If you are planning on getting a small dog you should consider getting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix. Apart from being super cute, these dogs are very playful and also very easy to take care of. My puppy Coco loves it when I take him for walks. He loves …

Red Eared Sliders are great little pets for any age.
I have 2 of these cute little guys and I love everything about them.
What they require:
At least 10 gallon tank
About 4 inches of water from bottom of tank
Dry surface
UV Lamp
Basking Lamp
Food
-Main Food such as Nutrafin or HBH
-Turtle Treats
-Sometimes live meal …

We’d had our cat for approximately 3 months before we decided to let him outside. He’d engineered his escape from the house a couple of times already so we thought it was best to bite the bullet and let him run free. Of course the first thing we considered …

I have a medium size female dog (it is a boxer) who was very sick a few months ago so you can imagine that since then I am always alert to her health. The vet indicated me Royal Canin food at that time and I continued giving this food …

One of my cats loves to chew on grass for some reason and that’s why I bought these treats: they contain wheat grass powder. I’m hoping they are a safe alternative to chewing on sharp grass blades. And yes, grass can be sharp! That may sound odd but it’s …

The time I found out about Artic Paws Yummy Chummies Dog Treats was about four years ago, when my parents brought two big bags back from Alaska that they had purchased while there on a fishing trip. The owners of the fishing lodge couldn’t sing the praises high enough …

We all at our home are very fond of pets. We have also got a pair of zebra finch birds as pets, in a beautiful cage. The male is spotted brown in colour and the female is white coloured.
It was a cold day when I with my daughter had …

My Maine Coon cat loves this warm winter cat bed I bought him last spring. During the long winter he has slept in it during the evenings while I watch TV, as he prefers being in the same room that I’m in. He jumps into it by himself and …

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 never been much of a cat person due to allergies, but once I married my husband, I had to accept his cats as well, whom I love very much. They just grew on me. But one thing I have noticed …

My dog always seemed to have the worst doggie breath in the world. It doesn’t help that there’s fish in her food and right when she’s done eating is when it’s the worst. She is clean and fresh everywhere else but if she breathed anywhere near you …

I’ve been keeping budgerigars as pets for the past couple of years and as much as I love them, one of the hardest parts of maintaining them is to buy them feed.
This is because it’s either very hard to find bird seed where I live sometimes, and when …

Chinese Crested Dogs
These funny looking, hairless dogs are the only breed that is hypo-allergenic. When I started looking for a small dog, everyone told me that Yorkies, Poodles, Bishon Frizes, Wheaton terriers, and Cotton de. Trulls, were all good for people with allergies.
I spent a long time …

As a dog trainer I have pretty much tried all of the latest dog training tools that are on the market. This training equipment, like specialized harnesses, head collars, and easy walk contraptions, assist owners and trainers in educating and rehabilitating a problem …

Although this small animal vet office is now staffed by a husband-wife team, it was originally started by Jerry Withers, DVM. His wife, Elizabeth Rybiecki, DVM, joined him after the practice was established. Jerry Withers saved my cat’s life! My tuxedo cat, Bozo, was hit by …

When I first saw a commercial for a tool called FURminator De-Shedding Tool, I thought it looked like a good idea. Our family has a cat, who I love dearly, but what I don;t like is the fact that he sheds all over the house. The shedding …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

I currently have two Bullmastiff dogs, one that is a full breed and one that is a mix. I had a purebread before and he was the best dog I ever had, so after he passed I fellin love with his two look-a-likes. I have these two since they …

As of this day I have 8 chinchillas and they are great. Chinchillas look like a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel. They originally came from the Andes Mountains so are used to cooler temperatures. As a matter of fact they can suffer heat strokes in …

Having several dogs, there is obviously a need for a great deal of dog food in the house at one time - Especially since two of the dogs are of medium to larger sizes and eat quite a lot in one day. Usually to keep from having to buy …

I have four small dogs, two of which are teacups. While experimenting with different kinds of dog treats, we realized that most dog treats are too large for small dogs to eat. Even treats that are labeled “small” are still too big and hard for a little …

When I moved to Kansas 7 years ago, I needed a vet clinic for my [then] 8 year old dog Shadow. My family, who lived in the area, recommended their clinic, which was Mission Vet Clinic (not to be confused with Mission Emergency Animal Hospital a few blocks away).
From …

I have been using Beneful Dog food for over 4 years now jus because it happens to be the dog food that my dogs love the most. I usually switch between the Beneful for indoor dog and the one for heatlhy skin and coat as the seasons change. …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

I used to use Nutri-Vet breath fresh dental rinse every couple weeks for my dogs a few years ago. I’ve had dogs in my house for as long as I can remember and this is one of the best products that I’ve used for the dental health of my …

There is a reason that the queen of England favors the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is a truly amazing breed. Now, its cousin the Cardigan is a remarkable dog too, but I’ll focus on the one I know better. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are short in height, …

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 …

PetsMart is a wonderful chain pet superstore that is located all over the United States. I am reviewing the location on Brodie Lane, as that is the PetsMart store that we not only frequent most often, but also have received wonderful, quality service. What I really like about this …

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 …

I have had an aquarium for a number of years. I tried a number of products to get and keep the water healthy. However, I was losing a fish here and a fish there,replacing and repeating the cycle. I continued to test more products in the hopes …

When buying a dog, it can be a very important decision if you have a family or small children. You want a dog that is non aggressive, playful and obedient. When in search for a dog with these characteristics; look no further than the Golden Retriever.
I have owned quite …

While shopping for dog food I discovered that Rachel Ray has produced Nutrish - her own line of natural foods for your pet. This was of particular interest to me since I have a finicky dog, and all she will eat is inexpensive dog food which I know …

Adams brand is a fairly well-known company in the flea control market, especially when it comes to treatments for pets like collars, drops, and baths. With a sudden spike in the number of fleas in our area, I felt it was about time that I invested in a …

When I first purchased this product, I was a little skeptical that something like this would actually work or make any kind of difference in my home. We just brought home a new puppy and she has had several accidents on my nice clean carpet.
I went …

I first bought this dog food for my puppies of 1.5 months since they can be weaned from Esbilac milk to cereal and to mushed dog food mixed with Esbilac milk, the other vets I talked to said Eukanuba can make a puppy’s growth spike up fast and quick …

Trifexis is chewable tablet that is administered monthly to your dogs depending on weight, size, and age. The medication is used for flea prevention and also killing fleas, which many medicines cannot control. It is, also, a form of heartworm prevention and used to control and prevent hookworms, roundworms, …

I had never had a pet fish before I bought my Betta fish a few months ago. I had always thought that these fish were beautiful; also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, these fish can be many different colours, but usually they are a beautiful, deep blue. I took …

At $140, I was expecting a great product that lived up to its claims when I purchased this from a major pet product retailer early in 2008.
The Scoop Free box, which is plugged into an electrical outlet, uses of a large square carboard tray you fill with crystal …

Everyone knows dwarf hamsters as the cute ‘mouse-like’ hamsters in the pet store. Winter Whites have a special ability that puts them in a separate category than the other dwarf hamsters. Like their name implies, they turn a majestic white in mid-December. I’ve had my hamster for over a …

My cat usually loves all cat treats, so recently I bought Pounce beef flavour cat treats at my local Sobeys store.
These treats say they are ‘The bigger softer bite’. They certainly are big for a cat, heart shaped and about a centimeter round and half a centimeter high. The …

My dogs always love a good treat, and so I’m always looking for good, reliable treats to give them. I’m actually fussier about what they eat than what I do.
I’d heard good things about Pet Greens Treats, which is billed as being ‘Powered by Green Nutrition’, and decided …

I’ve a customer of this store for years. The store layout is very easy to understand and well organized. Cat, dog, bird, and fish merchandise all have clearly designated areas. This store does not sell dogs and cats but it does offer space to rescue organizations …

I am a faithful believer in the value of the Crazy Critters stuffing-free toys because both of my dogs (one of whom likes to rip toys to shreds) love them and are satisfied with them for months at a time.
I bought my first Crazy Critters stuffing-free toy from PetSmart …

The VCA Veterinary Hospital in Berlin, MD provides by far the best veterinary service of any animal hospital that I have been to. This particular VCA is located about 5 miles outside of the popular summer resort, Ocean City, MD on Old Berlin Road.
I have a boxer puppy …

I volunteered at Furry Friends Rescue for a total of about two years. Since I was twelve when I did this, I became a junior. My job (along with the rest of the juniors) was to sit with a dog in a pen while at an adoption fair, all …

I’m like a lot of people in the fact I own dogs. I also love my pooches like they were my children and often times have to keep myself from spoiling them and damaging my check book at the same time. I enjoy getting them fancy treats, …

Recently I was unable to get to the pet store to purchase food for my beloved feline. I did not want to give him the cat food that is normally sold in the grocery stores, because most of it is corn based, and I like to feed him …

If dogs could talk, my miniature schnauzer would say, “You don’t give me anything else. When this is all I have, then I guess it’s good.”
My miniature schnauzer has casts and crystals in her urine. It is a painful condition, but can be controlled and even eliminated …

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 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 …