The Petsmart in the Rockaway Town Square Mall is massive. It has a huge selection of animals and pet care products. There are products for every type of pet: dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. Since I am an aquarium hobbyist, I pay special attention to the fish section. …

My puppy is a power-chewer and I have had a hard time finding toys and treats to accommodate his habits. Thankfully, Nylabone came out with something called the “Dental Dinosaur,” a dinosaur-shaped dog chew covered in small knobs that help it clean your dog’s teeth as he chews …

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 …

I have a 6-month old shih tzu/bichon frise mix. I knew it was vital that as a growing puppy, I needed to take care of her teeth. Since I got her at 10 weeks old, I introduced her to rope toys and mainly gave her dry kibble …

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 …

When I brought my two new baby rats home from the pet store, they both suffered a respitory ailment. Perhaps they caught it from the slightly chilly outside air, as rats don’t handle chills very well. Needless to say, I needed something to treat them with and the pet …

I am the proud owner of a beagle, Beagles are amongst the best pets in the world. My tri colored Beagle is about forty pounds, he has an even disposition and is great around small children. This breed of dog is intended as a rabbit hunting dog, known for his …

This is one of my top 2 favorite cat toys for a handful of reasons. First it is cheap cheap cheap. At $3 you cannot go wrong. It costs less than a burger so if for some reason your cat hates it you are not out …

I use to feed my cats this before I knew what was really in it. The front of the bag says recommended by veterinarians. And it is. For years vets have been recommending it and selling it in their offices. Science Diet sponsors animal events and continued learning for …

I have tried several different brands of food for this bird. This is the least expensive brand I have found. I don’t really like this one. Though it does offer a wide variety of things for the birds to enjoy, and a variety of colors to …

When I moved out of my old apartment and moved in with my fiance in his, there was a neighbor that was catty corner to me who had the most gorgeous cat for a pet. This cat was silky and yet fluffy as well, with the most gorgeous pair of …

I’m the proud mom of a very cute and active little doggie boy named Charlie. He is a 1 year old Pug Carlino that drives me crazy sometimes but who I love the most. He’s very active, as I said, and very anxious. This particular breed it’s like that, …

I often buy treats for my cat (although he is not really appreciative kind). I bought this one on the go and the main reason i bough them was their price (just below 2$).
The treat is packed in a slim pack weighting 50g and containing +/- 85 tablets.
The pills …

This is another canned cat food I tried on my cats. I know it’s basically canned turkey that has no vitamins, minerals or any of the nutrients that cats need, but I thought it would serve as a nice healthy “snack”. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case at all. I …

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 …

Pomeranians are a small breed of dog that originated from Pomerania. They have long hair with an undercoat, a curled tail, and straight-up ears.
Pomeranians, whether male or female, are very lively dogs. All dogs, including pomeranians, do have different personalities but in general it can be said …

I had a problem with my dog’s skin. He’s scratching madly and the skin in his thigh near the genital area become red and itchy. I haven’t found any tick or flea in him so I thought his having skin allergy or infection.
I feel devastated with his scratching …

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 …

During the winter I bought a corrugated cardboard scratcher made by 9Lives for my cats. My Maine Coon just loves this scratcher! Almost every evening I see him standing on it and scratching away like crazy. He is a large and strong cat, about twelve pounds of lean muscle, …

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 …

Twice now I’ve purchased the Top Paw I.D. Tube for my dogs. It seems like a great idea. The tiny tube comes with a small piece of paper that gives you enough room to write your dog’s name, your name, and a phone number. The paper …

If you have a dog that pulls, or just want a harness for extra security in case your dog spots that “neighborhood cat” one day and decides to sprint; then this is the harness for you. I have a 95 pound Golden Retriever with a ton of horse …

My dog likes canine carryouts bacnbites. I have tried other canine carryout treats but these bacnbites seem to be the kind that he likes the best. They are something that he seems to really enjoy eating and
are good for his snacking.
You get a seven oz …

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 …

I have two eight month old puppies who have very different personalities and appetite. They started out eating their dog food just fine. Making the change from wet to dry perfectly fine as well. But as they got older and my parents exposed them to human food, they became …

Approximately three years ago, my mother-in-law purchased the Bumi Tug Toy by West Paw Design from Pet Valu for our toy-destroying golden retriever. At first, our dog showed little interest in this toy, which wasn’t surprising, she had never shown interest in ‘chew toys’, she always preferred the destructible …

I recently bought a Booda brand ‘Dogzilla’ chew toy for my aunt’s dog when I was housesitting. The dog was driving me crazy barking, and I thought he could use a distraction. I needed to find a really strong toy, because this dog had some serious teeth. …

She has a wonderful dog boarding business. I have had my dogs there several times. She is very picky about who she boards for. The dogs must have acceptable behavior or she won’t bring them into the rest of the dog population. She is a …

The Belfast Veterinary Hospital is a unique and quirky place. Belfast has a reputation for attracting and housing people with creative tendencies or nontraditional viewpoints on things, and sometimes this comes through in unexpected ways. I visited the vet 3 times.
Being the proud owner of two very young kittens, …

Having had this pet Bull Terrier dog given to me as a present, it was quite difficult to handle in the early stages of our relationship as it was already fully grown by the time it found itself in my possession.
While it was used to me from the frequent …

My cats usually get dry food. Once in a while they get a treat of canned food. Some of it they like. Sme they don’t and with three of them, there is always one who likes something while the other two walk away from it. The other …

My dog Shiloh is a crazy mutt. We recieved him from an abusive home, where little kids grabbed him by his back legs and swung him around in circles. He was only six months old. After nursing him back to health (which he’s still not up to complete recovery, …

I am forunate enough to have six wonderful cats as part of my family and keeping them happy is a top priority. I want a litter that can stand up to six cats using it several times a day, and one that clumps when the litter gets wet. …

This is another cat food I tried on my cats. The food comes in a little white plastic tray and there is a tough piece of aluminum foil on top. They are sold individually just like cans of cat food and weigh 3.5 ounces. There are only a few …

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 …

Why doesn’t everybody think crows are hilarious and interesting when they so clearly are? Have you ever decided to have a caw-off with a crow? Why not? They’ll do it as long as you let them unless somebody drops a french fry in their line of …

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). …

Pedigree Good Bites is a new product from Pedigree that I recently tried with my two dogs. There are actually three varieties — oral care, multi vitamin, and hip & joint. The one I tried was the multi vitamin package.
Pedigree says that these Good Bites contains essential …

This product is Amazing. From dog and cat odors to a simply refreshing scent is just Suburbia ordered. With an array of refreshing scents, febreze will not only turn your home into a pleasant environment but actually gets “deep down” and elimates the source. Since I have been using …

The Chinchilla is a rodent found in Peru. They have a very fluffy tail and are known for their extremely soft fur. They are slightly endangered for them being hunted for their fur to make coats. Most chinchillas can live to 20 years old! They can jump about 6 …

I think I’ve been lucky for the most part when it comes to my pets and the problems they’ve inhereted. They’ve had some slight digestional problems when their food has been switched. They’ve had a bladder infection, and one of my dogs has a couple dental problems. But for …

The Flukers clamp lamp is intended for indoor use with reptiles and other pets that require a heat lamp. I bought one for my son’s lizard at Pet Smart last month. I chose the 8.5 diameter up to 150 watts model with the dimmer switch …

Is Zupreem AvianMaintenance FruitBlend Flavor Bird Diets the best diet for grass seed eating finches?
I am a breeder of Zebra finches and ZuPreem pellet diets are not the best diet for grass finches like the Zebra finch.
A good finch seed diet (with supplements) is a better diet for grass …

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 …

We first brought our dog Buddy to Dicks Dog Wash at 13357 Snow Rd in Brook Park because Buddy was way too big to fit in the bathtub. Not only do they have the facilities to take care of dogs of any size, but they do an excellent job.
The …

My cat hates anything seafood related, and though he sometimes likes chicken-flavored cat food, he won’t usually eat chicken-flavored cat treats. This can make giving him a special snack more difficult. He loves catnip, though, and often eats it when I give it to him, so when …

I got a free bag of Spike’s Delight Premium Hedgehog food from the breeder that sold me my first hedgy. She also gave me several sample bags of premium cat food, and said that some hedgies liked a little variety. In the end, the cat ended up getting the …

If you have a little furry buddy that has a problem with their skin or gets hot spots that will not go away, you probably have tried a whole bunch of different medicated shampoos to give them some relief.
I found Sulfodene Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner for Dogs when I …

A couple years ago, we bought our daughter some fish for her Christmas present. When we did, I figured they would last her maybe 3 or 4 months. That was the case with two of them but the other two are still alive and kicking and have grown to …

When I moved into my dorm room at the University of Montana, I wanted to bring some more life into that bleak space. I couldn’t have any normal sort of pet, only something in a fishtank, and I really didn’t want to have to deal with all of …