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 …

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 …

This is another brand of canned cat food I bought from my local health food store. At the first glance, it looks like a very healthy cat food but in actually trying to feed it to my two cats I realized another important thing about it: This food contains …

Well from what my cat did yesterday he could be easily used in a commercial for this specific food the spoiled bastard. But lets start at the beginning.
My cat is somewhat old he will be hitting 11 this year so we have become quite selective when it comes to …

I started buying this food for two reasons - one of my dogs was refusing to eat his current food, and both of my dogs had begun gaining some weight. I am now extremely faithful to this brand because no matter what dry dog food I try, nothing seems …

I have owned my Balinese cat for about ten years. The Balinese is a longhaired Siamese and he acts like a Siamese in temperament and behavior in most areas. He has a body much like a regular cat (not the too-thin body of the Extreme Siamese) but it is …

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 …

About a year ago, when we got our first dog, my stepson’s girlfriend got us three packs of Bakers Dental Sticks (as a gift for the dog). She happens to be a veterinary nurse, she very good with animals and told us that these were very good for their …

As a Rancho Cucamonga resident, I am very proud of our newly renovated animal shelter facility. The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday 1 pm to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm. This shelter is now …

English Bulldogs are most often misunderstood and misjudged, they are thought to be ferocious, fierce, mean snarling animals who are chained to guard houses and farms. Apparently, this is the wrong misconception that most people have. I used to have the same wrong thought about them but my boyfriend …

Being the owner of 4 indoor cats for about 10 years, I’ve had some challenges keeping litter box odors at bay. I have tried virtually everything: many name brands of litters, scoopable litter, baking soda additives, newspaper litters, pine litters, lavender litter, the automatic scooping box, etc., …

I was completely oblivious to the the concept of dog tear staining until I bought Oz the bichon home.
After a couple of months I noticed that the fur under his eyes was becoming a rusty reddish colour. I must admit that I was concerned enough to take him to …

My pet puppy is warm and good-natured on the whole, except when he is exceptionally hungry. I ran out of dog food unexpectedly one day, so I ran to the nearest store and nabbed the first bag I got my hands on. He was at an age when he …

I’ve been taking my greyhounds and cats to Landisville Animal Hospital for 3 years now. In all instances, I have been very happy with the care they’ve received and the way I am treated as well.
During one particularly tough time, my favorite greyhound of all began to lose mobility …

Ever since my first dog died, I have done so much research trying to find a dog breed that would match his character and intelligence. After a couple years of research looking for the “perfect breed” I found the shetland sheepdog also known as the sheltie. They are ranked …

I took my 2 standard poodles to Jeannie’s Grooming for a total of 5 years. I could not of been more satisfied with a groomer than I was with the groomers at Jeannie’s. Anyone who has owned a poodle knows very well how important it is for the groomers …

I really enjoy my pet oscar fish for more than two years already. This pet was entrusted to me by my nephew. I have a great fun with my oscar fish. He knew his name. Whenever I call his name he swims towards me. When I talk to him, …

I know a lot of people hate cats. I was always a dog person, but three years ago a cat adopted me and I have really come to appreciate cats as pets. They have very interesting personalities, and some cat-haters seem to resent the fact that cats, unlike …

I recently bought a Flexi Freedom Retractable Leash after doing some research on Retractable Leashes. Flexi Freedom seems to be a front runner in the market and I wanted to see why. A few things jumped out at me while reading up on the product that rose above the …

I have a good friend that owns two Pugs and since I am over there almost all the time visiting her, I have to say that I have grown fond of them because they are totally and justifiably adorable. And I have to admit that at first I didn’t care …

My dog recently had to go to the vet for a urinary tract infection, or at least that’s what we found out it was, and it was a nightmare trying to get her to take her pills that she needed to take with the antibiotics in it. I’d even …

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 …

Americans are becoming more and more interested in providing the best possible accessories for their beloved pets, and many fascinating new avenues are opening up in the area of pet travel. If you are planning to travel and are afraid of leaving your “furry family member” in a kennel …

When I brought my two new baby rats home from the pet store, they both suffered a respitory ailment. Perhaps they caught it from the slightly chilly outside air, as rats don’t handle chills very well. Needless to say, I needed something to treat them with and the pet …

Salix Beef Hide 24” Bone is probably the most fun dog bone I’ve ever purchased for my dogs. By mere size, it’s fun. I have to relate what happened when I bought a few of them just yesterday at the grocery store. Between the time I …

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 …

For some reason, our cat normally won’t eat his dry food unless he is absolutely starving. So, my wife and I are always shopping for a brand that he likes so much he’ll eat it any time.
After receiving a free sample of Purina Cat Chow’s Indoor Formula, I now …

My dog has flea problems, and living in the South fleas are something of a concern all year long. I haven’t had alot of money this year due in part to the economy, as well as some other factors. I decided to buy Hartz UlraGuard for fleas and ticks …

I love my Pug! I have a little black Pug named Larry. He is super needy, clingy, and follows me around all day long. Most people might get annoyed by this constant need for attention, but I like it.
Larry snores…alot. If you are bugged out by a noisy animal, …

These are very interesting fish that I saw before I really knew anything about fish. My uncle kept two 8 inch kissers in his fifty five gallon aquarium in the early 1980’s. These fish fascinated me. They would really kiss!
The kissers that I have …

I use this heartworm preventative chewables for my English Bulldog and she’s about 49 pounds so I use this one as it’s good for dogs 26-50 pounds and my veterinarian has told me chewables are actually much better than the once-a-year heartworm prevention injections because every month the dog …

I personally will never get another hamster as a pet. I had a small Teddy Bear hamster in my childhood, and my son recently asked me to get one. My answer was, “No way, Jose!”. I remember all the annoying things about my hamster. His name …

My cat was going through a rough spell after we brought home a puppy. She decided to urinate all over the house and on everything you could possibly think of. I’m pretty sure she felt like she had nothing of her own and needed to mark absolutely everything …

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 …

I have owned a beautiful Corn snake for around 8 years now, and highly recommend them as pets! I have never thought it fair to get a dog or cat, though I do love them, as I have moved house a lot and work full time so can’t give …

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 …

Pasco Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a fantastic low-cost option for spay/neuter and basic veterinary services. Although it can certainly seem like a madhouse at first glance, it’s actually a well-run non-profit organization serving a community of true animal lovers. Most people who bring their dogs and …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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Okay, the name alone makes this sound like some cheesy, late-night piece of junk that will fall apart in a month. I was hesitant to buy this as I had already purchased two dog brushes within about a two-month period and been disappointed with the results.
I visited the website …

Heartgard Plus is the brand name of an antiparasitic/antihelmintic drug for dogs. Its generic name is Ivermectin + Pyrantel. Heartgard is manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme in Barcelona, Puerto Rico.
We regularly purchase a 227 mg box of Heartgard Plus for dogs 51-100 pounds for P 1,050.00 each from …

When I adopted my new shelter kitten, Adobe Animal Hospital’s name was one of the veterinary hospitals on a list I received, for a free check-up. This facility accepts many animal shelters’ “free checkup” vouchers. The facility is close to where I live, so I thought I would …

These are wonderful pets. They make an excellent addition to any aquarium. They are substrate feeders which means they eat small particles of food and microorganisms in the water. Due to this I would not recommend them for new aquariums. Well planted aquariums with some algae growth are …

I have a pet dog at home and I have him for a couple of months already. He has this nice fur and I really did not want to ruin it with using a bad brand of shampoo. I am using this brand of shampoo from the time I …

For my two dogs, there is nothing better than Purina Dog Chow. I have two big dogs, a Saint Bernard and a Newfoundland. When they were puppies, I gave them Purina Puppy Chow, and they did very well on it so it was natural that I continue …

My golden retriever recently developed a skin condition that leads to patches of raw skin. They look like clumps of dry skin and when you scratch them off they are red and irritated and look very raw. I went to Petco to look into medicated shampoos for …

I have a Dalmatian that has twice now gone in for surgical bladder stone removal.
After the first time he had stones, he was put onto Hills UD to attempt to reduce the acidity of his urine. The Hills UD is a pelletized food - deep yellow in colour and …

My Siamese cat really loves this canned cat food. I’ve been searching for a better quality canned cat food for some time but it was hard finding one that my cats like. As you probably know, eating corn gluten meal and poultry by-products isn’t really good for a cat. …

Pawmark.com is an online store that sells pet products, mostly for dogs and also some for cats. The items are categorized, and when you click on the category name it expands to offer specific products. There are not too many items in each, so you do not feel overwhelmed. …

I give my dog Beneful on occasion as a special treat. The reason I do not give it to her more often is because number one, dry dog food is healthier and less fattening, and number two, this stuff is expensive! It is normally two dollars for just one! …

We got our American Bulldog after the passing of our 12 year old Chow Chow/Wolf Hybrid mix. That was 4 years ago. I have always considered myself a “dog” person. I take pride in the fact that I know a lot and continue to learn about numerous breeds; and …