The Chinchilla is a rodent found in Peru. They have a very fluffy tail and are known for their extremely soft fur. They are slightly endangered for them being hunted for their fur to make coats. Most chinchillas can live to 20 years old! They can jump about 6 …

Having a yard full of animals and trying many of the brands of dog food out there, it is easy to assume I have an opinion on a few of them. As for Old Roy dog food, I will have to say we use it now and like it, …

The vet who attended my sick puppy advised rehydrating supplements to relieve her wasting condition. For days my dog suffered from diarrhea and vomiting, and there’s always danger of severe dehydration. Mondex is an energy supplement recommended for pets weakened by disease. I add the water …

I just got some African Cichlids and had I kind of rough experience with them. Cichlids are a type of semi-aggressive fish. Anyway about two weeks ago I bought a 135 gallon aquarium to try to get myself out of a hard spot. I have about …

I watch the dog whisperer and also have a dog. And he’s a pain in the butt to walk. He pulls, lunges, stops to smell stuff, crosses in front of me and trips me and everything bad. I’ve tried using Cesar’s techniques and they didn’t really work for me. …

I’ve been a lover of Siamese cats since I was five or six years old and one was given to me as a gift. I have been an owner of mixed Siamese for years, and in 2002, became the proud owner of a pedigreed seal point Siamese male. Siamese are …

Not too long ago, my dogs demanded new bowls for their food. Well, okay, they didn’t demand, but it was time. When I went shopping, I noticed that there were multiple brands and types of bowls. There was one thing that really attracted me to the …

My dog gets really dry flaky skin with scabs. It itches her like crazy and when you remove the scabbiness she gets really red irritated skin. It almost looks like really bad blisters. I started using the shampoo version of this with good results but knew …

I just acquired a new pet and I’m happy to have her. She’s a Shih Tzu breed and just turned 3 months last January 2, 2008. A Shih Tzu puppy is a friendly dog, active, happy, and affectionate breed.
They are considered as toy dogs, thus this type of …

Sugar gliders are a popular and fairly new exotic pet. I own two, named willow and george. They are marketed as pocket pets and are supposed to form very strong bonds to their humans. I did everything I knew to do and a lot of what I read to …

I was super excited to try out Premier Pet Shampoo Wipes. Advertised as natural, harmless wipes for a pet’s coat, these little towelettes turned out to be a rather disappointing experiment in pet hygiene. The pet wipes are essentially a pet version of moist towelettes, but their consistency …

Having owned two schnoodles for the past 8 years, I can say with certainty this breed is one of the best all-around dog breeds on the market today.
A schnoodle is a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle. They do not shed and are extremely intelligent, able to learn …

Although I grew up around cats, I haven’t had one for several years, so ever since my new kitten arrived, I have been relearning all the new products necessary when owning a cat. Cat litter is, in my opinion, one of the most important, because nothing is worse than …

Hartz 2 in 1 flea shampoo is meant to be both a flea and tick killer and a shampoo. To use you lather as you would with any other shampoo, but you do not rinse it off right away. To kill any pests that might be on …

The miniature dachshund is the ideal “family friendly” breed. Their size makes them perfect for any environment. In addition to their cute stature, there are various colors and types of miniature dachshunds. The three types of dachshund are short haired, long haired, and wire haired. They also have many …

I have been using Pets Pride Cat Litter as my main litter source for 10 years now and although I cannot makes all kinds of fabulous over the top claims about it, it does get the job done. At 5.99 for a large …

I bought the Flexi Long 26′ Retractable Dog Leash for my Golden when she started getting a little bigger. This leash is excellent and can easily support up to 110 pounds. My dog is 88 pounds and it is very supportive for her. The only time …

The Wal-Mart brand of dog food named Ol’Roy comes in several different varieties. They have both dry (in several types and weights), and moist (sold in single can and six pack box; also in several different flavors).
I have fed my dogs on a diet of strictly Ol’Roy for many …

I was given a toy chihuahua a couple of months ago and I really don’t like little dogs but I couldn’t deny the poor animal so I welcomed him into my house not knowing what I was getting myself into. The dog was cute for about the first 30 …

We were given the pet feeder as a present by a relative who has one for their cat and loves it. Now that I have used it, I can see why. The feeder is completely programable. I can set it to feed once, twice, or three times a …

This is the worst year for fleas that I have ever experienced! I have three dogs, who are inside dogs, but of course, they do go outside to use the bathroom. I have always used the flea medication that you apply to the back of the animals necks, and …

We have six cats total in our house and every one of them enjoys drinking out of the kitchen and bathroom faucets. While looking through a Foster & Smith magazine we saw the Drinkwell 360 Cat Fountain and had to give it a try. We chose the plastic version, …

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 …

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 …

If, like me, you have cat(s) with frequent hairballs, you know how unpleasant and distressing it is for both of you. Two years ago, at my wit’s end, I walked into a specialty pet store and begged the clerk for some way to stop the endless upchucking.
She recommended …

I’ve purchased this food a couple times before when I was tight on money and could not buy my dog’s usually premium brand. However, I quickly noticed that it gave both my dogs digestive problems such as gas and burping. Also, this brand is very high in …

I bought a mouse for my ten year old son. My boy has High Level Autism and he opened the box up in my car on the way home and the mouse escaped in to my car. Despite my best efforts I could not catch the mouse although I …

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 …

Every cat loves a place to nap. Some cats sleep on the floor. Others prefer their favorite human’s bed. My cats prefer the window sill Cat Nappers we got for them.
This product is amazingly easy to use. It is washable, and easy to install on each window. The …

One thing that concerned me about my dog is health especially his oral hygiene. My dog is not use cleaning his using finger brush for dogs and that’s a big problem for me. I’m afraid that there would be tartar build up and bring problems on dog my health. …

Now I will be honest and state that I have never personally owned a Doberman Pincher, however, I am very well acquainted with them because of the fact that when I was working at my father’s take out restaurant, there were these two HUGE chocolate colored Dobermans that patrolled the …

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 …

When a friend gave me his dog, a Japanese Spitz breed, I encountered a problem with its fur getting easily shedding off. Almost everyday, I keep vacuuming the floor, carpet, and furnitures whereever the dog’s hairs are.
I took my dog to the vet and gave me this Refamol …

When I moved into my dorm room at the University of Montana, I wanted to bring some more life into that bleak space. I couldn’t have any normal sort of pet, only something in a fishtank, and I really didn’t want to have to deal with all of …

We had a cat who absolutely hated it when the cat carrier came out as it meant either a trip to the vets or moving house. On one of our moves (which was a two and a half hour drive) we were recommended Rescue Remedy. …

I used this “all natural” flea killer on my kitten and on my older cat. I should have known better. I’d been warned that all flea killers really only poison your pet and all you should really use is a flea comb, but I thought since this was all …

My horses get supplements added to their diets. Every one of them has different needs and requirements, so I tailor and individualize the supplements according to each one’s needs. Something that each horse gets, however, is Kaeco Biotin 800 mg with Yucca. Biotin is very important for health hoof …

Our family has a cat that has been with us for several years. Although he is getting older, he is still very active. He is and indoor/outdoor cat, so he still has his claws. I was recently shopping around for an inexpensive cat toy or scratching …

Two years ago I started looking for a dog for my daughter to show. Because she is on the smaller side I wanted to get her something smaller, but most of the toy breeds seem to yap and bark too much. I also needed something that would be able …

Owning a family pet is one of life’s many blessings. You grow to love your pet and to think of them as members of the family. I have owned several pets over the years, and one of the most important parts of being a pet owner is …

I fed my dogs Exceed Lamb and Rice for many years as a maintenance food and was truly satisfied with it, but eventually found a healthier food for my dogs. This food is a good, low priced food that in my opinion is the best choice for someone …

I have taken my dog to the Banfield Animal Hospital in Arden, but because they were extremely busy and I was in a hurry, I decided to give the Asheville branch a try. Although they are more convenient to my new home, I feel more comfortable at the Arden …

The blue headed pionis parrot is a beutiful parrot. The colors are the same for both male and female. You will need to get them tested to find out what sex they are if you want to know.
My blue head is 16 years old now …

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 …

We have two small dogs, Samantha is a yorkie-poo and Missy is a maltesse. Samantha has more poodle in her than yorkie so her hair is a bit more curly then Missy’s is. We took both dogs to Petsmart in Dundalk, to give them the full Good Dog …

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 …

Pets are an important part of any animal-loving family, but they can prove to be very expensive. Up until recently, I typically purchased all of my dog food, collars, and leashes at a grocery store or large discount store such as Walmart. However, I have had a …

I currently have two Bullmastiff dogs, one that is a full breed and one that is a mix. I had a purebread before and he was the best dog I ever had, so after he passed I fellin love with his two look-a-likes. I have these two since they …

I have a large dog who unfortunately can not use this pet shade because even the large only is supposed to hold up to 85 pounds and my girl is 95. That being said, she is happy sitting under our porch canopy on a cool dog bed …

I have a 3 year old Shih-tzu named Sophie. I have never owned a small dog before, let alone one that was such high maintence. I bought her at 2 months being told that she doesnt shed and was puppy pad trained already.That wasnt a lie, but that …