Chlorhexidine 4% Shampoo has to be hands down the absolute best shampoo I’ve ever used on my Golden Retriever. Just before she turned 5 she developed bad skin allergies, or at least that’s what the Vet figured it was. We had some tests run to make sure …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

I recently inherited a lost kitten after Hurricane Ike. He is about 11 months and because he lived outside for so long, he still wants to get out now and then. I did not want to get his claws removed and instead thought I would try the claw …

When we first got our dog I didn’t know how things were going to work because we knew that someone was going to have to take him out. Now the problem was that when we weren’t’ home how was this going to happen. Luckily we had ourselves a back …

This is basically a conditioner for dogs. It does great things for dog’s of all sizes and shapes. Whether you have a long haired poodle or a short haired chihuahua , this detangling rinse will make your pup’s coats look healthier and shinier. It is not that expensive. It …

I have a good friend that owns two Pugs and since I am over there almost all the time visiting her, I have to say that I have grown fond of them because they are totally and justifiably adorable. And I have to admit that at first I didn’t care …

I have a small aquarium with two gold fish. I use Aqua Master Water Ager as it is only $5.25 and it keeps my fish tank clean. Aqua Master Water Ager removes chlorine and Chloramine from tap water and it adds electrolytes that actually helps prolong the life of …

I worked for one of the 7 local VCA animal hospitals in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was severely disappointed with them. I worked my butt off for almost two years, working all but two holidays during my tenure there only to be fired for wanting to take four days of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Recently I decided to buy a bag of EverPet Basics Unscented Cat Litter from my local Dollar General. The cat litter they have is lower in price than other places so I was hoping it would be a good bargain. However, it wasn’t a bargain at all. The cat …

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 …

I was a bit worried when I noticed that my younger dog was showing more signs of plaque on his back teeth than my older dog, so I decided to get a doggie toothpaste to try and care for his teeth a bit better. I went to PetSmart and …

Last Friday, we took our beloved cat to her vet. She doesn’t like the idea of taking her to the vet but it was schedule to have her health check-up. She takes her check-up every 6 months. But, she failed to go there the last 6 …

After my son’s kidney transplant, his uncle gave him a dog-a boxer terrier that my son named Joe Dirt. I grew up with dogs, but my mom always seemed to get rid of them on me. I loved Joe, he was a little hyper, but a great …

When we first brought home our 3 month old Golden Retriever puppy, we knew she was going to be big, and she was going to have a lot of hair to shed. Goldens are known for their mass amount of shedding and every brush or comb I’ve ever …

For those of us that can’t afford or really accommodate for a pet dog or cat, it seems the options available are considerably limited as we go smaller and smaller, usually into the rodent category in pursuit of viable options for potential pethood. In my childhood, living in a …

I bought a Kong toy for my eight month old puppy a few weeks ago and I can thoroughly recommend them as it has been a great success. Not only does Charlie love it but he has not managed to chew it into pieces as he has done …

Few years ago, I used to have seven Pomeranian dogs in my house. They were cute small dogs that you can have in your house. In the beginning, I only had two small ones but in the end, I needed to give few of them to families and friends …

I have been purchasing Frontline for my cat at the vet for 7 years. I get really tired of stopping at the vet every month and trying to remember. Also, it was costing me $15.00 every dose. The other day, I decided to try 1-800-PetMeds because I kept seeing …

My cat’s health has always worried me. She is a small tabby and her eating habits have been, well shall we say, strange? She is a very picky eater, plus many cat food products seemed to upset her stomach. She will turn her pretty little nose up at certain …

With all the talk going on currently about “Old Roy Dog Food” due to the recall - I want to say, Old Roy is a good brand! I know Wal-Mart pulled the brand off the shelved due to the tainted dog food but what is now on their …

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 …

You know, if this litter wasn’t on sale so often, I wouldn’t buy it. But it does go on excellent sale. All the time. And I buy it. And every time I think to myself, “This is just not the world’s greatest litter, is it?” …

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 …

Let’s face it, cat fans and fanatics. Although there are ten tons of reasons why we love these furry masters with those enormous gorgeous eyes and sweet fuzzy faces, not to mention those rare times when they deign to show their, erm, gratitude for allowing us to serve them like …

There are some consumers that shop specialty stores for all of their pet supply needs, but I’m definitely not one of them. I normally purchase my dog food from the grocery store or some other giant retailer and I couldn’t care less what kind it is. I’ve …

I got Harry when he was only a few weeks old. He fit in the palm of my hand and had a very loving personality that was expressed by chirping and whistling. He also expresses thanks for his food by singing in his secret guinea pig language. Harry does …

My three cats are indoor cats, and as result they tend to get hairballs. Usually we buy them a ‘dust free’ dry cat food which, fortified with vitamins cuts down on the need for hairball medication. The other day my big black cat was growling and growling and finally …

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 have only one cat in my house but he tends to leave a nasty odor when it comes to his litter boxes.
That’s why I buy Tidy Cats Scoop for Multiple Cats.
This brand is more expensive than most of the cat litter I can find at the store. But, …

I used to take a friend’s dog to the Banfield in Savannah, so I felt comfortable taking my dogs for a routine checkup and vaccinations was a safe bet. It was a really good experience, with friendly staff. They definitely treated my dog like he was their own.
It’s a …

Why Choose a Leopard Gecko?
Leopard Geckos are one of hardiest of reptiles and are quite easy to care for with the help of the right equipment. This Care Sheet will guide you through the requirements and basic information that is needed to properly care for a Leopard Gecko.
Choosing a …

When buying a dog, it can be a very important decision if you have a family or small children. You want a dog that is non aggressive, playful and obedient. When in search for a dog with these characteristics; look no further than the Golden Retriever.
I have owned quite …

Chinchillas make great apartment pets but lets start out with what chinchillas actually are and where they originated from.
Chinchillas are slightly larger than ground squirrels, and native to the Andes Mountains in South America. The animal whose name means “little Chincha” is named after the Chincha people of …

My precious kitten is roughly nine years old, so I guess it’s time to stop calling her a kitten! Her name is Bella, and she is my pride and joy in a fur coat. My human son takes priority, but she is definitely next on the list! I always …

For my birthday last year, I bought myself a 29 Gallon Aquarium. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and as a fish keeper in my younger days, it’s something that I really wanted to keep doing.
I keep freshwater fish in the Aquarium. I find them …

I am always on the hunt for cat food that has the least amount of harmful ingredients in them. Food that is grain-free is always at the top of my wish list because cats cannot easily digest grains. A food made in the USA and has a range of different …

Although some not have issues using the Hartz brand collars for cats, I had a very sad and almost deadly situation happen to my cat. I have a Seal Point Siamese who is allergic to fleas. We usually use Frontline, but we were all out. I …

I have three cats of various ages and breeds and it is always a challenge to find treats that all of them will like. I think I’ve tried every brand out there. I’ve narrowed it down to a few and one I want to talk about is Purina’s Whisker …

Friskies cat foods makes both dry food and wet food or canned food for cats. Today I fed my cat Friskys “savory shreds — with chicken and gravy” canned cat food. My cat loves Friskies wet food in general, and savory shreds chicken and gravy is definitely …

I’ve used several bath wipes in the past for my golden retriever who tends to get very muddy paws with stuck on dirt but discontinued using them because they were just costing too much money. I found these wipes in the store the other day and they seemed …

I have grown up with animals all my life. I really don’t remember a time when we didn’t have any. Although I usually consider myself a dog person, I do like cats and have had several through out my life.
However, like dogs, cats do get fleas. They are however …

Even since I was a young girl I wanted a draft horse. I grew up around many different breeds of horses but I my Great Uncles Percheron and Belgian Draft Horses always had a special place in my heart. I finally got the chance to own a …

We wanted to buy a dog, supposedly a husky when we realized we will eventually have problems seeing them grow too big for our place and we dont have a backyard for them to run around so we apted for a toy pug as suggested to us, i thought …

Until my current two, young dogs, I’d never imagined using a crate, but times are different now, and it seems like everyone is using some kind of crate for their dogs; thus, when I got my black lab two years ago, I decided to take the plunge and buy …

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 …