I own a rat terrier that spends most of her time inside the home; however, when the days are humid I allow her to stay outside to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures. Unfortunately, during these warmer months is when my dog attracts the most fleas and other tiny …

I raise and show dogs and do rescue and also own cats and a PB pig- so have lots of animals. I have been using this product for the last 5 yrs or so. It is the only commercial product I need to use to keep my house …

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 …

The Kong Stuff-A-Ball is easily the greatest invention in doglihood ever! Where have they been my whole life? That’s what I want to know. I’ve heard references to these for a while, but recently a good friend in Australia sent me this Kong Stuff-A-Ball and a …

I have a 75lb German Shepherd who loves her toys, especially the plush squeaky toys. I don’t, however, love the stuffing that ends up all over my house after she’s done mutilating them. I ran across these Skineeez Dog Toys one day while surfing the web.
I …

The Wagging Tails Dog Park is a kind of park within a park. Although it is technically located within the larger Rotary Park Environmental Center, it actually forms its own separately fenced area on the premises. Unlike the rest of the park …

Thank goodness for PetSmart and its affordable dog training classes.
Manu is my first dog. She is a big, fuzzy, slobbery, hyperactive golden retriever. I am the last in my family to own a dog. I have shared my entire life with big dogs. Not average …

My Ragdoll cat has severe food allergies. She has been eating Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Green Pea and Duck formula for a few years, as it was the only food that would not cause her to break out in hives and lose her hair. Even a different brand of …

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 …

Almost 3 years ago I received a miniature dachshund as a gift from a boyfriend at the time. She was a cute little thing at 1lbs 4oz! I really did not know much about the breed when I got her. I just knew she was the cutest thing I …

This evening I finished reading “A Game of Spies” written by John Altman. I was not quite sure what to expect of this novel. I had never read anything by this author before.
This was a spy novel, set in the time of the second world war. I …

My dog recently had to go to the vet for a urinary tract infection, or at least that’s what we found out it was, and it was a nightmare trying to get her to take her pills that she needed to take with the antibiotics in it. I’d even …

If you were a new parent you would probably be lured by the fancy attachments and the beautiful colors of this pricey bath tub. Donot fall in trap of looks here , look at the price. I still regret even after 3 years for wasting $30 on …

Being the owner of two cats that share one litter box, I have to make sure I have the best quality litter. I don’t have a basement to put the litter box in and thus it must smell ok since it is out in the open. I …

I have always thought that German Shepherd is the best dog ever created. I say this because so far I have owned two in my lifetime. The first one was when I was very young. My father had bought one when I was around nine or so and I instantly …

I got the SmartyKat Feather Swirl cat toy as an impulse purchase. My fiance and I were about to lay down ceramic tile over the weekend and I knew I would have to put my cat in a spare bedroom so he would not get in the way or …

Frontline Plus is a liquid product that helps keeps dogs free of some parasites. The box says it protects against different types of ticks, fleas, and lice in all stages of life, (although my dog hasn’t ever had lice so I can’t say how well it keeps them away). …

I have been using this filter ever since I started keeping fish as pets. That’s a total of 6 years. As you probably know, all freshwater tanks require filters to keep the water livable and crystal clear. The two main types of filters are mechanical and chemical. Chemical filters …

We have recently purchased a new addition to our family. I’m referring to a little puppy named Sparky. We have had Sparky for a few weeks now. I decided to go buy him some of the many things that a puppy needs. Like a collar, …

We have 10 dogs, so you can just imagine the problem that fleas and ticks present. Once these pests infest one dog, it will only take a matter of days before they infect all. At first, I tried to fight back with the use of anti-flea and …

One of my neighbors has an adult Bullmastiff and this is a huge dog. His shoulders reach the middle of my thighs and he has a very large, solid head. I was actually scared of him when I first saw him, as he was so big. He easily weighs …

The SmartyKat Madcap Mouse is a small plush mouse that comes with a tube of catnip. The back of the mouse is sealed with velcro so that it can be easily opened and filled with catnip. I bought this mouse at Walmart the other day, and all five of …

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 …

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 …

If you have pets you know the drama that cutting their nails brings to your peaceful home. I own the nail clippers that look like scissors and I own the ones that look like a human nail clipper. My dog and cat are both terrified of both …

Hartz In Control is just like the more expensive flea and tick drops. You open the little container and put it on the animals skin on the back of the neck. One of my cats is allergic to fleas and he can have a bad time of it, …

I have worked with pets and in the pet industry for over seventeen years. I own four dogs, two cats, and a parrot currently but have owned every small animal imaginable, also goats, chickens, and horses, so there are times when I need more than a quickie …

Adopting an animal is a major decision because that animal will need a commitment from you for the rest of its life.
We have had dogs before, but were looking into the possibility of re-homing an older dog. We both knew enough to realise that it wasn`t going to be …

My dogs love Milk Bones Dog Biscuits. My pooches sometimes have sensitive tummies when it comes to treats or dog biscuits. You would think that they could tolerate any types of food or treats by looking at them. My big boy St. Bernard weighs a whopping 160 …

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 …

When considering a pet wolf, wolf hybrid, or wolfdog as your next pet, make sure you understand what you are getting yourself into. Although there are definitely joys of ownership, it can also be a very stressful and potentially dangerous relationship.
We received a purebred wolf (has no canine …

With the designer dog craze of the past few years, one designer mix has come to be quite popular: the pug beagle mix known as a “Puggle.”
We got our puggle a year and a half ago when he was six weeks old. He was SO adorable as a …

I review my mother’s dog. I don’t like dogs but my mother and sisters do.
The dog is a light brown dog named Wilma, with brown eyes and a big black nose. She look similiar to Scooby Doo, and she’s a Grand Danois. That’s a french name, since it is …

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 …

At $140, I was expecting a great product that lived up to its claims when I purchased this from a major pet product retailer early in 2008.
The Scoop Free box, which is plugged into an electrical outlet, uses of a large square carboard tray you fill with crystal …

Do you own a pampered pooch? Or maybe you are owned by a doggie diva? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then please allow me to take this opportunity to introduce you to Bark Avenue. Located in a shopping center on McGregor Boulevard …

Crazy Spinners are great cat toys. The $2.95 pack contains 4 small, plastic pinwheels: red, orange, yellow, and green. They work best on uncarpeted floor. What you do is you either make one spin or just slide it towards your cat. The cat will be instantly interested and, more …

I wanted a cat tree that would let my two cats get up as high as they wanted, but floor-to-ceiling trees can run into the hundreds of dollars. I found this model at Wal-Mart for $40, and for the price I thought it was worth trying out. The same …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

The Maine Coon cat, though gaining in popularity, is still relatively unknown to most people in America. They are the largest domestic cat with males growing to an average of 21 pounds and females to an average of 16 pounds. They are long-haired cats coming in every …

For those of us that can’t afford or really accommodate for a pet dog or cat, it seems the options available are considerably limited as we go smaller and smaller, usually into the rodent category in pursuit of viable options for potential pethood. In my childhood, living in a …

We got a new puppy in November, and are in the midst of house breaking the pup. We started by the traditional newspapers, and she was fairly good about going on the newspaper. Yet, it was messy and the urine would soak through, leaving newsprint stains on the floor …

The aussie shepard is probably one of the greatest pets anyone will ever can own. They are great friends, great with children/people, natural leaders, intelligent, have high longevity/life-span, and playful/active.
If you’re seeking a great friend and loyal dog, this is the one for you. These dogs will go the …

As a dog trainer and rehabilitator of many years, I know that the act of jumping up on people is one of the most problematic behaviors plaguing dogs these days. Not only is a dog that jumps on people deemed annoying, but it can also be dangerous to …

Cosmic Catnip proclaims itself to be the number 1 brand of catnip. For the record, it’s easy to see why after having used it. There is something about Cosmic Catnip that drives felines crazy in the best of ways.
I’ve bought a few other brands of catnip and eagerly given …

I have been using Hartz flea control products for several years; they seem to work better than other brands I tried, but I must say I still have not found the best, ultimate, kill-them-all flea control product. I bought Hartz 3 in 1 Control Collar for Cats hoping to …

I’ve had two miniature vlack poodles so far. Actually, one was our family dog until he died a number of years ago, and the other one was the family’s dog until I moved out. In other words, she was my dog as well until I moved out almost a …

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 …

This small breed of dog is just very adorable especially if well-taken cared of. I have my shih-tzu (named Balto) almost two years ago and everyone in the family really fall for him.
Shih-Tzus got this very long and fluffy hair and …

Americans are becoming more and more interested in providing the best possible accessories for their beloved pets, and many fascinating new avenues are opening up in the area of pet travel. If you are planning to travel and are afraid of leaving your “furry family member” in a kennel …