When my then 13-year-old son relentlessly pleaded for a hamster, I was very skeptical. My only experience with pet rodents was a gerbil that bit me hard when I was his age. However, after some degree of research and interaction with other people’s hamsters, I found myself at the …

Just recently, I was able to allow one of my dogs to enjoy a new treat called Better Than Ears, which the company says is ‘the pig ear alternative’. Frankly, I’ve never ever fed any of my dogs pigs ears. I couldn’t do that. It just …

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 …

Hartz 2 in 1 flea shampoo is meant to be both a flea and tick killer and a shampoo. To use you lather as you would with any other shampoo, but you do not rinse it off right away. To kill any pests that might be on …

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 …

While beagles are my favorite breed of dogs, I just love Golden Retrievers to bits, too. Many years ago, I had a beagle and wanted to get her a puppy, so that she’d have a playmate while I was at work. For a reason that was never …

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. …

Going Grain Free?!? Maybe Iams Grain Free Naturals is right for your dog.
When we agreed to adopt Tigger, our full-grown Australian Terrier, the family we got her from told us that she had always eaten Iams ProActive Health Mini-Chunk dog food and they gave …

I will be the first to admit it. My six cats are super spoiled. But the way I look at it is that if I was stuck in a house all day and never left except to go the the vet, I think you should be spoiled. …

Salix Beef Hide 24” Bone is probably the most fun dog bone I’ve ever purchased for my dogs. By mere size, it’s fun. I have to relate what happened when I bought a few of them just yesterday at the grocery store. Between the time I …

Chlorhexidine 4% Shampoo has to be hands down the absolute best shampoo I’ve ever used on my Golden Retriever. Just before she turned 5 she developed bad skin allergies, or at least that’s what the Vet figured it was. We had some tests run to make sure …

I happen to own four healthy dogs that range in size from 20-35 pounds. So when I go to the store to buy dog food I completely bypass the small 10-15 pound bags of dog food. I have been feeding my dogs Disney’s Old Yeller dog food …

My Golden Retriever absolutely loves the Blue Health Bars from Blue Buffalo. They come in a wide variety of flavors and she has enjoyed every one of them. We started her off with the yogurt and apples and she loved it immediately. Then we gave her …

My younger cat has very long fur. Though he did not shed very much when I first got him as a kitten, he did spend a lot of time grooming himself and developed hairballs at only 6 months of age. I’d had luck previously with hairball gel with malt …

We own a cocker spaniel that is allergic to chicken. We have found it almost impossible to find dog food without poultry, no matter what store you go to. We have been two every grocery store in our area and read every dog food label, and have only come …

If you are a pet lover and you choose your pet’s veterinarian based on the quality of the medical care offered, then I highly recommend to you the Coral Veterinary Clinic. I have several cats as well as two dogs and the care that they have received there …

My boyfriend and I recently decided to adopt a kitten. Obviously one of the first things that a new pet parent must do is find a veterinarian in their neighborhood and we quickly began looking as our new baby needed a shot within the first week of coming …

Manx cats are a breed of cat that originated from the Isle of Man (also known as Manx) off the coast of Great Britain. They usually do not have a tail, though few do. They have very round faces, round bodies, and large ears. Their hind …

Cosmic Catnip proclaims itself to be the number 1 brand of catnip. For the record, it’s easy to see why after having used it. There is something about Cosmic Catnip that drives felines crazy in the best of ways.
I’ve bought a few other brands of catnip and eagerly given …

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 …

We were given the pet feeder as a present by a relative who has one for their cat and loves it. Now that I have used it, I can see why. The feeder is completely programable. I can set it to feed once, twice, or three times a …

I wanted to purchase a Siamese Fighting Fish, also known as Betta fish, because I have always thought that they were gorgeous little fish. I was unsure about all of the equipment and supplies that I would need for this new pet, such as food, a tank, and other …

I have personally owned a Beta fish before, and they are easy to take care of, and very cool looking. It’s also knowned as the Siamese fighting fish. It’s a really popular freshwater fish and you don’t need a tank, just a fish bowl to take care of it. …

The Shih Tzu is a small dog that’s full of love and fun. Ours is four years old so he’s full grown and weighs about 15 pounds. The Shih Tzu has a pug nose and broad shoulders, with legs that are fairly short, although not so much so that …

I have had sugar gliders for over 11 years. I have had many babies born in my home as well as have rescued many gliders from bad situations. Gliders are NOT for everyone. Anyone considering gliders as pets should do lots of research before bringing gliders …

While a little expensive, $49 at our local Tractor Supply and that being the only place we have found it, Taste of the Wild is the best. The variety of flavors is amazing, so great for finicky dogs. Ive chosen Pacific Stream with smoked salmon, my husky just adores …

I used to use Nutri-Vet breath fresh dental rinse every couple weeks for my dogs a few years ago. I’ve had dogs in my house for as long as I can remember and this is one of the best products that I’ve used for the dental health of my …

I have several pets. It is important for me to make sure we take as good of care of them as possible. One way we do that is by giving my dogs heartworm medication monthly. I am never thrilled with how much the medicine costs but, …

I have a dog who I named Sugar-Ray. I’ve had a lot of people say that it’s a strange name, but I was actually thinking of the band “Sugar-Ray” when I named him as a puppy. I didn’t name him that because I necessarily loved the band very much …

I have two beloved dogs, but I DO NOT LOVE their shedding :) This has been a major issue in my home for quite some time. Never knowing about grooming, I was stuck with dog hair all over the house, and I would never wear my nice clothes at …

Growing up my house was always filled with animals especially cats. My grandmother used to love cats and rescued as many as she could. I myself have never been a cat owner… that is until just a few months ago.
My new lovely little cat used to belong to neighbours of …

If you have a cat or kitten, or know someone who does, then you might know how difficult it can be to bathe a kitty. Yes, cats get dirty too, even inside cats. I used to force my male cat to take a bath, and even though he was …

I have a very hyper male cocker spaniel. I rescued him and he hasn’t exactly got what I would call “manners”. One of his biggest problems is pulling the lead from my hand while we are on walks. It doesn’t appear to bother him that the collar is choking …

I can’t say enough about Milk Bone Crunchy Mar-O Snacks, good things that is because my dogs absolutely loved these treats. Their eyes sparkled in anticipation of these treats. I want to point that out because in all honestly, my dogs aren’t that finicky, but they really …

Chinese Crested Dogs
These funny looking, hairless dogs are the only breed that is hypo-allergenic. When I started looking for a small dog, everyone told me that Yorkies, Poodles, Bishon Frizes, Wheaton terriers, and Cotton de. Trulls, were all good for people with allergies.
I spent a long time …

I have been a dog owner my whole life. Growing up, it was all big dogs, not lap dogs. I lived in the country and the dogs had room to run so we had Collies and Retrievers and German Shepards etc.
About 7-8 years ago, I got interested in …

I purchased ear oxide pet ear cleaner on the recommendation of my doggy daycare’s owner. I had been using pet ear cleaning wipes but they were not doing enough for my dog’s ears and the day care owner told me I needed to dry his ears out more. …

The Pedi-Paws Pet Nail Trimmer does work! There are so many advantages to it that the disadvantages are minor. The commercial shows how simple and easy it is to use. The pets being trimmed seem so calm and at ease with the Pedi-Paws Pet Nail Trimmer. …

Beagles are a very interesting dog. We have a female beagle that like many dogs thinks that she is a human. Of all the dogs that I�ve encountered, I’ve never met a dog as smart as this beagle. She quickly learns commands such as take, roll …

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 …

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 injured his paw some how while playing outside. The injury was a small gash on his paw that was sensitive to touch, bleeding and hard to clean. However, my boyfriend ran out to the local pet shop and picked up some of the Vetericyn Wound and Skin …

Along with some super Kong toys that will forever be part of my pets’ lives from now on, a friend in Australia also sent my girls a Vo-Toys Treat Ball. This is a large blue ball with all kinds of prongs for the dogs to chew on, though …

I have been going to this Petco location for about four years now, and have recently adopted a Pit Bull. I took him to get his first professional grooming at this Petco location and the grooming staff was wonderful with him. They made me feel comfortable leaving my dog …

I had a very fat cat. Oreo was and is obsessed with food. When I got him, he woke me up at 5 am to tell me he was hungry. He would finish off any food in his bowl upon feeding. He would scavenge my …

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 …

“Fung-A-Way” Topical Fungicide Solution made by Horseman’s Dream is a liquid fungicide labeled for use on horses, dogs and cats. We have used this product on horses, cattle, goats, and also on ourselves although it isn’t labeled for human use so use at your own risk. …

Cats are pretty difficult to please sometimes. While most dogs will pretty well inhale all sorts of food, even those where edibility is in question, a feline will sometimes turn its nose up at even the finest food offered. In short, a treat can often turn out to be …

As a family of three is fit we are the proud owners of a German Sheppard called Freya Saphira.
Our dog loves the outdoor walks and playing in the park.
She is a very curious creature and loves to “shake “noses with every dog she encounters during these activities.
That is how …

Not many people know about schipperkes (pronounced :skipper-key) , especially since they are not quite as common as a chihuahua or pomeranian. Me and my fiance own one and it just so happens that this was the first schipperke we have ever owned. Schipperkes are solid black, cobby and …