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 …

When I was living with my aunt and uncle one year in Texas, we got two Siberian Huskies as pets. And yes, it is very cruel to get such animals when you live in the heat of the Texas sun. But by golly, but these dogs were just gorgeous though! …

When I was around eight years old, I can remember how I begged and pleaded with my mother to allow me to have a hamster. I had discovered these little critters at a local pet shop and just about swooned over how utterly adorable they were. I swore up and …

Although I have owned several varieties of fish in my life, I have to say that there is none more beautiful than the Japanese Fighting Fish or Bettas. I remember when I was a little girl, we had two of them, one red and the other blue. We kept them …

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 have a very good relationship with my vet and when ever I have a problem I can always turn to him if it is during office hours. Last week I had a problem right at the close of hours. When I called there was absolutely no …

I have had my first Basenji for almost 16 years now. He is a joy, but we have had our trials. When I first met this breed in person I was told how temperamental they were and how nasty the breed was. I was told this …

I had a Green Arowana fish.
The Green Arowana was very active when it was young. It loved to dart in the fish tank. After a few days, it could recognize all the family members.
I loved to see the Green Arowana greeted my family whenever …

Everyone believes that gerbils are a great pet for children as well as a great substitute for parents who want their dogs to have the experience and responsibility of owning a pet without the hassle and expense of owning a dog or a cat. While this is true, I …

Living with 2 big dogs, puts you at risk for pet accidents. I know this, only too well. Urine Gone worked very effectively when my dog had a urinary accident on the carpeting of our enclosed porch, the day before we were having guests over to celebrate a birthday. …

When I got my rat terrier nearly fourteen years ago, the breed was virtually unheard of. I found him in a little pet shop near my home on Long Island, NY and fell in love immediately. I had originally wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, but surprisingly all of the …

When I want a natural healthy pet food for my cats, this is where I go. I know the food that supermarkets and stores like Target carry are not very healthy as they are loaded with grains and other poor-quality ingredients. Cats were not born to digest corn or …

Recently my Balinese had a very bad case of diarrhea and even medicine from the vet didn’t work on it. I didn’t know what to try when an employee in Natural Pet (pet supply store) recommended this product to me. She had told me it had worked on her …

I received this medicine from my vet for my cat’s diarrhea. It is a pale yellow-colored liquid medicine and must be refrigerated. At the time I received this, my cat had been suffering diarrhea for about three weeks. He had first become sick from his old food, producing shapeless …

I bought this seed mix for my pet mice and rats but it’s not really a very good food at all. They’d rather eat anything else besides this stuff. Most of the time it just sits in their bowls untouched. They will eat it if I don’t give them …

One of my cats loves to chew on grass for some reason and that’s why I bought these treats: they contain wheat grass powder. I’m hoping they are a safe alternative to chewing on sharp grass blades. And yes, grass can be sharp! That may sound odd but it’s …

When my Balinese grew sick with diarrhea, I tried different canned foods on him and this was the one he liked the best. It’s all natural and very healthy, one of the best canned cat foods on the market. Best of all, both of my cats literally love this …

Dog biscuits are not just for dogs - they are excellent for rodents, too! I picked up a box of Mr. Barky’s on a previous trip to Natural Pet as I was searching for a hard dog biscuit for my ratties to gnaw on. I had read online that …

When I needed I chewing toy for my pet rats and mice, the woman working at the pet store recommended these wooden blocks. Pet rodents need to chew on something hard to keep their teeth trimmed. If they don’t wear their teeth down, then their teeth will grow too …

Recently I decided to buy a bag of EverPet Basics Unscented Cat Litter from my local Dollar General. The cat litter they have is lower in price than other places so I was hoping it would be a good bargain. However, it wasn’t a bargain at all. The cat …

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is simply a dog to fall in love with. Once you get to know them better, you would never want any other pet. I’ve heard lots of good things about them but you don’t really get the full measure of their “royal” nature until …

I will now submit my review of the St. Bernard dog. This review might be somewhat partial, as I own a beautiful St. Bernard dog of my own named Jeff. Jeff is a good boy, but like other St. Bernard dogs, he has his moments. First …

I have a Dalmatian that has twice now gone in for surgical bladder stone removal.
After the first time he had stones, he was put onto Hills UD to attempt to reduce the acidity of his urine. The Hills UD is a pelletized food - deep yellow in colour and …

Anyone who has ever had a trip to Florida or any beach town, knows what those adorable little hermit crabs look like. They are tiny (and sometimes baseball sized) shells with little antennae and eyeballs poking out, and two little legs that drag the shell behind them when they …

I purchased my first hamster at the tender age of twelve. I saved up my allowance to buy the hamster, the cage, all the items you need to raise a healthy and happy critter. Back in those days, the cages didn’t come with all these fancy tubes, which ended …

When I was a little girl, just barely seven years old, my mother brought home for us our first dog, and he was an absolute joy. He was a tiny Lhasa Apso puppy, full-bred, named Prince Matsu Tai (it was his AKC registered name), and we decided to keep …

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 …

A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

The time I saw this powder in the store, my eyes caught the words “With Fragrance” written on it. Now the fact that my old powder had a really bad smell, I thought it would be a nice change, or rather upgrade. I bought and it and thought that …

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 …

What makes a great veterinarian? In my humble opinion that would be a vet that loves what he does and keeps doing it year after year. When caring for animals it really is all about heart.
Dr. Young has treated my own animals over the years and I have always …

For more years than I can remember, I’ve purchased Hartz All Natural Rawhide Prime Beef Chew Sticks for my pets. It’s always been one of their favorite treats. The all natural rawhide sticks come in a package of 20 these days. They are a little thinner …

Iams dog food has many different varieties to choose from. Personally, I get the “Iams ProActive Health Large Breed.” This type of dog food is recommended for large breed dogs anywhere larger than 50 pounds. It is also recommended for dogs over one year of age.
In …

I’ve learned that once a cat pee’s in one area of the carpet they will keep coming back to that same area to pee again unless the mess if cleaned up. I have one specific cat that continues to pee in the corners of the carpet in the …

I live in an apartment with three different cats, so the odor of the cat litter can be really overwhelming at times. My aunt usually buys a really cheap brand of cat litter from the grocery store, but I suggested that she try using a more trusted brand. We …

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 …

Pasco Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a fantastic low-cost option for spay/neuter and basic veterinary services. Although it can certainly seem like a madhouse at first glance, it’s actually a well-run non-profit organization serving a community of true animal lovers. Most people who bring their dogs and …

Do you have a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, rat, mouse, bird or reptile? Are you planning on getting one? Well of course you have to buy bedding for you little friend, but how do you know which one is right? Care fresh pet bedding is the best out there …

I took my 13 week old little Maltese there for a complete grooming. I had just gotten her that very same day and she was in need of some grooming, I also needed to buy some basic supplies so off I go to the Miami-Midtown location. This was my …

Pets are an important part of any animal-loving family, but they can prove to be very expensive. Up until recently, I typically purchased all of my dog food, collars, and leashes at a grocery store or large discount store such as Walmart. However, I have had a …

Jerry is my cat. I first got him as an orphaned and approximately six week old kitten when I was pregnant with my second child. He is and always has been a momma’s boy. Jerry had to sleep with me, and he was so tiny that I still had …

When I am not able to buy bird seed for my budgies from a pet
store, and I am completely out of bird seed at home, sometimes
what I have to do is visit Shopper’s Fair Supermarket in Spanish
Town since they sell bird feed there. I have found …

A few years ago I was forced to take a job in another state for awhile to make ends meet. Unfortunately I couldn’t take my dogs with me. Dalmatians don’t live well in apartments. I have been a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. …

I am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …

I own two cats, and if anyone else also owns cats, you know that some funky smells can start to emanate from the cat box after a few days. Of course, I always try to clean the box before it gets to be too nasty or have my poor furry …

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 …

I have two beautiful Basenji African hunting dogs, which came to me with pre-existing problems, and which are prone to numerous health issues, including but not limited to, Fanconi, which is an incurable disease of the kidney. Since a close relative to both of my dogs died of this …

Everyone knows dwarf hamsters as the cute ‘mouse-like’ hamsters in the pet store. Winter Whites have a special ability that puts them in a separate category than the other dwarf hamsters. Like their name implies, they turn a majestic white in mid-December. I’ve had my hamster for over a …

For those that can’t have dogs or cats at home for what ever reason.
You see I live in an apartment and can’t have dogs (which I love) they are not allowed. My close friend suggested Zebra Finch for a pet. Well I do like birds,so I look up information …

Parakeets aren’t the mostly wide own pet, but it’s starting to be popular among homes. I bought one from Petsmart and like all pet owners, to have a friend. They are really adoring and very playful. They range in a variety of colors. The one I have is blue …