My oldest son wanted fish but I was against it because he had fish back in the day. But he claimed that he knew how to take care of them and that he wanted to really try this time. So we went to Walmart to find the right fish …

The black lab I had was a little bigger than an average black lab but I highly recommend that people get a black lab if they are thinking of getting a dog because the black lab that I owned was such a great big lovable dog. The black lab …

I usually get Tidy Cats Small Spaces or something similar for my indoor cat, but as everyone else is, I was looking for a better bargain and ran into a coupon for Cat’s Pride Complete. Even without the coupon, Cat’s Pride was $2 cheaper than what I usually buy, …

If you’ve ever tried washing a cat you know they hate water. Thankfully, my two cats do not fight and scratch when they are being washed, but it is still a big stress for them, so this shampoo is a great help. And if you’ve got a scratcher, you …

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 …

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 …

Parakeets aren’t the mostly wide own pet, but it’s starting to be popular among homes. I bought one from Petsmart and like all pet owners, to have a friend. They are really adoring and very playful. They range in a variety of colors. The one I have is blue …

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 …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

I have taken my dog to the Banfield Animal Hospital in Arden, but because they were extremely busy and I was in a hurry, I decided to give the Asheville branch a try. Although they are more convenient to my new home, I feel more comfortable at the Arden …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

I was looking for something to contain my puppy while driving around in my truck so I decided to purchase this pet barrier and it works perfectly. It’s designed in a way which allows the pet to stay in the back of the cargo area without coming towards …

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 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 …

The Philippine’s National Bird is the Philippine Eagle, which is already on the endangered species list. There only about 1,000 eagles left in the wild and the government of Davao is taking extreme measures to conserve this magnificent bird. The Philippine Eagle Center used to be primarily a breeding …

Why live with just one cat, when you could live with more?
Not only do I live with 1 cat, but times that by 7!
That’s right, 7 is a lucky number. Living with so many cats can have many challenges, but the rewards just plain outweigh them. Having so many …

Of all the pets I have, the most interesting and humanlike one, I must say, is my African Grey Parrot. Particularly so because of the fact that I have had it for just over four years now and every single day with it never produces a dull moment. It …

I purchased the Sergeant’s Squeeze on Flea Medicine for my dog, who weighs over 100 pounds. I put the medicine on as directed on the back of the box. Almost immediately after putting it on my dog, he started running around the house freaking out like he …

When I was around eight years old, I can remember how I begged and pleaded with my mother to allow me to have a hamster. I had discovered these little critters at a local pet shop and just about swooned over how utterly adorable they were. I swore up and …

For any betta owners out there looking for a reasonably priced pellet food for their pet, I would suggest Aqua Culture brand pellet food. Available at your local Wal-Mart for about $1.87, the food comes in a blue container with a red cap, containing 1.3 oz of pellet …

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 …

AS A PARENT OF NINE PETS and educator of people on the proper care of pets, I do Pet Food Analysis’ of the ingredients of pet foods to make owners aware of just what they are feeding their pets. After reviewing the first 6 ingredients of this brand …

I am writing this review because I highly recommend Purina Tidy Cats cat litter for multiple cats. If you are a cat owner I would like to tell you why in my opinion I recommend Purina Tidy Cats cat litter for multiple cats. …

Everyone is always a little skeptical when it comes to having creepy crawlies as pets, but honestly getting Tracy Trux, my Rose Hair Tarantula, is a great experience.
They are one, cheap, mine was only $40 and that included its cage and everything.
Rose hair’s are also the most affectionate and …

I have three dogs and a gerbil and one dog, and of course the gerbil, are small so require special care. I had normal sized nail clippers, but my little dog had such tiny nails that he was terrified just when I pulled out the clippers for him, …

Being a household of multiple dogs, it’s always nice to find a pet tool which actually performs as promised. I recently purchased The FURminator Deshedding Tool in the medium size. This shedding tool claimed it would remove dead hair and undercoat from the dogs and leave their …

My son has been begging me for a puppy for about a year. I finally gave in and purchased a German Shepard. Once we purchased our adorable family pet, it was time to fine a good veterinarian. I asked a few of my friends who own …

We own a little terrier, who from time to time seems to have a sensitive stomach. She will eat something that doesn’t agree with her, and we find remnants of it all over the living room floor!
Recently I discovered a dog buscuit made by Nutro, which is also …

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, …

Bonkers Catnip Pillows are rather cleverly named cat toys. A 2 oz little pillow stuffed with dry catnip does indeed make cats go bonkers! They bite it, throw it, chase it, chew on it, hug it, and, finally, fall asleep with it. The pillows are durable, they will not …

I have a small aquarium with two gold fish. I use Aqua Master Water Ager as it is only $5.25 and it keeps my fish tank clean. Aqua Master Water Ager removes chlorine and Chloramine from tap water and it adds electrolytes that actually helps prolong the life of …

The VCA Veterinary Hospital in Berlin, MD provides by far the best veterinary service of any animal hospital that I have been to. This particular VCA is located about 5 miles outside of the popular summer resort, Ocean City, MD on Old Berlin Road.
I have a boxer puppy …

I was a little skeptical about purchasing this product at first. I had been desiring a small to mid-sized play center for a heavier, but active grown cat. My critter loves to chase anything dangling, anything that makes noise, and to play peek a boo with some unsuspecting person’s …

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 …

My dogs always love a good treat, and so I’m always looking for good, reliable treats to give them. I’m actually fussier about what they eat than what I do.
I’d heard good things about Pet Greens Treats, which is billed as being ‘Powered by Green Nutrition’, and decided …

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 …

We have two cats and several dogs, and we usually don’t have any problems with marking and scratching at the doors. However, one of our cats has recently gotten into the habit of scratching my cabinet doors and the drywall beside the door to our porch.
She did …

A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

My dogs are like my children, and I don’t take chances with them, ever.
A few weeks ago, I ordered a large, forty-pound bag of Purina Dog Chow to be delivered to my house. I’ve used Purina off and on for decades and have never had a problem with …

We all know what comfort and joy a pet can bring to our lives. To own a pet is to be able to love and care for something that needs it. Two months ago my pet dog, Chipper, was hit by a car and I was horrified. I …

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 …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

Like many people, I have a cat. Also like many people, I sometimes have trouble making ends meet. One month I was particularly short on cash, so I looked for kitty litter that was a little cheaper than the kind I usually buy.
I was browsing in Shop Rite and …

When I was a little girl, just barely seven years old, my mother brought home for us our first dog, and he was an absolute joy. He was a tiny Lhasa Apso puppy, full-bred, named Prince Matsu Tai (it was his AKC registered name), and we decided to keep …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

If you are planning on getting a small dog you should consider getting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix. Apart from being super cute, these dogs are very playful and also very easy to take care of. My puppy Coco loves it when I take him for walks. He loves …

Would you drink a glass of water that has been sitting out on your counter for a few days? No, of course not. It would be bland, tasteless, and not very fresh. Now think about the water that your pets are drinking. I am here to tell you that …

I love Capstar for killing fleas on my poodles. It’s safe to use even on pregnant dogs. They just take a pill every couple of days to keep the fleas from coming back. This works fast, in about 30 minutes. You have to buy this at the …

Anyone that is interested in adding a pet to their family should consider adopting a retired racing greyhound. Greyhounds are naturally suited to make exceptional companions. Not only are they extremely gentle and well-behaved, they are calm and somewhat sedentary contrary to popular belief. Most retired racers are good …

Our pet dog is a mini, toy fox terrier, who weighs about two pounds. We have to search for things that will be good for him to chew on, AND will fit into his little mouth! Purina’s Busy Bone Dental is perfect for my little dog, and he really …