I have been a proud owner of Boston Terriers for fourteen years and I just acquired one more!
Known as the “American Gentleman”, Bostons are proud, handsome dogs that are the perfect pet for children and adults. Their energy and intellegence make them an ideal playmate for …

I have changed the diet of my dogs and I want to tell others the reason why I did this and the results of the new diet.
One of my dogs developed a chronic, reoccurring ear problem that turned out to be yeast related. After spending a considerable amount …

After having some bad luck with previous automatic litter boxes, I was rather reluctant to buy another one. After some deabting with my husband, we decided to try The Scoop Free by Lucky Litter.
What an amazing product!! I was somewhat concerned with the use of the crystals instead of …

Whiskas Crunch is a cat treat that is not only yummy, according to the cats, but also helps to clean their teeth. The treat comes in a 3.5 oz can that has a shaker-like top with two openings, which allows you to limit the servings: the larger one will …

I wanted a cat tree that would let my two cats get up as high as they wanted, but floor-to-ceiling trees can run into the hundreds of dollars. I found this model at Wal-Mart for $40, and for the price I thought it was worth trying out. The same …

I have four small dogs, two of which are teacups. While experimenting with different kinds of dog treats, we realized that most dog treats are too large for small dogs to eat. Even treats that are labeled “small” are still too big and hard for a little …

I have found algae eaters to be very interesting fish. They are very prevalent. They can be purchased in nearly any pet shop that sells fish or they can be found in the pet sections of stores like Walmart.
In my experience, algae eaters are fish …

Ever since I saw the cute taco bell commercial with the chihuahua in it , I have wanted one . Finally while browsing our local flea market , I found a breeder and got he sweetest little puppy I have ever seen .
His name is Skippy , and he …

For my birthday last year, I bought myself a 29 Gallon Aquarium. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and as a fish keeper in my younger days, it’s something that I really wanted to keep doing.
I keep freshwater fish in the Aquarium. I find them …

I just acquired a new pet and I’m happy to have her. She’s a Shih Tzu breed and just turned 3 months last January 2, 2008. A Shih Tzu puppy is a friendly dog, active, happy, and affectionate breed.
They are considered as toy dogs, thus this type of …

My son has been begging me for a puppy for about a year. I finally gave in and purchased a German Shepard. Once we purchased our adorable family pet, it was time to fine a good veterinarian. I asked a few of my friends who own …

Smart Scoop self-cleaning litter box is great for any pet owner who has multiple cats, busy schedule, or dog that likes to go pick through the litter box. I admit I was a bit hesitant to make the purchase but since the regular litter box was turning into …

I bought a mouse for my ten year old son. My boy has High Level Autism and he opened the box up in my car on the way home and the mouse escaped in to my car. Despite my best efforts I could not catch the mouse although I …

Do you like dog? What kind of dog that you have in your house? Few years ago, I used to have five Pomeranian dogs in my house. First I only have one female Pomeranian, but then I decided to buy another male Pomeranian and I though I could breed …

With all the talk going on currently about “Old Roy Dog Food” due to the recall - I want to say, Old Roy is a good brand! I know Wal-Mart pulled the brand off the shelved due to the tainted dog food but what is now on their …

This is another one of the canned cat foods I tried on my cats while searching for a new food for them to eat. It comes in a little 3 ounce can and must be one of the most expensive cat foods I have come across due to the …

If you live in an apartment with size limitations of pets you own, or just want a small dog as a pet but still want to feel like you have a real, “manly” dog and not some “yippity”, mousy type of breed, the Chinese Pug is without a doubt …

My cat has once again grown tired of his old food (that he ate for a long time), so I am trying out new foods and this was one of the first ones I tried. I had heard of Wysong before but have never seen it for sale in …

I just got a kitten a few weeks ago, a pet that I have never had before, so I was at a complete loss at what to feed him and when to start feeding him solids, e.t.c. I thought the best thing to start him on initially would be …

Australian Cattle dogs are sweet, short haired, lovable dogs! They are supposed to be herding dogs and the reason for that is they were bred for it, they are built for speed and stamina, good with large animals, very intelligent! I own an Red Australian Cattle Dog and he …

This is a great product to use when you have pets! I use it each time I vacuum and it just refreshes the entire room so nicely. Anyone who has pets should try it, as it works wonderfully at removing any and all pet odors from your rugs and …

I was shopping at a flea market one day when I stopped by a booth to have identification tags engraved for my dogs, as I waited on the engraver to finish my ordered tags, I saw these great leather leashes hanging on a wall behind me. I inquired about the …

We all at our home are very fond of pets. We have also got a pair of zebra finch birds as pets, in a beautiful cage. The male is spotted brown in colour and the female is white coloured.
It was a cold day when I with my daughter had …

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 …

We’ve got two dogs that have been fed Old Roy almost exclusively for a year. One is a black lab, the other is a sheepdog.
I’ve got say, I am pleased with the “generic” Walmart off-brand.
A 50 pound bag, which only costs about $14, can last us nearly three …

The Booda Dome Cat Box is one of the cutest kitty litter houses I have ever seen. I think it looks like one of those dome houses Luke Skywalker grew up in, in the Star Wars Movie, dome shaped titanium colored with steps going up into the cute box dome. …

I admit, I ran out of my dog’s normal dog food, and was in a hurry to get home. I was at The Dollar Store, saw some dog food, there, and thought, that would do, until I could get the Pedigree Dog Food I have always fed my Beagle. …

My cat has kidney problems. Twice we have had to pay hundreds of dollars to have her teeth cleaned to prevent her from getting worse.
If your has kidney problems, and they don’t have good dental care, the bacteria enters the blood stream and damages the kidney because it has …

This summer our house cats got really bad fleas and our Veterinarian suggest we try Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Powder for Cats. We had never had a flea infestation on our pets before; they are indoor cats and should not have got fleas. We went to the Veterinarian office …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

I am now the proud (and yet somewhat embarrassed) owner of a Shih Tzu cross Poodle dog. He is a small dog who won’t outgrow my 5 year old daughter. I spent a lot of time researching smaller dogs looking for one that would be good with my …

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 …

When my husband and I decided to get a puppy, we did quite a bit of research to determine what breed to go with. After looking at several different family-friendly breeds, we decided to get a Hungarian Vizsla. The Vizsla is a beautiful reddish colored medium-sized dog …

I bought this Port-A-Crate Dog Crate for my 2 year old German Shepherd because I can’t leave her alone in the house when I leave, as she likes to find the trash or pull things off shelves or tables. I can’t leave her outside because the gate is broken. …

I have one cat with medium length hair and another with long hair so I do encounter a lot of shedding and clumps of hair gathering throughout my home. The problem gets even worse in the summer when they start to shed their coats. My medium haired cat is …

Well from what my cat did yesterday he could be easily used in a commercial for this specific food the spoiled bastard. But lets start at the beginning.
My cat is somewhat old he will be hitting 11 this year so we have become quite selective when it comes to …

Petmate made this “watering system” which is just a bowl and a 10 litre water jug that constantly keeps the bowl filled for your pet.
We thought this would be so convenient for keeping our dog’s water full all day when we were not around, which it was.
The water is …

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 …

Last Friday, we took our beloved cat to her vet. She doesn’t like the idea of taking her to the vet but it was schedule to have her health check-up. She takes her check-up every 6 months. But, she failed to go there the last 6 …

I have been feeding my Golden Retriever a combination diet of Wellness Core Ocean Fish Formula and Merrick Turducken for awhile now. It seems to be the best food combination for her. We don’t feed Core exclusively as it is higher in protein and calcium than most …

ANSEDE Animal Hospital
3535 S. Wilmington St
919-661-1515
Just because you own a pet doesn’t men you have an endless supply of cash. The ANDSE animal hospital offers those who visit it vaccinations for their pets for $10, a bargain when you look at how expensive simple vaccinations can be at other …

We have 8 dogs and I hate to say how many cats. I like to think that I keep up after them pretty well, but when my mother visited, she didn’t hesitate to tell me that I was kidding myself. She said it was like sleeping in …

My Golden Retriever absolutely loves the Blue Health Bars from Blue Buffalo. They come in a wide variety of flavors and she has enjoyed every one of them. We started her off with the yogurt and apples and she loved it immediately. Then we gave her …

I have been involved with the pet industry for over sixteen years. I have worked and managed a pet store, a grooming salon, and several riding facilities. In all my time and experience around animals I have not ever had the pleasure of stepping into a shop …

We have been using Frontline Flea and Tick Spot Treatment Preventative from day one for our golden retriever. Frontline is a flea and tick preventative that comes in liquid form in an easy to dispense tube. Each tube is single use and the shape of it makes …

This is probably the most disgusting habit that one of my dogs seemed to have acquired over the last couple months, and nothing I do seems to be able to stop him from doing it. I started to notice a distinct change in the breath of my male dog, …

Getting a yorkie terrier brought love and grief into my life. It was my first experience with a pet, so I had no knowledge of what to ask the breeder except for the price and needed vaccinations. I paid $400 for an adorable 2 pound toy black and golden …

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 …

Oh the joy of owning a Cockatiel Bird, or do they own you? Having a bird like this is a commitment. Cockatiels take a lot of work. They are very social birds. They need attention. When you decide to get a bird, you need to ask yourself, how much …

We bought this toy for our cat 10 years ago and it has remained his favorite toy. Our cat is now 14 and he does not like to play very much because he is old, but this toy is the only one that makes him act …