Last summer my boyfriend and I adopted a kitten. Although this was our first kitten together we have both had cats in the past, but mostly as children. For the first time we were the ones taking care of this animal and we really wanted to do the best …

I have four ferrets and have tried numerous cages for them, but always encountered the same problems with the cages: they were too small, difficult to clean, and the ferrets were able to escape. After months of dealing with these cages I purchased the Ferret Nation 142 cage. It …

While shopping for cat food for my diabetic cat I noticed that Fancy Feast had a new line of morning themed canned cat food. The food is the wet variety and contains some sort of egg product along with poultry or seafood protein and veggies. They come in both …

With a family of stray cats to feed, I was looking for a budget-friendly and nutritious dry cat food I could put out for them. Purina has a dry cat food called Kit ‘n’ Kaboodle that comes in a 16 pound bag for around $10, which made it …

Not many people know about schipperkes (pronounced :skipper-key) , especially since they are not quite as common as a chihuahua or pomeranian. Me and my fiance own one and it just so happens that this was the first schipperke we have ever owned. Schipperkes are solid black, cobby and …

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 …

My family recently moved to Pueblo CO. Our new home is located out on the prairie. While we are loving the space we are not loving the difficulties that we are having with field mice in our home. Deciding that we would rather use a non-chemical …

About a year ago I was at a dog event probably a dog show, but it could have been a pet expo, I don’t remember anymore, I found someone with a different food product for my pets. I am very funny about what I feed my …

Papillon means butterfly in French. Papillons get their name due to their large butterfly-like ears. These dogs were not originally bred for a lot of hard work, but are surprisingly athletic. They make great family pets are are great for a few laughs.
I have owned a papillon for …

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 …

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 …

As a dog owner, one of the worst chores we always dread is trimming our dog’s nails. They all hate it and act like you’re abusing them. My youngest one bites you if you try to trim his nails. We’ve tried everything to make it easier …

My dogs play hard, so I’m always looking for new and indestructible toys that will last longer than the usual 3-4 days. This tennis ball is one of my dog’s favorite toys now, and we are well into the 4th week of play with it! It is by far …

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 live in Northern California, just about 85 miles South of Oregon. We have many, many hard storms here. Many times, they are surprise storms. The surprise storms are not surprises to those of us with pets, especially dogs.
This morning, I watched my beagle, Beagle Bailey, behaving totally anxious …

For those interested in owning a sweet, intelligent, outgoing and inquisitive pet bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet may be just the species for you. Hailing from India and Indonesia, these asiatic parakeets are excellent talkers, some even rivaling the ability of the coveted African Grey parrot. The normal coloration …

One of our puppies was having difficulty breathing upon my inspection, and my doctor was already closed for the night, but I had asked our primary doctor prior to my dog’s pregnancy as to where I would go if ever there are emergencies, and she had only 2 clinics …

Anyone in need of, or in search of a dog, cat, or even a billy goat, may try perusing www.TreeTopsRescue.org, or calling 484-727-7456. This newer not for profit organization is run out of Landenberg, PA by Lori and George Treisner, a couple who owns some seven odd acres …

The Pedi-Paws nail filer is offered as an alternative to cutting your pets nails which many many animals seem to hate. Although it seems like a great alternative it also has it’s disadvantages. I have talked to many friends about this product after I purchased my own and we …

If you are a bird lover, Wild Birds Unlimited is your paradise! They have so many kinds of bird feeders. It’s an amazing birdlover’s place to explore and learn all about what your backyard birds want for dinner! The people who own the franchises are very knowledgable about birds. …

I loved cats ever since. I grew up in a house with 2 cats and then it boomed to about 7 now. We roughly raised them with care and the thought of spending too much for their cares and needs are a big deal to us, specially in our …

When we lost our beloved 15 year old umbrella cockatoo, Poppy, I was brokenhearted — and at the same time relieved. This is a bird with the potential to live for 80 to 100 years, and I had been 40 years old when we adopted her. Always in the …

IAMS Weight & Hairball Care Cat Food. We have been using IAMS weight & hairball care cat food for our cat Charlie who sheds a lot and, uh, let’s say, needs some help with controlling his appetite. This food works very well for us. Charlie has not had a …

When I needed I chewing toy for my pet rats and mice, the woman working at the pet store recommended these wooden blocks. Pet rodents need to chew on something hard to keep their teeth trimmed. If they don’t wear their teeth down, then their teeth will grow too …

A couple years ago, we bought our daughter some fish for her Christmas present. When we did, I figured they would last her maybe 3 or 4 months. That was the case with two of them but the other two are still alive and kicking and have grown to …

I am an aid animal lover and I also have worked for the SPCA and I can honestly say that Old Roy is the worst food to feed your pet. As a vet’s assistant I saw cases of incontinence, bleeding, bad breath, hair loss, and quite a few other …

Recently I placed my first order with Carol Wright Gifts. I did a mail order from their catalog but you can also order on the website. As far as I can tell, the catalog and the website has the same stuff, except the website seems to have more items …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

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 …

I have a noisy dog. He was rescued and has some attachment issues —“ yes really. When I leave the house to drive to work, he begins his crying and barking. I live in a condo complex. Needless to say, my neighbors are a little bit too close. The …

I personally have never eaten alpos variety snaps, so i cant comment on the flavor…but my dog has. I orginally purchased the snaps because they were buy one get one free one week the grocery store.
My dog absolutly loves these treats. He’s gotten to a point where I walk …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

My cats love this cat food. I recently bought the Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold filet Mignon flavor with realy seafood and shrimp.
One of my cats is very finiky and will only eat certain types of food. He can’t quit eating this. The pieces of food are very thin and …

I just love these small mini crocks made by Super Pet. I use them as both food and water bowls in my rodent cages. They come in a variety of colors and are made of a heavyweight ceramic material (or I think that’s what they are made of).
In …

The Purina brand has been around a very long time, and it’s definitely trusted. Off and on over the years, I’ve fed my dogs Purina Dog Chow - Adult Formula. While I believe it’s a quality product, my past dogs have never really liked it all that …

We have had many cats over the years, and we love our pets, but the problem is the annoying fur that they seem to leave in every room in the house. Our cat sheds a lot, especially in the warm summer months. Out furniture is often covered …

Hello everybody. I own two Lhasa Apso dogs. They were brought home as puppies by my father from his friend’s house and were named Coco and Momo. Now they are almot two year olds.
Lhasa Apsos are known to have originated from Tibet. They …

I found this wonderful new groomer for my daughter’s Chinese Crested. Last week a friend of mine recommended I go see Candice over at Rocko’s Pet Depot. I called and made an appointment for the following Thursday. Candice was wonderful.
When I first walked in I was told the …

The Le Bistro Cat Food & Water Feeders are a wonderful addition to our petcare. We have two cats, and they like to nibble a lot. There is nothing worse than getting up in the morning, and having your cat bug you for food, when you are in a …

This is basically a conditioner for dogs. It does great things for dog’s of all sizes and shapes. Whether you have a long haired poodle or a short haired chihuahua , this detangling rinse will make your pup’s coats look healthier and shinier. It is not that expensive. It …

Nuvet plus for dogs is a canine vitamin supplement that is made by Nuvet labs inCalifornia. This is a fairly expensive vitamin supplement that retails for 55.50 for ninety tablets. The nice thing about these vitamins is that they are manufactured with care and are human grade vitamins so …

Puff is my second indoor rabbit. In deciding to adopt her the main consideration was getting a female due to my first being a male who had some issues with marking his territory (for which purposes he considered the sofa to be part of his territory). To be fair …

With a lifetime of experience with dogs, I was determined to have my golden retriever leash trained before she was six months old. Despite my best efforts, that did not happen and I actually ended up buying a Gentle Leader halter for her when she was only four months. …

I highly recommend Sea World Pet Center. I bought my daughter a Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/ Poodle) puppy there for her birthday and she is the best dog I have ever had. She came with all her shots and microchipped. I also bought a parakeet …

We recently got a new kitten in the home, and as cute and cuddly as it is, it is also playful and likes to scratch and claw. I was going to get the kitten declawed, until I did a little research on the surgery. The vet …

Although I have owned several cats in my life, until I got my current two kittens, I had never bought cat nip before. Well, let me take that back. I did buy it once when I first got a cat because I had always heard from other people as well …

One of my cats has had issues with her new fur growth becoming matted in her old growth. A few years ago it got so bad that I had to take her to a groomer and they ended up shaving out the mats. I didn’t want to deal with …

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 …

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 am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …