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 …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

My family has had a female black lab now for 8 years and she is a great family pet. When we got her, the owner planned to put her with her other puppy siblings into a bag and drown her in a stream. We got them …

Okay, the name alone makes this sound like some cheesy, late-night piece of junk that will fall apart in a month. I was hesitant to buy this as I had already purchased two dog brushes within about a two-month period and been disappointed with the results.
I visited the website …

During the winter I bought a corrugated cardboard scratcher made by 9Lives for my cats. My Maine Coon just loves this scratcher! Almost every evening I see him standing on it and scratching away like crazy. He is a large and strong cat, about twelve pounds of lean muscle, …

Friskies Indoor Delights Cat food is an inexpensive option for dry cat food. It is made by the company Purina, which is a well known company, but is marketed under the Friskies name. Friskies makes wet food in various flavors, and are more known for that, but their dry …

Most dog and cat owners are familiar with the brand name “Greenies”. Greenies first gained it’s mainstream popularity with it’s edible green treats that were said to help keep your furry friend’s teeth clean–thus, the toothbrush shape. The focus of this article, however, is on another product …

Finding a good veterinarian service for a pet is very important. The veterinarian clinic near my home is very affordable. Having your pet’s clinic nearby is a great feature since numerous trips are necessary to keep a pet healthy. Also this feature provides comfort in the case …

My dog doesn’t drink as much water as he should. I would assume that it was because it isn’t fun to drink out of the bowel. Whatever the case maybe I think that he needs something that is going to keep him interested when it comes to drinking water. …

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 …

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 …

I have tried several different brands of food for this bird. This is the least expensive brand I have found. I don’t really like this one. Though it does offer a wide variety of things for the birds to enjoy, and a variety of colors to …

Ever since I saw the cute taco bell commercial with the chihuahua in it , I have wanted one . Finally while browsing our local flea market , I found a breeder and got he sweetest little puppy I have ever seen .
His name is Skippy , and he …

The Kong folks not only distribute neat toys but now they have nifty treats and such to put in them. My dogs are absolutely enamored with their Kong Classic and Kong Stuff-A-Balls. One of the things I’ll use to treat them with is these Kong Stuff-’N.
Kong Stuff-’N …

By now, Pedipaws is such a cliché, I hate to write about. But I like to write about things that work. I don’t always get to find things that are such a cliché, and work well.
I bought Pedipaws Friday after Thanksgiving, at a very good price at Bed Bath …

I, like most cat owners, sincerely believed the old pitch from cat food companies that your cats really DO need dry food in order to be healthy. They had so convinced us that for years we pandered to their marketing magic and bought these dry hard bits of so-called ‘food’ …

I love my Beagle and I want him to be as comfortable as possible at all times. This means more than just feeding him and petting him, or allowing him to have his own log cabin dog house from Petco. It means that he must feel comfortably clean, with …

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 …

Trifexis is chewable tablet that is administered monthly to your dogs depending on weight, size, and age. The medication is used for flea prevention and also killing fleas, which many medicines cannot control. It is, also, a form of heartworm prevention and used to control and prevent hookworms, roundworms, …

Special Kitty is one of the cheapest, if not THE cheapest, version of cat litter sold at Walmart. When our family is tight on money, that’s what we buy for our cats. The cat litter is sold in 25 lb red paper bags, no fancy boxes here. One bag …

I am an aid animal lover and I also have worked for the SPCA and I can honestly say that Old Roy is the worst food to feed your pet. As a vet’s assistant I saw cases of incontinence, bleeding, bad breath, hair loss, and quite a few other …

It’s really difficult to take care of dogs like shih-tzus because of their long hair.Taking care of them, especially in the grooming part is really tasking and laborious! There are many brands of dog shampoos out there in the market but a sensible pet-owner should …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

As a ferret owner, I enjoy providing my fuzzies with toys that stimulate their intelligence while allowing them to be the carefree comedians that they are.
I purchased two of these tunnels and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Most ferrets love to tunnel, so …

I am very happy that I found this dog traveling bag and so is my chihuahua Skippy. I use it whenever I take my dog on a trip with us. It is great and really comes in handy!
You can use the bag in so many ways. You can use …

Recently, I gave my dogs Dogswell Happy Hips Chicken and Oats Recipe Dog Food. I’ll point out that this was just a sample, so the review is more based on the initial impression of this product and not use over a long period of time. This is …

My son has been begging me for a puppy for about a year. I finally gave in and purchased a German Shepard. Once we purchased our adorable family pet, it was time to fine a good veterinarian. I asked a few of my friends who own …

To have a man’s best friend, as I have proven, is a great way to release stress; but dogs can attract unwanted guests that you too have to deal with. Otherwise ticks and fleas can add more stress not just to your dog but to yourself as well. Experience, is …

Dog toys are very important I think to the health benefits and happy life style of our pets. I take great joy in searching for dog toys for my dogs and look for products that are reliable, durable, and will entertain my dogs for quite a long time. Which …

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 …

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 had a very fat cat. Oreo was and is obsessed with food. When I got him, he woke me up at 5 am to tell me he was hungry. He would finish off any food in his bowl upon feeding. He would scavenge my …

What do you do when you have a dog who barks and barks and barks and barks, not at people, but at the endless slew of squirrels that taunt her from trees and fence posts? That’s been my dilemma for a while. If I’m outside with her, …

Milkbone Original Dog Treats are the ultimate of all dog treats. I can remember this pet lover’s product always being around the home I grew up in, and I think that Milkbone Original Dog Treats are here to stay. This dog treat is not the fanciest or the prettiest …

I found a new and healthy treat for my beloved dogs, Waggin train wholesome duck jerky tenders. These treats are an absolute hit at my house. I found a 1 oz snack sized package at wal-mart for 97 cents and they are 97% fat free, 98% duck fillet.
I think …

101 Dalmations, anyone? We all know the movie. Grew up with it, loved it, and those dogs stayed in our hearts for years to come. And, you notice in the movie how mischeivous those dogs were? Yeah, well, that’s not so far from the truth. If you are interested …

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 …

My dogs give eight paws up for Dentley’s Chewrite traditional rawhide bones. They love these long-lasting bones, and I’ve been giving the bones to the dogs for the last year or so.
The one I love to get is the huge, 24″ inch bone. It’s actually too big …

It is rainy in our area……..a LOT! When we are home, our beagle, named Beagle Bailey stays in the house with us. When we are at work, he usually is left outside, in a dry, safe area. My husband decided that although the area was dry, it must be …

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 …

Our family has had many pets, from guinea pigs, bunnies and gerbils to dogs.
A few years back we noticed that one of our dogs had developed a rash that occured after she went for grooming and the groomer shaved her too close to …

I have had a Cavalier king charles spaniel named buddy for 2 years now. He is a lovieng compainion to my 4 year old son , and a speacial part of this family. Cavaliers are one of the most affectionate dogs. They trully are one of the most ultimate …

My daughter recieved her first American guinea pig, also know as a cavie, at the age of 7. She is now 26 and we just lost the last descendent of that original guinea pig. In total, the original guinea pig and descendents created a total of …

Pomeranians are a small breed of dog that originated from Pomerania. They have long hair with an undercoat, a curled tail, and straight-up ears.
Pomeranians, whether male or female, are very lively dogs. All dogs, including pomeranians, do have different personalities but in general it can be said …

It’s cold and you want to know how to properly keep your horse warm. And if your horses are like mine, they live in a very nice barn and they are not turned out in wet weather or when it is muddy. They have people taking care of them …

I’m a fan of Paul Mitchell Shampoo, so when the company released their line of grooming products for pets, I happily jumped at the opportunity to test drive it on my own dogs. I got the John Paul Pet whitening shampoo as my dogs have white beards and I’ve …

PetSmart, a family pet store with friendly people right? Wrong. The PetSmart in Dundalk MD is in fact full of non friendly people and a pet care team who knows nothing about the animals they are selling. I worked at this location for a few months and I was …

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, …

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 …

Some time ago, I saw the Pet Trainer advertised on television and decided to get it. Unfortunately, I really wasn’t able to use it on the dogs I had at that time, but when time passed, and I acquired new dogs, I decided to try it out on …