I ordered this leash online thinking it was the same as my older Flexi retractable leash. Unfortunately, the quality does not even come close to matching up to the older models, and I would not recommend it to anyone with a dog over twenty pounds.
Aside from the false advertising …

These are very interesting fish that I saw before I really knew anything about fish. My uncle kept two 8 inch kissers in his fifty five gallon aquarium in the early 1980’s. These fish fascinated me. They would really kiss!
The kissers that I have …

This evening I finished reading “A Game of Spies” written by John Altman. I was not quite sure what to expect of this novel. I had never read anything by this author before.
This was a spy novel, set in the time of the second world war. I …

The greatest dog I’ve ever met so far. I’ve never seen a pup quite like this one. I’ve always been more fond of small dogs because they just seemed easier to deal with, they eat less, are easier to bathe, and their poop is smaller to deal with.
Well, …

As those who are cat owners know, our pets go bonkers over toys that contain catnip. However, the scent and stimulation only lasts for a few hours and then the toy often sits unused. I started to feel as though I was wasting money on catnip toys that were …

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 …

The gentle leader head collar for dogs is a big improvement over normal collars. It replaces a normal collar for walking a dog. I keep my dog’s collar with his tags on all the time and just put the gentle leader on for walks. There …

I got a free bag of Spike’s Delight Premium Hedgehog food from the breeder that sold me my first hedgy. She also gave me several sample bags of premium cat food, and said that some hedgies liked a little variety. In the end, the cat ended up getting the …

My dog recently had to go to the vet for a urinary tract infection, or at least that’s what we found out it was, and it was a nightmare trying to get her to take her pills that she needed to take with the antibiotics in it. I’d even …

My mother started breeding labs when I was 16, with our Yellow Lab Ben and Chocolate Lab Shadow. She’s hooked and loves having the pups around. She now has 3 females - Shadow, Maggie and Morgan and 1 male - Bailey. Anywhere from three to 5 litters a year …

When I moved to Kansas 7 years ago, I needed a vet clinic for my [then] 8 year old dog Shadow. My family, who lived in the area, recommended their clinic, which was Mission Vet Clinic (not to be confused with Mission Emergency Animal Hospital a few blocks away).
From …

Cleaning cats hair in your house can be a difficult and time-consuming task, especially if you have several cats, like we do. They are shorthairs, but nevertheless. Spots where they prefer to sleep require frequent cleaning. I used to use vacuum cleaner and various lint rollers; the results were …

This specific breed of dog originated from Turkey. They were formerly and specifically used for fighting and are now banned in many countries. I am an animal lover and prefer dogs over any other animals and Kangals have to be my favorite. They are generally a pale tan …

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 …

We have six cats total in our house and every one of them enjoys drinking out of the kitchen and bathroom faucets. While looking through a Foster & Smith magazine we saw the Drinkwell 360 Cat Fountain and had to give it a try. We chose the plastic version, …

The moment she looked at us with those big eyes we were hooked, she was so tiny that easily fit in my hand, my husband and I decided to name her Sophie.
James was never a big fan of small dogs for their pitchy bark, but Sophie broke that concept for …

When I am not able to buy bird seed for my budgies from a pet
store, and I am completely out of bird seed at home, sometimes
what I have to do is visit Shopper’s Fair Supermarket in Spanish
Town since they sell bird feed there. I have found …

it’s the store brand of dog food from Wal-Mart. I have two dogs and they love it. I’ve never opened a bag that smelled Bad, oh yes dog food can go bad. I discovered that the 22lbs bag is a few cents cheaper and …

I used this “all natural” flea killer on my kitten and on my older cat. I should have known better. I’d been warned that all flea killers really only poison your pet and all you should really use is a flea comb, but I thought since this was all …

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 …

It can be a real hassle giving our dog a bath because she’s just not wild about it. Not only that, but it’s impossible to give her a bath during the late autumn, winter and early spring months because it’s typically too cold or chilly outside. This shampoo and …

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 …

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 …

Safari Mat Splitter - A tool designed to split the occasional mat in your dog. It has a handle to hold and a single blade to cut through the mat. The blade is replaceable. It is made of a low quality aluminium handle and 2 …

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 …

My horses get supplements added to their diets. Every one of them has different needs and requirements, so I tailor and individualize the supplements according to each one’s needs. Something that each horse gets, however, is Kaeco Biotin 800 mg with Yucca. Biotin is very important for health hoof …

I have two very large dogs who are my best friends so their health and comfort is very important to me. I use K9 Advantix on them to kill and prevent fleas, ticks and mosquitos from biting them or laying their eggs on them. Since I started using that …

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 …

I’ve been taking my greyhounds and cats to Landisville Animal Hospital for 3 years now. In all instances, I have been very happy with the care they’ve received and the way I am treated as well.
During one particularly tough time, my favorite greyhound of all began to lose mobility …

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 …

I shop at Pet Supplies Plus every so often when I am looking for special food, treats or toys not available at the big box retailers. After writing a review for the Fancy Feast Mornings brand cat food, I decided to treat my pets and get them some of …

The Saint Bernard dog is in my opinion one the best breeds of dogs. I might be partial to this breed, because I own s big beautiful Saint Bernard dog names Jeff. He is so lovable and sweet with us, but he tends to get a little …

Having a beagle as a regular member of our household means having to deal with ear mite problems on a regular basis. We have come to heavily rely on the Hartz Ear Mite Treatment for getting rid of the ear mites.
The tube of Hartz Ear Mite Treatment is …

I love my miniature dachshund, he is my baby and I will do anything for him. This often includes keeping up with his endless supply of treats. His absolute favorite are Beggin’ Strips bacon and cheese flavor.
I first purchased these for my dog in an effort to potty train …

I have never figured out what his problem is, but every time we move into a new home, our cat has a bad habit of spraying everywhere (despite the fact he’s been neutered).
Typically, the problem lasts for a couple of months and he stops. But, after our last move, …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

My cat needed to be placed on a special diet after being diagnosed with diabetes several years ago. The vet suggested I purchase expensive prescription food that would only be supplied by him, and since I didn’t like him and wanted to switch to another vet, I certainly did …

Chlorhexidine 4% Shampoo has to be hands down the absolute best shampoo I’ve ever used on my Golden Retriever. Just before she turned 5 she developed bad skin allergies, or at least that’s what the Vet figured it was. We had some tests run to make sure …

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 …

If you are the owner of small pedigree dogs like maltese, shitzu, or peekines then you know that usually these little dogs are prone to get numerous urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones. My lhaso apso had bladder stones removed once only to find 3 years later …

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 …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

Friskies cat foods makes both dry food and wet food or canned food for cats. Today I fed my cat Friskys “savory shreds — with chicken and gravy” canned cat food. My cat loves Friskies wet food in general, and savory shreds chicken and gravy is definitely …

I believe that this is something that anyone that keeps their pets indoors should keep around in case it’s needed. I have a small indoor dog and he’s fully trained but my little friend still does have mishaps sometimes so it’s a good thing to have just in …

Dogs are men’s’ best friends but most are more foe than friend. In all my lifetime I never met a friendlier dog than the one I met in Russia: Grey. He is a beautiful Dalmatian that loves to play anytime of the day and anywhere. When little kids pull …

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 …

Greenies are treats for cats and dogs and most of the animals I know love them. When all three of my cats agree on something, it is nothing less than a miracle and my three fight over these. For the dogs, they come in a bone shape and in …

I do not like to feed my dog on raw meat as I feel as if this promotes a wild side in the behavior of the somewhat extensively domesticated pet we call the dog.
I own a Boston Bull Terrier and as a pure breed, this dog is specific about …

Siamese cats make great pets. They are very loyal. In fact they stick to their owners like glue. My cat Chester, a Siamese cat, loves to ride on my husband’s back. This is characteristic of the breed. In fact when my husbband is taking a …

Have you ever looked at an animal and suddenly felt like you would explode with emotion because it was so adorable? I know I have. Every time that I look at the fuzzy bundle of fur I call Piper, I get the giggles. Piper is my …