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 …

There’s more to taking care of dogs than just feeding and petting. You also need to do the unpleasant stuff, such as cleaning after they go, washing the food bowl and yes, ensuring that they are healthy and free from ticks and fleas. So when our dogs …

I had never had a pet fish before I bought my Betta fish a few months ago. I had always thought that these fish were beautiful; also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, these fish can be many different colours, but usually they are a beautiful, deep blue. I took …

My dad and I had to deal with the very sad event of losing our lovely little dog recently. My dad rescued him from the street when he was a skinny stray with his ribs showing, and fed up up into one tubby and very happy Staffordshire Bull …

I have one old dog that has been with my family for more than years. We’ve already considered this dog as part of the family and we love him for being such a faithful watchdog. One time however, I noticed he was not on his usual happy and active …

If you’re looking for a dog that’s friendly, peppy, loyal, barks at strangers and is proficient at killing small woodland creatures, you should consider a Jack-Russell Terrier.
My Jack-Russell, Puddles, is aptly named because she urinates every time I pet her. I don’t think that all Jack-Russell Terriers suffer from …

This specific breed of dog originated from Turkey. They were formerly and specifically used for fighting and are now banned in many countries. I am an animal lover and prefer dogs over any other animals and Kangals have to be my favorite. They are generally a pale tan …

I have been giving my golden retriever these treats since she was a puppy and they are still going strong a few years later in our house. She absolutely loves them and I, too, love them because they are so good for her. They are simple ingredients …

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 …

The time I saw this powder in the store, my eyes caught the words “With Fragrance” written on it. Now the fact that my old powder had a really bad smell, I thought it would be a nice change, or rather upgrade. I bought and it and thought that …

Pet Head is my top choice for my puggle who suffers dry skin. It’s gentle enough for weekly use, which is how I tend to wash my dogs. My puggle has very dry skin and he is constantly scratching do to this irritation.
I highly recommend Pet Head …

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 …

My golden retriever recently developed a skin condition that leads to patches of raw skin. They look like clumps of dry skin and when you scratch them off they are red and irritated and look very raw. I went to Petco to look into medicated shampoos for …

On a recent trip to Kmart I decided to purchase some much needed cat litter. I usually try to buy mine at Aldi’s because they seem to offer the largest container at the most reasonable price. However, The container of Champion Breed at 3.99 for 14 lbs seemed to …

I purchased recipe dog treats at Wegmans for my dog. They were very reasonably priced at about 1.19 for a six oz box. They come in assorted flavors including beef, liver and cheese. My dog really likes these treats. They come in small t shaped sizes.
I am always worried …

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 …

One of the hardest things in the world is dealing with excess pet hair. This is especially true with cats. My family and I are not allergic cat dander. However, with the five cats we have, especially the two that are long haired, the dander gets everywhere.
I have …

The Leopard Gecko is a perfect pet for someone who likes lizards but has never had one. They are easy to care for and interesting to own.
The Leopard Gecko is about eight inches long (tail included) at maturity. They are a beige color with dark brown dots and bumpy …

Those of you who own a malteze, shitzu or laso apso know how common having kidney stones or crystals in their urine occurs. It is a known heriditary factor in these breeds. Struvite stones can easily be dissolved. However many doctors know that oxalate ones must be …

Being a household of multiple dogs, it’s always nice to find a pet tool which actually performs as promised. I recently purchased The FURminator Deshedding Tool in the medium size. This shedding tool claimed it would remove dead hair and undercoat from the dogs and leave their …

For over a year I am the proud owner of a Rhodesian Ridgebacklady, her name is Frieda. I always wanted a dog, and I got to know this particular breed because neighbours of a friend of mine had two ridgebacks. I think it is a beautiful type of dog, …

Cats are great pets. You don’t have to walk them in the rain or snow. You don’t have to wash them, and they don’t smell bad. Perhaps they’re a little harder to be master over (like with dogs), but that’s part of their charm - because their personality disallows …

After buying Beneful dog foods for quite some time, I decided to give something new a try, particularly something that promised to have more natural ingredients in it. I switched my dogs to this food, and it’s the first time they both actually finish their entire bowl as soon …

My cat hates anything seafood related, and though he sometimes likes chicken-flavored cat food, he won’t usually eat chicken-flavored cat treats. This can make giving him a special snack more difficult. He loves catnip, though, and often eats it when I give it to him, so when …

The mission of making my dogs thick-and-flea-free domesticated pets doesn’t end in putting Bay-o-pet Tick and Flea Collar; another product from Bayer, Bay-o-pet Asuntol Tick and Flea Soap was recruited as reinforcement, just recently. And so far, neither my dogs nor I complain about it.
Bay-o-pet Asuntol Tick and Flea …

Me and my boyfriend just got a new dog a few weeks ago from my mother and my mom hadn’t given the dog a bath in a while. So we went out to the store to buy some dog shampoo and some other products that that dog needed, like …

Being the proud pet mom of 3 beautiful indoor cats, it is important to me that I feed my cats the best diet that I can afford on my budget. I have tried many different foods to satisy the hunger and meet the nutritional needs of my cats, …

I was introduced to Adams Flea and Tick shampoo by our local vet. Our poor dog is suffering from flea attacks and he was on scratching frenzy. We have tried many brands out there but none has come as close as Adams Flea and Tick shampoo. My love to experiment …

This pet store is very famous for it’s notoriety. It is owned by ex-PBA player Jay Mendoza and I have read a lot of articles which features complaints about him and his dogs and puppies which are mysteriously dying once bought by new owners. There’s also a list of …

Before switching our golden retriever to a raw diet, she had a terrible coat, was prone to excessive shedding, she had terrible season allergies and suffered from dry and itchy skin, among other things. When we made the decision to switch her from kibble to a raw diet I …

Those of you who have read a couple of the reviews I have written, know what an animal lover I am! Today, I want to share with you about my beloved Mini-Schnauzer. Her name is Gypsy, and she is the sweetest little girl! I have had her since …

Approximately three years ago, my mother-in-law purchased the Bumi Tug Toy by West Paw Design from Pet Valu for our toy-destroying golden retriever. At first, our dog showed little interest in this toy, which wasn’t surprising, she had never shown interest in ‘chew toys’, she always preferred the destructible …

The last time I headed to Pet Smart and asked them for something to give my dog to treat her bad breath, the first thing they pulled out is an actual tube of doggie toothpaste and I looked at the sales person like she was crazy and I told …

Marty is a very special person (dog)too me. He is a working dog and like every working soul he needs good nutrition. Marty was fed Old Roy Dog since day one. You see I am legally blind and Marty is my guide dog. Marty is always …

In its attractive, orange lidded 1 oz container, the Wardley Essentials brand goldfish food caught my eye at the local Wal-mart. Now, not many people care too much about the 28 cent investment they make in a “feeder fish” goldfish from Wal-mart stores, but whether they are caring …

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 …

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 …

When we lost our beloved 15 year old umbrella cockatoo, Poppy, I was brokenhearted — and at the same time relieved. This is a bird with the potential to live for 80 to 100 years, and I had been 40 years old when we adopted her. Always in 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 …

This is one of the worst litterboxes ever made. If you think spending the extra money for the cats is worth it, think again. This litterbox will not only give you cleaning nightmares, it is also not even close to as efficient as they make it out to be.
At …

We live in a small carpeted apartment so taking care of dogs can be an inconvenience. Since we wanted pets, we decided to get a 2 gallon aquarium and placed 2 cute gold fish on it. We were doing good taking care of our fish but our problem is that …

My daughter loves birds and wanted me to buy some bird food so when I went shopping I bought the Lopis Everything for Pet Budgie Seed . It is a “nutritionally selected blend” of seeds for birds. I do not keep birds as pets but my garden is …

Yesterday’s News is the ultimate in recycling. Recycled newspapers are reformed into tiny super-absorbent pellets for use in your cat’s litter box. For shape and absorbency, their only competitor is Feline Pine, which re-uses pine shavings and saw dust. However, Yesterday’s News doesn’t have its own …

I had really wanted an celf cleaning litter box, as I was sick of cleaning the old fashioned one all of the time. So my Husband decided to buy me one for Christmas and I was so excited! I put it all togeather (Which actually took a little bit …

I’ve been taking my two labs here since they were puppies. This park is over four fenced in acres of grassy fun and frolic. There is a massive lake and dock for dogs to run and jump from. Tons of seating areas, ramada’s and shade trees …

This is a brush that’s used while giving a dog a bath. This brush is used instead of the hands or rags to work the shampoo deeply into the fur and give a dog a good, thorough cleaning. Compared with using old rags or hands, the brush seems to …

This is another canned cat food I tried on my cats. I know it’s basically canned turkey that has no vitamins, minerals or any of the nutrients that cats need, but I thought it would serve as a nice healthy “snack”. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case at all. I …

Although I have owned several varieties of fish in my life, I have to say that there is none more beautiful than the Japanese Fighting Fish or Bettas. I remember when I was a little girl, we had two of them, one red and the other blue. We kept them …

The Pet Hair Magnet is probably the single best product I’ve ever purchased for the removal of pet hair on anything — clothing, rug, and even my pets!
I truly love this thing. It has an easy grip five-inch handle, and the width of the magnet is about seven …

Nothing starts a morning like having your dog lick your face with bad breath! For some reason, when I awake to bad dog breath, I instantly embrace a rather bad start to my morning! As a result for my sheer love of dogs, but my repulsion for …