We had a guinea pig for 18 months and needed to use bedding in her cage. We chose to use Carefresh bedding which is made from recycled paper. It is much cleaner than wood shavings.
Originally we started with Carefresh Original because that is what was available at …

Ever wanted a cute and cuddly pet like a dog? To big for the house? To much mess? Well I’m going to review the alternative; A Guinea pig.
These little furry creatures don’t bite, scratch or soil everywhere and are fun to play with. Bear in mind thought that pets …

I was given a toy chihuahua a couple of months ago and I really don’t like little dogs but I couldn’t deny the poor animal so I welcomed him into my house not knowing what I was getting myself into. The dog was cute for about the first 30 …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

Unlike me, most people don’t have twenty-one dogs running around on their property but like me, most people who own dogs know how obnoxious loud barking can be. At first we would try using spray bottles but if we became absent minded and left the bottle(s) where the …

I received this medicine from my vet for my cat’s diarrhea. It is a pale yellow-colored liquid medicine and must be refrigerated. At the time I received this, my cat had been suffering diarrhea for about three weeks. He had first become sick from his old food, producing shapeless …

I tried these three chicken entrees on my two cats. I bought the variety box, which came with twelve plastic pouches of food. The varieties include: Chicken, Chicken & Beef plus Chicken & Duck. Out of the three flavors, my cats preferred the Chicken & Duck one with the …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

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. …

Like many people, I have a cat. Also like many people, I sometimes have trouble making ends meet. One month I was particularly short on cash, so I looked for kitty litter that was a little cheaper than the kind I usually buy.
I was browsing in Shop Rite and …

I have always wondered why these things are called crayfish and not what they really are: freshwater lobsters. I first discovered crayfish when I used to haul my cousin down to the remote streams of Fayette County, PA in search of fish and salamanders. …

Being the proud pet mom of 3 beautiful indoor cats, it is important to me that I feed my cats the best diet that I can afford on my budget. I have tried many different foods to satisy the hunger and meet the nutritional needs of my cats, …

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 …

My cat is very picky when it comes to dry food so I was very disappointed to learn they were no longer making the one brand he actually did eat and I would have to search high and low for a different one.
Fortunately for me, I was able to …

My puppy is a power-chewer and I have had a hard time finding toys and treats to accommodate his habits. Thankfully, Nylabone came out with something called the “Dental Dinosaur,” a dinosaur-shaped dog chew covered in small knobs that help it clean your dog’s teeth as he chews …

I have an Eclectus parrot and she’s been in my life for over seventeen years now. Throughout that time I’ve read an extensive bit on what is best for her diet and how to provide this. She eats a lot of fresh fruits and veggies along with …

I bought Meijer Main Choice Scented Cat Litter because I only had $3 USD in my pocket and I really needed some cat littler. The bag is enough to fill two regular sized cat boxes, which is what I have in my house. For that price this is a …

Some time ago, I saw the Pet Trainer advertised on television and decided to get it. Unfortunately, I really wasn’t able to use it on the dogs I had at that time, but when time passed, and I acquired new dogs, I decided to try it out on …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

The “KatKit” is a convenient cat litter box solution that involves purchasing a low-cost litter box, complete with litter, which you throw away when soiled.
The positives are that the “KatKit” allows you to never have to deal with the task of changing out the cat litter in your cat’s …

Everyone believes that gerbils are a great pet for children as well as a great substitute for parents who want their dogs to have the experience and responsibility of owning a pet without the hassle and expense of owning a dog or a cat. While this is true, I …

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 …

In February of 2012, I lost my best friend. She was a geriatric, toy poodle named Gidget. She was with me for nearly two decades. I’ve had a canine companion for as long as I can remember and for the first time in my life, I found myself without a …

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 …

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 …

My dog has flea problems, and living in the South fleas are something of a concern all year long. I haven’t had alot of money this year due in part to the economy, as well as some other factors. I decided to buy Hartz UlraGuard for fleas and ticks …

After taking in a rescue dog that turned out to be the worst compulsive chewer I have ever owned, I knew I needed to find the best chew toy on the market. After tons of research and a lot of trial and error, buying a chew toy or …

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 …

Over the years, my family has seen its fair share of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and all other sorts of rodents and fish. Out of all of these pets though, our golden retriever was by far the best. Our golden retriever was …

While at my salon to get my hair cut, I noticed that they had started to carry the Paul Mitchell products for pets. I have an older cat that had issues with rotting teeth. Eventually they started to cause her pain and discomfort, and they even eventually started to …

This is one of my top 2 favorite cat toys for a handful of reasons. First it is cheap cheap cheap. At $3 you cannot go wrong. It costs less than a burger so if for some reason your cat hates it you are not out …

Many years ago I always said that I would not ever have a pitbull as a pet. Well, all that changed about two years ago when I saw a small baby pitbull and it was so cute. I played with it and it was for sale for $200 and …

I don’t particularly like the idea of birds as pets inside the home. I have lived in a home where birds were kept, though they weren’t mine. Those birds were parakeets and love birds, and I found them quite annoying most of the time!
First of all, birds …

We use this carrier for the rare occasions that we need to take our cat somewhere in the car. Usually it’s to the vet, and even though the vet’s office is right down the road from our house, our cat hates to ride in the car, and freaks …

My pet puppy is warm and good-natured on the whole, except when he is exceptionally hungry. I ran out of dog food unexpectedly one day, so I ran to the nearest store and nabbed the first bag I got my hands on. He was at an age when he …

We have three cats. I had always said one cat in the house is all I would have. My daughter talked me into the other two, and of course promised to help take care of them. Ends up, I am the one that feeds and cleans up after them. …

This system was fantastic for us! We started our cats on it in July and they are now fully toilet trained at the end of October. In fact, we have not used any litter for over two months. One cautionary note: make sure you use flush-able …

This is a rarer breed of domesticated rat. I highly recommend this breed, if you’re looking for a caged “pocket pet”. I have four of them.
These are very smart, and highly affectionate rats. Mind love to hang out on my shoulder, and sniff about. They …

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 …

One of my cats has had issues with her new fur growth becoming matted in her old growth. A few years ago it got so bad that I had to take her to a groomer and they ended up shaving out the mats. I didn’t want to deal with …

Frontline Plus kills fleas and ticks on dogs (and cats, in a different formulation.) You put it on once a month between your pet’s shoulder blades. Once it’s absorbed it doesn’t wash off, even if your dog goes swimming or has a bath. You use it …

A while ago I bought some large straw tunnels for my pet mice from the pet store. They are “L” shaped and look a bit like a hair dryer, with a big bulge at the bend. Boy, my mice absolutely loved these tunnels! They went nuts over them and …

I few years ago I moved to an acreage with my family, we decided we needed a dog so we headed over to the local SPCA. It was crazy, most of the dogs there were barking and going crazy. The only calm one was the cutest little husky pup. …

I have three cats. They use the litter box every few hours, I think because two of them are older and drink water all day. It’s not what I prefer, but the only practical place for the litter box is our bathroom. Anyway, I clean the cat box every …

A-Doorable Plush Bird is a cat toy, a yellow bird with red wings on a string. There is a hanger on the other end of the string that you clip onto a door frame (the hanger is elastic and will not scratch or damage the frame). The bird swinging …

Pawmark.com is an online store that sells pet products, mostly for dogs and also some for cats. The items are categorized, and when you click on the category name it expands to offer specific products. There are not too many items in each, so you do not feel overwhelmed. …

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 …

Puff is my second indoor rabbit. In deciding to adopt her the main consideration was getting a female due to my first being a male who had some issues with marking his territory (for which purposes he considered the sofa to be part of his territory). To be fair …

One of the treats I like to get for my two, medium-sized dogs is Priority All Natural Retriever Rolls. It’s normally available as a two-pack, each roll being ten-inches long.
My dogs really love their Priority All Natural Retriever Rolls. Even though I give them each their own, …

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 …