River City Pet Shop at 211 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois is a nice little place that always has the cutest puppies. The puppies are displayed in cages, and there is a special fenced area where you can take a better look at the particular puppy you are interested …

Pomeranians are a very good dog to have around. they are small and friendly, and very sweet. They are very hairy so you must expect a good deal of hair if you own one. Pomeranians can be a little tempermental, so you do have to be careful around young …

After rescuing a little mouse that turned up in my closet, I headed to the store to find him some food—“ not knowing anything at all about what to feed a mouse.
The description on the box of 8 in 1 Pet Mouse and Rat Food made me …

While many think that glucosamine is only for human arthritis, you will find that you are wrong.I have a l2 year old lhaso apso who started limping and slow walking due to age, and within 3 days of giving her Synflex liquid glucosamine she became a new dog. …

In the time I’ve acquired both the Kong Stuff-A-Ball and the Kong Classic, I’ve done a lot of research on what people put in their Kongs to keep their dogs satisfied. There are actually a ton of different recipes out there. After playing around with my dogs’ …

Being the owner of 4 indoor cats for about 10 years, I’ve had some challenges keeping litter box odors at bay. I have tried virtually everything: many name brands of litters, scoopable litter, baking soda additives, newspaper litters, pine litters, lavender litter, the automatic scooping box, etc., …

If your ever looking for a good dog as a pet, something non aggressive and good with children, the Golden Retriever what you’re looking for. I have a Golden Retriever, Buddy, and he is probably one of the best behaved dogs I’ve ever seen. They are non aggressive dogs …

I was a bit worried when I noticed that my younger dog was showing more signs of plaque on his back teeth than my older dog, so I decided to get a doggie toothpaste to try and care for his teeth a bit better. I went to PetSmart 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, …

We were at the store a couple weeks ago picking up Easter gifts for our two girls and we remembered the cat. Since I knew our oldest daughter would be upset if we didn’t get him anything, I went to the pet department and bought him a Pureness Auto …

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 …

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. …

This Petco is in a corner mall, at Baseline Rd. and Haven Ave., in Rancho Cucamonga. I love shopping at this Petco store, and have been shopping there for several years. The cashiers are always very cheery and helpful. The interior layout of the store recently changed, to …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

If you have a dog weight management is one of the most important things you can do for him. Most large dogs do not have the self control needed to stop themselves from over eating. If you put a bowl of food in front of a …

My parents have cats. I occasionally cat sit, and when I do, of course I have to feed them. The food they eat is Wellness Super5mix Turkey formula. This seems to keep them healthy and they certainly like it - they will even come when you call them if …

Those of you who own a malteze, shitzu or laso apso know how common having kidney stones or crystals in their urine occurs. It is a known heriditary factor in these breeds. Struvite stones can easily be dissolved. However many doctors know that oxalate ones must be …

If you are thinking of buying a dog and wondering which breed to choose, ever thought of getting a Great Dane?
Most people think, “A Great Dane? They`re far too big and they´ll probably need lots of exercise and a big mansion with lots of land”
Wrong!
We got our first …

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 just got a kitten a few weeks ago, a pet that I have never had before, so I was at a complete loss at what to feed him and when to start feeding him solids, e.t.c. I thought the best thing to start him on initially would be …

I have a Golden Retriever which, as most people know, sheds a lot. When we first got her and took her to the vet for her first check ups, the nurse there said we have a lot of tumbleweeds and couches of hair to look forward to. …

These are wooden toys made for small animal pets including rodents. They come in a variety of shapes including colorful fruits. Some of the toys have little wheels on them. The one I bought looks like a watermelon. It is made from two pieces of wood that form an …

I decided to try these dental pads from Doctors Foster & Smith, as I had bought things from them in the past and know they sell quality products. I really was surprised how much easier it was to clean my cats’ teeth with these little round white pads. My …

A keeshond is a breed of dog that originated in Holland. Keeshonds are medium sized with long gray fur. I had my keeshond, Silver Fox, for seven years until the family moved into an apartment and we had to find a new home for him. He was a wonderful …

I’ve never been a big fan of Pet Smart. I’ve almost always had pets in my house, but for some reason I never ventured into the store very often. When they built one in Huber Heights near my house, I stopped by to visit once and took my dog. …

Trust me, your cat will really like the 9 lives four pack super cat food! When I was walking through the local Rite Aid I was shopping for my cat�s regular brand of food and, lo and behold, I could not find it. (They had apparently sold out) As luck …

Smart Scoop self-cleaning litter box is great for any pet owner who has multiple cats, busy schedule, or dog that likes to go pick through the litter box. I admit I was a bit hesitant to make the purchase but since the regular litter box was turning into …

Growing up in a home with dogs and now having a dog of mine, I can say that I’m able to understand the sentiments of dogs’ owner. For years of having dogs, the most troublesome part is when they are sick and scratching.
My dogs are my babies so …

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 two very temperamental cats who like things a certain ways. They like their litter a certain way. I’m not much of a fan of cleaning up after them, which is why they’re really my husband’s cats, but I thought that maybe there was a way to make …

Fifteen years ago I worked for a large pet store chain and we pushed Science diet, Eukanuba and Iams dog and cat foods. I never paid much attention to it at the time as I did not have dogs or cats due to allergies to the animals. I just …

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. …

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 …

It was my first time to try Holistic Recipe for Puppy with Lamb Flavour since half the puppies in our litter were allergic to Eukanuba, and this had a hypoallergenic formula but I am really disappointed to say that it doesn’t work for us even though it’s already got …

Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

Some time ago, I saw the Pet Trainer advertised on television and decided to get it. Unfortunately, I really wasn’t able to use it on the dogs I had at that time, but when time passed, and I acquired new dogs, I decided to try it out on …

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 …

I bought Old Roy Dog Food, Premium Chicken with Rice, for my dogs and was not pleased. My dogs eat only dry dog food, and sometimes they are picky about what they are eating. However, they would not eat the Old Roy Dog Food. Both dogs picked around the …

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 …

If you have three, four, or more, or even just two, dogs; You likely know (If you walk at least two of them at a time and not just one.) what a hassle it can be carrying more than one leash if you’re dogs are anything like mine, and …

I have probably one of the most picky dogs so when I get him a certain brand of dog foor a treat he has to like or I’ll have to take it back. Although he is spoiled, I want the best for my dog so that he gets …

My neighbors cat got fleas and I started to think. Her cat was an indoor cat and so was mine. So how did it get fleas? It doesn’t matter what matters is I realized that my cat does get out from time to time and I became worried he …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

After last years recall, most people have given up on the inexspensive brand dog food, Ol’ Roy. Around my area, it gave people a big scare. I know a lot of people who used Ol’ Roy Dog Food. It was a favorite item to buy from Wal-Wart for many …

I have been a proud owner of Boston Terriers for fourteen years and I just acquired one more!
Known as the “American Gentleman”, Bostons are proud, handsome dogs that are the perfect pet for children and adults. Their energy and intellegence make them an ideal playmate for …

Aquarium Pets is probably the best pet shop in northwestern Wisconsin - they’ve got the chains beat, hands-down. Their animal selection is fantastic - they carry snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, all kinds of rodents, cats, turtles, and they specialize in freshwater and saltwater aquatics. They also carry …

When we got our dog from the shelter she was really young and was not jet toilet trained so this choir was drooped to us. I was told that a good method is using newspaper but since we are not subscribed to any we were searching for alternatives.
In …

This is another brand of canned cat food I bought from my local health food store. At the first glance, it looks like a very healthy cat food but in actually trying to feed it to my two cats I realized another important thing about it: This food contains …

Many years ago I always said that I would not ever have a pitbull as a pet. Well, all that changed about two years ago when I saw a small baby pitbull and it was so cute. I played with it and it was for sale for $200 and …

My cat Isis, is so, adorable and loving. I would do every thing possible to prolong her life, for a long, long time.
She is already ten years old and I would love her to live for another ten years and more. She is a great pet and companion …