I think I’ve been lucky for the most part when it comes to my pets and the problems they’ve inhereted. They’ve had some slight digestional problems when their food has been switched. They’ve had a bladder infection, and one of my dogs has a couple dental problems. But for …

Although I have owned several varieties of fish in my life, I have to say that there is none more beautiful than the Japanese Fighting Fish or Bettas. I remember when I was a little girl, we had two of them, one red and the other blue. We kept them …

It may sound a bit crazy to think that I hydrate my horse’s coats, but I do. The best way to do this is by using EQyss Premier Natural Botanical Spray. Like all the EQyss products, you can be assured that your animal is not being exposed to any …

I have three cats. They use the litter box every few hours, I think because two of them are older and drink water all day. It’s not what I prefer, but the only practical place for the litter box is our bathroom. Anyway, I clean the cat box every …

Dogs are great! They are fine companions and are a joy to have. The type of dog I am writing about is a Westiepoo. This type of dog is half West Highland White Terrier, and half minature poodle. This is one of the greatest dogs ever.
I have one, it …

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 …

I bought Old Roy Dog Food, Premium Chicken with Rice, for my dogs and was not pleased. My dogs eat only dry dog food, and sometimes they are picky about what they are eating. However, they would not eat the Old Roy Dog Food. Both dogs picked around the …

Last month when the first snow hit, my husband and I took the dogs to PetSmart and purchased a pair of Muttluks Dog Booties. They were for our little Boston Terrier who is about 27lbs. We bought the shoes after reading several good reviews online about the shoes protecting …

I picked up two Petmate black wire dog crates at Walmart last summer and am already in the market for replacements. These crates are NOT durable, and not good for anyone who travels with their dogs. The crates fold down flat into a suitcase style and have a black …

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 …

We do have tropical fishes at home like Iridescent sharks, Plecos, Blue Gouramis, Golden Gourami and Kissing Gouramis. If you also own fishes at home, you do consider that your fishes would not be attacking other fishes. Most of the fishes we have are just tame and they are …

This is the litter box liner to buy. I know it costs a little more, but it’s huge and it’s tough, and what the heck, it’s got a drawstring!! You KNOW how hard it is to get that stupid horrible full catlitter bag closed without a nice cinching …

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 …

We bought this toy for our cat 10 years ago and it has remained his favorite toy. Our cat is now 14 and he does not like to play very much because he is old, but this toy is the only one that makes him act …

I have a wonderful 16 pound cat. I treat her like a queen and that is why I invest in her wellbeing every month by using Frontline Plus on her.
Frontline Plus is a great topical solution to keep your cat free from ticks & fleas & chewing lice.
I used …

I have kitties and I hate cat litters these days do to the scent the contain and all the horrible unnatural ingredients. One in particular I strongly dislike is the Armin Hammer Baking Soda Scented Cat litter, although I will admit it does clump nicely. However, I recently switched …

Over the decades, I’ve fed my dogs all kinds of dry dog food, and I’m a bit amazed that my current dogs, while loving all food, do have a definite preference for Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Dog Food.
I never purchased any Pedigree product until acquiring my first two …

I have a 4 years old male Labrador retriever, just last month I noticed that he got this falling hair and often scratching his body. I was bothered since it’s been weeks and I saw some wounds from his skin. And it gradually spread on his feet. For a …

My husband and I bought this Van Ness Sifting enclosed cat pan from Walmart for around $25. That was a lot I thought for a cat little box but if it really worked well then it was worth any price. We had a regular cat little box that wasn’t …

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 love my Beagle and I want him to be as comfortable as possible at all times. This means more than just feeding him and petting him, or allowing him to have his own log cabin dog house from Petco. It means that he must feel comfortably clean, with …

Anyone who has ever had a trip to Florida or any beach town, knows what those adorable little hermit crabs look like. They are tiny (and sometimes baseball sized) shells with little antennae and eyeballs poking out, and two little legs that drag the shell behind them when they …

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 …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

I have personally owned a Beta fish before, and they are easy to take care of, and very cool looking. It’s also knowned as the Siamese fighting fish. It’s a really popular freshwater fish and you don’t need a tank, just a fish bowl to take care of it. …

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 …

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 …

My cat’s health has always worried me. She is a small tabby and her eating habits have been, well shall we say, strange? She is a very picky eater, plus many cat food products seemed to upset her stomach. She will turn her pretty little nose up at certain …

I have two cats and so many many hair on my couches. Usually I use a hand-held vaccum to try to clean my sofas but the hair is so tingy and seems to be interwoven into the fabric. I almost gave up and decided we are going to be …

I have been using Hartz flea control products for several years; they seem to work better than other brands I tried, but I must say I still have not found the best, ultimate, kill-them-all flea control product. I bought Hartz 3 in 1 Control Collar for Cats hoping to …

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 …

If you have a dog that pulls, or just want a harness for extra security in case your dog spots that “neighborhood cat” one day and decides to sprint; then this is the harness for you. I have a 95 pound Golden Retriever with a ton of horse …

Do you have a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, rat, mouse, bird or reptile? Are you planning on getting one? Well of course you have to buy bedding for you little friend, but how do you know which one is right? Care fresh pet bedding is the best out there …

I decided to switch up my dog’s food for something a bit more nutritious only to find that the new Rachel Ray Just 6 dog food was on sale. Having tried her other brand of dog food before (and being impressed) I decided to give it a try. I …

Trust me, your cat will really like the 9 lives four pack super cat food! When I was walking through the local Rite Aid I was shopping for my cat�s regular brand of food and, lo and behold, I could not find it. (They had apparently sold out) As luck …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

Mollies are a great kind of fish for a typical tropical fishbowl. I like them because they are entertaining to watch, and they really add an awesome element to a fish tank. My mollies are black, white, and speckled.
My favorite aspect of Molly fish is their reproductive …

Two months ago, I faced one of my biggest fears as a dog owner - an engorged tick embedded in my dog. Although I have had a fear of ticks for as long as I can remember, this was actually my first time dealing with one and I won’t …

I believe that this is something that anyone that keeps their pets indoors should keep around in case it’s needed. I have a small indoor dog and he’s fully trained but my little friend still does have mishaps sometimes so it’s a good thing to have just in …

Puppies are the most fun to have around. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, puppies can put a smile on anyones face, and I have two puppies right now. They are a handful but they are the most adorable pets and my kids love …

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 …

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 …

On a recent trip to Kmart I decided to purchase some much needed cat litter. I usually try to buy mine at Aldi’s because they seem to offer the largest container at the most reasonable price. However, The container of Champion Breed at 3.99 for 14 lbs seemed to …

I have a very athletic Akita/Boxer mix that was pretty wild as a puppy. Yoshi would dart around the horse’s legs while I was riding, would bolt out into the fields out of earshot of my “Come” command, and was very interested in squirrels on the other side …

While beagles are my favorite breed of dogs, I just love Golden Retrievers to bits, too. Many years ago, I had a beagle and wanted to get her a puppy, so that she’d have a playmate while I was at work. For a reason that was never …

In May, my oldest cat was diagnosed with Irritable Bowl Disorder. For months I had been having trouble finding a food that he would like that would also be easier for him to digest. I decided to try Wellness Complete Health Chicken Dry Formula.
This is an all-natural …

Have you ever looked at an animal and suddenly felt like you would explode with emotion because it was so adorable? I know I have. Every time that I look at the fuzzy bundle of fur I call Piper, I get the giggles. Piper is my …

I recently moved into a new apartment with my cute little seven year old Shih Tzu. Being the dog that he is, he decided that he needed to mark his territory on my brand new carpet and he also decided to top it off by marking his territory on …

My dog absolutely loves the sausages Merrick makes. They look exactly like a sausage people would eat and my dog goes crazy for them just like she would a regular sausage. They are made with top of line USDA approved ingredients so I know that she is …

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 …