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 bought this cage for my children’s pets based entirely on price. It was the least expensive wire cage of this size they had at my local pet smart. It is made of chew proof metal on top and a plastic colored pan on the …

Rough and Smooth Green Snakes are wonderful snakes to keep, in my opinion. I had my first green snake when I was about 16 years old and am planning to get another one now for my own son. Green snakes are becoming harder to find, though they …

Dog biscuits are not just for dogs - they are excellent for rodents, too! I picked up a box of Mr. Barky’s on a previous trip to Natural Pet as I was searching for a hard dog biscuit for my ratties to gnaw on. I had read online that …

It is rainy in our area……..a LOT! When we are home, our beagle, named Beagle Bailey stays in the house with us. When we are at work, he usually is left outside, in a dry, safe area. My husband decided that although the area was dry, it must be …

Now here’s something new for you. For once, I’m going to discuss a food product I’ve never actually sampled. Oh yeah, I’ve bought it, used it many times but I’ve never honestly tasted it myself. That’s because it’s made for pets. Yeah, you heard me, PETS. They’re Pedigree Dentastix …

I have a dog at home, a Golden Retriever particularly. Our pet is one of the stress buster that we have at home with my husband. I think pets are very helpful not just in giving you company or guarding your house but likewise in entertaining you. I can …

My young son badly wanted a real fish tank for his birthday. We’ve had goldfish in a bowl that didn’t last too long, and even some fake fish that moved up and down and all around in a small tank full of bubbles (this was actually pretty cool until …

There are times when being a cat owner is dangerous to one’s health. I know, I know, it sounds silly and for the most part it is, however, I say this with all seriousness, especially if you are one of those truly unlucky cat owners who has an absolutely adorable, …

I found absolutely the best groomer on the island about 5 years ago and I hope that she outlives my dog, and never stops cutting his hair. Sachi is the very first groomer that my dog has been comfortable with. In fact, he actually gets all excited …

I had really wanted an celf cleaning litter box, as I was sick of cleaning the old fashioned one all of the time. So my Husband decided to buy me one for Christmas and I was so excited! I put it all togeather (Which actually took a little bit …

We’ve got two dogs that have been fed Old Roy almost exclusively for a year. One is a black lab, the other is a sheepdog.
I’ve got say, I am pleased with the “generic” Walmart off-brand.
A 50 pound bag, which only costs about $14, can last us nearly three …

After having a few health scares with my senior diabetic cat over the years, I was also informed that she had a minor heart issue and needed to start taking pills daily. The pills are very small but most cat owners know that cats have an uncanny ability to …

My family and I have been using Wyse Road Veterinary Hospital for our pets since we moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia three years ago.
When we had moved here from the Annapolis Valley, one of our dogs had a wierd medical condition that none of the other two city vets …

Animal Pharmaceutical Cucumber Melon Ear Cleansing Solution was prescribed my vet for my beagle. The poor dog had gotten an ear infection that was driving both her and us nuts. The vet said that due to moisture being in my beagle’s long and floppy ears it was …

I use this dry dog every day and I have been using it for two years now. Supposedly, dry dog food is healthier for a dog than the canned variety, and, at least in the case of my dog, that seems to be true. I know because my vet …

I have a one year old Parakeet bird named Crackers. He is one of the best pets I have ever had. My husband and I purchase our Parakeet because we were living in a one bedroom apartment and we could not have a dog or cat. We wanted a …

When we first brought home our 3 month old Golden Retriever puppy, we knew she was going to be big, and she was going to have a lot of hair to shed. Goldens are known for their mass amount of shedding and every brush or comb I’ve ever …

I started taking my pets to this vet because it was a convenient location, but I feel so lucky I found Dr. Lawer! He is wonderful and kind, and you can tell that he chose his profession because he genuinely loves animals.
I took my dog to be seen …

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 …

We purchased the Gentle Leader for our Lab/Golden Retriever mix puppy when I was pregnant. He’s a large, rambunctious dog with tons of energy and a tendency to pull on the leash. Even as a puppy he was difficult to walk, and when the woman who led …

I have a good friend that owns two Pugs and since I am over there almost all the time visiting her, I have to say that I have grown fond of them because they are totally and justifiably adorable. And I have to admit that at first I didn’t care …

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 …

What do you do when you have a dog who barks and barks and barks and barks, not at people, but at the endless slew of squirrels that taunt her from trees and fence posts? That’s been my dilemma for a while. If I’m outside with her, …

In my house, scoopable litter is the only way to go as far as the fur babies are concerned. They hate the cheap, clay flakes - so much, in fact, that they will intentionally kick as much of it out of the box as possible, then do their thing …

Instead of having pets like dogs and cat I more like birds. Seeing birds in the morning makes me happy. They are really beautiful and nice pet. I love different birds and my hobby is taking care of them and taking my birds pictures every time that I am …

My Betta fish, Wanda, drives me crazy at times, because for the 6 months that I have had her, she is very finicky. There are times when she eats a lot, and then she will go days without eating, and at these times, I actually worry about her. It …

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. …

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, …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

I was given a toy chihuahua a couple of months ago and I really don’t like little dogs but I couldn’t deny the poor animal so I welcomed him into my house not knowing what I was getting myself into. The dog was cute for about the first 30 …

“Oh, my dear Shih Tzu ‘Lucky’, I am back home!” I called my lovely pet ‘Lucky’ once I opened my car door. ‘Lucky’ seemed to be happy that I came back to reunite with him. That made me happy too. I always tell myself -”that’s …

A cat adopted us about three years ago and the vet told us he needed to be an indoor cat, because of all the coyotes in our area. That meant indoor cat litter which sounded really gross to me. I remember when I was a teenager some friends had …

English Bulldogs are most often misunderstood and misjudged, they are thought to be ferocious, fierce, mean snarling animals who are chained to guard houses and farms. Apparently, this is the wrong misconception that most people have. I used to have the same wrong thought about them but my boyfriend …

Innova is a line of premium dog food made by Naturapet. I breed Welsh Corgis, so I have a house full of dogs of all ages to try foods out on. The first question, of course, is will they eat it, which in Corgis is seldom a …

I was introduced to Adams Flea and Tick shampoo by our local vet. Our poor dog is suffering from flea attacks and he was on scratching frenzy. We have tried many brands out there but none has come as close as Adams Flea and Tick shampoo. My love to experiment …

I received this medicine from my vet for my cat’s diarrhea. It is a pale yellow-colored liquid medicine and must be refrigerated. At the time I received this, my cat had been suffering diarrhea for about three weeks. He had first become sick from his old food, producing shapeless …

I’m like a lot of people in the fact I own dogs. I also love my pooches like they were my children and often times have to keep myself from spoiling them and damaging my check book at the same time. I enjoy getting them fancy treats, …

I have only one cat in my house but he tends to leave a nasty odor when it comes to his litter boxes.
That’s why I buy Tidy Cats Scoop for Multiple Cats.
This brand is more expensive than most of the cat litter I can find at the store. But, …

The Canadian horse is, without a doubt, Canada’s national treasure. It is a beautiful breed, resembling a lot of Spanish blood in its very fine lineage. They generally have excellent bone and feet, paired with gentle and calm dispositions make for a wonderful companion and splendid competition partner.
They …

I recently had the chance to try out Purina Beneful IncrediBites dog food for my dogs. I have always liked the Beneful variety of food, and Purina is a trusted name so I wasn’t hesitant to give it a try, with one proviso. One of my dogs …

My dog always seemed to have the worst doggie breath in the world. It doesn’t help that there’s fish in her food and right when she’s done eating is when it’s the worst. She is clean and fresh everywhere else but if she breathed anywhere near you …

My dogs love Milk Bones Dog Biscuits. My pooches sometimes have sensitive tummies when it comes to treats or dog biscuits. You would think that they could tolerate any types of food or treats by looking at them. My big boy St. Bernard weighs a whopping 160 …

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 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 …

As those who are cat owners know, our pets go bonkers over toys that contain catnip. However, the scent and stimulation only lasts for a few hours and then the toy often sits unused. I started to feel as though I was wasting money on catnip toys that were …

It’s cold and you want to know how to properly keep your horse warm. And if your horses are like mine, they live in a very nice barn and they are not turned out in wet weather or when it is muddy. They have people taking care of them …

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 …

This product is a powder made primarily of baking soda that you sprinkle in with fresh cat litter when you change your cat’s kitty litter box. It works as a deoderizer, suppressing the smell of the cat excrement and leaving both the litter box and surrounding area smelling …

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. …