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 …

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 …

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 inherited a lost kitten after Hurricane Ike. He is about 11 months and because he lived outside for so long, he still wants to get out now and then. I did not want to get his claws removed and instead thought I would try the claw …

A Parakeet is the perfect bird for families. Parakeets need alot of attention and love. If you give them enough attention than they will be your new best friend. You can even train one to speak words. My parakeet will also run over to my …

I have visited many animal rescue groups but have never found one that is as awesome as Rhonda’s rescue!!!
I rescued a little female puggle from the side of the road last spring, and while this dog was in my care she gave birth to two gorgeous puppies. I …

I purchased these treats for my dog so that I could address the plaque and tartar problem that was starting to develop according to my dog’s vet. After I started purchasing these treats and my dog had been enjoying them for awhile, I decided to take a look at …

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 …

We have two cats and anyone who has cats knows that they need their play and scratch areas. Cats are climbers, snugglers and need to be kept busy. The more stretching and exercising they can do, the better they will be.
I believe that this cat post …

Why live with just one cat, when you could live with more?
Not only do I live with 1 cat, but times that by 7!
That’s right, 7 is a lucky number. Living with so many cats can have many challenges, but the rewards just plain outweigh them. Having so many …

I adopted a Great Dane who had been starved and pretty beat up by other dogs. Knowing I needed to get him in to see the vet immediately, I went to the closest one to my house, Johnson Ranch Animal Clinic. I was a little nervous about taking him …

Dextrose is a form of glucose and a common body intake of a patient, acting as food and energy supplement. Another form of glucose, Glucose Monohydrate is found in Mondex gives the same effect, only this time to animals like dogs, cats, and their young. Mondex is a water …

A couple of my friend recommended long ago that I go to Sicam Veterinary Clinic; the veterinarian is supposedly really good but there’s always a long line so you’d have to go there early or it’s always just luck when there’s only 2-3 dogs ahead of you.
My puppy was …

Daschund is the breed that needs some special care from the owners. First of all you need to accept that this breed is the lasiest breed of all dog and you can not think that it will be an active dog. I have a very good daschund named Tubby …

I am always looking for a way to spoil my cats. With Special Kitty cat treats I can do just that.
I bought this 7 ounce bag of cat treats at Wal-mart for less than $1.50. They are moist cat treats, which is the main reason I bought …

When my Balinese grew sick with diarrhea, I tried different canned foods on him and this was the one he liked the best. It’s all natural and very healthy, one of the best canned cat foods on the market. Best of all, both of my cats literally love this …

I live in a tiny apartment with my eleven-pound cat. She is always good about doing all of her business in the litter box. I have tried several different types of cat litter. Each one usually does a decent job provided that I clean out the …

I tried Old Roy dog food with my dogs both the dry dinner rounds and the canned meals. I found with the dry food that the main ingredient was corn and that this caused my dogs to have a lot of gassy episodes and that they had a …

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 …

CINDRA Dog Shampoos, Conditioners and other grooming aids are simply the best. CINDRA was created for the professional dog groomer and show dog handler but as long as you use the right one for your dog’s coat type, your dog can look like a champion too! I watched the …

In February of 2012, I lost my best friend. She was a geriatric, toy poodle named Gidget. She was with me for nearly two decades. I’ve had a canine companion for as long as I can remember and for the first time in my life, I found myself without a …

My five year old golden retriever absolutely loves baths, and has for most of her life. I consider this a blessing. Having previously worked as a receptionist and assistant at for a dog groomer, I’ve seen the fights dogs can put up when they don’t want to be groomed. …

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 …

Hibitane Antibacterial Veterinary Ointment, has been absolutely fantastic for my dog. To begin with, this is a multi-purpose Antibacterial and Antifungal cream that can be used for a variety of dog problems.
I have a very active dog, who on occasion scrapes the pads of his paws running over rocks …

My precious kitten is roughly nine years old, so I guess it’s time to stop calling her a kitten! Her name is Bella, and she is my pride and joy in a fur coat. My human son takes priority, but she is definitely next on the list! I always …

Today I am raving about Spring Valley’s Natural Vitamin C with Rose Hips. This vitamin was a real life saver for my pet cat Ash.
On Sunday while cleaning out the litterboxes, I noticed that there was blood in one box. I monitored my cats and discovered it …

Smart Scoop self-cleaning litter box is great for any pet owner who has multiple cats, busy schedule, or dog that likes to go pick through the litter box. I admit I was a bit hesitant to make the purchase but since the regular litter box was turning into …

I had my cat Twoie taken into this vet by neighbor lady when she volunteered to take him in and get him fixed. When he was tested for feline leukemia, the results were positive. The girl I spoke to was very sympathetic, and even had the doctor …

When we first looked into getting a dog for our family one of the biggest concerns was shedding. We didn’t want a dog who shed too much, and really would have preferred one who didn’t shed at all. Well, sometimes what you want and …

I live in an apartment with three different cats, so the odor of the cat litter can be really overwhelming at times. My aunt usually buys a really cheap brand of cat litter from the grocery store, but I suggested that she try using a more trusted brand. We …

Manx cats are a breed of cat that originated from the Isle of Man (also known as Manx) off the coast of Great Britain. They usually do not have a tail, though few do. They have very round faces, round bodies, and large ears. Their hind …

I have a JRT at home and now I am planning to sell it off or give it away to some family that is having time and big backyard. Terrier is indeed a good breed but it is not an apartment dog, you need to give it enough space …

Recently, I tested out Purina One Smart Blend: Lamb & Rice Formula dog food on my mid-size dogs to see what they thought about it and how I felt about this product.
Purina calls this a brilliance that is the result of combining nature and science. That’s what they …

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 …

I am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …

We have two cats, so because this system is marketed as a system for multiple cats, we decided to splurge and buy it despite the cost. On the very first day we were disappointed as when one opens the system, it says to have at least one box …

“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 …

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 …

I got a free bag of Spike’s Delight Premium Hedgehog food from the breeder that sold me my first hedgy. She also gave me several sample bags of premium cat food, and said that some hedgies liked a little variety. In the end, the cat ended up getting the …

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 …

This system was fantastic for us! We started our cats on it in July and they are now fully toilet trained at the end of October. In fact, we have not used any litter for over two months. One cautionary note: make sure you use flush-able …

Where to start? The pros about MY experience.
Pros:
- I got my male dog fixed today at their place. With the surgery plus pain meds and antibiotics and the cone it came out to $86.
-Location is easy to find, right on the main road and so is the driveway so …

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 bought this Port-A-Crate Dog Crate for my 2 year old German Shepherd because I can’t leave her alone in the house when I leave, as she likes to find the trash or pull things off shelves or tables. I can’t leave her outside because the gate is broken. …

I used to use Nutri-Vet breath fresh dental rinse every couple weeks for my dogs a few years ago. I’ve had dogs in my house for as long as I can remember and this is one of the best products that I’ve used for the dental health of my …

If you are thinking about getting a Pug as a pet, I would like to let you know my personal experience. We got our Pug Carl when he was a puppy of 8wks. He was cute and playful as a puppy. It took about a month …

My dog tends to eat alot of snacks. He sometimes likes biscuits, but another inexpensive treat to give him are those made by Del Monte. I have had many of the Canine Carry Out snacks, but I think my dog’s favorites are the Canine Carryout Bac N Bites. He …

In my house, scoopable litter is the only way to go as far as the fur babies are concerned. They hate the cheap, clay flakes - so much, in fact, that they will intentionally kick as much of it out of the box as possible, then do their thing …

On the day that my family was going to move from North Carolina to Tennessee I was heart broken to discover that someone had stolen our two dogs. My sister’s neighbor took me to an acquaintance’s to get a puppy so the kids would not be so devastated. …

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 …