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 …

This is a rarer breed of domesticated rat. I highly recommend this breed, if you’re looking for a caged “pocket pet”. I have four of them.
These are very smart, and highly affectionate rats. Mind love to hang out on my shoulder, and sniff about. They …

I got a free bag of Spike’s Delight Premium Hedgehog food from the breeder that sold me my first hedgy. She also gave me several sample bags of premium cat food, and said that some hedgies liked a little variety. In the end, the cat ended up getting the …

I recently bought a Booda brand ‘Dogzilla’ chew toy for my aunt’s dog when I was housesitting. The dog was driving me crazy barking, and I thought he could use a distraction. I needed to find a really strong toy, because this dog had some serious teeth. …

I have had cats since I was a teenager. Now that I am grown and have my own family, I have continued owning cats. I have 2 cats. One cat, Grasshopper, is around 16 years old. My other cat, Tinkerbell, is about two and half …

I don’t particularly like the idea of birds as pets inside the home. I have lived in a home where birds were kept, though they weren’t mine. Those birds were parakeets and love birds, and I found them quite annoying most of the time!
First of all, birds …

I’ve had pets ever since I can remember. There have been dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, and birds of all shapes and sizes. It is always a challenge to obtain good veterinary care for animals other than cats and dogs. The smaller less expensive the …

About ten months ago I adopted two puppies from my neighbor. At the time they were indoor only dogs and I had originally planned for them to be so. I let them outside to play for a bit but as they got older they started to become antsy inside …

A cat adopted us about three years ago and the vet told us he needed to be an indoor cat, because of all the coyotes in our area. That meant indoor cat litter which sounded really gross to me. I remember when I was a teenager some friends had …

The black lab I had was a little bigger than an average black lab but I highly recommend that people get a black lab if they are thinking of getting a dog because the black lab that I owned was such a great big lovable dog. The black lab …

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’ …

About a year ago, when we got our first dog, my stepson’s girlfriend got us three packs of Bakers Dental Sticks (as a gift for the dog). She happens to be a veterinary nurse, she very good with animals and told us that these were very good for their …

In my house, scoopable litter is the only way to go as far as the fur babies are concerned. They hate the cheap, clay flakes - so much, in fact, that they will intentionally kick as much of it out of the box as possible, then do their thing …

I have 2 dogs at home (matter of fact, 3). One is golden retriever, another one is Border Collie, and another one is a mixed race.
I only spent money for buying my golden retriever. Why? cause the other two were coming by their own will :P Suddenly they come …

One of the most interesting types of fish that I ever kept was a puffer fish. These fish are cute and interesting for any interested in exotic fishes.
The type of puffer that I kept was a green puffer.( And to be sure, there are many …

Whiskas Homestyle Favorites are cat food for adult cats that comes in many different flavors - several kinds of chicken, turkey, beef, mixed grill, cod, ocean whitefish, tuna, fresh water trout, and salmon (that I know of). Each one is very soft and moist, it comes with either gravy …

AS A PARENT OF NINE PETS and educator of people on the proper care of pets, I do Pet Food Analysis’ of the ingredients of pet foods to make owners aware of just what they are feeding their pets. After reviewing the first 6 ingredients of this brand …

The Pixie-Bob is a lesser-known breed of domestic cat who gets its name from its legendary roots - according to the story, a woman found a stray female cat in a passionate moment with a wild bobcat. She took in the female cat and a few months later, …

I was looking for an herbal-based soap/shampoo for my dogs when I came across Lori Dog Soap. I was used to a more popular brand but when I read the label, I decided to buy one. Manufacturers of Lori Soap claims their product is 100% herbal and mineral soap, …

You’ve probably heard about “designer” dogs and how they appear to be totally beautiful and unique kind of dog. Since a designer dog is a cross between two pure bred dogs, it is no wonder that this kind of dog is gaining popular attention right now. With this, our …

Being the owner of 4 indoor cats for about 10 years, I’ve had some challenges keeping litter box odors at bay. I have tried virtually everything: many name brands of litters, scoopable litter, baking soda additives, newspaper litters, pine litters, lavender litter, the automatic scooping box, etc., …

I grew up fearful of dogs. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mongrel or if it came from a pure line. I was simply scared of them. Back then, I never imagined that I will ever keep them as pets, let alone be significantly near them. …

While a little expensive, $49 at our local Tractor Supply and that being the only place we have found it, Taste of the Wild is the best. The variety of flavors is amazing, so great for finicky dogs. Ive chosen Pacific Stream with smoked salmon, my husky just adores …

“Shadow Over Kiriath” by Karen Hancock. This is Book 3 of the Legends of the Guardian-King series. In the first two books Prince Abramm was sold into slavery by his younger brother Gillard, taken into a faraway country and made a gladiator. He then escaped and returned home to …

If you have a cat or kitten, or know someone who does, then you might know how difficult it can be to bathe a kitty. Yes, cats get dirty too, even inside cats. I used to force my male cat to take a bath, and even though he was …

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 …

PetSmart is a chain of stores which of course caters to pets and their needs. They often have a wide selection of toys, treats, foods, and other necessities for your furry companion. The PetSmart I’m reviewing here is the one located in Augusta, Georgia in the Target shopping mall …

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 …

There are some consumers that shop specialty stores for all of their pet supply needs, but I’m definitely not one of them. I normally purchase my dog food from the grocery store or some other giant retailer and I couldn’t care less what kind it is. I’ve …

When my elderly cat Oreo started to lose dramatic amounts of weight while still gulping down excessive amounts of food and water, I knew something must be wrong with her. I took her to the vet and was told she had developed diabetes. Due to the excessive amount of …

I have three cats of various ages and breeds and it is always a challenge to find treats that all of them will like. I think I’ve tried every brand out there. I’ve narrowed it down to a few and one I want to talk about is Purina’s Whisker …

I had never tried any of the bathing wipes for cats before. We just always washed our cat in the sink, amidst much protest! Our cat is now 20 pounds and it takes both of us to fight with him just to get him in the water, let alone …

Recently I was unable to get to the pet store to purchase food for my beloved feline. I did not want to give him the cat food that is normally sold in the grocery stores, because most of it is corn based, and I like to feed him …

This hospital has been an absolute life saver for my pets. I had first went hear when I had moved and brought a new pet, I was searching for not just any pet hospital but somewhere that I can trust and that has reliable service. I was searching through …

I do not like to feed my dog on raw meat as I feel as if this promotes a wild side in the behavior of the somewhat extensively domesticated pet we call the dog.
I own a Boston Bull Terrier and as a pure breed, this dog is specific about …

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 …

I have had two dogs that have basically suffered from separation anxiety when I leave them at home. As a result, they wind up freaking out and messing up my house whenever I leave them. So, I was really in a quandry, wondering how to eleviate this …

This is the litter box liner to buy. I know it costs a little more, but it’s huge and it’s tough, and what the heck, it’s got a drawstring!! You KNOW how hard it is to get that stupid horrible full catlitter bag closed without a nice cinching …

Earlier, I wrote a review on the TopFin 30 Filter because it is just extraordinary.
Recently I decided to buy a 10 Gallon tank to raise even more fish as pets and
bought a TopFin 10 Power Filter to be the heartbeat of the tank.
If you were to simply glance at …

My husband and I go fishing , swimming , and camping pretty often. Sometimes we bring one of our 4 dogs with us. I feel much safer even knowing that they can swim , that they have some added protection as well. I treat my dogs like they are …

In the past, when the grocery budget was very tight, I would go to Wal-Mart and buy their brand of dog food. Of all the varieties and flavors that Wally World offers, their bags of Ol’ Roy original formula - the stuff in the big, brown bag - is …

One of the most interesting fish that I have ever kept have been pirahna fish. Piranha’s have a reputation for bloodthirst and aggressive behavior but I have not found them to be like that.
All of the Piranha …

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 …

Purina Kitten Chow is dry cat food designed specifically for kittens. The formula is high on calories and protein to ensure proper body growth. It also includes calcium and minerals the kitten needs to develop strong bones. Rice is added for better digestion. The pieces are small, just right …

I bought Old Roy Dog Food, Premium Chicken with Rice, for my dogs and was not pleased. My dogs eat only dry dog food, and sometimes they are picky about what they are eating. However, they would not eat the Old Roy Dog Food. Both dogs picked around the …

Fancy Feast cat food is a great canned food for cats. At least, my cat seems to think so. She becomes absolutely crazy when I open a can of one of this food. It comes in many different flavors, and I serve a variety of it so that my …

If you are a pet lover and you choose your pet’s veterinarian based on the quality of the medical care offered, then I highly recommend to you the Coral Veterinary Clinic. I have several cats as well as two dogs and the care that they have received there …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

Having just one furry pet, nonetheless several, in your family can make you house look like a fur war zone. I have tried many pet de-furrers but have always been left disappointed. I end up using the tried and true roll of tape. Even though tape works I have …

As those who are cat owners know, our pets go bonkers over toys that contain catnip. However, the scent and stimulation only lasts for a few hours and then the toy often sits unused. I started to feel as though I was wasting money on catnip toys that were …