A year ago when I first got my two puppies I knew there would be a lot of work and money invested in them. Like children, pets are expensive to care for. Not enough people who get pets realize this. Animals are not accessories are gifts, they’re living creatures …

I have always wondered why these things are called crayfish and not what they really are: freshwater lobsters. I first discovered crayfish when I used to haul my cousin down to the remote streams of Fayette County, PA in search of fish and salamanders. …

I usually get Tidy Cats Small Spaces or something similar for my indoor cat, but as everyone else is, I was looking for a better bargain and ran into a coupon for Cat’s Pride Complete. Even without the coupon, Cat’s Pride was $2 cheaper than what I usually buy, …

As a mom to dogs, I’m always on the look out for good deals on bones and treats. That’s why this package of Rawhide Dental Rolls caught my attention while shopping at Sam’s Club. This is a large package of 15 rawhide bones. It totals …

I never really liked to maintain dogs at home. I hate not the barking, not the smell, not the dog hairs all over the ground but because I developed a trauma out of a previous experience with our first dog. That dog acquired fleas that really brought …

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 …

Many people like to look for a unique pet rather than the same old boring cat, dog, rabbit, hamster etc … a ferret is usually one of the more unique pet ideas.
I used to think I wanted one, and that it would be so cool to have a …

If you have dogs, you understand the need for a flea killer. We own two cocker spaniels and need a strong flea treatment that will keep the fleas away from our dogs. With our cockers, it is easy to see when the flea treatment has worn off has our …

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. …

I have been an animal lover all my life and as obvious,i have had many pets when i was young ; rabbits , doves , lovebirds , cats and now i have a dog. All these years of caring for them and accepting them as a part of my …

I wrote a review a couple months ago about the flea and tick product by Sergeant’s Pet Care Products. The product was awful. It stunk to high heaven and it was oily.
I sent the other 2 vials back to the company with a letter and asked nicely for a …

When my then 13-year-old son relentlessly pleaded for a hamster, I was very skeptical. My only experience with pet rodents was a gerbil that bit me hard when I was his age. However, after some degree of research and interaction with other people’s hamsters, I found myself at the …

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 favorite among the toy group breed, the Maltese dog is a very lovable, fun-loving dog. We named ours ‘Cloud’ because he has pure white hair. We have him for 7 months now bringing happiness into our home. Maltese dogs normally range from 3-8 pounds. They are known to …

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 …

A-Doorable Plush Bird is a cat toy, a yellow bird with red wings on a string. There is a hanger on the other end of the string that you clip onto a door frame (the hanger is elastic and will not scratch or damage the frame). The bird swinging …

Our mixed lab pointer puppy Sydney became an official member of our family when we adopted her right before Christmas. She came to us from a rescue organization as a foster puppy. I saw her picture and was immediately smitten with her innocent sad look. The …

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 …

I have a Golden Retriever which, as most people know, sheds a lot. When we first got her and took her to the vet for her first check ups, the nurse there said we have a lot of tumbleweeds and couches of hair to look forward to. …

My daughter loves birds and wanted me to buy some bird food so when I went shopping I bought the Lopis Everything for Pet Budgie Seed . It is a “nutritionally selected blend” of seeds for birds. I do not keep birds as pets but my garden is …

When I first bought our puppy from the pet store, she looked healthy and happy. We were only starting and were newbies in raising a puppy (she was 2 months old at the time) and they told us they were giving her Beefpro dog food. They gave us 3 …

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 a lot of small pocket pets and exotics as a side effect of working at a petstore. So when my regular small animal vet moved to Pheonix I was a bit at a loss. Small animal vets are not very common because they require a lot of …

It’s not that I don’t like animals. I am a vegan who has cared for just about every animal that you could think of as a pet or through volunteer rescue work.
I have never been overly keen on small dogs, ever since I was a child and had …

Aquarium Pets is probably the best pet shop in northwestern Wisconsin - they’ve got the chains beat, hands-down. Their animal selection is fantastic - they carry snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, all kinds of rodents, cats, turtles, and they specialize in freshwater and saltwater aquatics. They also carry …

The Shih Tzu is a small dog that’s full of love and fun. Ours is four years old so he’s full grown and weighs about 15 pounds. The Shih Tzu has a pug nose and broad shoulders, with legs that are fairly short, although not so much so that …

There are quite a few aquarium tanks on the market that are aimed at the beginning or space-strapped aquarium hobbyist. However, most of these tend to be $50 and upwards in price, and the slightly cheaper alternatives tend to be of a much inferior quality. The Aquaview 360 three …

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 …

I bought Doggie’s Choice Anti-Mange Soap to treat the skin problems of two of my dogs. They are from the same litter - brother and sister - and the problem seems to run in their blood since the other dogs had not developed the condition, thankfully. I had used …

Merrick canned dog food is amazing stuff - and dogs really love it. Better yet, it’s healthy and natural, so much so that you can actually see the individual ingredients when you open a can. For example, the Turkey Dinner flavor has real turkey, turkey broth, carrots, peas, …

The Omega Paw Tricky Treats Ball toy is an interactive toy for dogs. This toy is designed to be filled with dog treats or food. It is very easy for a human to fill. The ball has many dimples on it and one hole. You …

I have now owned over three of these great fish. My female bettas have all been relatively easy to care for. The tank I keep them in is this little Hawkeye one gallon aquarium that I bought off of walmart.com, and it only cost ten dollars. All I had …

We have had Pembroke Welsh Corgis for over 20 years; breeding, showing, and herding with Corgis as well as loving the breed for its many wonderful companion qualities. If you are considering getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi as a pet, here are some points to consider.
On …

Unlike me, most people don’t have twenty-one dogs running around on their property but like me, most people who own dogs know how obnoxious loud barking can be. At first we would try using spray bottles but if we became absent minded and left the bottle(s) where the …

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 …

I belong to four amazing, wonderful felines. I am in charge of keeping their house clean and feeding them, and I work very hard to do the best possible job of it.
I’ve had cats all my life- and I’m quite experienced with the many types of cat litter, even back …

I guess I have always been a girly girl and somehow that care has even extended to my pets. As I tend to seek out spa like experiences, I now get to include my little Shih-Tzu in all the pampering fun.
Recently while shopping in …

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 …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

I have three cats and a dog, all of which love spending time outside, especially the cats. One thing thats always been a problem is fleas which I absolutely hate because I end up with bites as well. We started putting Adams Flea and tick collar on all the …

Chinchillas are classified as exotic pets, and that is exactly what I was looking for when I did an online search for deciding on which animal I should welcome into my home. The picture of this furry creature was adorable, and I fell in love immediately. However, there are …

I bought it 5 years ago when he was still just a small lump, they looked like a young bear cubs, and now has grown a true friend and a watchdog. All Alabai very quiet, but sometimes show their obstinacy, so they need to show who’s boss. For 5 …

Friskies cat foods makes both dry food and wet food or canned food for cats. Today I fed my cat Friskys “savory shreds — with chicken and gravy” canned cat food. My cat loves Friskies wet food in general, and savory shreds chicken and gravy is definitely …

Our cats love these treats! They are made from real meat and natural ingredients. They contain no grains. They come in small sizes for cats and small dogs, as well as larger sizes for larger dogs. They come in various flavors including beef and venison. …

I am a dog lover and I have three different breeds at home. Because I consider them part of our family, I make sure that they’re getting the right nutrition they need to be always healthy and active every day.
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Smaller dogs have different needs compared to bigger breeds. I’m feeding my shih-tzu Balto with only the best dog food for smaller breeds, Eukanuba small bites. For the past years now, I believe that this product is the best ever …

I got to thinking the other day of the one thing I have received the most compliments on in my life. I have a few talents…I like to play music, I play many sports, and I have a very rewarding career. People I come in contact with …

I often give my dog different kinds of compressed rawhide and Dentley’s is definitely one of my favorites. My Golden Retriever is what I consider to be a power chewer as she can go through bones pretty fast. I won’t buy her the bones that are not …

The GoodLife Recipe makes a line of natural treats and pet food at a reasonable price that are widely available, even in general stores. While they make supplies for both cats and dogs, I am only familiar with the supplies for cats, as my dog has a very …

Fancy Feast may not be anywhere near high quality cat food, but it got my cat to eat and gain weight when no other cat food interested him. To me, that is worth a lot. Back in April of 2010 my older cat grew tired of his regular food. …