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 …

I’ve purchased this food a couple times before when I was tight on money and could not buy my dog’s usually premium brand. However, I quickly noticed that it gave both my dogs digestive problems such as gas and burping. Also, this brand is very high in …

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 …

A friend of mine had a cat who had kittens, and as she couldn’t take care of them I decided to take one with me. As it was still a baby, I thought that it would be better to find food that would be good for its small and …

There are many choices of pet food, sometimes too many to choose from! I prefer to stay as natural as possible with my animals. Naturals Plus Vitamins & Minerals Cat Chow is a delightful alternative. Purina has developed a product that includes not only chicken meal as its first …

Although this small animal vet office is now staffed by a husband-wife team, it was originally started by Jerry Withers, DVM. His wife, Elizabeth Rybiecki, DVM, joined him after the practice was established. Jerry Withers saved my cat’s life! My tuxedo cat, Bozo, was hit by …

Growing up my family had two miniature schnauzers and now that I’m on my own I have remained loyal to the breed. My miniature schnauzer “Max” was rescued from a local shelter which makes him that much more special. What do I love about my miniature schnauzer? First …

I have a middle aged black Labrador/Belgium Shepherd. Texie is getting a touch of arthritis in his back leg, so the vet suggested I try some natural supplements for him.
I bought Nutri-Vet Hip & Joing with Glucosamine Hydrochloride tablets at my local Zellers store a month ago and am …

When I saw this Cat Crib Hammock Lounger from The Grommet, I thought it was perfect, not for my cat, but for my little dog who loves to sleep under a certain chair in the living room whenever I’m in there; I immediately thought of her and how this …

Being a cat foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue organization, I run into the three major feline behavior problems: scratching, fur-flying fights and spraying of urine outside of the litter box. While researching the internet for a solution to each, I came across a product called …

My cats usually get dry food. Once in a while they get a treat of canned food. Some of it they like. Sme they don’t and with three of them, there is always one who likes something while the other two walk away from it. The other …

Salix Beef Hide 24” Bone is probably the most fun dog bone I’ve ever purchased for my dogs. By mere size, it’s fun. I have to relate what happened when I bought a few of them just yesterday at the grocery store. Between the time I …

This is another one of the new varieties of canned cat food I have tried on my two cats. The flavor’s name sounds good and the list of ingredients on the can is good, but both of my cats turned up their noses at it. They gave it a …

German Shepherds were originally bred for herding animals in Germany. But people noticed other good qualities they could use. German shepherd dogs are great for protection and obedience. Though if people bred irresponsibly these dogs can wear down very fast. I’ve noticed their bodies mature faster then other dogs …

Having a horse as a pet is a HUGE responsibillity. Everyone says that pets period are a big responsibility, but horses are by far the biggest. Whether you are a parent wondering if you should get your daughter that pony shes been asking for, …

My mother bought this recently for my younger siblings as a Christmas gift. When we first got them they were obviously tadpoles and it was really interesting to be able to watch as they grow and took form into toads. They were an …

“Oh, my dear Shih Tzu ‘Lucky’, I am back home!” I called my lovely pet ‘Lucky’ once I opened my car door. ‘Lucky’ seemed to be happy that I came back to reunite with him. That made me happy too. I always tell myself -”that’s …

The Belfast Veterinary Hospital is a unique and quirky place. Belfast has a reputation for attracting and housing people with creative tendencies or nontraditional viewpoints on things, and sometimes this comes through in unexpected ways. I visited the vet 3 times.
Being the proud owner of two very young kittens, …

The time I found out about Artic Paws Yummy Chummies Dog Treats was about four years ago, when my parents brought two big bags back from Alaska that they had purchased while there on a fishing trip. The owners of the fishing lodge couldn’t sing the praises high enough …

I have three cats of various ages and breeds and it is always a challenge to find treats that all of them will like. I think I’ve tried every brand out there. I’ve narrowed it down to a few and one I want to talk about is Purina’s Whisker …

For any betta owners out there looking for a reasonably priced pellet food for their pet, I would suggest Aqua Culture brand pellet food. Available at your local Wal-Mart for about $1.87, the food comes in a blue container with a red cap, containing 1.3 oz of pellet …

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. …

“Fung-A-Way” Topical Fungicide Solution made by Horseman’s Dream is a liquid fungicide labeled for use on horses, dogs and cats. We have used this product on horses, cattle, goats, and also on ourselves although it isn’t labeled for human use so use at your own risk. …

We were looking for kitten for six months. It was a very serious decision for us and we obviously didn’t want to get a sick cat (happens too often - believe me). But all these pets stores never guarantee you anything like that. They don’t have any kind of …

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 …

In terms of well-known dog toys, the KONG Classic is right up there with the tennis ball, flying disc (Frisbee) and braided rope toy. Most people, regardless of whether or not they own a dog, know what it is.
The KONG Classic is durable. In our home, most dog …

I personally have never eaten alpos variety snaps, so i cant comment on the flavor…but my dog has. I orginally purchased the snaps because they were buy one get one free one week the grocery store.
My dog absolutly loves these treats. He’s gotten to a point where I walk …

Mals, as most call them are of medium sized breed and classified as an herding dog group. These dogs had an exemplary working skills, agile and adapt to every conditions that is why military and police almost everywhere deploy them and are much favoured than their counterparts the legendary …

The Dover Pet Store is an independently owned pet store in Dover, NJ. It is not a chain, but is a private store. It is the third pet store in the area, in addition to Petco and Petsmart, and it is better than both of those for several reasons.
For …

I’ve been keeping budgerigars as pets for the past couple of years and as much as I love them, one of the hardest parts of maintaining them is to buy them feed.
This is because it’s either very hard to find bird seed where I live sometimes, and when …

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 …

Ol’ Roy is the Walmart and Sams Club Brand Dog Food. It is meant as an affordable version for pet owners, however it is also relatively cheaply made. I really do not like Ol’ Roy Gourmet Canned Dog Food because of a few things.
First, the dog food always makes …

Every morning when I wake up I look to the left and see Dusty Road, my 9 year old Shih Tzu sleeping and to the right I see Dudley-Do-Right, my 7 year old Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu breed is said to be originally bred to sit …

Manx cats are a breed of cat that originated from the Isle of Man (also known as Manx) off the coast of Great Britain. They usually do not have a tail, though few do. They have very round faces, round bodies, and large ears. Their hind …

One of my cats was diagnosed with diabetes about 3 years ago. While she is doing well for the most part now, due to her illness and her age, she still has accidents several times a week. The accidents leave behind stains from vomit, urine and feces. Luckily, most …

IAMS Weight & Hairball Care Cat Food. We have been using IAMS weight & hairball care cat food for our cat Charlie who sheds a lot and, uh, let’s say, needs some help with controlling his appetite. This food works very well for us. Charlie has not had a …

Arm & Hammer Cat Litter Box Deoderizer is great because it keeps the smell of the cat litter box down if you can’t get at it for a couple of days. The smell of a litter box can knock you over if you let it get to bad …

I can’t say enough about Milk Bone Crunchy Mar-O Snacks, good things that is because my dogs absolutely loved these treats. Their eyes sparkled in anticipation of these treats. I want to point that out because in all honestly, my dogs aren’t that finicky, but they really …

For the most part, I avoid giving my pets cheap food. Wal-Mart’s “Special Kitty” cat food is definitely on the low end of the food-quality spectrum. This store brand is not the most nutritionally complete. I would not, in fact, feed this on a regular basis. Rather, I would …

Not all cats respond to cat nip. They have to be genetically disposed to it and my three certainly have it. They have been able to destroy a huge cat nip plant in less than an hour, leaving nothing but the stem. there is not risk of that …

I’ve got a schnauzer for 5 years. His name is Drops. He is great friend and partner for sports as well as agillity, frisbee and obedience. Watchdog.
Miniature Schnauzer is an intelligent, confident, strong, alert, these traits mean that it can be both a companion dog as well as “wake-up …

I recently inherited a lost kitten after Hurricane Ike. He is about 11 months and because he lived outside for so long, he still wants to get out now and then. I did not want to get his claws removed and instead thought I would try the claw …

If you are looking for a great non allergic dog shampoo for your pooch you might want to check out Kay Lamberts fresh and clean with baking soda and oatmeal shampoo. It sells for under $4.00 especially at Jeffers.com which carry a full line of Kay Lambers …

I was completely oblivious to the the concept of dog tear staining until I bought Oz the bichon home.
After a couple of months I noticed that the fur under his eyes was becoming a rusty reddish colour. I must admit that I was concerned enough to take him to …

Milkbone Original Dog Treats are the ultimate of all dog treats. I can remember this pet lover’s product always being around the home I grew up in, and I think that Milkbone Original Dog Treats are here to stay. This dog treat is not the fanciest or the prettiest …

The Pedi-Paws nail filer is offered as an alternative to cutting your pets nails which many many animals seem to hate. Although it seems like a great alternative it also has it’s disadvantages. I have talked to many friends about this product after I purchased my own and we …

I really enjoy my pet oscar fish for more than two years already. This pet was entrusted to me by my nephew. I have a great fun with my oscar fish. He knew his name. Whenever I call his name he swims towards me. When I talk to him, …

The Feed Bag is a local Seattle owned and operated “pet provisions” shop located off of Pike on Capitol Hill. It’s a small shop, but loaded with goods from top to bottom. Because it is locally owned and operated, the staff are few and friendly to the …

A while ago I bought some large straw tunnels for my pet mice from the pet store. They are “L” shaped and look a bit like a hair dryer, with a big bulge at the bend. Boy, my mice absolutely loved these tunnels! They went nuts over them and …

I have a 75lb German Shepherd who loves her toys, especially the plush squeaky toys. I don’t, however, love the stuffing that ends up all over my house after she’s done mutilating them. I ran across these Skineeez Dog Toys one day while surfing the web.
I …