I have had two dogs that have basically suffered from separation anxiety when I leave them at home. As a result, they wind up freaking out and messing up my house whenever I leave them. So, I was really in a quandry, wondering how to eleviate this …

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 …

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 …

My Betta fish, Wanda, drives me crazy at times, because for the 6 months that I have had her, she is very finicky. There are times when she eats a lot, and then she will go days without eating, and at these times, I actually worry about her. It …

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 …

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 have always thought that German Shepherd is the best dog ever created. I say this because so far I have owned two in my lifetime. The first one was when I was very young. My father had bought one when I was around nine or so and I instantly …

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 three dogs and a gerbil and one dog, and of course the gerbil, are small so require special care. I had normal sized nail clippers, but my little dog had such tiny nails that he was terrified just when I pulled out the clippers for him, …

In my experiences I have found that young children seem to really love being around iguanas and want to own them, and sometimes parents buy the animal because it retails for $10.00 and you can buy a starter kit for around $50 which makes it seem like an inexpensive …

I have been buying Scoop Away cat litter for years. I do easily switch between brands, depending on price, but I like going back to Scoop Away because I know that it delivers.
It clumps up the waste nice and hard and quickly. I have never had a clump fall …

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 really hate it when bugs get into my dog food so I decided to purchase this storage container. Before I started using this I would also have problems with other animals spilling or eating the food which was very inconvenient. Since I started using …

Bitter Apple Spray is a product that is used for pets. It keeps pets from licking or chewing. It is sold at Petsmart or where pet products are sold. I have used this product to keep my dog from licking it’s feet and to keep the cat away …

Shopping for pet food that my dog will surely love is not as simple as others may think. As a single young professional living in a condominium unit with no one else but a huge playful Labrador , a bad pet food can be enough cause for mayhem. …

I was desperately in need of a harness for my larger dog, and this was the only one that I could find at PetSmart. Although I like how adjustable this harness is, the design is not as good as other harnesses I’ve bought in the past despite being a …

There are so many things wrong with the idea of leaving my dog home by his self while we are away on business. I have tried this a time or two and it didn’t work out well at all. We came back to a nasty house, filled with bodily …

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, …

My golden retriever recently developed a skin condition that leads to patches of raw skin. They look like clumps of dry skin and when you scratch them off they are red and irritated and look very raw. I went to Petco to look into medicated shampoos for …

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 …

PetsMart is a wonderful chain pet superstore that is located all over the United States. I am reviewing the location on Brodie Lane, as that is the PetsMart store that we not only frequent most often, but also have received wonderful, quality service. What I really like about this …

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 …

For those interested in owning a sweet, intelligent, outgoing and inquisitive pet bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet may be just the species for you. Hailing from India and Indonesia, these asiatic parakeets are excellent talkers, some even rivaling the ability of the coveted African Grey parrot. The normal coloration …

My husband and I have been buying the Iams Dog Fod brand for a couple of years now. We have six dogs, yes, six! And we have always been pleased with Iams. Just recently I saw a new addition to the Iams family of dog and cat food,Healthy …

Recently I was unable to get to the pet store to purchase food for my beloved feline. I did not want to give him the cat food that is normally sold in the grocery stores, because most of it is corn based, and I like to feed him …

I love Capstar for killing fleas on my poodles. It’s safe to use even on pregnant dogs. They just take a pill every couple of days to keep the fleas from coming back. This works fast, in about 30 minutes. You have to buy this at the …

My Maine Coon cat loves this warm winter cat bed I bought him last spring. During the long winter he has slept in it during the evenings while I watch TV, as he prefers being in the same room that I’m in. He jumps into it by himself and …

A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

One day in the fall, my girlfriend and I decided to buy a hamster. We went to the pet store, and when we asked the salesman to show us the hamsters, he immediately said, “Oh, you don’t want those, they bite and they’re mean.” He offerred to …

You’ve probably heard about “designer” dogs and how they appear to be totally beautiful and unique kind of dog. Since a designer dog is a cross between two pure bred dogs, it is no wonder that this kind of dog is gaining popular attention right now. With this, our …

Although I have owned several cats in my life, until I got my current two kittens, I had never bought cat nip before. Well, let me take that back. I did buy it once when I first got a cat because I had always heard from other people as well …

My dogs are like my children, and I don’t take chances with them, ever.
A few weeks ago, I ordered a large, forty-pound bag of Purina Dog Chow to be delivered to my house. I’ve used Purina off and on for decades and have never had a problem with …

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 …

My cats just love Purina Cat Chow Complete and that is a good enough reason for me to buy it. I think Purina is a great brand, and many people have told me this.
Purina Cat Chow Complete comes in an 18 pound bag and retails for …

Where to start? The pros about MY experience.
Pros:
- I got my male dog fixed today at their place. With the surgery plus pain meds and antibiotics and the cone it came out to $86.
-Location is easy to find, right on the main road and so is the driveway so …

My cat Isis, is so, adorable and loving. I would do every thing possible to prolong her life, for a long, long time.
She is already ten years old and I would love her to live for another ten years and more. She is a great pet and companion …

Those of you who own a malteze, shitzu or laso apso know how common having kidney stones or crystals in their urine occurs. It is a known heriditary factor in these breeds. Struvite stones can easily be dissolved. However many doctors know that oxalate ones must be …

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 …

I have Dr. Margaret Schreiner as a vet for all my horses. She is a very common easy going person. I like her because she is easy to talk to and when she does work on the horses - she talks to me and explains what she …

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 …

After adopting 3 rats one female (known as (does) and 2 Males (known as bucks) from a friend who could no longer care for them. I am now the proud owner of the cute critters.
The misconception that people have about rats could not be further from the truth. They …

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 …

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 …

I’m a fan of Paul Mitchell Shampoo, so when the company released their line of grooming products for pets, I happily jumped at the opportunity to test drive it on my own dogs. I got the John Paul Pet whitening shampoo as my dogs have white beards and I’ve …

Before switching our golden retriever to a raw diet, she had a terrible coat, was prone to excessive shedding, she had terrible season allergies and suffered from dry and itchy skin, among other things. When we made the decision to switch her from kibble to a raw diet I …

I have had several pets that I have taken into AllPets Animal Clinic over the years, and have always been happy with the services given. They have great facilities to help take care of your pet. They have a PetSpa in the waiting room, so you can …

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 …

When it comes to the care of my pets, I take it very seriously. I have worked in enough pet businesses for the last twenty years that I know a true professional who is both compassionate and knows their stuff. When I first moved to Lansing I …

About a year ago, when we got our first dog, my stepson’s girlfriend got us three packs of Bakers Dental Sticks (as a gift for the dog). She happens to be a veterinary nurse, she very good with animals and told us that these were very good for their …

This is one food even my very fussy cat loves to eat, and trust me; it is hard finding something he likes. Better yet, this is a good, high quality food that is good for his health! I like the healthy ingredients. It is made with tidbits of real …