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 …

As a Labrador Retriever breeder and a foster Mom to many rescue dogs, I know all too well the pitfalls of the most popular dog foods sold today. I have personally tried many different brands of dog and puppy food trying to find the best food offered on …

After a year of tugging with her old tug toy, my little one was ready for a new toy, so I decided to give the Poochi Tug ‘n Chew a try. I purchased the small version, since that’s all the store had available.
This product is made by Sergeant’s …

I called myself buying the family a new cat a few months ago. I have no idea what I was thinking and I still think that I’m about to change my mind because of all the havoc that it is causing around the house. I had no idea that …

Some people love pure bred dogs, but I prefer mutts! A labrador mix can be a great choice for a family with young kids, and mixed breeds typically have fewer health problems overall. This is important to me because my family includes a small child, and not …

I recently went and bought the SmartyKat Sweet Greens cat grass kit from Wal-Mart because I have two very pampered, very beloved cats who are always trying to eat the greenery in my house. I have this lovely creeping vine plant that I’ve had for over two years and although …

What do you do when you have a dog who barks and barks and barks and barks, not at people, but at the endless slew of squirrels that taunt her from trees and fence posts? That’s been my dilemma for a while. If I’m outside with her, …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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I have never figured out what his problem is, but every time we move into a new home, our cat has a bad habit of spraying everywhere (despite the fact he’s been neutered).
Typically, the problem lasts for a couple of months and he stops. But, after our last move, …

I have been feeding my Golden Retriever a combination diet of Wellness Core Ocean Fish Formula and Merrick Turducken for awhile now. It seems to be the best food combination for her. We don’t feed Core exclusively as it is higher in protein and calcium than most …

I never want to be one of those people that has pets and it’s obvious because their house is a mess. I have two dogs and one of them has issues with peeing all over the house whenever it suits him. They are both older and totally potty trained, …

I was shopping for a good multi-cat cat litter when I saw Tidy Cats Scoop Small Spaces, formulated to be used in apartments or tight spots like a bathroom. It was also recommended for multiple cats, so I decided to give it a try. This cat litter comes in …

The As Seen On TV automatic nail clipper is a disaster. This product is supposed to make nail clipping for pets easier. I had a manual nail clipper once using it for my rabbit and it was really hard to use. So I saw this automatic motorized nail clipper …

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 …

If you have a dog, then you need this pet carrier. I had a larger pet carrier for my dogs car trips before I purchased this one. The pet carrier always got in the wy when I got home as far as storage and what not. This pet carrier …

My dog Shiloh is a crazy mutt. We recieved him from an abusive home, where little kids grabbed him by his back legs and swung him around in circles. He was only six months old. After nursing him back to health (which he’s still not up to complete recovery, …

If you live in an apartment with size limitations of pets you own, or just want a small dog as a pet but still want to feel like you have a real, “manly” dog and not some “yippity”, mousy type of breed, the Chinese Pug is without a doubt …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …

My daughter loves birds and wanted me to buy some bird food so when I went shopping I bought the Lopis Everything for Pet Budgie Seed . It is a “nutritionally selected blend” of seeds for birds. I do not keep birds as pets but my garden is …

Carriage Hills Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, in Montgomery, Alabama, is absolutely the best place in town for pet care. I have been going there for over twenty years and it has gone from a small clinic to a large facility that has state-of-the-art medical and surgery equipment. I …

Three years ago, when my cat started developing kidney problems, my vet it was likely due to my cat not drinking enough water. She suggested I get a water fountain because some cats just won’t drink water unless it’s circulating.
After looking at the options, I decided to try the …

When my elderly cat Oreo started to lose dramatic amounts of weight while still gulping down excessive amounts of food and water, I knew something must be wrong with her. I took her to the vet and was told she had developed diabetes. Due to the excessive amount of …

When I got my first Maltese puppy years ago, I needed something for him to chew on. He was less than 5 pounds, so I needed something small that he would not choke on. An added obstacle was the fact that this little puppy was the pickiest …

CINDRA Dog Shampoos, Conditioners and other grooming aids are simply the best. CINDRA was created for the professional dog groomer and show dog handler but as long as you use the right one for your dog’s coat type, your dog can look like a champion too! I watched the …

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 …

With 2 indoor cats in a small apartment cat litter is very important. After trying many brands and types of cat litter I finally found what I think is the best one: Scoop Away Extra Strength with Odor Guard.
There are certain things that people look for in a …

My cat Isis, is so, adorable and loving. I would do every thing possible to prolong her life, for a long, long time.
She is already ten years old and I would love her to live for another ten years and more. She is a great pet and companion …

I have changed the diet of my dogs and I want to tell others the reason why I did this and the results of the new diet.
One of my dogs developed a chronic, reoccurring ear problem that turned out to be yeast related. After spending a considerable amount …

If you want a different, original bedding for your cat, check out Petzazz Sophisticat Die-Cut Reversible Cat Placemat. This cat bed is stylish and funny, definitely an attention catcher. It is shaped as a cat head, pink on one side and brown on the other. Both sides boast imprints …

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 …

My dog absolutely loves the sausages Merrick makes. They look exactly like a sausage people would eat and my dog goes crazy for them just like she would a regular sausage. They are made with top of line USDA approved ingredients so I know that she is …

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 …

This is the litter box liner to buy. I know it costs a little more, but it’s huge and it’s tough, and what the heck, it’s got a drawstring!! You KNOW how hard it is to get that stupid horrible full catlitter bag closed without a nice cinching …

My younger cat has very long fur. Though he did not shed very much when I first got him as a kitten, he did spend a lot of time grooming himself and developed hairballs at only 6 months of age. I’d had luck previously with hairball gel with malt …

Dextrose is a form of glucose and a common body intake of a patient, acting as food and energy supplement. Another form of glucose, Glucose Monohydrate is found in Mondex gives the same effect, only this time to animals like dogs, cats, and their young. Mondex is a water …

When it comes to the care of my pets, I take it very seriously. I have worked in enough pet businesses for the last twenty years that I know a true professional who is both compassionate and knows their stuff. When I first moved to Lansing I …

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 …

My boyfriend came home from the state fair one day with information about adopting a retired racing greyhound. My first thought was “OH NO” we are not adopting a retired racer. I had the same thoughts as most people, such as; they are going to run all over the …

It’s very hard to find a trusted and good veterinarian, I didn’t want to go to Animal House because they had guessed my dog’s ultrasound before and this time I proved them wrong when my dog gave birth. Not only were they so expensive it was highway robbery but …

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 …

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 …

If you’re a pet owner like me than you might dread that time of the year when you have to take your pet to get its annual shots and tests. Let’s face it– it costs a lot especially if you are me– I have 16 pets. That’s right! I have …

Safari Mat Splitter - A tool designed to split the occasional mat in your dog. It has a handle to hold and a single blade to cut through the mat. The blade is replaceable. It is made of a low quality aluminium handle and 2 …

These crustaceans love living in damp environments, and one of their favourite places seems to be in our bathroom. Our bathroom is on the ground floor, is not very well-built, has quite bad ventilation - meaning that the moisture tends to stay for a long time - and …

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 …

My dogs just enjoyed their first Rachael Ray Nutrish meal. This product is new and is made with real beef and brown rice. It makes a lot of claims, such as using real beef and wholesome grains, being formulated for overall health and wellness, not using any …

I have pretty much gone through every flea and tick medicine for dogs out there, and whenever I am in very highly flea-infested areas, I always choose K9 Advantage.
I should start by letting people know that K9 Advantage, unlike K9 Advantix does NOT protect from ticks or mosquitoes. I …

I volunteered at Furry Friends Rescue for a total of about two years. Since I was twelve when I did this, I became a junior. My job (along with the rest of the juniors) was to sit with a dog in a pen while at an adoption fair, all …

My Ragdoll cat has severe food allergies. She has been eating Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Green Pea and Duck formula for a few years, as it was the only food that would not cause her to break out in hives and lose her hair. Even a different brand of …

Adopting an animal is a major decision because that animal will need a commitment from you for the rest of its life.
We have had dogs before, but were looking into the possibility of re-homing an older dog. We both knew enough to realise that it wasn`t going to be …