I have personally owned a Beta fish before, and they are easy to take care of, and very cool looking. It’s also knowned as the Siamese fighting fish. It’s a really popular freshwater fish and you don’t need a tank, just a fish bowl to take care of it. …

Iams dog food has many different varieties to choose from. Personally, I get the “Iams ProActive Health Large Breed.” This type of dog food is recommended for large breed dogs anywhere larger than 50 pounds. It is also recommended for dogs over one year of age.
In …

Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

The Pedi-Paws nail filer is offered as an alternative to cutting your pets nails which many many animals seem to hate. Although it seems like a great alternative it also has it’s disadvantages. I have talked to many friends about this product after I purchased my own and we …

Arm & Hammer Cat Litter Box Deoderizer is great because it keeps the smell of the cat litter box down if you can’t get at it for a couple of days. The smell of a litter box can knock you over if you let it get to bad …

My cat usually loves all cat treats, so recently I bought Pounce beef flavour cat treats at my local Sobeys store.
These treats say they are ‘The bigger softer bite’. They certainly are big for a cat, heart shaped and about a centimeter round and half a centimeter high. The …

Before switching our golden retriever to a raw diet, she had a terrible coat, was prone to excessive shedding, she had terrible season allergies and suffered from dry and itchy skin, among other things. When we made the decision to switch her from kibble to a raw diet I …

I have a pet dog at home and I have him for a couple of months already. He has this nice fur and I really did not want to ruin it with using a bad brand of shampoo. I am using this brand of shampoo from the time I …

How would you like to hatch your own pet fish from a tea bag? No kidding, you really can do it. Through high tech biological science, fish embryos contained within a special bag are ready to be hatched and their entire process closely observed.
I bought this science kit at …

I found absolutely the best groomer on the island about 5 years ago and I hope that she outlives my dog, and never stops cutting his hair. Sachi is the very first groomer that my dog has been comfortable with. In fact, he actually gets all excited …

I first bought this dog food for my puppies of 1.5 months since they can be weaned from Esbilac milk to cereal and to mushed dog food mixed with Esbilac milk, the other vets I talked to said Eukanuba can make a puppy’s growth spike up fast and quick …

This small breed of dog is just very adorable especially if well-taken cared of. I have my shih-tzu (named Balto) almost two years ago and everyone in the family really fall for him.
Shih-Tzus got this very long and fluffy hair and …

Yesterday’s News is the ultimate in recycling. Recycled newspapers are reformed into tiny super-absorbent pellets for use in your cat’s litter box. For shape and absorbency, their only competitor is Feline Pine, which re-uses pine shavings and saw dust. However, Yesterday’s News doesn’t have its own …

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 …

I loved cats ever since. I grew up in a house with 2 cats and then it boomed to about 7 now. We roughly raised them with care and the thought of spending too much for their cares and needs are a big deal to us, specially in our …

I just got some African Cichlids and had I kind of rough experience with them. Cichlids are a type of semi-aggressive fish. Anyway about two weeks ago I bought a 135 gallon aquarium to try to get myself out of a hard spot. I have about …

I strongly oppose the idea of declawing a cat. The procedure is very intrusive and painful, the recovery is long, and if things go bad it will have a permanent damaging effect on the cat. I once saw a picture of a cat who was a victim of botched …

As dogs become sociable and active you have to watch out for stubborn ticks. For pet owners it is a persistent and annoying problem. I don’t really know how it started. I have a shaggy brown dog and to be sure that’s enough of a reason. …

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 …

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 …

I am forunate enough to have six wonderful cats as part of my family and keeping them happy is a top priority. I want a litter that can stand up to six cats using it several times a day, and one that clumps when the litter gets wet. …

When I moved to Kansas 7 years ago, I needed a vet clinic for my [then] 8 year old dog Shadow. My family, who lived in the area, recommended their clinic, which was Mission Vet Clinic (not to be confused with Mission Emergency Animal Hospital a few blocks away).
From …

Being a cat foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue organization, I run into the three major feline behavior problems: scratching, fur-flying fights and spraying of urine outside of the litter box. While researching the internet for a solution to each, I came across a product called …

I adopted a dog, Chase, from the Humane Society. He was very sick and had all sorts of problems. He is all better now. He is the only dog, that I can remember, that wasn’t just nuts about food. He likes food, but not excited …

I am now the proud (and yet somewhat embarrassed) owner of a Shih Tzu cross Poodle dog. He is a small dog who won’t outgrow my 5 year old daughter. I spent a lot of time researching smaller dogs looking for one that would be good with my …

I wanted to purchase a Siamese Fighting Fish, also known as Betta fish, because I have always thought that they were gorgeous little fish. I was unsure about all of the equipment and supplies that I would need for this new pet, such as food, a tank, and other …

Hedgehogs make wonderful pets. They are fun to watch on their wheel, and they can be incredibly gentle. My hedgehog and I have been happy together since October of 2009.
The hedgehog makes a great first pet for a child of ten or eleven. They are easy to care …

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 …

I have an extremely well mannered, good natured Golden Retriever who wouldn’t harm a fly. She absolutely adores other dogs and has never been aggressive in any manner with them. She is always around other dogs and never had a problem. People take to her as …

My young son badly wanted a real fish tank for his birthday. We’ve had goldfish in a bowl that didn’t last too long, and even some fake fish that moved up and down and all around in a small tank full of bubbles (this was actually pretty cool until …

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 …

After buying Beneful dog foods for quite some time, I decided to give something new a try, particularly something that promised to have more natural ingredients in it. I switched my dogs to this food, and it’s the first time they both actually finish their entire bowl as soon …

I was shopping at a flea market one day when I stopped by a booth to have identification tags engraved for my dogs, as I waited on the engraver to finish my ordered tags, I saw these great leather leashes hanging on a wall behind me. I inquired about the …

I am the happy mom to several fuzzy fur babies! 10 cats in total! Four outside, six inside!
I am always looking for deals on cat stuff, cat food, and litter. I primarily give my cats dry food, it’s cheaper and I don’t have to worry about it drying out …

I’m a bit of a spoiler when it comes to my pooches. I think that’s the reason we get a pet is to spoil it. I like to give them snacks when I’m home for the day. Reward them for being good and just being there.
My …

An invisible fence around your yard for your dogs to roam free in may seem like a good idea. It keeps the owners from having to worry about walking them, and allows them to be occupied by the outdoors and not chew the furniture. However, it really seems as …

I am writing this in hopes that it helps someone learn about this serious health condition in dogs. I have a 13 year old Lab Mix, Rebel. He has always been healthy except for arthritis in his back legs, which is getting worse as he gets older.He has a …

There is a cat member of my family that is cheese-crazy! Whenever we are out to buy treats for our animals we know we can’t go wrong with cheese for that particular cat.
This cheese paste comes in a 100g tube, it’s not too expensive but at €6.5 I would …

My dogs love Milk Bones Dog Biscuits. My pooches sometimes have sensitive tummies when it comes to treats or dog biscuits. You would think that they could tolerate any types of food or treats by looking at them. My big boy St. Bernard weighs a whopping 160 …

I have wanted a Jack Russell Terrier since I was a small child, so when I saw one for sale at a pet shop in Massapequa, NY, it was a done deal. I would have preferred to adopt a pet from an animal shelter, but I was unable to find …

My cat hates anything seafood related, and though he sometimes likes chicken-flavored cat food, he won’t usually eat chicken-flavored cat treats. This can make giving him a special snack more difficult. He loves catnip, though, and often eats it when I give it to him, so when …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

For those of us who have a small dog, we tend to buy stuffed animals for our dogs to play with. We have two cocker spaniels who adore small stuffed animals. They not only like to throw their stuffed animal in the air, but they also love tug of …

In my opinion the Red bone Coon hound is the best pet a person could ever hope to have. Sharing my life with a Red Bone has been a pleasure. No more loyal or intelligent creature has ever lived. My Red Bone Coon Hound is smart, loyal, friendly, protective, caring …

If you have horses then you have to doctor cuts, that is sort of an unspoken “Murphy’s Law” of the equine community. Nitrofurazone ointments are a staple medication out in the barn. The yellow goo is very valuable in helping to encourage the development of granulated …

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 …

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 …

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 …

After many years of pet ownership and caring for some very interesting creatures, I may have finally found my perfect pet.
“Chiquita” was only 3 weeks old when she escaped the neighbours chicken sheds and made her way to my front door. With barely any feathures it is amazing that …

I have been involved with the pet industry for over sixteen years. I have worked and managed a pet store, a grooming salon, and several riding facilities. In all my time and experience around animals I have not ever had the pleasure of stepping into a shop …