Aquatic turtles, which are usually “Sliders” or “Red Eared Sliders” are actually a lot of fun to own as a pet.
Ours was a stray baby turtle that we found once while walking our dog. We couldn’t find the mother, so we kept her and she’s been a great …

Recently my boyfriend and I adopted a kitten. It has been a lot of fun learning to accommodate the little critter, however one thing that has not been all that fun is dealing with his kitty litter. We try to be fairly environmentally conscious and therefore did not want …

If you have horses then you have to doctor cuts, that is sort of an unspoken “Murphy’s Law” of the equine community. Nitrofurazone ointments are a staple medication out in the barn. The yellow goo is very valuable in helping to encourage the development of granulated …

Weimeraners are a great choice of dog for the family that wants their dog to be a member of the family, not just a pet. They were originally bred as hunting dogs in Germany, but are gaining popularity as household pets. Their temperment is similar to the Labrador Retriever.
Weimeraners …

If you are thinking of buying a dog and wondering which breed to choose, ever thought of getting a Great Dane?
Most people think, “A Great Dane? They`re far too big and they´ll probably need lots of exercise and a big mansion with lots of land”
Wrong!
We got our first …

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 …

We use this carrier for the rare occasions that we need to take our cat somewhere in the car. Usually it’s to the vet, and even though the vet’s office is right down the road from our house, our cat hates to ride in the car, and freaks …

4 weeks ago, I adopted two 8 week old kittens that were living at Karing Kennels. They were hosting a Pet Adoption Day at the local base exchange. I was able to adopt 2 adorable kittens for $100 dollars total. The kittens were already microchipped and neutered. I also …

I am a proud mommy to a year and one half old miniature dachshund. He is my baby and I try to do what is best for him. Being an inside dog, he really does not attract that many insects although I have seen fleas on him a time …

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 …

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 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 …

Most dog and cat owners are familiar with the brand name “Greenies”. Greenies first gained it’s mainstream popularity with it’s edible green treats that were said to help keep your furry friend’s teeth clean–thus, the toothbrush shape. The focus of this article, however, is on another product …

I got the litter kwitter about 6 months ago. I have 2 young cats, nearly 1 and nearly 2 years old. This product worked ver well for my youngest cat, as far as peeing is concerned. I followed the instructions closely and he took to it …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

We do have tropical fishes at home like Iridescent sharks, Plecos, Blue Gouramis, Golden Gourami and Kissing Gouramis. If you also own fishes at home, you do consider that your fishes would not be attacking other fishes. Most of the fishes we have are just tame and they are …

Pedigree Good Bites is a new product from Pedigree that I recently tried with my two dogs. There are actually three varieties — oral care, multi vitamin, and hip & joint. The one I tried was the multi vitamin package.
Pedigree says that these Good Bites contains essential …

I recently had the chance to try out Purina Beneful IncrediBites dog food for my dogs. I have always liked the Beneful variety of food, and Purina is a trusted name so I wasn’t hesitant to give it a try, with one proviso. One of my dogs …

The Purina brand has been around a very long time, and it’s definitely trusted. Off and on over the years, I’ve fed my dogs Purina Dog Chow - Adult Formula. While I believe it’s a quality product, my past dogs have never really liked it all that …

Recently I placed my first order with Carol Wright Gifts. I did a mail order from their catalog but you can also order on the website. As far as I can tell, the catalog and the website has the same stuff, except the website seems to have more items …

Twice now I’ve purchased the Top Paw I.D. Tube for my dogs. It seems like a great idea. The tiny tube comes with a small piece of paper that gives you enough room to write your dog’s name, your name, and a phone number. The paper …

I love my Pug! I have a little black Pug named Larry. He is super needy, clingy, and follows me around all day long. Most people might get annoyed by this constant need for attention, but I like it.
Larry snores…alot. If you are bugged out by a noisy animal, …

I have a Siamese cat who, when annoyed with me for some reason, will urinate on various objects in the house until his demands are satisfied. I love him anyway.
For his most recent misbehavior he chose my cream colored microfiber couch, and he must have drank all night …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

Having several dogs, and cats, means that at any one time the floor is likely to be covered in pet toys (Especially the dog ones) since my dogs have quite a few. And no matter how many times I pick them up, at least one of them, my littlest …

My Australian Cattle Dog came to me one morning over a year ago. He was dirty and tired, and looked like he had been lost for a long time.
After a failed attempt to find his former owners, I decided to keep him. I got him neutered (which, to be …

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 …

I personally have never eaten a beggin strip, but my dog absolutly loves them. I can’t tell you whetehr or not they taste like actual bacon, but my dog goes crazy over them. Each beggin strip is shaped like a real piece of bacon, although it definetly has a …

Authority is the Petsmart store brand of cat food so it is only available at Petsmart. It comes in both dry and canned formulas, but I have not yet tried the dry so this review pertains strictly to the canned food. Even though Authority is a store …

My horse received an Uncle Jimmy’s Hanging Ball for Christmas. Don’t let the name fool you, this is a super treat! The Hanging Ball hangs from a string that you attach to your horse’s stall. The Ball is huge and weighs about 3 pounds, giving your horse plenty of …

I’m a huge fan of the show “It’s Me or the Dog”, about British dog trainer, Victoria Stillwell, who seems to be able to work magic with any dog, no matter how ill-behaved it may be. I have two African hunting dogs. Basenjis. They are medium-sized short-haired dogs with …

Pupperoni are my dogs’ favorite treats, and the bacon kind is their favorite flavor.
These treats are the perfect size for medium dogs, and you can easily break them in half for smaller portions. I like that they can be snapped in half so easily because I prefer to …

The society finch(Lonchura striata domestica) has been raised by the Chinese and Japanese for hundreds of years,and is probably the oldest domestic caged bird. It does not exist as a wild species,and tests have shown that it is a domesticated form of the white-rumped mannikin,which some color varieties …

I took my 2 standard poodles to Jeannie’s Grooming for a total of 5 years. I could not of been more satisfied with a groomer than I was with the groomers at Jeannie’s. Anyone who has owned a poodle knows very well how important it is for the groomers …

In Logan Ohio you have two options when it comes to shopping for your pet supplies. Wal-Mart or The Pet Shop. Wal-Mart carries a great assortment of pet supplies, but you may require items not offered. If you stop by The Pet Shop, chances are it will be your …

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 …

We regularly buy our pet cats dry foods because they are all grown up and they really love to eat Friskies. A kilo of cat’s dry food would last only for one week so we regularly buy them their food on a local grocery near us.
My mom was already …

The Kong is the best dog toy ever made. It is advertised as being indestructable, and indeed it is.
The Kong is made of a hard rubber. It comes in various sizes to match the size of your dog. It also comes in several styles. Some styles allow you to …

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 …

I love this place! Not only was it recommended to me by a rescue group but I can now recommend it to everyone else.
I love that it is a home. They only take in about 6 dogs. It is a huge 2+ acre place and the dogs have a …

As a breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs I have tried several different types of dog foods for my animals. There really is not that much difference in the nutritional value in many of the dog food brands available. If you compare the nutritional value of Ol’Roy to Iams and Diamond …

Exo Terra Heat Glo Infrared 75 Watt Bulb
Exo Terra is known for their popular reptile products, but I really hope this product does not become popular. It is such an awful product; I should have not have listened to the Petsmart employee that told me to get it for …

When I bought a ten gallon tank, it came with a Whisper 10 filter. This filter is produced by Whisper and the 10 is supposed to stand for ten gallons, which is what the filter is recommended for. Or so I thought. Turns out that the fine print says …

Since I bought my chinchillas over a year ago, I have tried various brands of chinchilla food and my chinchillas like this one the best. And finding a good high quality food that your pet will eat each day is important, as what good is a food if your …

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 …

On December 2009 I got two puppies, and I adored them, still do, but boy did they grow up fast. My pups were a strange mix. The father was a cockapoo and the mother an Eskimo dog, so one puppy grew up to have the coat of a poodle, …

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 …

After having a few health scares with my senior diabetic cat over the years, I was also informed that she had a minor heart issue and needed to start taking pills daily. The pills are very small but most cat owners know that cats have an uncanny ability to …

River City Pet Shop at 211 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois is a nice little place that always has the cutest puppies. The puppies are displayed in cages, and there is a special fenced area where you can take a better look at the particular puppy you are interested …

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 …