My mother bought this recently for my younger siblings as a Christmas gift. When we first got them they were obviously tadpoles and it was really interesting to be able to watch as they grow and took form into toads. They were an …

Friskies Indoor Delights Cat food is an inexpensive option for dry cat food. It is made by the company Purina, which is a well known company, but is marketed under the Friskies name. Friskies makes wet food in various flavors, and are more known for that, but their dry …

Shopping for pet food that my dog will surely love is not as simple as others may think. As a single young professional living in a condominium unit with no one else but a huge playful Labrador , a bad pet food can be enough cause for mayhem. …

Old Roy Dog Food (available at Wal-Mart) comes in a variety of flavors and package sizes. It is available for puppies, as well as older dogs and it comes in sizes ranging from about 8 lb bags of dry to 50 lb bags. Old Roy also comes …

I used to be happy to support the Cat Protection Society by making cash donations and also giving any unused goods to their op shop located on the street level underneath the office and cattery upstairs. I liked the fact that they do not put down any cats and …

Recently, I tested out Purina One Smart Blend: Lamb & Rice Formula dog food on my mid-size dogs to see what they thought about it and how I felt about this product.
Purina calls this a brilliance that is the result of combining nature and science. That’s what they …

There are so many things wrong with the idea of leaving my dog home by his self while we are away on business. I have tried this a time or two and it didn’t work out well at all. We came back to a nasty house, filled with bodily …

For those interested in owning a sweet, intelligent, outgoing and inquisitive pet bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet may be just the species for you. Hailing from India and Indonesia, these asiatic parakeets are excellent talkers, some even rivaling the ability of the coveted African Grey parrot. The normal coloration …

AS A PARENT OF NINE PETS and educator of people on the proper care of pets, I do Pet Food Analysis’ of the ingredients of pet foods to make owners aware of just what they are feeding their pets. After reviewing the first 6 ingredients of this brand …

The miniature schnauzer is a great pet for individuals or families. According the the American Kennel Club, the miniature schnauzer is one breed of dog that is hypoallergenic, meaning that even people who are allergic to dogs can be around miniature schnauzers without any problems. At a full size …

My Betta fish, Wanda, drives me crazy at times, because for the 6 months that I have had her, she is very finicky. There are times when she eats a lot, and then she will go days without eating, and at these times, I actually worry about her. It …

Just recently, I was able to allow one of my dogs to enjoy a new treat called Better Than Ears, which the company says is ‘the pig ear alternative’. Frankly, I’ve never ever fed any of my dogs pigs ears. I couldn’t do that. It just …

A keeshond is a breed of dog that originated in Holland. Keeshonds are medium sized with long gray fur. I had my keeshond, Silver Fox, for seven years until the family moved into an apartment and we had to find a new home for him. He was a wonderful …

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. …

Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats come in a 4.5 oz (127 g) resealable green bag. The treats are dry, crunchy pieces, heart-shaped, pink and tan in color. They are the size of regular cat food (approximately; maybe just a little bit larger). The flavor is tuna and salmon. …

Amongst all the dog foods my family and I have tried so far in all our dogs, this takes the cake! This is the best dog food for our babies and adult dogs since it Grain-Free and it has no grains whatever which could cause allergies and skin problems …

I’ve had two miniature vlack poodles so far. Actually, one was our family dog until he died a number of years ago, and the other one was the family’s dog until I moved out. In other words, she was my dog as well until I moved out almost a …

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 …

A few years ago, a reputed mobile phone manufacturing company included a fawn colour pug dog in its advertisement. Since then, pug has become a hot favourite dog breed to be kept as a pet in houses and the price of the breed has also sky-rocketed.
Basically originated from china, the …

Fortunately, I do not have to worry about pet hair in my house; however, recently I have had to stay for several weeks at a hotel that allows pets, and the furniture was covered in small, fine pet hair that would not come off with a vacuum. While I …

A couple of my friend recommended long ago that I go to Sicam Veterinary Clinic; the veterinarian is supposedly really good but there’s always a long line so you’d have to go there early or it’s always just luck when there’s only 2-3 dogs ahead of you.
My puppy was …

I’ve been keeping budgerigars as pets for the past couple of years and as much as I love them, one of the hardest parts of maintaining them is to buy them feed.
This is because it’s either very hard to find bird seed where I live sometimes, and when …

About ten months ago I adopted two puppies from my neighbor. At the time they were indoor only dogs and I had originally planned for them to be so. I let them outside to play for a bit but as they got older they started to become antsy inside …

I live in a tiny apartment with my eleven-pound cat. She is always good about doing all of her business in the litter box. I have tried several different types of cat litter. Each one usually does a decent job provided that I clean out the …

So the kid wants something to take care of that doesn’t need 2 “AA” batteries every three weeks. Do you go for that hamster that will end up escaping, chewing the electrical wires, and then costing $1,000 more than you intended when you have to have your local …

The dachshund dog was a breed I had little desire to own due to what I had heard about them. That is until I rescued a little black and tan female doxie called Ms Holly Higgins and a black and silver dapple female named Honey Pot. In fact, I …

If you have a dog weight management is one of the most important things you can do for him. Most large dogs do not have the self control needed to stop themselves from over eating. If you put a bowl of food in front of a …

I recently started my two year old beagle on Wellness dog food. He eats the canned food and the dry formula. He was eating Beneful Original Formula Dry Food and Eukanuba Low Residue canned dog food, but since he started eating Wellness I have noticed a change …

As I write this review, I am pretty disgusted and shocked at the fact that I was rejected as a suitable owner for a rescue dog from these kennels. Although I must say that I do admire anyone who devotes their time to re-homing abused and abandoned dogs …

Greenies are treats for cats and dogs and most of the animals I know love them. When all three of my cats agree on something, it is nothing less than a miracle and my three fight over these. For the dogs, they come in a bone shape and in …

I only have one cat, so I try to get him decent quality canned cat food to mix in with his dry food, and I really like the Iams Purrfect Delights brand. They’re a good size, moderately priced, and my cat really loves them.
I picked up this Sea You …

Recently I placed my first order with Carol Wright Gifts. I did a mail order from their catalog but you can also order on the website. As far as I can tell, the catalog and the website has the same stuff, except the website seems to have more items …

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 have had several cats and tried several brands of food including the cheap store brands. Purina is the best brand I have found so far, and the indoor formula is great for strictly indoor cats. Not only does it keep their weight managed, but it also gives them …

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 …

Aquatic turtles, which are usually “Sliders” or “Red Eared Sliders” are actually a lot of fun to own as a pet.
Ours was a stray baby turtle that we found once while walking our dog. We couldn’t find the mother, so we kept her and she’s been a great …

I do not like to feed my dog on raw meat as I feel as if this promotes a wild side in the behavior of the somewhat extensively domesticated pet we call the dog.
I own a Boston Bull Terrier and as a pure breed, this dog is specific about …

So I have had a pet dwarf bunny for about five years, and it has been quite an adventure. I have only had two pet bunnies my entire life (I’m now on my dwarf rabbit), and the last one was a very docile, big rabbit. I could not tell …

I have a baby lion lop bunny rabbit who is my little buddy, but this week he had a bad cause of diarrhea, which I know sounds gross, but it got all over his beautiful fur coat and I had to run to my local pet store to get …

I really recommend the Littermaid automatic cat boxes. I bought one years ago and loved it. So, I bought another one for another room in the house. I have had them for many years and they still work great. If they ever die out I …

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 …

This Pull My Leg Dog Toy is really cute! It is manufactured by MultiPet International and they have a website too, www.multipet.com. The website is a bit confusing, but click on download multipet collaterals at the bottom of the page, and then click on view our display …

My dog is not just a pet, but a member of our family. At nearly three years of age, I take great care to find healthy treats and toys for my Labrador Retriever, which means frequent trips to the pet store and lots of reading.
The average dog treat …

I was raised around many different horse breeds but the Quarter Horse breed was always one of my favorites. The first horse I ever rode was a Palomino Quarter Horse, named Murdock, who showed me the all that horseback riding could bring to my life. After that …

I shop at Pet Supplies Plus every so often when I am looking for special food, treats or toys not available at the big box retailers. After writing a review for the Fancy Feast Mornings brand cat food, I decided to treat my pets and get them some of …

I started taking my dogs to Dr. Jossens at Grand Traverse Veterinary Hospital a little over a year ago and have never been more impressed with a vet clinic. Recently I had to euthanize my eight year old Labrador who was suffering from …

I have been a proud owner of Boston Terriers for fourteen years and I just acquired one more!
Known as the “American Gentleman”, Bostons are proud, handsome dogs that are the perfect pet for children and adults. Their energy and intellegence make them an ideal playmate for …

My cat has once again grown tired of his old food (that he ate for a long time), so I am trying out new foods and this was one of the first ones I tried. I had heard of Wysong before but have never seen it for sale in …

I have two beautiful Basenji African hunting dogs, which came to me with pre-existing problems, and which are prone to numerous health issues, including but not limited to, Fanconi, which is an incurable disease of the kidney. Since a close relative to both of my dogs died of this …

For some reason, our cat normally won’t eat his dry food unless he is absolutely starving. So, my wife and I are always shopping for a brand that he likes so much he’ll eat it any time.
After receiving a free sample of Purina Cat Chow’s Indoor Formula, I now …