“Shadow Over Kiriath” by Karen Hancock. This is Book 3 of the Legends of the Guardian-King series. In the first two books Prince Abramm was sold into slavery by his younger brother Gillard, taken into a faraway country and made a gladiator. He then escaped and returned home to …

Three years ago we rescued an adorable female beagle from the dog pound. We have owned several breeds of dogs over the years, but this was our first beagle. We named her Samantha, but her nickname Pooch has come to be the name we use most often.
We …

Innova is a line of premium dog food made by Naturapet. I breed Welsh Corgis, so I have a house full of dogs of all ages to try foods out on. The first question, of course, is will they eat it, which in Corgis is seldom a …

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 …

I purchased a Nylabone Rope Toy for my dogs, thinking that they would love to play tug of war with it since they will tug on other things that they find. I also thought they would like to play with each other by using the Nylabone Rope Toy. I …

We purchased this doggie carrier for our 16 pound pooch and are now disappointed in the quality of this product. The carrier comes in different sizes, with recommendations for what size should be used according to your dog’s weight. We got the medium sized pack, and our …

Hi guys, it’s me again, I just want to share how lonely I am today. Well, i think it’s not common to share your sadness over the internet but I just cant stop it.
4 weeks ago, my bestfriend decided to buy me a pet dog as an advance …

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 …

Rough and Smooth Green Snakes are wonderful snakes to keep, in my opinion. I had my first green snake when I was about 16 years old and am planning to get another one now for my own son. Green snakes are becoming harder to find, though they …

German Shepherds were originally bred for herding animals in Germany. But people noticed other good qualities they could use. German shepherd dogs are great for protection and obedience. Though if people bred irresponsibly these dogs can wear down very fast. I’ve noticed their bodies mature faster then other dogs …

I have two very cute and totally pampered kitty cats who I adore and find enormous pleasure in and who I believe are happy to be my furry masters. And because I care about them, I don’t let them outside, well except to the back balcony where my little girl …

I used to take a friend’s dog to the Banfield in Savannah, so I felt comfortable taking my dogs for a routine checkup and vaccinations was a safe bet. It was a really good experience, with friendly staff. They definitely treated my dog like he was their own.
It’s a …

I have a lot of small pocket pets and exotics as a side effect of working at a petstore. So when my regular small animal vet moved to Pheonix I was a bit at a loss. Small animal vets are not very common because they require a lot of …

If you live in an apartment with size limitations of pets you own, or just want a small dog as a pet but still want to feel like you have a real, “manly” dog and not some “yippity”, mousy type of breed, the Chinese Pug is without a doubt …

I, like most cat owners, sincerely believed the old pitch from cat food companies that your cats really DO need dry food in order to be healthy. They had so convinced us that for years we pandered to their marketing magic and bought these dry hard bits of so-called ‘food’ …

Store-N-Feed ™ jR is a portable feeding and watering station for cats. The plastic base (measuring 18″L x 5.5″H x 8″D) has a storage compartment for dry cat food and two removable stainless steel bowls, one for water and one for food. The storage compartment’s capacity is up to …

My cat has had fleas since she was a kitten, and I always thought it was natural for cats to have fleas and that it was something cats had to live with. After watching some t.v. commercials on flea eliminating products, I decided to look some up for …

I really enjoy shopping at the Petsmart on Costco Drive in North Tucson/Marana. They store has every pet item I could ever need, is well lit and organized. When I walk in, I feel like I will be able to find what I need. I also …

It was my first time to have my dogs registered and I was quite nervous as we were due for late registrations on 2 of our dogs which were already 1 years old and the other 10 months, we were supposed to have them registered before 8 months and …

Ol’ Roy is the Walmart and Sams Club Brand Dog Food. It is meant as an affordable version for pet owners, however it is also relatively cheaply made. I really do not like Ol’ Roy Gourmet Canned Dog Food because of a few things.
First, the dog food always makes …

I have always wondered why these things are called crayfish and not what they really are: freshwater lobsters. I first discovered crayfish when I used to haul my cousin down to the remote streams of Fayette County, PA in search of fish and salamanders. …

My Brittany dog. My Brittany is now 10 years old. Ten years of great joy! I got my buddy from Springfield Illinois as a 12 week old puppy. He was the cutest little guy. He had curls all over - his ears were curls, …

If you are in the market for a lap dog that is good with children, get a Shih-tzu! We bought our puppy from a reputable breeder approximately six months ago. The breeder had already cage trained our puppy, Lucy. That cage is now her bed and safe “haven” …

Don’t go here! I first used this animal emergency room years ago when my son’s box turtle wouldn’t eat and all the literature we had said it was a respiratory infection. It wasn’t and they were really helpful if a little expensive.
So when my cat was in bad shape …

I found the Pure Bites Freeze Dried Chicken Breast treats for cats at my local specialty pet store. I have a diabetic cat that is limited in her diet and also a bit finicky. I picked up some of these treats to see if she would like them. I …

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 …

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 …

I wouldn’t say that zoos are a totally boring place ever whenever I have the chance to visit any in any particular location, but this particular National Zoo, located in Connecticut Avenue, Washington D.C. is really a very interesting place for me and my aunt\’s family. It seemed …

Soft Paws offers a great alternative to declawing your cat: vinyl nail caps for cats and kittens that are glued onto the claws. The cat will not feel any difference, they will still be able to extend and retract the claws and scratch, only it won’t do any damage …

In the past, when the grocery budget was very tight, I would go to Wal-Mart and buy their brand of dog food. Of all the varieties and flavors that Wally World offers, their bags of Ol’ Roy original formula - the stuff in the big, brown bag - is …

The Petkin Kitty Ear Wipes claim to remove dirt, odor and wax from your cat’s ears. It also professes to soothe itching. It comes in a package of 40 wipes for about $5.00 CDN, which is extremely economical, especially because under most instances, cat ears need not be cleaned …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

I have been owning Boston Terriers as household pets for a number of years now and they never cease to fascinate and enchant me with their unconditional love and antics.
This breed originated from Boston, as the name would imply, and is a cross between the British Bulldog and a …

My husband and I go fishing , swimming , and camping pretty often. Sometimes we bring one of our 4 dogs with us. I feel much safer even knowing that they can swim , that they have some added protection as well. I treat my dogs like they are …

Ol’ Roy, ageneriec dog food made exclusively for Wal-Mart stores, hold the highest sales currently on the market today. Primarily the price and availability are clue factors in this decision making. As far as actual nutrition for your dog, well you can read the ingrediaents for yourself and compare …

When I got my rat terrier nearly fourteen years ago, the breed was virtually unheard of. I found him in a little pet shop near my home on Long Island, NY and fell in love immediately. I had originally wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, but surprisingly all of the …

The Furminator works well on my dog’s abundance of hair. She has tons of thick fur being a half husky and wolf breed. So she sheds excessively in the spring and fall season, large chunks of undercoat for weeks. My main concern with the whole shedding deal is the hair …

I realized I needed to purchase a new pet carrier once I was getting ready to adopt a new kitten. I had multiple cats for most of my life, but I had been using a large plastic pet carrier that was clearly meant for a medium sized dog. It …

I had never tried any of the bathing wipes for cats before. We just always washed our cat in the sink, amidst much protest! Our cat is now 20 pounds and it takes both of us to fight with him just to get him in the water, let alone …

When I was a child we had several Chipmunks as pets who were an enormous amount of fun! We came accross an ad in the local paper that someone was selling a pair complete with small cage, and we ended up falling in love with them straight away! The …

We have a miniature Pinscher dog in our house also known as Min Pin. It is so small like a size of a chihuahua and a face of a doberman Pinscher. Our dog is a cute lovely girl and wants to treat her as a baby. It sounds weird …

I have a 6-month old shih tzu/bichon frise mix. I knew it was vital that as a growing puppy, I needed to take care of her teeth. Since I got her at 10 weeks old, I introduced her to rope toys and mainly gave her dry kibble …

When my wife and I first met and started dating, she had decided to get a dog. Her family has always had pomeranians and so growing up she always used to that particular breed. So without fail, she bought a pom. Pomeranians come in all sizes, …

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 …

In Logan Ohio you have two options when it comes to shopping for your pet supplies. Wal-Mart or The Pet Shop. Wal-Mart carries a great assortment of pet supplies, but you may require items not offered. If you stop by The Pet Shop, chances are it will be your …

I have never figured out what his problem is, but every time we move into a new home, our cat has a bad habit of spraying everywhere (despite the fact he’s been neutered).
Typically, the problem lasts for a couple of months and he stops. But, after our last move, …

Frontline Top Spot is a pet medicine that can be obtained from your veterinarian, or online at marketplaces such as Amazon. The purpose of Frontline Top Spot is to eliminate fleas, ticks and chewing lice from your pet. This review is about Frontline Top Spot for Dogs, …

I have 2 dogs at home (matter of fact, 3). One is golden retriever, another one is Border Collie, and another one is a mixed race.
I only spent money for buying my golden retriever. Why? cause the other two were coming by their own will :P Suddenly they come …

My Maine Coon cat loves this warm winter cat bed I bought him last spring. During the long winter he has slept in it during the evenings while I watch TV, as he prefers being in the same room that I’m in. He jumps into it by himself and …

I have had dogs my whole life, and have had very many breeds. My favorite has always been Lab’s. After losing our elderly Yellow Lab, we were still left with two great dogs - a Mini-Schnauzer, and a hound mix. We were visiting a friend one day, and their …