For those of you not familiar with the chuckit toy for dogs, let me describe it for you. It is basically a cup shaped stick for throwing balls. It is made all of plastic and it comes with a couple of tennis balls that are …

In the last few years, one of the products for pets that has received a great deal of attention are Greenies. The company calls these ’smart treats’ because they are supposed to do a number of things to keep your dog healthy, primarily keeping their canine teeth clean, …

It wasn’t until I was thinking of changing my homeowner insurance company that I was alerted to the possibility that there was negative feedback regarding pet Chow-Chows. I asked the agent about this, and she had advised that rates were higher for those with Chows due to the …

This is one food even my very fussy cat loves to eat, and trust me; it is hard finding something he likes. Better yet, this is a good, high quality food that is good for his health! I like the healthy ingredients. It is made with tidbits of real …

With a family of stray cats to feed, I was looking for a budget-friendly and nutritious dry cat food I could put out for them. Purina has a dry cat food called Kit ‘n’ Kaboodle that comes in a 16 pound bag for around $10, which made it …

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 bought Doggie’s Choice Anti-Mange Soap to treat the skin problems of two of my dogs. They are from the same litter - brother and sister - and the problem seems to run in their blood since the other dogs had not developed the condition, thankfully. I had used …

We have adopted a new kitten last Wednesday, so we now have two kitties here in the house. They both loves to play, especially the new kitten. We always go to Pet Supplies Plus to get their toys. They have variety of toys and pet foods …

Over this summer, my dogs were able to try a new treat, which they are always willing to do, called Three Dog Bakery’s All-Natural’s Lick’n Crunch! They were a big success. The dogs loved them, sitting eagerly for me to dole them out over a week and …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …

The Petco in Parsippany is a medium-sized pet store, smaller than the Petsmart in nearby Rockaway. It is never quite as crowded as the Petsmart, which is one perk, but even though there are often not that many people in the store, it is sometimes hard to find someone …

Blitz Turbo Scratcher is a cat toy and a scratching device in one. It is designed as a combination of two circles, the inner one made out of a cardboard-like material (that one is for scratching) and the outer one is a tube with a ball rolling in it. …

I have grown up with animals all my life. I really don’t remember a time when we didn’t have any. Although I usually consider myself a dog person, I do like cats and have had several through out my life.
However, like dogs, cats do get fleas. They are however …

I have a friend who ended up needing to find a home for one of her dogs at the last minute, and I was actually looking to add a pet to our household, and I loved all her dogs and thought it would be perfect. I didn’t realize however …

I have a shih tzu / bichon frise puppy who is always in need of tons of grooming. Along with brushing her out everyday, I wipe her down with doggy wipes. I recently purchased Earthbath Grooming Wipes to use on her and these wipes have been my …

Heartgard Plus Chewables is a heartworm preventative medication for dogs. My dogs and I just love Heartgard Plus Chewables! The dogs love the flavor and just eat them up when it is time to take them, once per month. I love the Heartgard Plus Chewables because this product is …

The Flukers clamp lamp is intended for indoor use with reptiles and other pets that require a heat lamp. I bought one for my son’s lizard at Pet Smart last month. I chose the 8.5 diameter up to 150 watts model with the dimmer switch …

I worked for one of the 7 local VCA animal hospitals in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was severely disappointed with them. I worked my butt off for almost two years, working all but two holidays during my tenure there only to be fired for wanting to take four days of …

Bushy-tailed jirds (sekeetamys calurus) are found in arid and rocky environments in parts of central Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Sinai,southeast Israel and Jordan. They are closely related to the more familiar Mongolian gerbil,and resemble them slightly in appearance. However,the bushy-tailed jird is a little larger than the Mongolian Gerbil,with a longer,more …

Not long ago, I obtained some samples from Dogswell for a few of their products. I did some research and discovered that consumers had been pretty pleased with the Dogswell products, so I was curious to see what my dogs would think. This particular one, Dogswell Vitality …

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 …

We weren’t sure when my puppy was going to be old enough to be given treats. He is a pretty small dog anyway and we couldn’t find any actual puppy treats. This dog was orginally my mothers, but she gave it to me to bring to my boyfriend four …

Ever since I was a tiny girl, I loved dogs, and had several ones, but when I moved to another country I was eager to go and buy one.
A lot of people suggested I don’t buy a dog from the pet store, as they’re much slower learning wise than …

Living with 2 big dogs, puts you at risk for pet accidents. I know this, only too well. Urine Gone worked very effectively when my dog had a urinary accident on the carpeting of our enclosed porch, the day before we were having guests over to celebrate a birthday. …

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 been a dog owner my entire life and growing up proper training was just that important to my parents. However when I moved out on my own and rescued my husky/shepherd mix it was immediately evident that this was a dog who needed the structure training would …

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 …

If you are the owner of small pedigree dogs like maltese, shitzu, or peekines then you know that usually these little dogs are prone to get numerous urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones. My lhaso apso had bladder stones removed once only to find 3 years later …

The Pixie-Bob is a lesser-known breed of domestic cat who gets its name from its legendary roots - according to the story, a woman found a stray female cat in a passionate moment with a wild bobcat. She took in the female cat and a few months later, …

I absolutely love this Quiet Time Deluxe Plastic Carrier Pet Bed. I purchased it two years when I got my black lab. The size is the one that fits 36-40″, Model 40267-GY, but it does come in 4 other sizes to accommodate breeds of all sizes.
First of …

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 have a Jack Russell Terrier at home named Bali. She is a beautiful dog and is one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. She cuddles all the time with our family and is very nice. She does have a major limp in her back right leg though …

Our dog got flea’s for the first time in years and after the medicated anti-flea shampoo from the Veterinarian failed to work I went to our local supermarket in desperation. The pet section there is not very big, but a sales clerk I suggested I buy Sergeants Flea & …

I have a five-year old labrador retriever who is very fond of food, toys and walking. Like all retrievers, it is very hard to get back anything that my dog decides to put in his mouth. In order to deter him from running away with our underwear and socks …

I have only one cat in my house but he tends to leave a nasty odor when it comes to his litter boxes.
That’s why I buy Tidy Cats Scoop for Multiple Cats.
This brand is more expensive than most of the cat litter I can find at the store. But, …

I have a dog at home, a Golden Retriever particularly. Our pet is one of the stress buster that we have at home with my husband. I think pets are very helpful not just in giving you company or guarding your house but likewise in entertaining you. I can …

If ever you mention even considering buying a weimaraner your most likely to get one of two reactions. The first being confusion. “You want to get a what? A Whiney-Arm-Ah?” Not everyone knows what they are after all. The second, from those who have owned, or know a Weimaraner …

We have owned dogs for longer than we have been married - some 29 years in total. During all that time the Abbey Veterinary Practice has looked after the needs of animals.
We use the branch of the service that is on Dodworth Road near to the town centre, …

I’ve been using the Frebreze products almost since they first came out and have found them useful in eliminating most odors. Recently I purchased the Pet Odor eliminator hoping it would control the smell of cat deposit. Since I have my cat’s litter box in my bedroom, …

Dog Chow Menu is one of the dog food brands I have tried for my dog. Sometimes I like to give my dog some food more elaborated, but I don’t always have time for that, and I don’t want to spoil him.
Dog Chow offers a wide variety of already …

This is a fungal medicine that is used to treat people and animals. This review is about how this medicine was used on a cat since it got a nasty fungal infection that can be spread on a human too.
The cream does not have any specific smell, it can …

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 …

Having had this pet Bull Terrier dog given to me as a present, it was quite difficult to handle in the early stages of our relationship as it was already fully grown by the time it found itself in my possession.
While it was used to me from the frequent …

As of this day I have 8 chinchillas and they are great. Chinchillas look like a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel. They originally came from the Andes Mountains so are used to cooler temperatures. As a matter of fact they can suffer heat strokes in …

I am a beagle person. I’ve had two, both very different, and I yearn to someday have another one.
Growing up, I had a black and white beagle. She was a digger. You simply could not keep her from digging under the fence. She had wanderlust in …

Papillion is a french word for butterfly ears. Papillion dogs are known for just that. They are show dogs and are toy sized. They look a little bit like pomeranians but with less fur.
To have them as a pet means to have a hyper dog in the house. These …

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 …

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 …

I give my dog Beneful on occasion as a special treat. The reason I do not give it to her more often is because number one, dry dog food is healthier and less fattening, and number two, this stuff is expensive! It is normally two dollars for just one! …

My favorite among the toy group breed, the Maltese dog is a very lovable, fun-loving dog. We named ours ‘Cloud’ because he has pure white hair. We have him for 7 months now bringing happiness into our home. Maltese dogs normally range from 3-8 pounds. They are known to …