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 …

The Hartz Flexa-Foam Round About Elephant dog toy is a favorite of our dog toy collection for my beagle. I cannot count the number of hours that my dog and I have enjoyed this toy together. I have had to replace the Round About Elephant dog toy several times …

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 …

With 2 indoor cats in a small apartment cat litter is very important. After trying many brands and types of cat litter I finally found what I think is the best one: Scoop Away Extra Strength with Odor Guard.
There are certain things that people look for in a …

I have worked with pets and in the pet industry for over seventeen years. I own four dogs, two cats, and a parrot currently but have owned every small animal imaginable, also goats, chickens, and horses, so there are times when I need more than a quickie …

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 …

The Maine Coon cat, though gaining in popularity, is still relatively unknown to most people in America. They are the largest domestic cat with males growing to an average of 21 pounds and females to an average of 16 pounds. They are long-haired cats coming in every …

I have had my first Basenji for almost 16 years now. He is a joy, but we have had our trials. When I first met this breed in person I was told how temperamental they were and how nasty the breed was. I was told this …

I purchased these wipes in conjunction with the tooth and gum wipes from my hair salon. My older cat has issues with dandruff and she is too old to thoroughly clean herself any longer so she often develops matted fur and just looks mangy most of the time. I …

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 …

For those of us who have a small dog, we tend to buy stuffed animals for our dogs to play with. We have two cocker spaniels who adore small stuffed animals. They not only like to throw their stuffed animal in the air, but they also love tug of …

Although I have owned several varieties of fish in my life, I have to say that there is none more beautiful than the Japanese Fighting Fish or Bettas. I remember when I was a little girl, we had two of them, one red and the other blue. We kept them …

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 …

My dog is not just a pet, but a member of our family. At nearly three years of age, I take great care to find healthy treats and toys for my Labrador Retriever, which means frequent trips to the pet store and lots of reading.
The average dog treat …

Getting a yorkie terrier brought love and grief into my life. It was my first experience with a pet, so I had no knowledge of what to ask the breeder except for the price and needed vaccinations. I paid $400 for an adorable 2 pound toy black and golden …

For years cat food has been the same for all cats. However, outdoor cats get to eat grass and grass is important for a cats health. Not only that, they crave it. Now the cat food companies are beginning to make special food for indoor cats. …

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 …

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 …

I am usually very old school when it comes to my pets. I don’t spend $20 a week on a plate of baby-back ribs for myself, so I’m certainly not going to spend $20 a week on a bag of dog food (much to the chagrin of some of …

Slender billed cockatoos are a rare species of parrot that not many individuals have heard about or seen in their local pet store. When individuals are looking into buying a bird, usually their main concerns are temperament, lifespan, noise level and how the bird will fit in with their …

I was raised around many different horse breeds but the Quarter Horse breed was always one of my favorites. The first horse I ever rode was a Palomino Quarter Horse, named Murdock, who showed me the all that horseback riding could bring to my life. After that …

I grew up around animals and we all know that they can become a bit smelly especially if you don’t take care of them. If you don’t have the proper tools to keep your home smelling fresh then you are in for a ride. I had this issue when …

I’ll say this up front, I really like Kibbles ‘N Bits. Okay, I’m not the one eating it, but there’s always something that I’ve liked about it from the day it came onto the market.
With the product at home, Kibbles ‘N Bits lived up to its name. …

I have several cats, and sometimes I take in foster cats, so there is usually at least two litter boxes in my home, and I was looking for a way to get rid of the ‘cat smell’ when I found Fresh Step Litter Box Freshener. I was hesitant at …

Two years ago I started looking for a dog for my daughter to show. Because she is on the smaller side I wanted to get her something smaller, but most of the toy breeds seem to yap and bark too much. I also needed something that would be able …

Petmate made this “watering system” which is just a bowl and a 10 litre water jug that constantly keeps the bowl filled for your pet.
We thought this would be so convenient for keeping our dog’s water full all day when we were not around, which it was.
The water is …

Bitter Apple Spray is a product that is used for pets. It keeps pets from licking or chewing. It is sold at Petsmart or where pet products are sold. I have used this product to keep my dog from licking it’s feet and to keep the cat away …

Recently, I tested out Purina One Smart Blend: Lamb & Rice Formula dog food on my mid-size dogs to see what they thought about it and how I felt about this product.
Purina calls this a brilliance that is the result of combining nature and science. That’s what they …

I love dogs. For the past year that I’ve had my dog, Booboo, I always make sure that she has everything that she needs. Whenever I feel that she’s not her usual self, I call the vet immediately. I remember taking her to the vet the first time she …

I have a large dog who unfortunately can not use this pet shade because even the large only is supposed to hold up to 85 pounds and my girl is 95. That being said, she is happy sitting under our porch canopy on a cool dog bed …

I am a beagle person. I’ve had two, both very different, and I yearn to someday have another one.
Growing up, I had a black and white beagle. She was a digger. You simply could not keep her from digging under the fence. She had wanderlust in …

We have been using Frontline Flea and Tick Spot Treatment Preventative from day one for our golden retriever. Frontline is a flea and tick preventative that comes in liquid form in an easy to dispense tube. Each tube is single use and the shape of it makes …

After many years of pet ownership and caring for some very interesting creatures, I may have finally found my perfect pet.
“Chiquita” was only 3 weeks old when she escaped the neighbours chicken sheds and made her way to my front door. With barely any feathures it is amazing that …

A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

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, …

Like a lot of kitty owners, I vary my girl’s food. I have fed them everything from Whiskas to NutroMax. Whenever I’ve stuck to one particular brand they get sick of it by the second or third bag, no matter what kind it is. This is …

You know, if this litter wasn’t on sale so often, I wouldn’t buy it. But it does go on excellent sale. All the time. And I buy it. And every time I think to myself, “This is just not the world’s greatest litter, is it?” …

I accompanied a friend to buy a salt water aquarium for his den. The Bio Research branch that we went to was in a big mall, and the items were really expensive. He said that it was the only shop he trusted as he has been going there for …

I’d wanted a pet rat for years. So when I moved into my own apartment and got a nice bonus alongside my paycheck, it was time for me to go get a whiskered friend. I purchased her at PetCo, for the bargain price of $5.99 (I wanted …

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 …

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador and a Poodle, and has become a pretty common breed in the past couple of years. Having previously owned a Labrador, I know they can be a bit lazy. They are smart, and they love the water, but they …

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 …

As a mom to dogs, I’m always on the look out for good deals on bones and treats. That’s why this package of Rawhide Dental Rolls caught my attention while shopping at Sam’s Club. This is a large package of 15 rawhide bones. It totals …

Dogs are men’s’ best friends but most are more foe than friend. In all my lifetime I never met a friendlier dog than the one I met in Russia: Grey. He is a beautiful Dalmatian that loves to play anytime of the day and anywhere. When little kids pull …

PetSmart, a family pet store with friendly people right? Wrong. The PetSmart in Dundalk MD is in fact full of non friendly people and a pet care team who knows nothing about the animals they are selling. I worked at this location for a few months and I was …

I own a few Lupine pet collars that I got for my 88 pound golden retriever. They are the best collars I’ve seen yet. I don’t believe they are available at Petsmart or Petco, as I got mine at a pet store that was not as widely …

A friend of mine found it at TSC and saw a huge difference in her older guys very quickly, so I decided to give it a try since most of my dogs are older. With in two weeks I saw a remarkable difference in my oldest who at the …

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 …

My husband and I bought this Van Ness Sifting enclosed cat pan from Walmart for around $25. That was a lot I thought for a cat little box but if it really worked well then it was worth any price. We had a regular cat little box that wasn’t …

Our pet dog is a mini, toy fox terrier, who weighs about two pounds. We have to search for things that will be good for him to chew on, AND will fit into his little mouth! Purina’s Busy Bone Dental is perfect for my little dog, and he really …