A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

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 …

We’ve had Chihuahua’s in our family ever since I can remember. Chihuahua is the mexican word for Mexican Mouse dog. These dogs were bred in years gone by to run about and catch Mice. They are the smallest breed of dog in the world and their facial characteristics are …

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 …

While Wal-Mart might seem like it’s not the ideal place to buy goldfish, customers will undoubtedly be surprised by the quality and variety of these well known pets. After purchasing two gold fish from the store myself, I think its the best place to buy a gold fish even …

I have had at least one basset hound at a time in my family now for 43 years and highly suggest this dog as a pet for families that have children in the home. There are pros and cons to having this breed of dog in …

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 …

I recall when Purina Beneful - Original first came out. I had three dogs at the time, and they were need of a healthier diet, something that Purina Beneful - Original promised.
This product claims to be a balance of healthy nutrition, characterized by real beef tender chunks, vegetables …

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 …

One of my five dogs, Gracie, is a 43 pound 11 year old Australian Shepherd mix who is constantly licking, chewing and scratching her body which makes hot spots, sometimes until she bleeds. By process of elimination, we do not believe it’s a food allergy so far and she …

Old Roy Dog Food is the Wal-Mart brand of dog food, and my dog food of choice. We have a 10 year old poodle who gets a steady diet of the Old Roy dry dog food. Occassionaly we give her the canned “wet food” as a special …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

I own two cats, and if anyone else also owns cats, you know that some funky smells can start to emanate from the cat box after a few days. Of course, I always try to clean the box before it gets to be too nasty or have my poor furry …

I started taking my pets to this vet because it was a convenient location, but I feel so lucky I found Dr. Lawer! He is wonderful and kind, and you can tell that he chose his profession because he genuinely loves animals.
I took my dog to be seen …

We have had Pembroke Welsh Corgis for over 20 years; breeding, showing, and herding with Corgis as well as loving the breed for its many wonderful companion qualities. If you are considering getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi as a pet, here are some points to consider.
On …

I have never really spent time or money on grooming my dogs, but when I recently began to do so I was recommended this spray. It is made by Bed Head which I’m sure a lot of the ladies know about. I kind of felt like it may be …

If you are seeking a funloving, well-behaved family companion I highly suggest the Golden Retriever. They are very receptive to commands and are extremely eager to please their owners.
With children they are playful yet calm and will always enjoy a game of fetch. Goldens are avid swimmers and take …

We adopted our yellow lab, Pepper, on August 13, 2007 when she was 9 months old. We were a little skeptical because when we first met her she was jumping up and down, going crazy, and took her 2 year old “owner’s” donut from him. Her adult …

Our cat was having a problem with fleas so our vet recommended Pet Kare’s Ultra Gentle Pet Shampoo for daily baths for seven days. This shampoo is gentle enough to be used on both cat’s and dog’s even if you have to bathe them daily due to a skin …

The moment she looked at us with those big eyes we were hooked, she was so tiny that easily fit in my hand, my husband and I decided to name her Sophie.
James was never a big fan of small dogs for their pitchy bark, but Sophie broke that concept for …

The gentle leader head collar for dogs is a big improvement over normal collars. It replaces a normal collar for walking a dog. I keep my dog’s collar with his tags on all the time and just put the gentle leader on for walks. There …

I have a dog for about 4 years … 4years of cuddling and kissing ..
Kisses for a dog means to lick you in the face, perhaps at the time of your return home, or simply after giving him some food.
For my part I try not to let him miss anything …

We have 10 dogs, so you can just imagine the problem that fleas and ticks present. Once these pests infest one dog, it will only take a matter of days before they infect all. At first, I tried to fight back with the use of anti-flea and …

So you’re looking over at a pair of beady little eyes that are just begging for a treat. Maybe they’re set around a rat’s pointy nose or the broad muzzle of a hungry guinea pig. Perhaps it’s a tiny mouse gazing back at you, maybe a hamster …

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 …

I bought Meijer Main Choice Scented Cat Litter because I only had $3 USD in my pocket and I really needed some cat littler. The bag is enough to fill two regular sized cat boxes, which is what I have in my house. For that price this is a …

This dinner multi-pack contains 8 food bags - 4 different flavours (two bags of each flavour). If your cat likes PetBistro food than getting this multi-pack is certainly cheaper than buying separate bags. The package in which they come in is from cardboard which makes it easy to recycle. …

If your dog likes chewing on your shoes and sandals, you might want to consider getting him this toy. Companion Road Sandal-Shaped Dog Toy is a plush toy which name says it all: it is shaped like a sandal, or actually more like a flip-flop. The pink and green …

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 …

These dogs have been shown in furniture magazines and are all over designer magazines. They are the King Charles Spaniels, otherwise known as the ‘Charlotte’ dog from Sex in the City. These little dogs are so cute. Our friends got one and we get to pet sit every few …

The Saint Bernard dog is in my opinion one the best breeds of dogs. I might be partial to this breed, because I own s big beautiful Saint Bernard dog names Jeff. He is so lovable and sweet with us, but he tends to get a little …

This kit contains malt flavored toothpaste, a toothbrush and a finger brush and is designed especially for use with cats. I decided to purchase it since I hadn’t always taken very good care of my older cat’s teeth and going to the vet for cleanings or extractions can be …

I have had cats for years and that means years of cat litter. And I have tried every brand on the market. The litter box didn’t really become an apparent issue for me until we moved into a townhouse several years ago and the only space available …

If you have a cat or kitten, or know someone who does, then you might know how difficult it can be to bathe a kitty. Yes, cats get dirty too, even inside cats. I used to force my male cat to take a bath, and even though he was …