I am the fortunate forever guardian of two Percheron horses. What a magnificent animal the Percheron is. It’s a breed that is credited with originating in France. Percherons were often used by knights during wars and for gaming and pleasure. They are classified as a …

Chew toys are a neccessity for any dog owner, especially for those who like to chew and tear things up like my dog. I am the proud owner of a Jack Russell Terrier that is a year and four months old named Ricochet. She has two bad habits: …

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 …

The Petsmart in the Rockaway Town Square Mall is massive. It has a huge selection of animals and pet care products. There are products for every type of pet: dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. Since I am an aquarium hobbyist, I pay special attention to the fish section. …

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 recently decided to try out Walmart’s brand of cat litter, Special Kitty. We got the most inexpensive kind, the kind that is in the green box. It used to be completely unscented, but now there are odor killing crystals in it. When we bought it …

I ordered this leash online thinking it was the same as my older Flexi retractable leash. Unfortunately, the quality does not even come close to matching up to the older models, and I would not recommend it to anyone with a dog over twenty pounds.
Aside from the false advertising …

I have been a dog breeder for many years. I have bred, loved, sold and taught to behave well, Siberian Huskies and, at a different time, teacup poodles. Now, for my own family pet, I have chosen a Beagle.
I have asthma that is bad enough that I am not …

The Philippine’s National Bird is the Philippine Eagle, which is already on the endangered species list. There only about 1,000 eagles left in the wild and the government of Davao is taking extreme measures to conserve this magnificent bird. The Philippine Eagle Center used to be primarily a breeding …

Growing up in a home with dogs and now having a dog of mine, I can say that I’m able to understand the sentiments of dogs’ owner. For years of having dogs, the most troublesome part is when they are sick and scratching.
My dogs are my babies so …

My husband and I bought this Van Ness Sifting enclosed cat pan from Walmart for around $25. That was a lot I thought for a cat little box but if it really worked well then it was worth any price. We had a regular cat little box that wasn’t …

My husband and I have been buying the Iams Dog Fod brand for a couple of years now. We have six dogs, yes, six! And we have always been pleased with Iams. Just recently I saw a new addition to the Iams family of dog and cat food,Healthy …

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 …

As a family of three is fit we are the proud owners of a German Sheppard called Freya Saphira.
Our dog loves the outdoor walks and playing in the park.
She is a very curious creature and loves to “shake “noses with every dog she encounters during these activities.
That is how …

I often buy treats for my cat (although he is not really appreciative kind). I bought this one on the go and the main reason i bough them was their price (just below 2$).
The treat is packed in a slim pack weighting 50g and containing +/- 85 tablets.
The pills …

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, …

The Spinone Italiano also called Italian Griffon is a very large dog with a long head.Its nose has large wide open nostrils and if the dog is white colored it’s nose will be white colored which looks really cute.its fur is really dense and thick which can be …

Advantage is a very effective flea control product made by Bayer and usually sold only through certified veterinarians. While more expensive than over-the-counter brands, Advantage works much, much better, bringing immediate relief and killing 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours of application.
I had purchased Advantage after all my attempts …

This is another wooden item that my pet rodents have ignored. It’s supposed to be corn-flavored wooden blocks for them to wear their teeth down on. Of course, they don’t even spare these a glance. I know because when I examine the blocks’ edges I can see they are …

My cat’s health has always worried me. She is a small tabby and her eating habits have been, well shall we say, strange? She is a very picky eater, plus many cat food products seemed to upset her stomach. She will turn her pretty little nose up at certain …

Playful Pet Cat Toy is a teaser wand - a short plastic stick with a string tied to it, with some feathers attached to the end of the string. Simple, but cats love it. You just move the wand around, running the string along the floor, bed, or couch, …

Our Brittany spaniel used to run away at home and run off while hunting. It is easy to use and has such an affect on the dog that you don’t have to use it often. The thing isn’t cheap at $160, but if you think anything of …

I have owned my Balinese cat for about ten years. The Balinese is a longhaired Siamese and he acts like a Siamese in temperament and behavior in most areas. He has a body much like a regular cat (not the too-thin body of the Extreme Siamese) but it is …

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 …

Excel Senior Multi Vitamins This says essential vitamins and minerals required for senior dogs, liver-flavored chewable 100 tasty chew tabs. I got this for my 10 year old small cocker mixed dog. My girl Hunter has always been a happy healthy dog, like a child to me. A few …

This is really a full service veterinarian’s office. There are 6 vets there. 3 women and 3 men. There is only one vet who I don’t really care for. Most of the vets are kind of animal specific. The 2 Margarets are …

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, …

I have Dr. Margaret Schreiner as a vet for all my horses. She is a very common easy going person. I like her because she is easy to talk to and when she does work on the horses - she talks to me and explains what she …

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, …

Anyone that is interested in adding a pet to their family should consider adopting a retired racing greyhound. Greyhounds are naturally suited to make exceptional companions. Not only are they extremely gentle and well-behaved, they are calm and somewhat sedentary contrary to popular belief. Most retired racers are good …

Old Roy is Walmarts brand of bargain dog food. I usually buy my furry friends Dog Chow but they were out of food and I was out of money, so I went ahead and bought the bargain brand. I went home and mixed some with my normal brand …

I was a bit worried when I noticed that my younger dog was showing more signs of plaque on his back teeth than my older dog, so I decided to get a doggie toothpaste to try and care for his teeth a bit better. I went to PetSmart and …

Tibetan Terriers as a Family Pet
I am currently writing this review with my black and white Tibetan Terrier Bobby, aka Bobby Dazzler, laying on the sofa next to me and squishing me into a corner as he’s so relaxed.
There are several things about Tibetan Terriers that you should know …

A keeshond is a breed of dog that originated in Holland. Keeshonds are medium sized with long gray fur. I had my keeshond, Silver Fox, for seven years until the family moved into an apartment and we had to find a new home for him. He was a wonderful …

I own eight birds, a combination of parakeets and zebra finches. A diet of seeds is traditional and stereotypical for pet birds. Birds love seeds like people love junk food. Seeds are junk food for birds. A diet of seeds is high in fat and lacking in nutrition. Veterinarians …

Just like the Kong Stuff-A-Ball, the Kong Classic is now a staple at my house and I wish I’d had for years, for all of my dogs. These items provide so much fun for my dogs, I can’t even describe how happy it’s made me as their human. …

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 …

When I adopted my new shelter kitten, Adobe Animal Hospital’s name was one of the veterinary hospitals on a list I received, for a free check-up. This facility accepts many animal shelters’ “free checkup” vouchers. The facility is close to where I live, so I thought I would …

Papillon means butterfly in French. Papillons get their name due to their large butterfly-like ears. These dogs were not originally bred for a lot of hard work, but are surprisingly athletic. They make great family pets are are great for a few laughs.
I have owned a papillon for …

Upon moving to Muldrow, Oklahoma I had to get my dogs their shots while they were still young and before summer started. We live out in the rural area, even more rural than the town already is. There are all sorts of wild animals and things that could get …

I have two crazy kitties that I love and adore. They are also very playful and love their catnip so I figured they would like the Kookamunga Krazee Kitty Catnip Bubbles, but boy was I surprised to find out they dislike them a lot.
The catnip bubble come in …

I am pleased with this dog food from the HiLife brand and now I buy it regularly for my dog. I have a high quality dry complete food always available in my dog’s bowl which he can nibble at whenever he gets hungry, but twice a day I …

A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

I always put little stock in the idea that one brand of dog food was really going to work tons better than another. Dog food is dog food, right? Wrong. I recently switched my fox wire terrier puppy over to Purina Dog Chow from a generic …

As dogs become sociable and active you have to watch out for stubborn ticks. For pet owners it is a persistent and annoying problem. I don’t really know how it started. I have a shaggy brown dog and to be sure that’s enough of a reason. …

I have been buying Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats for our cats - an inexpensive way to prevent dental problems and make the furballs happy. Unfortunately, one of our three cats is not interested in these treats, but the other two love them. The flavor we usually buy …

Puppies are the most fun to have around. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, puppies can put a smile on anyones face, and I have two puppies right now. They are a handful but they are the most adorable pets and my kids love …

I have a large dog who unfortunately can not use this pet shade because even the large only is supposed to hold up to 85 pounds and my girl is 95. That being said, she is happy sitting under our porch canopy on a cool dog bed …

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 …

Koefran Services for Pets is a very caring organization which provides cremation services for Northern California and Nevada area veterinarians, shelters, and humane societies. I first learned about them when my golden retriever died a couple of years ago. When I had her cremated, I received back …