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 …

I picked up two Petmate black wire dog crates at Walmart last summer and am already in the market for replacements. These crates are NOT durable, and not good for anyone who travels with their dogs. The crates fold down flat into a suitcase style and have a black …

This was the second dog food I gave our dog when she was still a baby puppy as the first one I have tried was Science Diet and it was way too expensive at around $20 per week and having only a regular job it was hard for me …

I decided to try these dental pads from Doctors Foster & Smith, as I had bought things from them in the past and know they sell quality products. I really was surprised how much easier it was to clean my cats’ teeth with these little round white pads. My …

Dogs are great! They are fine companions and are a joy to have. The type of dog I am writing about is a Westiepoo. This type of dog is half West Highland White Terrier, and half minature poodle. This is one of the greatest dogs ever.
I have one, it …

After rescuing a little mouse that turned up in my closet, I headed to the store to find him some food—“ not knowing anything at all about what to feed a mouse.
The description on the box of 8 in 1 Pet Mouse and Rat Food made me …

I have two teeny, tiny chihuahuas. Seriously, they are ridiculously small - Ollie is my big boy at 4 pounds, Pearl weighs in at 2.5 pounds. Needless to say, they can’t get on or off the sofa or the bed by themselves so stairs are a necessity. …

I have a 97 pound Golden Retriever who is the best behaved dog in the world unless she is outside on a walk and sees a squirrel. All bets are off once that squirrel passes through her line of site. She immediately bee lines straight for it …

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 …

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 …

Our fishes do enjoy eating pellets and fish flakes so we bought them Todays Flakes Staple Food. It was really a complete meal for the fishes and it was healthy as well. If you are a fish pet owner, you would consider buying Todays Flakes Staple food because most …

I have been going to Rocko’s off and on for the last three years for my dog food. While they are not the cheapest they are one of the better pet supply stores in the area. Whenever I walk in the door I am usually welcomed by …

Escondido Humane society has been my go to place whenever I’m looking to adopt a pet especially a cat. Since I discovered the Escondido Humane Society I have adopted two kittens and both of them never had any health problems and are well behaved. Now many people might not …

I had never heard or seen HBH Betta Bites at one of the fish farms I regularly visit here in Trinidad but I saw it one day at another fish farm and it was just what I needed for my baby Siamese fighting fish.
My dad has just bred some …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

Aquarium Fish International is a magazine printed for only the craziest, most addicted salt and freshwater fish owners. This magazine covers all aspects of the hobby and for only ten dollars a year it is a bang for your buck. This magazine is packed cover to cover with both …

I purchased the Feliway plug in diffuser to help my diabetic cat feel calm and safe and discourage her from urinating outside her litterbox. While my cat does not exhibit stressful or dangerous behavior, I did prefer to do all I could to keep her from repeating her bad …

I am a HUGE lover of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I was raised with the breed and am aware of the hip displaysia problem that is predominate with labs. When I purchased my first Chocolate (my first since leaving home),I was concerned about which dog food was right for the …

My rats just love these grass houses by Kanda Imports! I have been trying several things on them to see what they really love and these little houses are without doubt their favorite. They sit inside it all of the time, often piling in one atop the other. I …

This is a fungal medicine that is used to treat people and animals. This review is about how this medicine was used on a cat since it got a nasty fungal infection that can be spread on a human too.
The cream does not have any specific smell, it can …

Would you drink a glass of water that has been sitting out on your counter for a few days? No, of course not. It would be bland, tasteless, and not very fresh. Now think about the water that your pets are drinking. I am here to tell you that …

I recently purchased 6 neon tetras from a very reputable local store to add to my community tank. I had already checked to make sure they were compatible with my other fish. Researching the species I had read that despite their popularity (they are often described as a good …

I bought my one and only Himalayan cat over 12 years ago. He is still with us but I will never buy this breed ever again. They are handsome cats but just an awful breed. These cats are half Persian and half Siamese cat. …

My family has had a female black lab now for 8 years and she is a great family pet. When we got her, the owner planned to put her with her other puppy siblings into a bag and drown her in a stream. We got them …

I have a Jack Russell Terrier at home named Bali. She is a beautiful dog and is one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. She cuddles all the time with our family and is very nice. She does have a major limp in her back right leg though …

Frontline Plus is a liquid product that helps keeps dogs free of some parasites. The box says it protects against different types of ticks, fleas, and lice in all stages of life, (although my dog hasn’t ever had lice so I can’t say how well it keeps them away). …

Papillion is a french word for butterfly ears. Papillion dogs are known for just that. They are show dogs and are toy sized. They look a little bit like pomeranians but with less fur.
To have them as a pet means to have a hyper dog in the house. These …

Our dog got flea’s for the first time in years and after the medicated anti-flea shampoo from the Veterinarian failed to work I went to our local supermarket in desperation. The pet section there is not very big, but a sales clerk I suggested I buy Sergeants Flea & …

My boyfriend came home from the state fair one day with information about adopting a retired racing greyhound. My first thought was “OH NO” we are not adopting a retired racer. I had the same thoughts as most people, such as; they are going to run all over the …

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 …

Pet Head is my top choice for my puggle who suffers dry skin. It’s gentle enough for weekly use, which is how I tend to wash my dogs. My puggle has very dry skin and he is constantly scratching do to this irritation.
I highly recommend Pet Head …

We recently discovered that one of our cats is allergic to chicken. He is two years old and,whereas he used to be able to eat any commercial cat food with no problems,over time he has built up an intolerance to anything containing chicken or chicken by-products,ingestion of which causes …

In the last few years, one of the products for pets that has received a great deal of attention are Greenies. The company calls these ’smart treats’ because they are supposed to do a number of things to keep your dog healthy, primarily keeping their canine teeth clean, …

We always had a Pet Supplies Plus back in Ohio, but when I moved to Georgia, there were no locations. I was pretty happy to find one in Asheville when I moved here, but it’s not entirely as great as I remember it. Although I do stop by on …

This review is for every dog owner who has a difficult time brushing their dog’s teeth. If you are like me, you have tried all those gross chicken or lamb flavored toothpastes out there on the market, and you still feel like your dog’s teeth are not getting …

What do you do when you have a dog who barks and barks and barks and barks, not at people, but at the endless slew of squirrels that taunt her from trees and fence posts? That’s been my dilemma for a while. If I’m outside with her, …

My cats have all previously been eating a certain kind of cheap cat food and on account of how much I’ve seen them throw up and have stomach and weight problems I decided to do some research to see what I could do to improve the health of my …

Drinkwell Fresh Water Fountain is a good watering solution for pets (cats and small dogs) if you want to give them a constant supply of clean, fresh drinking water without having to often refill the water bowl. The water fountain is made out of solid, durable plastic. You can …

There really isn’t a pet product that is as proven to me as Milk Bone Dog Treats are. My family has been purchasing these treats for our dogs for decades, and I’ve yet to have a dog walk away from a Milk Bone treat.
Milk Bone is the leader …

Some people love pure bred dogs, but I prefer mutts! A labrador mix can be a great choice for a family with young kids, and mixed breeds typically have fewer health problems overall. This is important to me because my family includes a small child, and not …

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 …

I have had to have several of my cats seen at the Cascade Animal Clinic in Monroe, Washington and I want to tell everyone about my experience. My first experience was with this 2-year-old cat named Bandit that had a touch of brain damage due to an illness …

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 …

My neighbors cat got fleas and I started to think. Her cat was an indoor cat and so was mine. So how did it get fleas? It doesn’t matter what matters is I realized that my cat does get out from time to time and I became worried he …

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 …

Old Roy Dog Food is the Wal-Mart brand of dog food, and my dog food of choice. We have a 10 year old poodle who gets a steady diet of the Old Roy dry dog food. Occassionaly we give her the canned “wet food” as a special …

My family recently moved to Pueblo CO. Our new home is located out on the prairie. While we are loving the space we are not loving the difficulties that we are having with field mice in our home. Deciding that we would rather use a non-chemical …

Guppies are one of the most popular pet fishes in America. You can find several varieties of these fish in almost any pet store, and they are usually pretty cheap. The fish come in thousands of different colors, and each fish has its own patterns and features. These fish …

I have wanted a freshwater Aquarium for a while, after keeping fish for a long time a few years ago.
Whenever I visited Petcetera and Petsmart, I always saw Aquarium Starter kits for sale at very reasonable prices. Last year, on my birthday I finally went to Petcetera and …

For those of us who have a small dog, we tend to buy stuffed animals for our dogs to play with. We have two cocker spaniels who adore small stuffed animals. They not only like to throw their stuffed animal in the air, but they also love tug of …