Recently I acquired a guinea pig. He has long brown hair, and his name is Emilio.
One thing I was not aware of is how big guinea pigs can get! Emilio is quite portly. Another thing that surprised me were the cute little noises he makes. …

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 …

My cat has had fleas since she was a kitten, and I always thought it was natural for cats to have fleas and that it was something cats had to live with. After watching some t.v. commercials on flea eliminating products, I decided to look some up for …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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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 …

Don’t go here! I first used this animal emergency room years ago when my son’s box turtle wouldn’t eat and all the literature we had said it was a respiratory infection. It wasn’t and they were really helpful if a little expensive.
So when my cat was in bad shape …

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 …

I have heard alot of people say that Chihuahuas are not the best pets. They say they are high strung, bark too much, and have training issues. I have to disagree. I think that just like any dog, Chihuahuas have unique personalities and can warm, loving, and relaxed.
We …

Growing up in a home with dogs and now having a dog of mine, I can say that I’m able to understand the sentiments of dogs’ owner. For years of having dogs, the most troublesome part is when they are sick and scratching.
My dogs are my babies so …

The Spinone Italiano also called Italian Griffon is a very large dog with a long head.Its nose has large wide open nostrils and if the dog is white colored it’s nose will be white colored which looks really cute.its fur is really dense and thick which can be …

Something that your dogs might like is Pedigree In Gravy Dog Food. My dogs, the large and small ones, all like this food very much. I think that they like Pedigree In Gravy Dog Food because it is wet food from a can, and like wet cat food in …

My cat injured his paw some how while playing outside. The injury was a small gash on his paw that was sensitive to touch, bleeding and hard to clean. However, my boyfriend ran out to the local pet shop and picked up some of the Vetericyn Wound and Skin …

Anyone in need of, or in search of a dog, cat, or even a billy goat, may try perusing www.TreeTopsRescue.org, or calling 484-727-7456. This newer not for profit organization is run out of Landenberg, PA by Lori and George Treisner, a couple who owns some seven odd acres …

If you are a bird lover, Wild Birds Unlimited is your paradise! They have so many kinds of bird feeders. It’s an amazing birdlover’s place to explore and learn all about what your backyard birds want for dinner! The people who own the franchises are very knowledgable about birds. …

Our family has had many pets, from guinea pigs, bunnies and gerbils to dogs.
A few years back we noticed that one of our dogs had developed a rash that occured after she went for grooming and the groomer shaved her too close to …

I found a new and healthy treat for my beloved dogs, Waggin train wholesome duck jerky tenders. These treats are an absolute hit at my house. I found a 1 oz snack sized package at wal-mart for 97 cents and they are 97% fat free, 98% duck fillet.
I think …

For the most part, I avoid giving my pets cheap food. Wal-Mart’s “Special Kitty” cat food is definitely on the low end of the food-quality spectrum. This store brand is not the most nutritionally complete. I would not, in fact, feed this on a regular basis. Rather, I would …

Revolution was introduced back in the late 1990’s as the new heartworm, flea and tick all in one product for dogs. My office has been dispensing the product for 6+ years and I have a pretty good grasp of its abilities.
First, if you live in a high heartworm …

If your ever looking for a good dog as a pet, something non aggressive and good with children, the Golden Retriever what you’re looking for. I have a Golden Retriever, Buddy, and he is probably one of the best behaved dogs I’ve ever seen. They are non aggressive dogs …

Some 13 years ago, my daughter rescued a beautiful little pomeranian puppy from people who were kicking it around whilst wearing steel capped boots. I have had her ever since, and she is an absolute delight, she is a very affectionate little girl who weighs about seven pounds, …

The vet gave me a couple of things to help my dog recover from illness. She was admitted to the vet when she was still a puppy, barely 2 months old. The poor thing hurt her stomach from eating something bad which resulted to a GI infection. …

After last years recall, most people have given up on the inexspensive brand dog food, Ol’ Roy. Around my area, it gave people a big scare. I know a lot of people who used Ol’ Roy Dog Food. It was a favorite item to buy from Wal-Wart for many …

If you are planning on getting a small dog you should consider getting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix. Apart from being super cute, these dogs are very playful and also very easy to take care of. My puppy Coco loves it when I take him for walks. He loves …

When I got married, we decided to get a dog. After a lot of research we decided that the Great Dane was the best dog for us. We were not wrong!
They are very large and we seem to have a very large one in the very large category but …

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 …

My boyfriend came home from the state fair one day with information about adopting a retired racing greyhound. My first thought was “OH NO” we are not adopting a retired racer. I had the same thoughts as most people, such as; they are going to run all over the …

With the recent scare regarding pet foods I would like to recommend Diamond Brand Dog Food. Not only does this pet food company manufacture high quality dog food for trainers and breeders they also produce Kirkland’s (Costco) label dog food. I started out feeding my dog Kirkland’s Lamb & …

Border collies are wonderful and intelligent animals. I have had my dog for around 5 years now. She’s very smart and my partner in crime. I would highly recommend this animal for people with a lot of room and energy, but not for those in apartments.
Border collies are …

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 …

We got our American Bulldog after the passing of our 12 year old Chow Chow/Wolf Hybrid mix. That was 4 years ago. I have always considered myself a “dog” person. I take pride in the fact that I know a lot and continue to learn about numerous breeds; and …

Even though Solid Gold’s Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog food has become an extremely popular food for owners to feed to their dogs, I am personally not thrilled with it. As an owner, show handler, and breeder of Labrador Retrievers, as well as a dog trainer and foster Mom …

I purchased the Yesterday’s News brand cat litter after I had my younger cat declawed. The vet gave me some information recommending using a product like this since regular cat litter can get into the wounds or cause infection. The product is litter made from recycled newspapers in a …

As a family of three is fit we are the proud owners of a German Sheppard called Freya Saphira.
Our dog loves the outdoor walks and playing in the park.
She is a very curious creature and loves to “shake “noses with every dog she encounters during these activities.
That is how …

When we got our dog from the shelter she was really young and was not jet toilet trained so this choir was drooped to us. I was told that a good method is using newspaper but since we are not subscribed to any we were searching for alternatives.
In …

I have a one year old Parakeet bird named Crackers. He is one of the best pets I have ever had. My husband and I purchase our Parakeet because we were living in a one bedroom apartment and we could not have a dog or cat. We wanted a …

At $140, I was expecting a great product that lived up to its claims when I purchased this from a major pet product retailer early in 2008.
The Scoop Free box, which is plugged into an electrical outlet, uses of a large square carboard tray you fill with crystal …

I love this product. I wish I found it sooner since I have owned my pomeranian for the last three years. He is the best companion ever but his fur all over my black clothes and home is not so welcoming. I want to yank my hair everytime I …

I have a Golden Retriever which, as most people know, sheds a lot. When we first got her and took her to the vet for her first check ups, the nurse there said we have a lot of tumbleweeds and couches of hair to look forward to. …

Goldfish are a fish that I have taken care of worked with for many years. They are a very interesting and prevalent fish. They are everywhere. I first started taking care of goldfish in 1979. I have found them to be very interesting.
I started taking …

I bought a mouse for my ten year old son. My boy has High Level Autism and he opened the box up in my car on the way home and the mouse escaped in to my car. Despite my best efforts I could not catch the mouse although I …

The Dover Pet Store is an independently owned pet store in Dover, NJ. It is not a chain, but is a private store. It is the third pet store in the area, in addition to Petco and Petsmart, and it is better than both of those for several reasons.
For …

I have a 97 pound Golden Retriever who is the best behaved dog in the world unless she is outside on a walk and sees a squirrel. All bets are off once that squirrel passes through her line of site. She immediately bee lines straight for it …

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 …

Trust me, your cat will really like the 9 lives four pack super cat food! When I was walking through the local Rite Aid I was shopping for my cat�s regular brand of food and, lo and behold, I could not find it. (They had apparently sold out) As luck …

One of my cats loves to chew on grass for some reason and that’s why I bought these treats: they contain wheat grass powder. I’m hoping they are a safe alternative to chewing on sharp grass blades. And yes, grass can be sharp! That may sound odd but it’s …

My cousin recently bought a 50 gallon aquarium for our pad. She was planning on taking care of goldfish, but I told her that goldfish are hard to keep because the water becomes dirty pretty fast. So she decided on getting a silver arowana instead, for goodluck. According to …

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: …

This dog food is what my puppy gets on special occasions. Usually I have him eating strictly dry dog food, and I switch brands each time I buy so he doesnt get accustomed to one particular flavor.
On his birthday, thanksgiving, and christmas however I like to give hima special …

When I first bought my two chinchillas from the pet store, the pet store sold me the food that they were currently feeding them. The man at the pet store said that the food provided everything a chinchilla needed and that it was the “best buy”. Well, it was …

When I first moved to Pennsylvania, I was worried whether I would be able to find a good vet for my dog as she moved into her “golden years”. After a few phone calls, I decided to try Mahoning Valley Animal Hospital in Andreas, PA.
The staff at MVAH …