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 …

I live in an apartment with three different cats, so the odor of the cat litter can be really overwhelming at times. My aunt usually buys a really cheap brand of cat litter from the grocery store, but I suggested that she try using a more trusted brand. We …

Alpo Variety Snaps are oven-baked dog biscuits made with real meat (chicken, liver, lamb, and beef) and packed with nutrients and vitamins your doggie needs. They’ve got calcium and phosphorus for strong teeth and bones, natural oat fiber for digestion, and 11 essential vitamins for healthy skin and coat, …

Growing up my house was always filled with animals especially cats. My grandmother used to love cats and rescued as many as she could. I myself have never been a cat owner… that is until just a few months ago.
My new lovely little cat used to belong to neighbours of …

My teenage daughters bought me this neat little gadget called the Panasonic Remote Pet Feeding and Viewing Camera Kit for Mother’s Day. They know how much I worry about my cat and love to watch over him.
I have a cat that I simply adore almost as much as I …

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 Kong folks not only distribute neat toys but now they have nifty treats and such to put in them. My dogs are absolutely enamored with their Kong Classic and Kong Stuff-A-Balls. One of the things I’ll use to treat them with is these Kong Stuff-’N.
Kong Stuff-’N …

This is a Wal-Mart brand of dog food, and is among the cheapest dog food you are going to find (18 Kg for $13 Canadian). I’ve been buying it for my dogs for a long time now, and they still love it as much as ever. Although …

It may sound a bit crazy to think that I hydrate my horse’s coats, but I do. The best way to do this is by using EQyss Premier Natural Botanical Spray. Like all the EQyss products, you can be assured that your animal is not being exposed to any …

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 have four small dogs, two of which are teacups. While experimenting with different kinds of dog treats, we realized that most dog treats are too large for small dogs to eat. Even treats that are labeled “small” are still too big and hard for a little …

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 …

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 wouldn’t say that zoos are a totally boring place ever whenever I have the chance to visit any in any particular location, but this particular National Zoo, located in Connecticut Avenue, Washington D.C. is really a very interesting place for me and my aunt\’s family. It seemed …

If you are a pet lover and you choose your pet’s veterinarian based on the quality of the medical care offered, then I highly recommend to you the Coral Veterinary Clinic. I have several cats as well as two dogs and the care that they have received there …

I have been an animal lover all my life and as obvious,i have had many pets when i was young ; rabbits , doves , lovebirds , cats and now i have a dog. All these years of caring for them and accepting them as a part of my …

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 …

Our family has a cat that has been with us for several years. Although he is getting older, he is still very active. He is and indoor/outdoor cat, so he still has his claws. I was recently shopping around for an inexpensive cat toy or scratching …

Dogs are great! They are fine companions and are a joy to have. The type of dog I am writing about is a Westiepoo. This type of dog is half West Highland White Terrier, and half minature poodle. This is one of the greatest dogs ever.
I have one, it …

Chew toys are a neccessity for any dog owner, especially for those who like to chew and tear things up like my dog. I am the proud owner of a Jack Russell Terrier that is a year and four months old named Ricochet. She has two bad habits: …

ANSEDE Animal Hospital
3535 S. Wilmington St
919-661-1515
Just because you own a pet doesn’t men you have an endless supply of cash. The ANDSE animal hospital offers those who visit it vaccinations for their pets for $10, a bargain when you look at how expensive simple vaccinations can be at other …

I recently found out that Petco stores are now offering self-service dog washes at participating stores. There are very few of these in my area, so I decided to load my dog, shampoo and brushes into the car and head over to the nearest Petco to try it out. …

A couple years ago, we bought our daughter some fish for her Christmas present. When we did, I figured they would last her maybe 3 or 4 months. That was the case with two of them but the other two are still alive and kicking and have grown to …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

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 …

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 often buy treats for my cat (although he is not really appreciative kind). I bought this one on the go and the main reason i bough them was their price (just below 2$).
The treat is packed in a slim pack weighting 50g and containing +/- 85 tablets.
The pills …

I purchased these wipes in conjunction with the tooth and gum wipes from my hair salon. My older cat has issues with dandruff and she is too old to thoroughly clean herself any longer so she often develops matted fur and just looks mangy most of the time. I …

I was looking for an herbal-based soap/shampoo for my dogs when I came across Lori Dog Soap. I was used to a more popular brand but when I read the label, I decided to buy one. Manufacturers of Lori Soap claims their product is 100% herbal and mineral soap, …

I have one cat with medium length hair and another with long hair so I do encounter a lot of shedding and clumps of hair gathering throughout my home. The problem gets even worse in the summer when they start to shed their coats. My medium haired cat is …

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 …

Every cat loves a place to nap. Some cats sleep on the floor. Others prefer their favorite human’s bed. My cats prefer the window sill Cat Nappers we got for them.
This product is amazingly easy to use. It is washable, and easy to install on each window. The …

On December 2009 I got two puppies, and I adored them, still do, but boy did they grow up fast. My pups were a strange mix. The father was a cockapoo and the mother an Eskimo dog, so one puppy grew up to have the coat of a poodle, …

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 …

Livig in Florida, there are more hazards to my dogs than when I lived north, it seems. Instead of using heart worm pills only 6 months a year, in Florida it has to be used all year around, due to the warm weather.
Because …

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 …

Smaller dogs have different needs compared to bigger breeds. I’m feeding my shih-tzu Balto with only the best dog food for smaller breeds, Eukanuba small bites. For the past years now, I believe that this product is the best ever …

German Shepherds were originally bred for herding animals in Germany. But people noticed other good qualities they could use. German shepherd dogs are great for protection and obedience. Though if people bred irresponsibly these dogs can wear down very fast. I’ve noticed their bodies mature faster then other dogs …

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. …

About a year ago I got two puppies from a neighbor. They’re siblings and mutt so they have different coats to go with their very different personalities. I got them during winter so they had been inside until it started getting warm enough that we’d let them go outside …

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 have a lab mix that has had some really bad skin problems. We took him to several different veterinarians. He lost most of his hair and had itchy red bumps everywhere. Our poor dog suffered for around three years. Some of the veterinarians thought …

All cat litter is not created equally. In the years I have owned cats, I have tried every brand and every type, paper, clay etc. I have finally found the one that does what it says it will. Scoop Away Multi Cat is the most absorbant, easy …

I had a very fat cat. Oreo was and is obsessed with food. When I got him, he woke me up at 5 am to tell me he was hungry. He would finish off any food in his bowl upon feeding. He would scavenge my …

Pomeranians are a small breed of dog that originated from Pomerania. They have long hair with an undercoat, a curled tail, and straight-up ears.
Pomeranians, whether male or female, are very lively dogs. All dogs, including pomeranians, do have different personalities but in general it can be said …

I have two dogs and am always looking for something that they can lounge on. I tried pillows, but the cedar ones got ripped apart and other just looked super dingy and gross after not that long. Plus pillows are hard to travel with and an inconvenience to wash …

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 …

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 …

I want to review this product, because I know that there are many cat lovers who have the same problem I had, and I found a solution with this product.
A few months ago, my new kitty Dakota started peeing in the center of the bed. To …

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 …