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 …

It wasn’t until I was thinking of changing my homeowner insurance company that I was alerted to the possibility that there was negative feedback regarding pet Chow-Chows. I asked the agent about this, and she had advised that rates were higher for those with Chows due to the …

I have to admit it..I adore parakeets!!! They are so easy to take care of and not to mention alot of fun! It is enjoyable to wake up in the morning to hear their songs and happiness! If you are looking for an easy to take care …

Anyone that is interested in adding a pet to their family should consider adopting a retired racing greyhound. Greyhounds are naturally suited to make exceptional companions. Not only are they extremely gentle and well-behaved, they are calm and somewhat sedentary contrary to popular belief. Most retired racers are good …

Everyone believes that gerbils are a great pet for children as well as a great substitute for parents who want their dogs to have the experience and responsibility of owning a pet without the hassle and expense of owning a dog or a cat. While this is true, I …

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 adopted a Great Dane who had been starved and pretty beat up by other dogs. Knowing I needed to get him in to see the vet immediately, I went to the closest one to my house, Johnson Ranch Animal Clinic. I was a little nervous about taking him …

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 …

This review is for all of you who have been using various flea products, but who still find that their pets continue to get the buggers anyway. This was the case for my tiny toy poodle. The poor guy was always scratching and biting and being infested …

When my then 13-year-old son relentlessly pleaded for a hamster, I was very skeptical. My only experience with pet rodents was a gerbil that bit me hard when I was his age. However, after some degree of research and interaction with other people’s hamsters, I found myself at the …

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 …

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 …

I have been the proud owner of a German Shepherd now for over four years and have never regretted my decision to go with this breed. I have several children and have read horror stories of the dangers of poor breeding with this popular dog, so I knew …

I really hate it when bugs get into my dog food so I decided to purchase this storage container. Before I started using this I would also have problems with other animals spilling or eating the food which was very inconvenient. Since I started using …

It can be a real hassle giving our dog a bath because she’s just not wild about it. Not only that, but it’s impossible to give her a bath during the late autumn, winter and early spring months because it’s typically too cold or chilly outside. This shampoo and …

Do you have a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, rat, mouse, bird or reptile? Are you planning on getting one? Well of course you have to buy bedding for you little friend, but how do you know which one is right? Care fresh pet bedding is the best out there …

This product is Amazing. From dog and cat odors to a simply refreshing scent is just Suburbia ordered. With an array of refreshing scents, febreze will not only turn your home into a pleasant environment but actually gets “deep down” and elimates the source. Since I have been using …

Our cat was having a problem with fleas so our vet recommended Pet Kare’s Ultra Gentle Pet Shampoo for daily baths for seven days. This shampoo is gentle enough to be used on both cat’s and dog’s even if you have to bathe them daily due to a skin …

Although this small animal vet office is now staffed by a husband-wife team, it was originally started by Jerry Withers, DVM. His wife, Elizabeth Rybiecki, DVM, joined him after the practice was established. Jerry Withers saved my cat’s life! My tuxedo cat, Bozo, was hit by …

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 …

Every morning when I wake up I look to the left and see Dusty Road, my 9 year old Shih Tzu sleeping and to the right I see Dudley-Do-Right, my 7 year old Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu breed is said to be originally bred to sit …

This is one of my more conflicted, emotional reviews, and one I’m struggling with even as I write it. It’s all based on a single experience from roughly three years ago.
At that time, one of my dogs had a growth on his belly. In a very short …

Preferred Choice might be a generic brand of cat food, but my cats don’t seem to care at all. They go absolutely insane for it, unlike any dry food I’ve ever fed them (they love wet cat food).
Only 28 cents Canadian a can, the cans even come with …

Approximately three years ago, my mother-in-law purchased the Bumi Tug Toy by West Paw Design from Pet Valu for our toy-destroying golden retriever. At first, our dog showed little interest in this toy, which wasn’t surprising, she had never shown interest in ‘chew toys’, she always preferred the destructible …

The Flukers clamp lamp is intended for indoor use with reptiles and other pets that require a heat lamp. I bought one for my son’s lizard at Pet Smart last month. I chose the 8.5 diameter up to 150 watts model with the dimmer switch …

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 …

Now I will be honest and state that I have never personally owned a Doberman Pincher, however, I am very well acquainted with them because of the fact that when I was working at my father’s take out restaurant, there were these two HUGE chocolate colored Dobermans that patrolled the …

If, like me, you have cat(s) with frequent hairballs, you know how unpleasant and distressing it is for both of you. Two years ago, at my wit’s end, I walked into a specialty pet store and begged the clerk for some way to stop the endless upchucking.
She recommended …

I decided to try these dental pads from Doctors Foster & Smith, as I had bought things from them in the past and know they sell quality products. I really was surprised how much easier it was to clean my cats’ teeth with these little round white pads. My …

After giving these treats to my dog for about a year, I saw a noticeable improvement in her teeth. These treats are supposed to, in part, help to reduce both plaque and tartar, and it looks like to me, these treats do just that! The treats also support natural …

I recently took my dog to Emerson Pet Clinic for his annual shots. The Vet administered all 3 shots
in the same location, all within an inch of each other. These shots were given in his upper side, not on the back of the neck where they have …

As one of the pets we have at home is a Californian King snake we need to get a regular supply of dead mice to feed it. Luckily when we moved to Tewkesbury we found that the local pet shop sells frozen mice.
The pet shop is located …

While beagles are my favorite breed of dogs, I just love Golden Retrievers to bits, too. Many years ago, I had a beagle and wanted to get her a puppy, so that she’d have a playmate while I was at work. For a reason that was never …

My favorite among the toy group breed, the Maltese dog is a very lovable, fun-loving dog. We named ours ‘Cloud’ because he has pure white hair. We have him for 7 months now bringing happiness into our home. Maltese dogs normally range from 3-8 pounds. They are known to …

In January of 2008, my family went to Niagara Falls for my brother’s hockey tournament. During one of his games, my mom got a phone call. I wasn’t listening; I was watching the game. The next day, we went home. My brother went home …

Twice now I’ve purchased the Top Paw I.D. Tube for my dogs. It seems like a great idea. The tiny tube comes with a small piece of paper that gives you enough room to write your dog’s name, your name, and a phone number. The paper …

I am the proud owner of a beagle, Beagles are amongst the best pets in the world. My tri colored Beagle is about forty pounds, he has an even disposition and is great around small children. This breed of dog is intended as a rabbit hunting dog, known for his …

We have a miniature Pinscher dog in our house also known as Min Pin. It is so small like a size of a chihuahua and a face of a doberman Pinscher. Our dog is a cute lovely girl and wants to treat her as a baby. It sounds weird …

I love animals, and have been a pet owner since from the time I could walk and even today own two very happy, chubby and sweet kitties. However the one thing that I do not enjoy when it comes to pet ownership is the smell. Yes, even though my cats …

The “KatKit” is a convenient cat litter box solution that involves purchasing a low-cost litter box, complete with litter, which you throw away when soiled.
The positives are that the “KatKit” allows you to never have to deal with the task of changing out the cat litter in your cat’s …

My cat is a picky eater, which leads to a constant struggle between him and me when it comes to dry food. In the past, I have had some luck with getting my cat to eat Friskies dry cat food, so noting that the new Dental Diet food …

The society finch(Lonchura striata domestica) has been raised by the Chinese and Japanese for hundreds of years,and is probably the oldest domestic caged bird. It does not exist as a wild species,and tests have shown that it is a domesticated form of the white-rumped mannikin,which some color varieties …

When our dogs got infected with flea and ticks last year, we find it hard to control even we bath them using soap especially for tick and flea. The infestation is still there and it does not only affect our dogs’ health but as well as ours. I could …

I have been buying Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats for our cats - an inexpensive way to prevent dental problems and make the furballs happy. Unfortunately, one of our three cats is not interested in these treats, but the other two love them. The flavor we usually buy …

The Petkin Kitty Ear Wipes claim to remove dirt, odor and wax from your cat’s ears. It also professes to soothe itching. It comes in a package of 40 wipes for about $5.00 CDN, which is extremely economical, especially because under most instances, cat ears need not be cleaned …

I got two puppies around Christmas, and now that they’re about four months old I thought it was time they started wearing their collars. I love my little fur babies so I want the security of knowing that in case they happen to wonder off and get lost that …

YAY for Nature’s Miracle. Joy for my poor carpets and poor me that has to constantly deal with the cat hairballs and occasional accident. Nothing else really works. All any other stain/odor product makes me is disappointed that I didn’t buy Nature’s Miracle. I have even …

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 …

Do you have a doggie diva in your family who desparately desires a dazzling new outfit? Do you have a pampered pooch who loves to look pretty and perfect? Do you know a finicky feline who is an indoor only cat, but would love a safe stroll …

I purchased these treats for my dog so that I could address the plaque and tartar problem that was starting to develop according to my dog’s vet. After I started purchasing these treats and my dog had been enjoying them for awhile, I decided to take a look at …