The Mongolian gerbil (meriones unguiculatus) was discovered in the early 1950s and by 1954 had been introduced to the US to be used in laboratory research. Because they proved easy to maintain,interesting to observe,easy to handle,and cute in appearance,captive-bred gerbils had found their way out of the laboratory and …

I started taking my pets to this vet because it was a convenient location, but I feel so lucky I found Dr. Lawer! He is wonderful and kind, and you can tell that he chose his profession because he genuinely loves animals.
I took my dog to be seen …

I started my Bearded Collie in K9 Showstopper by Animal Naturals about a year ago. At first I was ordering it from the Animal Naturals website, but later I discovered that Petco carries it at a competitive price. The supplement is a powder that you sprinkle on their food, …

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. …

Although some not have issues using the Hartz brand collars for cats, I had a very sad and almost deadly situation happen to my cat. I have a Seal Point Siamese who is allergic to fleas. We usually use Frontline, but we were all out. I …

My Betta fish, Wanda, drives me crazy at times, because for the 6 months that I have had her, she is very finicky. There are times when she eats a lot, and then she will go days without eating, and at these times, I actually worry about her. It …

I have been particularly impressed with Blue Buffalo puppy food and all that they offer. I recently rescued a Labrador Retriever mix puppy who had serious problems with his skin and coat. He was constantly scratching and itching, and even going so far as nibbling himself until …

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 …

I’ve never been a big fan of Pet Smart. I’ve almost always had pets in my house, but for some reason I never ventured into the store very often. When they built one in Huber Heights near my house, I stopped by to visit once and took my dog. …

Eating this dry cat food has saved the life of my Maine Coon cat. There are certain minerals in regular cat foods that he cannot digest. These minerals create crystals in his urine. In time, the crystals block the super-thin urethra so he cannot urinate. And if a cat …

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 …

I bought a Kong toy for my eight month old puppy a few weeks ago and I can thoroughly recommend them as it has been a great success. Not only does Charlie love it but he has not managed to chew it into pieces as he has done …

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 …

Border collies are wonderful and intelligent animals. I have had my dog for around 5 years now. She’s very smart and my partner in crime. I would highly recommend this animal for people with a lot of room and energy, but not for those in apartments.
Border collies are …

I have a wonderful, quirky, loving 7 year old Siamese cat. He is my man of the house, my reason to smile when I come home at night. I have always attempted to be sure he had the very best of care and this has included several trials …

Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats come in a 4.5 oz (127 g) resealable green bag. The treats are dry, crunchy pieces, heart-shaped, pink and tan in color. They are the size of regular cat food (approximately; maybe just a little bit larger). The flavor is tuna and salmon. …

I bought this dog bed from the online shop of the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home website (find it by Googling it) and it has been a great success. My 7 month old puppy, Charlie, is lying sprawled out in it as I write and it has become …

Safari Mat Splitter - A tool designed to split the occasional mat in your dog. It has a handle to hold and a single blade to cut through the mat. The blade is replaceable. It is made of a low quality aluminium handle and 2 …

I started using Solid Gold dry dog food for my 3 dogs about one year ago. One of my dogs, an eleven year old Rottweiller, had constant ear infections for years and after about 3 weeks on Solid Gold, the ear infections went away, never to return.
Solid Gold contains …

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. …

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 …

Dogs are great! They are fine companions and are a joy to have. The type of dog I am writing about is a Westiepoo. This type of dog is half West Highland White Terrier, and half minature poodle. This is one of the greatest dogs ever.
I have one, it …

I own two cats, and if anyone else also owns cats, you know that some funky smells can start to emanate from the cat box after a few days. Of course, I always try to clean the box before it gets to be too nasty or have my poor furry …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I have been a cat owner for almost six years now. I have resolved to find a cat litter that can stand up to six cats, and finally I have found it… Carefree Kitty Scoopable Cat Litter. I am very impressed that it can stand up to …

So I have had a pet dwarf bunny for about five years, and it has been quite an adventure. I have only had two pet bunnies my entire life (I’m now on my dwarf rabbit), and the last one was a very docile, big rabbit. I could not tell …

Mud Bay is an excellent store for all pet supply needs. I primarily go there for supplies for my cat and dogs. I love how the staff are very knowledgeable about animals and can answer most every question I have about nutritional needs and illnesses. I purchase mainly treats …

The boxer, one of the top ten most popular breeds in America, is an extreme joy to have as a pet. I actually ended up getting a dog of this breed just because of convenience. I had just graduated college and I heard about litter of boxer …

When I moved out of my old apartment and moved in with my fiance in his, there was a neighbor that was catty corner to me who had the most gorgeous cat for a pet. This cat was silky and yet fluffy as well, with the most gorgeous pair of …

Living in an apartment complex was very difficult for my senior dog. She was getting older and became very agitated when I left the house. This wasn’t a huge problem when I lived in a place with a yard, but being locked up in the apartment all the time …

Once, having returned from a short trip, I had discovered that one of my kitties failed to use his litterbox. Obviously, my absense was a big stress for him, and some cats will react to stress in this way. He must have peed in the basement once or twice. …

I saw my Jack Russell Terrier in the window of a mall pet store while Christmas shopping and fell in love with him. When I returned to the same mall three months later he was still there, stuck in the same cage just begging to be brought home. I …

A few years ago I was forced to take a job in another state for awhile to make ends meet. Unfortunately I couldn’t take my dogs with me. Dalmatians don’t live well in apartments. I have been a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. …

Goldfish are a fish that I have taken care of worked with for many years. They are a very interesting and prevalent fish. They are everywhere. I first started taking care of goldfish in 1979. I have found them to be very interesting.
I started taking …

I did really enjoy taking care of mini pincher as a pet dog.This breed of dog is smart, very playful and extra sweet. It is indeed a great fun to have a mini pincher in your house. But in taking care of mini pincher, you have to invest a …

I have times when I have to leave my cat for a couple days at a time. I don’t feed my cat wet food on a daily basis, but I do often as a treat in addition to her dry food. I especially like to give her …

When I brought my two new baby rats home from the pet store, they both suffered a respitory ailment. Perhaps they caught it from the slightly chilly outside air, as rats don’t handle chills very well. Needless to say, I needed something to treat them with and the pet …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

A fish tank is a great addition to any house or business. It livens up the area, adds some color, and fish are very fun to watch. For a fish tank I would recommend a community tank. A community tank just means that it is filled with different types …

Aquatic turtles, which are usually “Sliders” or “Red Eared Sliders” are actually a lot of fun to own as a pet.
Ours was a stray baby turtle that we found once while walking our dog. We couldn’t find the mother, so we kept her and she’s been a great …

My sister wanted a hamster really bad for Christmas one year so we got her one. He’s cute and he’s pretty quite for the most part, He’s a pretty good pet. The only two things that I would have to say if you are considering getting one are: I …

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This is a nice shop. The service is great. I took my puppy to get groomed and he looked like a million dollars. They know what they are doing here. They have a good location but very limited parking. The inside is neat. The prices was reasonable. Very …

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 …

If your dog likes chewing on your shoes and sandals, you might want to consider getting him this toy. Companion Road Sandal-Shaped Dog Toy is a plush toy which name says it all: it is shaped like a sandal, or actually more like a flip-flop. The pink and green …

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 …

I have two beautiful Basenji African hunting dogs, which came to me with pre-existing problems, and which are prone to numerous health issues, including but not limited to, Fanconi, which is an incurable disease of the kidney. Since a close relative to both of my dogs died of this …

Many people have this idea that Siberian huskies are part wolf and are aggressive. I would Like to smack those people in the head and hand them a real educational book about huskies. Contrary to what many people believe the Huskies are normal domesticated dogs. In fact all dogs …

For more years than I can remember, I’ve purchased Hartz All Natural Rawhide Prime Beef Chew Sticks for my pets. It’s always been one of their favorite treats. The all natural rawhide sticks come in a package of 20 these days. They are a little thinner …