If you live in an apartment with size limitations of pets you own, or just want a small dog as a pet but still want to feel like you have a real, “manly” dog and not some “yippity”, mousy type of breed, the Chinese Pug is without a doubt …

I am very fond of aquariums and have handled around a dozen of them since my childhood days. I have had fish like gold, sharks, tetras, swordtails, piranha, mollies and lots of others. I have also had aquariums of many sizes and shapes and still have three of them …

I have had sugar gliders for over 11 years. I have had many babies born in my home as well as have rescued many gliders from bad situations. Gliders are NOT for everyone. Anyone considering gliders as pets should do lots of research before bringing gliders …

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 …

I have wanted a freshwater Aquarium for a while, after keeping fish for a long time a few years ago.
Whenever I visited Petcetera and Petsmart, I always saw Aquarium Starter kits for sale at very reasonable prices. Last year, on my birthday I finally went to Petcetera and …

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 sister wanted a hamster really bad for Christmas one year so we got her one. He’s cute and he’s pretty quite for the most part, He’s a pretty good pet. The only two things that I would have to say if you are considering getting one are: I …

Papillion is a french word for butterfly ears. Papillion dogs are known for just that. They are show dogs and are toy sized. They look a little bit like pomeranians but with less fur.
To have them as a pet means to have a hyper dog in the house. These …

My cat has kidney problems. Twice we have had to pay hundreds of dollars to have her teeth cleaned to prevent her from getting worse.
If your has kidney problems, and they don’t have good dental care, the bacteria enters the blood stream and damages the kidney because it has …

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’m a fan of Paul Mitchell Shampoo, so when the company released their line of grooming products for pets, I happily jumped at the opportunity to test drive it on my own dogs. I got the John Paul Pet whitening shampoo as my dogs have white beards and I’ve …

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 …

My Golden Retriever has a pretty fluffy and curly coat but it also dries a bit towards her rear. When I brush her I notice a decent amount of flakes right above her tail from mild dry skin. I decided to give TropiClean Medicated Dog shampoo …

I have a very hyper male cocker spaniel. I rescued him and he hasn’t exactly got what I would call “manners”. One of his biggest problems is pulling the lead from my hand while we are on walks. It doesn’t appear to bother him that the collar is choking …

I have a middle aged black Labrador/Belgium Shepherd. Texie is getting a touch of arthritis in his back leg, so the vet suggested I try some natural supplements for him.
I bought Nutri-Vet Hip & Joing with Glucosamine Hydrochloride tablets at my local Zellers store a month ago and am …

If you are looking to find a new addition to your family in the form of a pet and you happen to live in the New York city area, consider checking out the ASPCA shelter, located on the Upper East Side. Contrary to what most people think, there is …

My husband and I go fishing , swimming , and camping pretty often. Sometimes we bring one of our 4 dogs with us. I feel much safer even knowing that they can swim , that they have some added protection as well. I treat my dogs like they are …

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, …

My younger cat has very long fur. Though he did not shed very much when I first got him as a kitten, he did spend a lot of time grooming himself and developed hairballs at only 6 months of age. I’d had luck previously with hairball gel with malt …

Unfortunately, I can’t afford to get this for my dogs on a regular basis, or I would. Frontline Top Spot does a super job of keeping my dogs flea-free. What I love about it is that it’s just one application per one or two months, depending upon …

The diamond head dog park is quite nice if you’re looking for a lot of shade. The red dirt can sometimes be a pain in the okole’ though. I almost always have to give my dog a bath after we visit this park, especially after it rains. …

The Hikari Gold is a premium line of fish food made specially for cichlid fishes. However, I’ve heard of many people who feed this food to Oscar fishes without experiencing any problems. I have an oscar fish, not a cichlid fish. I bought this food off of Amazon for …

I don’t shop that often at Petco, usually just buying my pet supplies from Walmart or such stores at that; I can say that I’ve only been to Petco less than a handful of times, not because I don’t like the store - I actually love it and think …

The Shih Tzu is a small dog that’s full of love and fun. Ours is four years old so he’s full grown and weighs about 15 pounds. The Shih Tzu has a pug nose and broad shoulders, with legs that are fairly short, although not so much so that …

Going Grain Free?!? Maybe Iams Grain Free Naturals is right for your dog.
When we agreed to adopt Tigger, our full-grown Australian Terrier, the family we got her from told us that she had always eaten Iams ProActive Health Mini-Chunk dog food and they gave …

I have had my hedgehog between two and three years now. She’s a sweety, but she can be a pain. Hedgehogs, also known as hedgies, have many pros and cons. These are some things I’ve encountered, so I hope this helps you if you’re planning to invest in a …

I saw my Jack Russell Terrier in the window of a mall pet store while Christmas shopping and fell in love with him. When I returned to the same mall three months later he was still there, stuck in the same cage just begging to be brought home. I …

We have a new puppy. She is now a little over 3 months old and she chews everything. Our feet, the furniture, the cat, everything. She is also in that annoying biting stage. We’ve been reading about how to handle it, and most sources say to get her something …

When I was a little girl, just barely seven years old, my mother brought home for us our first dog, and he was an absolute joy. He was a tiny Lhasa Apso puppy, full-bred, named Prince Matsu Tai (it was his AKC registered name), and we decided to keep …

I few years ago I moved to an acreage with my family, we decided we needed a dog so we headed over to the local SPCA. It was crazy, most of the dogs there were barking and going crazy. The only calm one was the cutest little husky pup. …

Petzazz Scalloped Ceramic Cat Bowls are available at PetSmart.com for $3.99 a piece. The bowls come in three colors, red, black, and tan. They have a scalloped pattern around the base, of the same color as the bowl itself - hence the name. The bowls are solid and heavy, …

This is one food even my very fussy cat loves to eat, and trust me; it is hard finding something he likes. Better yet, this is a good, high quality food that is good for his health! I like the healthy ingredients. It is made with tidbits of real …

Even though Solid Gold’s Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog food has become an extremely popular food for owners to feed to their dogs, I am personally not thrilled with it. As an owner, show handler, and breeder of Labrador Retrievers, as well as a dog trainer and foster Mom …

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 …

Earlier, I wrote a review on the TopFin 30 Filter because it is just extraordinary.
Recently I decided to buy a 10 Gallon tank to raise even more fish as pets and
bought a TopFin 10 Power Filter to be the heartbeat of the tank.
If you were to simply glance at …

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 found these oven baked treats for dogs while at Kroger last week. I am sure you have seen the shopping carts with items close to experation dates, discontinued items and so on. There were about 6 jars of these, so I grabbed one.
I breed miniature dachshunds and so …

I was a little hesitant to try this product, but my new dogs were driving my neighbors batty. I live in an apartment type complex and so the neighbors can hear a lot more than I’d like, and I’d just gotten a couple puppies several months ago, and …

Cats, in my opinion, are the perfect choice of pets. They are intelligent, gentle, funny, and clean, and they have strong and distinct personalities. If properly raised and cared for, they will be excellent companions and friends. They don’t have to be let outside a couple of times each …

If you are looking for a cute and friendly pet, then you should consider buying the Red Eared Slider turtle, which are commonly referred to in short form as RES. Be warned though, that caring for them is extremely troublesome, as they will fall sick easily in even a …

Once, having returned from a short trip, I had discovered that one of my kitties failed to use his litterbox. Obviously, my absense was a big stress for him, and some cats will react to stress in this way. He must have peed in the basement once or twice. …

After giving these treats to my dog for about a year, I saw a noticeable improvement in her teeth. These treats are supposed to, in part, help to reduce both plaque and tartar, and it looks like to me, these treats do just that! The treats also support natural …

Growing up, we fed our dogs wet dog food most of the time. At some point, and I’m honestly not sure when, we realized that can food was such a mess whereas dry food was so very easy. We switched, and we really haven’t looked back. …

We have two cats and anyone who has cats knows that they need their play and scratch areas. Cats are climbers, snugglers and need to be kept busy. The more stretching and exercising they can do, the better they will be.
I believe that this cat post …

Tacrolinmus 0.02 is a medication that was prescribed for my dog because he has an eye condition. He is allergic to the ultraviolet light of the sun. This condition is fairly rare in his type of dog (dauschund terrier mix) but is common in German Shepherds.
This medication was one …

Weimeraners are a great choice of dog for the family that wants their dog to be a member of the family, not just a pet. They were originally bred as hunting dogs in Germany, but are gaining popularity as household pets. Their temperment is similar to the Labrador Retriever.
Weimeraners …

4 weeks ago, I adopted two 8 week old kittens that were living at Karing Kennels. They were hosting a Pet Adoption Day at the local base exchange. I was able to adopt 2 adorable kittens for $100 dollars total. The kittens were already microchipped and neutered. I also …

While Wal-Mart might seem like it’s not the ideal place to buy goldfish, customers will undoubtedly be surprised by the quality and variety of these well known pets. After purchasing two gold fish from the store myself, I think its the best place to buy a gold fish even …

We have been taking our pets to Dr. Hess at Ark Animal Clinic in Hedgesville, West Virginia now for a little over 9 years. We have visited many other local veterinarians in the area, and have been disappointed with many of the vets themselves or their hospital facilities. …

If you’re looking for a dog that’s friendly, peppy, loyal, barks at strangers and is proficient at killing small woodland creatures, you should consider a Jack-Russell Terrier.
My Jack-Russell, Puddles, is aptly named because she urinates every time I pet her. I don’t think that all Jack-Russell Terriers suffer from …