The Mongolian gerbil (meriones unguiculatus) was discovered in the early 1950s and by 1954 had been introduced to the US to be used in laboratory research. Because they proved easy to maintain,interesting to observe,easy to handle,and cute in appearance,captive-bred gerbils had found their way out of the laboratory and …

Pets are an important part of any animal-loving family, but they can prove to be very expensive. Up until recently, I typically purchased all of my dog food, collars, and leashes at a grocery store or large discount store such as Walmart. However, I have had a …

I bought my one and only Himalayan cat over 12 years ago. He is still with us but I will never buy this breed ever again. They are handsome cats but just an awful breed. These cats are half Persian and half Siamese cat. …

I will now submit my review of the St. Bernard dog. This review might be somewhat partial, as I own a beautiful St. Bernard dog of my own named Jeff. Jeff is a good boy, but like other St. Bernard dogs, he has his moments. First …

If you have a cat or kitten, or know someone who does, then you might know how difficult it can be to bathe a kitty. Yes, cats get dirty too, even inside cats. I used to force my male cat to take a bath, and even though he was …

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 …

My cat’s health has always worried me. She is a small tabby and her eating habits have been, well shall we say, strange? She is a very picky eater, plus many cat food products seemed to upset her stomach. She will turn her pretty little nose up at certain …

As a cat lover, I am vehemently against the declawing of cats. When I began to have a problem with one of my cats scratching the carpet a few years ago, I tried everything else I could think of. I had scratching posts and sprays and strips of …

I have been feeding my dog Old Roy Dog food for about 6 months now. I love the dog food for many reasons including how cheap it actually is. Compared to some foods, Old Roy only costs about 1/3 of the average products on the market. …

I was super excited to try out Premier Pet Shampoo Wipes. Advertised as natural, harmless wipes for a pet’s coat, these little towelettes turned out to be a rather disappointing experiment in pet hygiene. The pet wipes are essentially a pet version of moist towelettes, but their consistency …

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 started taking my pets to this vet because it was a convenient location, but I feel so lucky I found Dr. Lawer! He is wonderful and kind, and you can tell that he chose his profession because he genuinely loves animals.
I took my dog to be seen …

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 …

I love dogs. I have three dogs. They all love dog treats. I have been trying to train my dogs to come in, from the back yard, when I called them. Using dog treats was the obvious training method for us. I wanted to …

Beneful prepared meals come in diffrent flavors savory rice & Lamb stew , roasted chicken and pasta , beef stew , simmered beef entree, and simmered chicken entree. This product has a lots of vegtables and rice , and pastas and wholesome ingredients .It is a fairly
new product by …

My dog is a 2 years old yellow Labrador retriever. He was given by my friend who is a pet lover since his childhood years. I thought I couldn’t take care of pets because I don’t used to since I was a child but my friend taught me how …

In the last few years, one of the products for pets that has received a great deal of attention are Greenies. The company calls these ’smart treats’ because they are supposed to do a number of things to keep your dog healthy, primarily keeping their canine teeth clean, …

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 …

This is a great product to use when you have pets! I use it each time I vacuum and it just refreshes the entire room so nicely. Anyone who has pets should try it, as it works wonderfully at removing any and all pet odors from your rugs 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 …

Chinchillas make great apartment pets but lets start out with what chinchillas actually are and where they originated from.
Chinchillas are slightly larger than ground squirrels, and native to the Andes Mountains in South America. The animal whose name means “little Chincha” is named after the Chincha people of …

I have a 94 pound dog. He is great. His name is Jr. He was a stray, along with 4 other puppies, that I found on the side of the road. Thankfully, all the puppies got homes. We kept Jr. because he would let …

Few years ago, I used to have seven Pomeranian dogs in my house. They were cute small dogs that you can have in your house. In the beginning, I only had two small ones but in the end, I needed to give few of them to families and friends …

Our Cocker Spaniel had died recently at the age of 12, and my wife was wanting to get another dog. We drove out to the Ross County Humane society to see what was available. After looking at a few dogs, my wife absolutely fell in love with a female …

My dogs give eight paws up for Dentley’s Chewrite traditional rawhide bones. They love these long-lasting bones, and I’ve been giving the bones to the dogs for the last year or so.
The one I love to get is the huge, 24″ inch bone. It’s actually too big …

Let’s face it, cat fans and fanatics. Although there are ten tons of reasons why we love these furry masters with those enormous gorgeous eyes and sweet fuzzy faces, not to mention those rare times when they deign to show their, erm, gratitude for allowing us to serve them like …

For the most part, I avoid giving my pets cheap food. Wal-Mart’s “Special Kitty” cat food is definitely on the low end of the food-quality spectrum. This store brand is not the most nutritionally complete. I would not, in fact, feed this on a regular basis. Rather, I would …

When we got our dog from the shelter she was really young and was not jet toilet trained so this choir was drooped to us. I was told that a good method is using newspaper but since we are not subscribed to any we were searching for alternatives.
In …

Weimeraners are a great choice of dog for the family that wants their dog to be a member of the family, not just a pet. They were originally bred as hunting dogs in Germany, but are gaining popularity as household pets. Their temperment is similar to the Labrador Retriever.
Weimeraners …

Like a lot of kitty owners, I vary my girl’s food. I have fed them everything from Whiskas to NutroMax. Whenever I’ve stuck to one particular brand they get sick of it by the second or third bag, no matter what kind it is. This is …

The reason I chose to start my new puppy out on Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy dry food is because after scouring the internet for what seemed to be weeks, I came to the conclusion from other reviewers that Wellness was one of the top brands out there. …

I have several cats, and sometimes I take in foster cats, so there is usually at least two litter boxes in my home, and I was looking for a way to get rid of the ‘cat smell’ when I found Fresh Step Litter Box Freshener. I was hesitant at …

Although I have owned several cats in my life, until I got my current two kittens, I had never bought cat nip before. Well, let me take that back. I did buy it once when I first got a cat because I had always heard from other people as well …

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 …

My sister wanted a hamster really bad for Christmas one year so we got her one. He’s cute and he’s pretty quite for the most part, He’s a pretty good pet. The only two things that I would have to say if you are considering getting one are: I …

We’ve had Chihuahua’s in our family ever since I can remember. Chihuahua is the mexican word for Mexican Mouse dog. These dogs were bred in years gone by to run about and catch Mice. They are the smallest breed of dog in the world and their facial characteristics are …

Having several dogs, and cats, means that at any one time the floor is likely to be covered in pet toys (Especially the dog ones) since my dogs have quite a few. And no matter how many times I pick them up, at least one of them, my littlest …

It was around 1.5-inch diameter in size when gifted to me by a friend. In around 3 years time, it has grown to approximately three inch long.
It is a tortoise with four legs, a small tail and a long neck that it hides under its shell on the back, …

I own two cats, and if anyone else also owns cats, you know that some funky smells can start to emanate from the cat box after a few days. Of course, I always try to clean the box before it gets to be too nasty or have my poor furry …

I am a HUGE lover of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I was raised with the breed and am aware of the hip displaysia problem that is predominate with labs. When I purchased my first Chocolate (my first since leaving home),I was concerned about which dog food was right for the …

I bought the Flexi Long 26′ Retractable Dog Leash for my Golden when she started getting a little bigger. This leash is excellent and can easily support up to 110 pounds. My dog is 88 pounds and it is very supportive for her. The only time …

During the winter I bought a corrugated cardboard scratcher made by 9Lives for my cats. My Maine Coon just loves this scratcher! Almost every evening I see him standing on it and scratching away like crazy. He is a large and strong cat, about twelve pounds of lean muscle, …

If you know anything about dogs and specific breeds of dog you probably know the Jack Russell Terrier as possibly the most hyper dog breed out there. This review is not only a review of the breed itself from my point of view but also a warning to those …

Puppies are the most fun to have around. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, puppies can put a smile on anyones face, and I have two puppies right now. They are a handful but they are the most adorable pets and my kids love …

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 …

I raise and show dogs and do rescue and also own cats and a PB pig- so have lots of animals. I have been using this product for the last 5 yrs or so. It is the only commercial product I need to use to keep my house …

I have had sugar gliders for over 11 years. I have had many babies born in my home as well as have rescued many gliders from bad situations. Gliders are NOT for everyone. Anyone considering gliders as pets should do lots of research before bringing gliders …

My horse received an Uncle Jimmy’s Hanging Ball for Christmas. Don’t let the name fool you, this is a super treat! The Hanging Ball hangs from a string that you attach to your horse’s stall. The Ball is huge and weighs about 3 pounds, giving your horse plenty of …

I have had an aquarium for a number of years. I tried a number of products to get and keep the water healthy. However, I was losing a fish here and a fish there,replacing and repeating the cycle. I continued to test more products in the hopes …

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 …