Granted, Shih Tzu’s are not easy to groom. That is why most owners of these pets enlist the help from a professional groomer.
I live in east Mesa and recently acquired a Shih Tzu from my sister. A sweet, albeit, feisty dog, I grew to love him as …

Pasco Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is a fantastic low-cost option for spay/neuter and basic veterinary services. Although it can certainly seem like a madhouse at first glance, it’s actually a well-run non-profit organization serving a community of true animal lovers. Most people who bring their dogs and …

I realized I needed to purchase a new pet carrier once I was getting ready to adopt a new kitten. I had multiple cats for most of my life, but I had been using a large plastic pet carrier that was clearly meant for a medium sized dog. It …

Pets are an important part of any animal-loving family, but they can prove to be very expensive. Up until recently, I typically purchased all of my dog food, collars, and leashes at a grocery store or large discount store such as Walmart. However, I have had a …

This is probably the most disgusting habit that one of my dogs seemed to have acquired over the last couple months, and nothing I do seems to be able to stop him from doing it. I started to notice a distinct change in the breath of my male dog, …

When I brought home my two absolutely adorable kittens the person we got them from gave us the remainder bag of food they had been eating. I also purchased an additional bag of the same brand food assuming it would be best to stick with what they were used …

I like to walk a lot and my dogs like to come along with me on my walks. One of the things that has been bugging me a lot is wanting to keep my hands free as well as my pockets because a lot of stuff in my running …

I love this place! Not only was it recommended to me by a rescue group but I can now recommend it to everyone else.
I love that it is a home. They only take in about 6 dogs. It is a huge 2+ acre place and the dogs have a …

I had really wanted an celf cleaning litter box, as I was sick of cleaning the old fashioned one all of the time. So my Husband decided to buy me one for Christmas and I was so excited! I put it all togeather (Which actually took a little bit …

9 Lives Super Supper 4 Pack is a very affordable and nutritious choice of kitty food that has fish, beef, and chicken, all in one. The pack, as the name suggests, contains 4 cans of catfood. The cans are 5.5 oz, with a pop-up lid, so you don’t have …

I have been feeding my dog Old Roy Dog food for about 6 months now. I love the dog food for many reasons including how cheap it actually is. Compared to some foods, Old Roy only costs about 1/3 of the average products on the market. …

Advantage is a very effective flea control product made by Bayer and usually sold only through certified veterinarians. While more expensive than over-the-counter brands, Advantage works much, much better, bringing immediate relief and killing 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours of application.
I had purchased Advantage after all my attempts …

I love dogs. For the past year that I’ve had my dog, Booboo, I always make sure that she has everything that she needs. Whenever I feel that she’s not her usual self, I call the vet immediately. I remember taking her to the vet the first time she …

I have been a cat owner for almost six years now. I have resolved to find a cat litter that can stand up to six cats, and finally I have found it… Carefree Kitty Scoopable Cat Litter. I am very impressed that it can stand up to …

We recently adopted a kitten from our local shelter and have been experimenting with different kinds of litters, trying to find one that works best for our needs, values, and financial situation. We try to be environmentally conscious, so that was immediately a concern when selecting a litter, however …

When I saw this Cat Crib Hammock Lounger from The Grommet, I thought it was perfect, not for my cat, but for my little dog who loves to sleep under a certain chair in the living room whenever I’m in there; I immediately thought of her and how this …

We all know what comfort and joy a pet can bring to our lives. To own a pet is to be able to love and care for something that needs it. Two months ago my pet dog, Chipper, was hit by a car and I was horrified. I …

This pet store is very famous for it’s notoriety. It is owned by ex-PBA player Jay Mendoza and I have read a lot of articles which features complaints about him and his dogs and puppies which are mysteriously dying once bought by new owners. There’s also a list of …

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 …

The boxer, one of the top ten most popular breeds in America, is an extreme joy to have as a pet. I actually ended up getting a dog of this breed just because of convenience. I had just graduated college and I heard about litter of boxer …

Back with my very first dog, there was just one Purina dry dog food product. Now, of course, there are many, including Purina Healthy Morsels - Lamb and Rice. I’ve purchased this product a couple of times to see how my dogs would like.
Over the past …

Owning a Jack Russell Terrier is not easy work but can be incredibly rewarding for the right person.
When I first got my Jack Russell I knew nothing about them so it was all a shock to me at first.
They are sweet, intelligent and full of energy. That’s the …

We live in a small carpeted apartment so taking care of dogs can be an inconvenience. Since we wanted pets, we decided to get a 2 gallon aquarium and placed 2 cute gold fish on it. We were doing good taking care of our fish but our problem is that …

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 neighbors cat got fleas and I started to think. Her cat was an indoor cat and so was mine. So how did it get fleas? It doesn’t matter what matters is I realized that my cat does get out from time to time and I became worried he …

I have two very cute and totally pampered kitty cats who I adore and find enormous pleasure in and who I believe are happy to be my furry masters. And because I care about them, I don’t let them outside, well except to the back balcony where my little girl …

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is simply a dog to fall in love with. Once you get to know them better, you would never want any other pet. I’ve heard lots of good things about them but you don’t really get the full measure of their “royal” nature until …

For my two dogs, there is nothing better than Purina Dog Chow. I have two big dogs, a Saint Bernard and a Newfoundland. When they were puppies, I gave them Purina Puppy Chow, and they did very well on it so it was natural that I continue …

We have been using Frontline Flea and Tick Spot Treatment Preventative from day one for our golden retriever. Frontline is a flea and tick preventative that comes in liquid form in an easy to dispense tube. Each tube is single use and the shape of it makes …

Cats are pretty difficult to please sometimes. While most dogs will pretty well inhale all sorts of food, even those where edibility is in question, a feline will sometimes turn its nose up at even the finest food offered. In short, a treat can often turn out to be …

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 …

I have been owning Boston Terriers as household pets for a number of years now and they never cease to fascinate and enchant me with their unconditional love and antics.
This breed originated from Boston, as the name would imply, and is a cross between the British Bulldog and a …

Petmate made this “watering system” which is just a bowl and a 10 litre water jug that constantly keeps the bowl filled for your pet.
We thought this would be so convenient for keeping our dog’s water full all day when we were not around, which it was.
The water is …

I highly recommend Sea World Pet Center. I bought my daughter a Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/ Poodle) puppy there for her birthday and she is the best dog I have ever had. She came with all her shots and microchipped. I also bought a parakeet …

The Wagging Tails Dog Park is a kind of park within a park. Although it is technically located within the larger Rotary Park Environmental Center, it actually forms its own separately fenced area on the premises. Unlike the rest of the park …

Millermeade Farm Critter Connection is located in Montpelier, OH. They have a variety of interesting small animals for sale: skinny pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and chinchillas.
I visited Millermeade Farms when I was looking to purchase a hedgehog. I had talked to pet stores in my area. They could …

I used this “all natural” flea killer on my kitten and on my older cat. I should have known better. I’d been warned that all flea killers really only poison your pet and all you should really use is a flea comb, but I thought since this was all …

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 …

I have a yorkie poo, her name is Samantha. I have to admit she is one of the best dogs that I have every owned. I enjoy her so much, she is this little bundle of joy. When we first got Samantha she could fit in the …

I am a beagle person. I’ve had two, both very different, and I yearn to someday have another one.
Growing up, I had a black and white beagle. She was a digger. You simply could not keep her from digging under the fence. She had wanderlust in …

I have two cats and so many many hair on my couches. Usually I use a hand-held vaccum to try to clean my sofas but the hair is so tingy and seems to be interwoven into the fabric. I almost gave up and decided we are going to be …

I have had my hedgehog between two and three years now. She’s a sweety, but she can be a pain. Hedgehogs, also known as hedgies, have many pros and cons. These are some things I’ve encountered, so I hope this helps you if you’re planning to invest in a …

There are times when being a cat owner is dangerous to one’s health. I know, I know, it sounds silly and for the most part it is, however, I say this with all seriousness, especially if you are one of those truly unlucky cat owners who has an absolutely adorable, …

This was the second dog food I gave our dog when she was still a baby puppy as the first one I have tried was Science Diet and it was way too expensive at around $20 per week and having only a regular job it was hard for me …

This is another cat food I tried on my cats. The food comes in a little white plastic tray and there is a tough piece of aluminum foil on top. They are sold individually just like cans of cat food and weigh 3.5 ounces. There are only a few …

I had a pet problem. My cat wouldn’t drink out of his water dish. And since he never drank out of it, the water would start to get stagnant and gross, meaning that he certainly wasn’t going to drink out of it, then. But he did …

I, like many others, purchased this product to save money on flea and tick medicine. As all pet owners know, pets are a big investment and can really cost a lot of money. I had just spent a lot of money on several ‘tooth extractions’ at the …

I love my Sundowner horse trailer. The workmanship is absolutely extraordinary! The trailer outside and inside looks like a finish carpenter did the work on it. There isn’t a spot on the trailer where a horse can hook or cut themselves. All normal things that …

Growing up, we fed our dogs wet dog food most of the time. At some point, and I’m honestly not sure when, we realized that can food was such a mess whereas dry food was so very easy. We switched, and we really haven’t looked back. …

I bought this deworming solution because the shop had run out of deworming tablets. The shop proprietor, himself a proud owner/breeder of dogs, recommended it as a cost-effective alternative. I wasn’t too fond of the idea of trying a product that I hadn’t heard of before on …