Some people love pure bred dogs, but I prefer mutts! A labrador mix can be a great choice for a family with young kids, and mixed breeds typically have fewer health problems overall. This is important to me because my family includes a small child, and not …

I never really liked to maintain dogs at home. I hate not the barking, not the smell, not the dog hairs all over the ground but because I developed a trauma out of a previous experience with our first dog. That dog acquired fleas that really brought …

When I saw this Cat Crib Hammock Lounger from The Grommet, I thought it was perfect, not for my cat, but for my little dog who loves to sleep under a certain chair in the living room whenever I’m in there; I immediately thought of her and how this …

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 …

My family has two pugs and I figured I would review them in case anyone was considering buying one (or two).
We really love our pugs! They are great dogs for families because they have a great temperment and are not very large, but at the same …

If you are seeking a funloving, well-behaved family companion I highly suggest the Golden Retriever. They are very receptive to commands and are extremely eager to please their owners.
With children they are playful yet calm and will always enjoy a game of fetch. Goldens are avid swimmers and take …

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 …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

These new dog Pup-Peroni Ribs snacks went over very well with my two young dogs, who had wagging tails and big eyes as I fed the treats to them.
I had been concerned that the Pup-peroni’s would be messy treats, but they aren’t, neither was there any overwhelming smell or …

The Wagging Tails Dog Park is a kind of park within a park. Although it is technically located within the larger Rotary Park Environmental Center, it actually forms its own separately fenced area on the premises. Unlike the rest of the park …

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). …

Purchased in the pet aisle, this Great Choice Plastic Bowl has worked out wonderfully for my needs with my dogs. They were in need of new bowls, so I actually purchased a new water bowl for outside, two new food bowls, and this plastic bowl which is also …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

I bought this dog bed from the online shop of the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home website (find it by Googling it) and it has been a great success. My 7 month old puppy, Charlie, is lying sprawled out in it as I write and it has become …

Our Brittany spaniel used to run away at home and run off while hunting. It is easy to use and has such an affect on the dog that you don’t have to use it often. The thing isn’t cheap at $160, but if you think anything of …

In Logan Ohio you have two options when it comes to shopping for your pet supplies. Wal-Mart or The Pet Shop. Wal-Mart carries a great assortment of pet supplies, but you may require items not offered. If you stop by The Pet Shop, chances are it will be your …

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, …

Few years ago, I used to have seven Pomeranian dogs in my house. They were cute small dogs that you can have in your house. In the beginning, I only had two small ones but in the end, I needed to give few of them to families and friends …

Bird Talk Magazine is a magazine made for bird owners and bird lovers. Since I own a parakeet myself, I have found Bird Talk really helpful. Every issue they feature a different bird like conures, macaws, cockatiels, and more. They have places where you can write in and tell …

If you are the owner of small pedigree dogs like maltese, shitzu, or peekines then you know that usually these little dogs are prone to get numerous urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones. My lhaso apso had bladder stones removed once only to find 3 years later …

As a breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs I have tried several different types of dog foods for my animals. There really is not that much difference in the nutritional value in many of the dog food brands available. If you compare the nutritional value of Ol’Roy to Iams and Diamond …

I’ve always had dogs. Traditionally, they’ve been given Milk Bone treats. From time to time I’ve tried other things, but I trust Milk Bone, and since I’m very finicky about what I give my dogs, who I consider my children, I rarely stray. However, a few …

One of my five dogs, Gracie, is a 43 pound 11 year old Australian Shepherd mix who is constantly licking, chewing and scratching her body which makes hot spots, sometimes until she bleeds. By process of elimination, we do not believe it’s a food allergy so far and she …

I got the SmartyKat Feather Swirl cat toy as an impulse purchase. My fiance and I were about to lay down ceramic tile over the weekend and I knew I would have to put my cat in a spare bedroom so he would not get in the way or …

If you have dogs, you understand the need for a flea killer. We own two cocker spaniels and need a strong flea treatment that will keep the fleas away from our dogs. With our cockers, it is easy to see when the flea treatment has worn off has our …

The Kong folks not only distribute neat toys but now they have nifty treats and such to put in them. My dogs are absolutely enamored with their Kong Classic and Kong Stuff-A-Balls. One of the things I’ll use to treat them with is these Kong Stuff-’N.
Kong Stuff-’N …

I have been using Hartz flea control products for several years; they seem to work better than other brands I tried, but I must say I still have not found the best, ultimate, kill-them-all flea control product. I bought Hartz 3 in 1 Control Collar for Cats hoping to …

Many people in the horse world don’t understand Bare foot trimming. They believe horses need shoes to preform correctly. THIS IS UNTRUE! Horses legs are a lot like sponges. Every time one of them makes contact with the ground it sends blood up the leg. Which is vital for …

I refuse to buy Dollar General’s brand of cat food. I have 6 cats that are indoors, plus I feed 3 stray cats daily. It is expensive feeding 9 cats, all who love to eat and eat.
I bought Dollar General’s brand of cat food to save me …

My daughter recieved her first American guinea pig, also know as a cavie, at the age of 7. She is now 26 and we just lost the last descendent of that original guinea pig. In total, the original guinea pig and descendents created a total of …

These crustaceans love living in damp environments, and one of their favourite places seems to be in our bathroom. Our bathroom is on the ground floor, is not very well-built, has quite bad ventilation - meaning that the moisture tends to stay for a long time - and …

I have heard alot of people say that Chihuahuas are not the best pets. They say they are high strung, bark too much, and have training issues. I have to disagree. I think that just like any dog, Chihuahuas have unique personalities and can warm, loving, and relaxed.
We …

If you are looking to adopt a furry friend than the Walter M Crowe animal shelter is the place to go . It is located at 460 Fair street in Camden SC . There are many different breeds of dogs and cats to choose from .
The animals that wind …

Most dogs love fish, and they rarely get it. I’ll bet that if some company made a fish flavored dog food, it would sell like mad. Well, anyway, I found some fish flavored dog treats that are not too bad.
My dog Bandit will eat almost anything, …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …

The BoerBoel is an excellent dog to have if you are looking for a strong, loyal, protective and highly intelligent dog.
This particular breed is a considered a rare breed, hailing from southern Africa.
The BoerBoel is not a dog for anyone who does not want or can not handle an …

I am pleased with this dog food from the HiLife brand and now I buy it regularly for my dog. I have a high quality dry complete food always available in my dog’s bowl which he can nibble at whenever he gets hungry, but twice a day I …

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 …

I love Water’s Edge Veterinary Hospital. The vet there is very friendly and explains everything. I had a cat that was being boarded for a while between apartments, when I dropped her off at the boarding facility she weighed over 10 pounds, when I picked her up she was …

I have a gorgeous 5 month old puppy who has been suffering with sloppy stools for a few weeks now, but apart from that, he is always in wonderful health. Anyway, I was concerned about his loose bowel movements and I thought I would upgrade to a more …

Puppies are the most fun to have around. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, puppies can put a smile on anyones face, and I have two puppies right now. They are a handful but they are the most adorable pets and my kids love …

Yesterday’s News is the ultimate in recycling. Recycled newspapers are reformed into tiny super-absorbent pellets for use in your cat’s litter box. For shape and absorbency, their only competitor is Feline Pine, which re-uses pine shavings and saw dust. However, Yesterday’s News doesn’t have its own …

I have three cats and a dog, all of which love spending time outside, especially the cats. One thing thats always been a problem is fleas which I absolutely hate because I end up with bites as well. We started putting Adams Flea and tick collar on all the …

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, …

This Pull My Leg Dog Toy is really cute! It is manufactured by MultiPet International and they have a website too, www.multipet.com. The website is a bit confusing, but click on download multipet collaterals at the bottom of the page, and then click on view our display …

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 …

The Petco in Parsippany is a medium-sized pet store, smaller than the Petsmart in nearby Rockaway. It is never quite as crowded as the Petsmart, which is one perk, but even though there are often not that many people in the store, it is sometimes hard to find someone …

I recently purchased pup-Peroni 50 calorie snack pouches for my beloved dogs. I only purchased these because they were on sale for about two US dollars per box of eight pouches, and my dogs, like basically every other dog, Loves Pup-Peroni!
I was not really impressed with these little pouches because …

We have three cats. I had always said one cat in the house is all I would have. My daughter talked me into the other two, and of course promised to help take care of them. Ends up, I am the one that feeds and cleans up after them. …

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 …