Chinchillas are classified as exotic pets, and that is exactly what I was looking for when I did an online search for deciding on which animal I should welcome into my home. The picture of this furry creature was adorable, and I fell in love immediately. However, there are …

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 …

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 …

We own a little terrier, who from time to time seems to have a sensitive stomach. She will eat something that doesn’t agree with her, and we find remnants of it all over the living room floor!
Recently I discovered a dog buscuit made by Nutro, which is also …

I bought this seed mix for my pet mice and rats but it’s not really a very good food at all. They’d rather eat anything else besides this stuff. Most of the time it just sits in their bowls untouched. They will eat it if I don’t give them …

I saw my Jack Russell Terrier in the window of a mall pet store while Christmas shopping and fell in love with him. When I returned to the same mall three months later he was still there, stuck in the same cage just begging to be brought home. I …

When I purchased my Jack Russell Terrier at five months old, I started him on Beneful Dog Food and he has been eating and enjoying it ever since. Regardless of the fact that the part store I purchased my puppy at recommended Iams dog food, I chose Beneful for …

I have a small aquarium with two gold fish. I use Aqua Master Water Ager as it is only $5.25 and it keeps my fish tank clean. Aqua Master Water Ager removes chlorine and Chloramine from tap water and it adds electrolytes that actually helps prolong the life of …

My Brittany dog. My Brittany is now 10 years old. Ten years of great joy! I got my buddy from Springfield Illinois as a 12 week old puppy. He was the cutest little guy. He had curls all over - his ears were curls, …

Not long ago, I obtained some samples from Dogswell for a few of their products. I did some research and discovered that consumers had been pretty pleased with the Dogswell products, so I was curious to see what my dogs would think. This particular one, Dogswell Vitality …

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 …

While shopping for dog food I discovered that Rachel Ray has produced Nutrish - her own line of natural foods for your pet. This was of particular interest to me since I have a finicky dog, and all she will eat is inexpensive dog food which I know …

If you have never owned a Chow Chow dog, you’d better read up on them beforehand. They are not the kinds of dogs that people think they are. Known for their thick coats of fluffy fur, squat legs, and purple tongues, these dogs are quite temperamental. …

This unusual species of mynah has been with my parents for the past 15 years. It has become a family member now and I too have got attached to the bird. These are usually found on the islands of Java and Sumatra but here in India, they are found …

The Pixie-Bob is a lesser-known breed of domestic cat who gets its name from its legendary roots - according to the story, a woman found a stray female cat in a passionate moment with a wild bobcat. She took in the female cat and a few months later, …

Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

I just love these small mini crocks made by Super Pet. I use them as both food and water bowls in my rodent cages. They come in a variety of colors and are made of a heavyweight ceramic material (or I think that’s what they are made of).
In …

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 …

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 …

Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats come in a 4.5 oz (127 g) resealable green bag. The treats are dry, crunchy pieces, heart-shaped, pink and tan in color. They are the size of regular cat food (approximately; maybe just a little bit larger). The flavor is tuna and salmon. …

Purebred Golden Retrievers * * * * 4 Stars
+ Excellent pets, Gentle with kids, Easily trained
- Hip problems, Expensive to adopt, Need daily exercise
Purebred Golden Retrievers are the best dogs to have for a pet and by that I mean they have a …

“TetraCichlid: Cichlid Sticks” are a wonderful product. It seems to be a really good type of food as the fish go crazy over it and prefer it over pellets, sinking food, or dried bloodworms. I am always excited to feed the fish, which are a type of …

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 …

Greenies are the world’s catnip for dogs - they are in heaven when chomping on one of these. I’ve yet to meet a dog who does not like them. Now, I have the most finicky Toy Poodle in the world, and I have to admit it did …

When I adopted my new shelter kitten, Adobe Animal Hospital’s name was one of the veterinary hospitals on a list I received, for a free check-up. This facility accepts many animal shelters’ “free checkup” vouchers. The facility is close to where I live, so I thought I would …

Old Roy Dog Food (available at Wal-Mart) comes in a variety of flavors and package sizes. It is available for puppies, as well as older dogs and it comes in sizes ranging from about 8 lb bags of dry to 50 lb bags. Old Roy also comes …

Aquarium Pets is probably the best pet shop in northwestern Wisconsin - they’ve got the chains beat, hands-down. Their animal selection is fantastic - they carry snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, all kinds of rodents, cats, turtles, and they specialize in freshwater and saltwater aquatics. They also carry …

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 …

We were thrilled to bring our new puppy home. It was a new chapter in a slowly growing relationship, a beginning of what felt like a real family, a… sudden introduction of fleas into my apartment. It was like any typical discovery - sleepy little puppy with …

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 …

One of my cats has had issues with her new fur growth becoming matted in her old growth. A few years ago it got so bad that I had to take her to a groomer and they ended up shaving out the mats. I didn’t want to deal with …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

IAMs is a wonderful animal food maker, and one that owners, breeders and veterinarians trust. I feed IAMs to my cats, and they love this food. I only feed dry food, because I think that dry cat food is healthier for the animal’s teeth and oral care. Wet food …

I bought Old Roy Dog Food, Premium Chicken with Rice, for my dogs and was not pleased. My dogs eat only dry dog food, and sometimes they are picky about what they are eating. However, they would not eat the Old Roy Dog Food. Both dogs picked around the …

I adopted a dog, Chase, from the Humane Society. He was very sick and had all sorts of problems. He is all better now. He is the only dog, that I can remember, that wasn’t just nuts about food. He likes food, but not excited …

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, …

Last summer my boyfriend and I adopted a kitten. Although this was our first kitten together we have both had cats in the past, but mostly as children. For the first time we were the ones taking care of this animal and we really wanted to do the best …

My cats love Nine Lives Canned cat food. I like to have a variety of food for them ( I know I would not want to eat the same thing day in and day out). There are many reasons that both my 6 cats and I love …

I’ve had pets ever since I can remember. There have been dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, and birds of all shapes and sizes. It is always a challenge to obtain good veterinary care for animals other than cats and dogs. The smaller less expensive the …

I have a boxer and put a lot of effort in making sure she became well educated. It is not so difficult as you might think so if you are interested just relax cause you can get there!
First of all it is important to know the breed characteristics. Boxers …

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 large dog who unfortunately can not use this pet shade because even the large only is supposed to hold up to 85 pounds and my girl is 95. That being said, she is happy sitting under our porch canopy on a cool dog bed …

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 had previously bought the Whiskas Kitten wet food (also reviewed that …

Frontline Plus was the first flea and tick preventative I used on my dogs, but I found that it was ineffective when the weather created an increase in the flea population. Although it’s a good product, it’s definitely not my top choice for flea and tick preventative.
Frontline Plus comes …

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 …

If, like me, you have cat(s) with frequent hairballs, you know how unpleasant and distressing it is for both of you. Two years ago, at my wit’s end, I walked into a specialty pet store and begged the clerk for some way to stop the endless upchucking.
She recommended …

One of the most interesting types of fish that I ever kept was a puffer fish. These fish are cute and interesting for any interested in exotic fishes.
The type of puffer that I kept was a green puffer.( And to be sure, there are many …

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 …

I just love my neighbor dog. He is the cutest thing ever. His name is Sam and he is a weiner dog. He is about fourteen years old and the sweetest dog ever.
I like it when his owners let him out at night and on the …

This is another wooden item that my pet rodents have ignored. It’s supposed to be corn-flavored wooden blocks for them to wear their teeth down on. Of course, they don’t even spare these a glance. I know because when I examine the blocks’ edges I can see they are …