. Our new home is located out on the prairie. While we are loving the space we are not loving the difficulties that we are having with field mice in our home. Deciding that we would rather use a non-chemical …

Tacrolinmus 0.02 is a medication that was prescribed for my dog because he has an eye condition. He is allergic to the ultraviolet light of the sun. This condition is fairly rare in his type of dog (dauschund terrier mix) but is common in German Shepherds.
This medication was one …

We recently decided to try out Walmart’s brand of cat litter, Special Kitty. We got the most inexpensive kind, the kind that is in the green box. It used to be completely unscented, but now there are odor killing crystals in it. When we bought it …

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 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 …

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador and a Poodle, and has become a pretty common breed in the past couple of years. Having previously owned a Labrador, I know they can be a bit lazy. They are smart, and they love the water, but they …

This is one of the worst litterboxes ever made. If you think spending the extra money for the cats is worth it, think again. This litterbox will not only give you cleaning nightmares, it is also not even close to as efficient as they make it out to be.
At …

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 …

These dogs are great. I have had my Maltese for 2 going on 3 years now. She’s running around the house now. Many people don’t know a thing about these dogs, I didn’t know a thing about these dogs. These are the dogs that will run around and …

The dog park at the Hawaiian Humane Society is really nice for several reasons. It is located on a busy street corner right by the freeway, and I did not even realize for the longest time that the grounds extended back very far into a residential type area. …

This specific breed of dog originated from Turkey. They were formerly and specifically used for fighting and are now banned in many countries. I am an animal lover and prefer dogs over any other animals and Kangals have to be my favorite. They are generally a pale tan …

I have been a dog breeder for many years. I have bred, loved, sold and taught to behave well, Siberian Huskies and, at a different time, teacup poodles. Now, for my own family pet, I have chosen a Beagle.
I have asthma that is bad enough that I am not …

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 purchased my first hamster at the tender age of twelve. I saved up my allowance to buy the hamster, the cage, all the items you need to raise a healthy and happy critter. Back in those days, the cages didn’t come with all these fancy tubes, which ended …

I own eight birds, a combination of parakeets and zebra finches. A diet of seeds is traditional and stereotypical for pet birds. Birds love seeds like people love junk food. Seeds are junk food for birds. A diet of seeds is high in fat and lacking in nutrition. Veterinarians …

Ol’ Roy puppy formula has mixed reactions from my household. The primary puppy is a basset hound. She likes the beef flavored Ol’ Roy puppy food. I’ve never seen her turn it down. In fact, when she’s full our basset hound will take the Ol’ …

Where to start? The pros about MY experience.
Pros:
- I got my male dog fixed today at their place. With the surgery plus pain meds and antibiotics and the cone it came out to $86.
-Location is easy to find, right on the main road and so is the driveway so …

I am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …

I really recommend the Littermaid automatic cat boxes. I bought one years ago and loved it. So, I bought another one for another room in the house. I have had them for many years and they still work great. If they ever die out I …

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 …

We have two cats, so because this system is marketed as a system for multiple cats, we decided to splurge and buy it despite the cost. On the very first day we were disappointed as when one opens the system, it says to have at least one box …

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” …