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 …

English Bulldogs are most often misunderstood and misjudged, they are thought to be ferocious, fierce, mean snarling animals who are chained to guard houses and farms. Apparently, this is the wrong misconception that most people have. I used to have the same wrong thought about them but my boyfriend …

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 …

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 …

“Shadow Over Kiriath” by Karen Hancock. This is Book 3 of the Legends of the Guardian-King series. In the first two books Prince Abramm was sold into slavery by his younger brother Gillard, taken into a faraway country and made a gladiator. He then escaped and returned home to …

I have tried using this before for my pets and for a 200-gram tube of gel multivitamins this is priced at approximately $17.70 AUD. This tube contains a gel-like multivitamins which you will have to squeeze and make your dogs and puppies eat this, it’s kind of like squeezing …

If you are a pet lover and you choose your pet’s veterinarian based on the quality of the medical care offered, then I highly recommend to you the Coral Veterinary Clinic. I have several cats as well as two dogs and the care that they have received there …

Marty is a very special person (dog)too me. He is a working dog and like every working soul he needs good nutrition. Marty was fed Old Roy Dog since day one. You see I am legally blind and Marty is my guide dog. Marty is always …

This was the first flavor by Evanger’s that I tried on my two cats. I never saw pheasant before in a canned cat food (or any cat food) but I know my cats like bird meat so I was willing to try it. So were my cats and I …

My German shepherd dog has always been spirited, he has pulled since he was a puppy and nothing that I tried,(including training,)stopped him from pulling me, the older he got of course the stronger he got, and the more I got dragged around. One day despite my better judgement, I …

I have been giving my golden retriever these treats since she was a puppy and they are still going strong a few years later in our house. She absolutely loves them and I, too, love them because they are so good for her. They are simple ingredients …

I was completely oblivious to the the concept of dog tear staining until I bought Oz the bichon home.
After a couple of months I noticed that the fur under his eyes was becoming a rusty reddish colour. I must admit that I was concerned enough to take him to …

Hartz 2 in 1 flea shampoo is meant to be both a flea and tick killer and a shampoo. To use you lather as you would with any other shampoo, but you do not rinse it off right away. To kill any pests that might be on …

For our dog’s quarterly deworming schedule, we used Canex tablets. It’s very effective in preventing and killing worms in dogs. If any of the dogs begin exhibiting symptoms of a worm infestation (weight loss, sudden increase in appetite, bloody fecal matter), giving them the correct dosage will …

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 …

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 …

I love my Pug! I have a little black Pug named Larry. He is super needy, clingy, and follows me around all day long. Most people might get annoyed by this constant need for attention, but I like it.
Larry snores…alot. If you are bugged out by a noisy animal, …

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 …

Whiskas Crunch is a cat treat that is not only yummy, according to the cats, but also helps to clean their teeth. The treat comes in a 3.5 oz can that has a shaker-like top with two openings, which allows you to limit the servings: the larger one will …

If you have never owned a Chow Chow dog, you’d better read up on them beforehand. They are not the kinds of dogs that people think they are. Known for their thick coats of fluffy fur, squat legs, and purple tongues, these dogs are quite temperamental. …

Old Roy Dog Food is the Wal-Mart brand of dog food, and my dog food of choice. We have a 10 year old poodle who gets a steady diet of the Old Roy dry dog food. Occassionaly we give her the canned “wet food” as a special …

I had brought a pet a few months back at a adoption center at my near by petco store, and it was just the cutest little thing I had ever saw. It was a puppy mixed with Shepard and boxer. I took my new pup home and had also …

We own a little terrier, who from time to time seems to have a sensitive stomach. She will eat something that doesn’t agree with her, and we find remnants of it all over the living room floor!
Recently I discovered a dog buscuit made by Nutro, which is also …

We bought this product to help train our cats to use the toilet instead of a litter box. The CatSeat did not work well at all for us and we ended up switching to another training system. Now our cats are fully toilet trained, but the CatSeat …

I recently purchased a training kit for my two dogs from Petsmart.com. I had to do this because when I went to purchase what I needed from the actual store, the item was in stock but there was no available associate to retrieve it from the locked case. Therefore, …

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 …

When my husband and I decided to get a puppy, we did quite a bit of research to determine what breed to go with. After looking at several different family-friendly breeds, we decided to get a Hungarian Vizsla. The Vizsla is a beautiful reddish colored medium-sized dog …

I think I’ve been lucky for the most part when it comes to my pets and the problems they’ve inhereted. They’ve had some slight digestional problems when their food has been switched. They’ve had a bladder infection, and one of my dogs has a couple dental problems. But for …

I like to keep treats on hand for my dog, not only for training, but also to reward him for keeping up the good behavior that he has already learned. And sometimes just because I love him!
Al’s Grill steak flavored treats are a hit with …

This is an herbal flea collar and one that I would recommend since it is natural and really works. At least it did for me. Although it has a red color it is full or aromatic oils. Pennyroyal, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Rue, Citronella, and Cedarwood oils.
You put …

When purchasing a dog toy it is very important to buy one that is suitable for your type of dog. A toy for a smaller dog will not hold up to the chewing of a large dog. This toy is rated for dogs 60-90 pounds. …

I was recommended to try and explore varieties of commercial dog food as my dog was growing up. I have a mixed shih tzu with a stout build. I already feed her with protein-rich foods that I prepare myself, because commercial dog foods generally don’t agree with …

The Kong Stuff-A-Ball is easily the greatest invention in doglihood ever! Where have they been my whole life? That’s what I want to know. I’ve heard references to these for a while, but recently a good friend in Australia sent me this Kong Stuff-A-Ball and a …

While many think that glucosamine is only for human arthritis, you will find that you are wrong.I have a l2 year old lhaso apso who started limping and slow walking due to age, and within 3 days of giving her Synflex liquid glucosamine she became a new dog. …

Of all the pets I have, the most interesting and humanlike one, I must say, is my African Grey Parrot. Particularly so because of the fact that I have had it for just over four years now and every single day with it never produces a dull moment. It …

I have been using Hartz flea control products for several years; they seem to work better than other brands I tried, but I must say I still have not found the best, ultimate, kill-them-all flea control product. I bought Hartz 3 in 1 Control Collar for Cats hoping to …

My teenage daughters bought me this neat little gadget called the Panasonic Remote Pet Feeding and Viewing Camera Kit for Mother’s Day. They know how much I worry about my cat and love to watch over him.
I have a cat that I simply adore almost as much as I …

Recently I tried four different flavors of Merrick canned cat food on my two cats: California Roll, Southern Delight, Grammy’s Pot Pie and Turducken. The only one they seemed to like a little bit was the Turducken. The others they outright refused and showed zero interest in eating.
The …

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 …

We had a cat who absolutely hated it when the cat carrier came out as it meant either a trip to the vets or moving house. On one of our moves (which was a two and a half hour drive) we were recommended Rescue Remedy. …

A year ago when I first got my two puppies I knew there would be a lot of work and money invested in them. Like children, pets are expensive to care for. Not enough people who get pets realize this. Animals are not accessories are gifts, they’re living creatures …

If you are a bird lover, Wild Birds Unlimited is your paradise! They have so many kinds of bird feeders. It’s an amazing birdlover’s place to explore and learn all about what your backyard birds want for dinner! The people who own the franchises are very knowledgable about birds. …

Frontline Plus was the first flea and tick preventative I used on my dogs, but I found that it was ineffective when the weather created an increase in the flea population. Although it’s a good product, it’s definitely not my top choice for flea and tick preventative.
Frontline Plus comes …

One of the most difficult things about having a cat is contending with the litter box. It is of course, no fun to scoop up cat poo. In addition to that, it is difficult to find good litter that is affordable. Soft Paw Cat Litter was …

Once, having returned from a short trip, I had discovered that one of my kitties failed to use his litterbox. Obviously, my absense was a big stress for him, and some cats will react to stress in this way. He must have peed in the basement once or twice. …

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 …

I found the Pure Bites Freeze Dried Chicken Breast treats for cats at my local specialty pet store. I have a diabetic cat that is limited in her diet and also a bit finicky. I picked up some of these treats to see if she would like them. I …

I grew up fearful of dogs. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mongrel or if it came from a pure line. I was simply scared of them. Back then, I never imagined that I will ever keep them as pets, let alone be significantly near them. …

I own a rat terrier that spends most of her time inside the home; however, when the days are humid I allow her to stay outside to enjoy the sun and warm temperatures. Unfortunately, during these warmer months is when my dog attracts the most fleas and other tiny …

I have a 75lb German Shepherd who loves her toys, especially the plush squeaky toys. I don’t, however, love the stuffing that ends up all over my house after she’s done mutilating them. I ran across these Skineeez Dog Toys one day while surfing the web.
I …