My former next-door neighbor had a pit bull. I did not trust this dog at all as it acted very crazy. It was like it had a split personality; two dogs in one body. I was actually scared of it a bit, as I never knew what it might …

I am a bargain hunter. I try to pay as little as possible for almost everything and that included cat litter. Not even multi-cat litter made any difference. But, recently I’ve come to change my mind entirely about that.
I’ve tried all sorts of litter to keep odors from the …

When my then 13-year-old son relentlessly pleaded for a hamster, I was very skeptical. My only experience with pet rodents was a gerbil that bit me hard when I was his age. However, after some degree of research and interaction with other people’s hamsters, I found myself at the …

When I got my rat terrier nearly fourteen years ago, the breed was virtually unheard of. I found him in a little pet shop near my home on Long Island, NY and fell in love immediately. I had originally wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, but surprisingly all of the …

I got the SmartyKat Feather Swirl cat toy as an impulse purchase. My fiance and I were about to lay down ceramic tile over the weekend and I knew I would have to put my cat in a spare bedroom so he would not get in the way or …

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 …

We have 10 dogs, so you can just imagine the problem that fleas and ticks present. Once these pests infest one dog, it will only take a matter of days before they infect all. At first, I tried to fight back with the use of anti-flea and …

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 …

If you have a little furry buddy that has a problem with their skin or gets hot spots that will not go away, you probably have tried a whole bunch of different medicated shampoos to give them some relief.
I found Sulfodene Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner for Dogs when I …

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 …

Purchased in the pet aisle, this Great Choice Plastic Bowl has worked out wonderfully for my needs with my dogs. They were in need of new bowls, so I actually purchased a new water bowl for outside, two new food bowls, and this plastic bowl which is also …

Like a lot of kitty owners, I vary my girl’s food. I have fed them everything from Whiskas to NutroMax. Whenever I’ve stuck to one particular brand they get sick of it by the second or third bag, no matter what kind it is. This is …

I got two puppies around Christmas, and now that they’re about four months old I thought it was time they started wearing their collars. I love my little fur babies so I want the security of knowing that in case they happen to wonder off and get lost that …

While many think that glucosamine is only for human arthritis, you will find that you are wrong.I have a l2 year old lhaso apso who started limping and slow walking due to age, and within 3 days of giving her Synflex liquid glucosamine she became a new dog. …

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 …

If you have three, four, or more, or even just two, dogs; You likely know (If you walk at least two of them at a time and not just one.) what a hassle it can be carrying more than one leash if you’re dogs are anything like mine, and …

We got a new puppy in November, and are in the midst of house breaking the pup. We started by the traditional newspapers, and she was fairly good about going on the newspaper. Yet, it was messy and the urine would soak through, leaving newsprint stains on the floor …

I recently rescued a four week old puppy. I needed a good soft food for him to mix with his formula.
I normally do not buy dog food at Walmart but since I was there anyway, I decided to see what they had.
I was really surprised when I picked up …

Blitz Turbo Scratcher is a cat toy and a scratching device in one. It is designed as a combination of two circles, the inner one made out of a cardboard-like material (that one is for scratching) and the outer one is a tube with a ball rolling in it. …

A fish tank is a great addition to any house or business. It livens up the area, adds some color, and fish are very fun to watch. For a fish tank I would recommend a community tank. A community tank just means that it is filled with different types …

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 …

I’ve been both a dog and cat lover all my life, and when the idea of owning a dog still seemed a little daunting to my husband and I who had small kids at home, at the time, we decided perhaps, when a stray adorable cat showed up at …

Getting a yorkie terrier brought love and grief into my life. It was my first experience with a pet, so I had no knowledge of what to ask the breeder except for the price and needed vaccinations. I paid $400 for an adorable 2 pound toy black and golden …

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 …

The Flukers clamp lamp is intended for indoor use with reptiles and other pets that require a heat lamp. I bought one for my son’s lizard at Pet Smart last month. I chose the 8.5 diameter up to 150 watts model with the dimmer switch …

Almost 3 years ago I received a miniature dachshund as a gift from a boyfriend at the time. She was a cute little thing at 1lbs 4oz! I really did not know much about the breed when I got her. I just knew she was the cutest thing I …

The Wal-Mart brand of dog food named Ol’Roy comes in several different varieties. They have both dry (in several types and weights), and moist (sold in single can and six pack box; also in several different flavors).
I have fed my dogs on a diet of strictly Ol’Roy for many …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

When my Balinese grew sick with diarrhea, I tried different canned foods on him and this was the one he liked the best. It’s all natural and very healthy, one of the best canned cat foods on the market. Best of all, both of my cats literally love this …

For years cat food has been the same for all cats. However, outdoor cats get to eat grass and grass is important for a cats health. Not only that, they crave it. Now the cat food companies are beginning to make special food for indoor cats. …

I have a 4 year old Beagle Mix dog named Rachel. A few years back a friend of mine gave me a book called “Food Dogs Die For”, which actually was a review of the pet food industry. After reading the book I began making my own …

Heartgard Plus Chewables is a heartworm preventative medication for dogs. My dogs and I just love Heartgard Plus Chewables! The dogs love the flavor and just eat them up when it is time to take them, once per month. I love the Heartgard Plus Chewables because this product is …

I had brought a pet a few months back at a adoption center at my near by petco store, and it was just the cutest little thing I had ever saw. It was a puppy mixed with Shepard and boxer. I took my new pup home and had also …

We first brought our dog Buddy to Dicks Dog Wash at 13357 Snow Rd in Brook Park because Buddy was way too big to fit in the bathtub. Not only do they have the facilities to take care of dogs of any size, but they do an excellent job.
The …

My puppy is a power-chewer and I have had a hard time finding toys and treats to accommodate his habits. Thankfully, Nylabone came out with something called the “Dental Dinosaur,” a dinosaur-shaped dog chew covered in small knobs that help it clean your dog’s teeth as he chews …

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 …

Do you like dog? What kind of dog that you have in your house? Few years ago, I used to have five Pomeranian dogs in my house. First I only have one female Pomeranian, but then I decided to buy another male Pomeranian and I though I could breed …

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 …

I have now owned over three of these great fish. My female bettas have all been relatively easy to care for. The tank I keep them in is this little Hawkeye one gallon aquarium that I bought off of walmart.com, and it only cost ten dollars. All I had …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …

We have two cats, a male tabby named Jax and a female tuxedo named Cocoa. They are both about 4 years old and mostly in good health, although about two years ago Jax started having gastrointestinal and digestive problems. He stayed active and had an appetite, but was losing …

After many years of pet ownership and caring for some very interesting creatures, I may have finally found my perfect pet.
“Chiquita” was only 3 weeks old when she escaped the neighbours chicken sheds and made her way to my front door. With barely any feathures it is amazing that …

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 …

Friskies Indoor Delights Cat food is an inexpensive option for dry cat food. It is made by the company Purina, which is a well known company, but is marketed under the Friskies name. Friskies makes wet food in various flavors, and are more known for that, but their dry …

I have a Dalmatian that has twice now gone in for surgical bladder stone removal.
After the first time he had stones, he was put onto Hills UD to attempt to reduce the acidity of his urine. The Hills UD is a pelletized food - deep yellow in colour and …

Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society has been serving commuinites since 1887, and they offer a variety of services. The Humane Society is home for all the homeless animals. Over the years I have gotten pets from them. The animals are usually healthy. If the animal is sick they …

My cat is very picky when it comes to dry food so I was very disappointed to learn they were no longer making the one brand he actually did eat and I would have to search high and low for a different one.
Fortunately for me, I was able to …

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 …

Jerry is my cat. I first got him as an orphaned and approximately six week old kitten when I was pregnant with my second child. He is and always has been a momma’s boy. Jerry had to sleep with me, and he was so tiny that I still had …

I never really liked to maintain dogs at home. I hate not the barking, not the smell, not the dog hairs all over the ground but because I developed a trauma out of a previous experience with our first dog. That dog acquired fleas that really brought …