A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

My dogs are like my kids. I take their nutrition very seriously and like to offer them many different snacks and chews to help promote mental and dental health. I worry about certain items that may have chemicals or not be made with natural material. This …

Hawaii’s supposed favorite pet supply store is Pet’s Discount or its sister store, Pet Central. Well, I am here to tell you that this store is usually under stocked and overpriced. I still buy toys there for my dog on occasion but it is mostly a rip …

The mission of making my dogs thick-and-flea-free domesticated pets doesn’t end in putting Bay-o-pet Tick and Flea Collar; another product from Bayer, Bay-o-pet Asuntol Tick and Flea Soap was recruited as reinforcement, just recently. And so far, neither my dogs nor I complain about it.
Bay-o-pet Asuntol Tick and Flea …

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 …

I usually buy cheap cat food for my cat because I am always so low on money. Recently I bought a different kind though. I bought some Purina Kit and Kaboodle original medley. It has Chicken, Turkey, Salmon and Tuna flavors in it. I like that it has that …

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Dog Food is a dry dog food that, as the name already states, provides complete nutrition for your dog. In other words, the nutrients in Pedigree Complete Nutrition Dog Food satisfies the nutritional requirements of a dog who does not have special medical needs. …

For my two dogs, there is nothing better than Purina Dog Chow. I have two big dogs, a Saint Bernard and a Newfoundland. When they were puppies, I gave them Purina Puppy Chow, and they did very well on it so it was natural that I continue …

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, …

To have a man’s best friend, as I have proven, is a great way to release stress; but dogs can attract unwanted guests that you too have to deal with. Otherwise ticks and fleas can add more stress not just to your dog but to yourself as well. Experience, is …

We’ve had Chihuahua’s in our family ever since I can remember. Chihuahua is the mexican word for Mexican Mouse dog. These dogs were bred in years gone by to run about and catch Mice. They are the smallest breed of dog in the world and their facial characteristics are …

I’ve been using the Frebreze products almost since they first came out and have found them useful in eliminating most odors. Recently I purchased the Pet Odor eliminator hoping it would control the smell of cat deposit. Since I have my cat’s litter box in my bedroom, …

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 …

We have been taking our pets to Dr. Hess at Ark Animal Clinic in Hedgesville, West Virginia now for a little over 9 years. We have visited many other local veterinarians in the area, and have been disappointed with many of the vets themselves or their hospital facilities. …

Our mixed lab pointer puppy Sydney became an official member of our family when we adopted her right before Christmas. She came to us from a rescue organization as a foster puppy. I saw her picture and was immediately smitten with her innocent sad look. The …

It’s cold and you want to know how to properly keep your horse warm. And if your horses are like mine, they live in a very nice barn and they are not turned out in wet weather or when it is muddy. They have people taking care of them …

I have had my dog for about a year now and I never used flea treatments on her until a few months ago. She had started itching more than she normally did so I decided to get her a flea shampoo treatment. One of my friends recommended Bob Martins …

We have two cats and anyone who has cats knows that they need their play and scratch areas. Cats are climbers, snugglers and need to be kept busy. The more stretching and exercising they can do, the better they will be.
I believe that this cat post …

I have loved all of my dogs dearly and been suckered into purchasing health insurance for them many times. It was not until recently when I saw a news broadcast warning people about the scam of pet insurance that I realized what is truly going on. The …

The Pet Hair Magnet is probably the single best product I’ve ever purchased for the removal of pet hair on anything — clothing, rug, and even my pets!
I truly love this thing. It has an easy grip five-inch handle, and the width of the magnet is about seven …

The Hikari Gold is a premium line of fish food made specially for cichlid fishes. However, I’ve heard of many people who feed this food to Oscar fishes without experiencing any problems. I have an oscar fish, not a cichlid fish. I bought this food off of Amazon for …

When a friend gave me his dog, a Japanese Spitz breed, I encountered a problem with its fur getting easily shedding off. Almost everyday, I keep vacuuming the floor, carpet, and furnitures whereever the dog’s hairs are.
I took my dog to the vet and gave me this Refamol …

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 …

I started taking my pets to this vet because it was a convenient location, but I feel so lucky I found Dr. Lawer! He is wonderful and kind, and you can tell that he chose his profession because he genuinely loves animals.
I took my dog to be seen …

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 …

I have two giant dogs. One is a big mutt who is absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the other is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She is huge and she is loud and she looks scary but she is so sweet. However I realized she needed to …

I volunteered at Furry Friends Rescue for a total of about two years. Since I was twelve when I did this, I became a junior. My job (along with the rest of the juniors) was to sit with a dog in a pen while at an adoption fair, all …

I have an Eclectus parrot and she’s been in my life for over seventeen years now. Throughout that time I’ve read an extensive bit on what is best for her diet and how to provide this. She eats a lot of fresh fruits and veggies along with …

Few years ago, I used to have seven Pomeranian dogs in my house. They were cute small dogs that you can have in your house. In the beginning, I only had two small ones but in the end, I needed to give few of them to families and friends …

I recently started my two year old beagle on Wellness dog food. He eats the canned food and the dry formula. He was eating Beneful Original Formula Dry Food and Eukanuba Low Residue canned dog food, but since he started eating Wellness I have noticed a change …

I am always on the hunt for cat food that has the least amount of harmful ingredients in them. Food that is grain-free is always at the top of my wish list because cats cannot easily digest grains. A food made in the USA and has a range of different …

My parents have cats. I occasionally cat sit, and when I do, of course I have to feed them. The food they eat is Wellness Super5mix Turkey formula. This seems to keep them healthy and they certainly like it - they will even come when you call them if …

The last time I headed to Pet Smart and asked them for something to give my dog to treat her bad breath, the first thing they pulled out is an actual tube of doggie toothpaste and I looked at the sales person like she was crazy and I told …

The diamond head dog park is quite nice if you’re looking for a lot of shade. The red dirt can sometimes be a pain in the okole’ though. I almost always have to give my dog a bath after we visit this park, especially after it rains. …

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 …

We have had Pembroke Welsh Corgis for over 20 years; breeding, showing, and herding with Corgis as well as loving the breed for its many wonderful companion qualities. If you are considering getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi as a pet, here are some points to consider.
On …

About ten months ago I adopted two puppies from my neighbor. At the time they were indoor only dogs and I had originally planned for them to be so. I let them outside to play for a bit but as they got older they started to become antsy inside …

Over the decades, I’ve fed my dogs all kinds of dry dog food, and I’m a bit amazed that my current dogs, while loving all food, do have a definite preference for Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Dog Food.
I never purchased any Pedigree product until acquiring my first two …

This particular dog crate measures 30′’ L X 19′’ W x 21′’ H and according to its specifications is intended for dogs between 22 and 40 pounds in weight. I purchased it at the time I adopted my puppy, because it was big enough for him to grow …

Cosmic Catnip proclaims itself to be the number 1 brand of catnip. For the record, it’s easy to see why after having used it. There is something about Cosmic Catnip that drives felines crazy in the best of ways.
I’ve bought a few other brands of catnip and eagerly given …

An invisible fence around your yard for your dogs to roam free in may seem like a good idea. It keeps the owners from having to worry about walking them, and allows them to be occupied by the outdoors and not chew the furniture. However, it really seems as …

If you are looking to find a new addition to your family in the form of a pet and you happen to live in the New York city area, consider checking out the ASPCA shelter, located on the Upper East Side. Contrary to what most people think, there is …

We weren’t sure when my puppy was going to be old enough to be given treats. He is a pretty small dog anyway and we couldn’t find any actual puppy treats. This dog was orginally my mothers, but she gave it to me to bring to my boyfriend four …

While beagles are my favorite breed of dogs, I just love Golden Retrievers to bits, too. Many years ago, I had a beagle and wanted to get her a puppy, so that she’d have a playmate while I was at work. For a reason that was never …

9 Lives Sliced Beef in Gravy Cat Food is a canned catfood formulated for adult cats. The cans are 5.5 oz, each costs around 30 cents, or you can get a pack of four for a little over a dollar (sometimes under a dollar, depending on where you shop). …

I have two cats at home and one in particular, being a male feline, tends to go out of his way to pee and get sick on every soft surface in my apartment. Up to about a week ago I used vinegar and upholstery cleaner to rid of …

I have this big orange tabby kitty who weighs about twenty pounds and he is my absolute best buddy. However, he loves going outside and rolling around in the dirt. Well, the other day he decide he was going to roll around in the ash pile we have near …

I worked for one of the 7 local VCA animal hospitals in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was severely disappointed with them. I worked my butt off for almost two years, working all but two holidays during my tenure there only to be fired for wanting to take four days of …

This was the first flavor by Evanger’s that I tried on my two cats. I never saw pheasant before in a canned cat food (or any cat food) but I know my cats like bird meat so I was willing to try it. So were my cats and I …

Kibbles and Bits was one of the items on sale buy one get one free last week at my grocery store. i needed dog food, so i purcahsed two four pound bags to try them out on my dog.
This has by far been my dogs favorite dog food yet. …