Cats are great pets. You don’t have to walk them in the rain or snow. You don’t have to wash them, and they don’t smell bad. Perhaps they’re a little harder to be master over (like with dogs), but that’s part of their charm - because their personality disallows …

I really trust Go Natural products and it was the only brand that healed and cured my dog’s skin problems with food allergies, thus I tried switching to Go Natural Duck Formula and bought this bag as I was using the Go Natural Grain-Free formula before but since I …

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 …

Today I am raving about Spring Valley’s Natural Vitamin C with Rose Hips. This vitamin was a real life saver for my pet cat Ash.
On Sunday while cleaning out the litterboxes, I noticed that there was blood in one box. I monitored my cats and discovered it …

Growing up my family had two miniature schnauzers and now that I’m on my own I have remained loyal to the breed. My miniature schnauzer “Max” was rescued from a local shelter which makes him that much more special. What do I love about my miniature schnauzer? First …

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 …

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 …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

I am always looking for a way to spoil my cats. With Special Kitty cat treats I can do just that.
I bought this 7 ounce bag of cat treats at Wal-mart for less than $1.50. They are moist cat treats, which is the main reason I bought …

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, …

I wanted to purchase a Siamese Fighting Fish, also known as Betta fish, because I have always thought that they were gorgeous little fish. I was unsure about all of the equipment and supplies that I would need for this new pet, such as food, a tank, and other …

A couple of my friend recommended long ago that I go to Sicam Veterinary Clinic; the veterinarian is supposedly really good but there’s always a long line so you’d have to go there early or it’s always just luck when there’s only 2-3 dogs ahead of you.
My puppy was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I have two wonderful Basenji dogs. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the breed, these dogs are quite willful and exhuberant and have tons of energy that sometimes gets them into trouble if they aren’t properly entertained. I got both of my dogs from a friend of mine who …

Of all the pets that I have, and I have a lot, the most bizarre one, according to others, is my rock python snake.
I decided to get a python as a pet because I had developed a liking towards snakes and a sort of fascination that made me see …

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 …

A lot of people are always wondering which type of food to feed their dogs, and this is definitely one that I would reccommend. When it comes to my dogs, they only get the best of the best for dog food as they are my world. I have selected …

Everyone believes that gerbils are a great pet for children as well as a great substitute for parents who want their dogs to have the experience and responsibility of owning a pet without the hassle and expense of owning a dog or a cat. While this is true, I …

I have lived with cats for most of my life. and there is nothing like it in the world. Dogs are eager to please and quicker to go along with certain things. Cats are more independent-minded, but I don’t see anything wrong with that. I believe they are just …

When I got my first Maltese puppy years ago, I needed something for him to chew on. He was less than 5 pounds, so I needed something small that he would not choke on. An added obstacle was the fact that this little puppy was the pickiest …

I have loved all of my dogs dearly and been suckered into purchasing health insurance for them many times. It was not until recently when I saw a news broadcast warning people about the scam of pet insurance that I realized what is truly going on. The …

My dogs are like my kids. I take their nutrition very seriously and like to offer them many different snacks and chews to help promote mental and dental health. I worry about certain items that may have chemicals or not be made with natural material. This …

It’s not that I don’t like animals. I am a vegan who has cared for just about every animal that you could think of as a pet or through volunteer rescue work.
I have never been overly keen on small dogs, ever since I was a child and had …

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 …

This specific breed of dog originated from Turkey. They were formerly and specifically used for fighting and are now banned in many countries. I am an animal lover and prefer dogs over any other animals and Kangals have to be my favorite. They are generally a pale tan …

I am an aquarium hobbyist with over seven fish tanks in my home. One of the crucial elements of having healthy fish is a good filter. I had heard that Aqua Clear was a good line of filters. The number of the filter is supposed to correspond …

I have a lab mix that has had some really bad skin problems. We took him to several different veterinarians. He lost most of his hair and had itchy red bumps everywhere. Our poor dog suffered for around three years. Some of the veterinarians thought …

Male Bettas are one of my favorite fish out there, as it is with many fish owners. They are available almost everywhere fish are sold, and they don’t require much of anything. I purchased two small one gallon tanks off of walmart.com and after adding gravel and water and …

Koefran Services for Pets is a very caring organization which provides cremation services for Northern California and Nevada area veterinarians, shelters, and humane societies. I first learned about them when my golden retriever died a couple of years ago. When I had her cremated, I received back …

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 …

Playful Pet Cat Toy is a teaser wand - a short plastic stick with a string tied to it, with some feathers attached to the end of the string. Simple, but cats love it. You just move the wand around, running the string along the floor, bed, or couch, …

Having a yard full of animals and trying many of the brands of dog food out there, it is easy to assume I have an opinion on a few of them. As for Old Roy dog food, I will have to say we use it now and like it, …

I took my cat Edgar to the vet about 7 months after I had found him as kitten under a trailer. I waited that long because I had to save up the money to take him, but I was taking decent care of him. When I brought …

Just recently, I was able to allow one of my dogs to enjoy a new treat called Better Than Ears, which the company says is ‘the pig ear alternative’. Frankly, I’ve never ever fed any of my dogs pigs ears. I couldn’t do that. It just …

When I first bought my two chinchillas from the pet store, the pet store sold me the food that they were currently feeding them. The man at the pet store said that the food provided everything a chinchilla needed and that it was the “best buy”. Well, it was …

I am a HUGE lover of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I was raised with the breed and am aware of the hip displaysia problem that is predominate with labs. When I purchased my first Chocolate (my first since leaving home),I was concerned about which dog food was right for the …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

I just love this doggie shampoo for my little toy poodle. I have had problems with some of the others leaving his coat kind of dull and dry. I have also had problems with other brands hurting his eyes. So, I was happy to find this …

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 …

Just like the Kong Stuff-A-Ball, the Kong Classic is now a staple at my house and I wish I’d had for years, for all of my dogs. These items provide so much fun for my dogs, I can’t even describe how happy it’s made me as their human. …

This is another one of the canned cat foods I tried on my cats while searching for a new food for them to eat. It comes in a little 3 ounce can and must be one of the most expensive cat foods I have come across due to the …

ANSEDE Animal Hospital
3535 S. Wilmington St
919-661-1515
Just because you own a pet doesn’t men you have an endless supply of cash. The ANDSE animal hospital offers those who visit it vaccinations for their pets for $10, a bargain when you look at how expensive simple vaccinations can be at other …

I love dogs. I have three dogs. They all love dog treats. I have been trying to train my dogs to come in, from the back yard, when I called them. Using dog treats was the obvious training method for us. I wanted to …

Whenever a chance comes up to try a new, reliable treat for my dogs, I generally take it. Now what I mean by that is getting a discount or a freebie or some kind or promotional deal. I also mean that it comes from a good, reputable …

I have been using the medication Predisone Acetate Opthalmic Suspension 1% for my dog for about a month and a half. He has to take this product as an anti inflamatory. He was diagnosed with an eye condition by the Veterinary eye doctor about six weeks ago. He takes …

I raise and show dogs and do rescue and also own cats and a PB pig- so have lots of animals. I have been using this product for the last 5 yrs or so. It is the only commercial product I need to use to keep my house …

I am a bargain hunter. I try to pay as little as possible for almost everything and that included cat litter. Not even multi-cat litter made any difference. But, recently I’ve come to change my mind entirely about that.
I’ve tried all sorts of litter to keep odors from the …

Until my current two, young dogs, I’d never imagined using a crate, but times are different now, and it seems like everyone is using some kind of crate for their dogs; thus, when I got my black lab two years ago, I decided to take the plunge and buy …