I strongly oppose the idea of declawing a cat. The procedure is very intrusive and painful, the recovery is long, and if things go bad it will have a permanent damaging effect on the cat. I once saw a picture of a cat who was a victim of botched …

The dog park at the Hawaiian Humane Society is really nice for several reasons. It is located on a busy street corner right by the freeway, and I did not even realize for the longest time that the grounds extended back very far into a residential type area. …

One day in the fall, my girlfriend and I decided to buy a hamster. We went to the pet store, and when we asked the salesman to show us the hamsters, he immediately said, “Oh, you don’t want those, they bite and they’re mean.” He offerred to …

I have times when I have to leave my cat for a couple days at a time. I don’t feed my cat wet food on a daily basis, but I do often as a treat in addition to her dry food. I especially like to give her …

Aside from being great cat food (my three felines have been feasting on 9 Lives for 14 years), now they have come up with new, super-convenient packaging!
Whether your cats lick their chops over chicken, seafood, beef, or mixed grill entrees, all of these (and more) are available from …

Whiskas Homestyle Favorites are cat food for adult cats that comes in many different flavors - several kinds of chicken, turkey, beef, mixed grill, cod, ocean whitefish, tuna, fresh water trout, and salmon (that I know of). Each one is very soft and moist, it comes with either gravy …

The Pet Hair Magnet is probably the single best product I’ve ever purchased for the removal of pet hair on anything — clothing, rug, and even my pets!
I truly love this thing. It has an easy grip five-inch handle, and the width of the magnet is about seven …

I really like this product it works great! We have been having such a bad flea issue taking place for months and trying one thing after another we could never get it taken care of until we tried Bio Spot Flea Drops for Dogs. Our dog is …

My favorite dogs are black laborador retrievers. I raised a black lab from a pup about a foot in length to a whopping fifty-five pounds! He was the most beautiful, handsome, and wonderful dog. His great smile was an instant success with everyone.
Lucky was my personal …

As a dog owner, one of the worst chores we always dread is trimming our dog’s nails. They all hate it and act like you’re abusing them. My youngest one bites you if you try to trim his nails. We’ve tried everything to make it easier …

If you are thinking about getting a Pug as a pet, I would like to let you know my personal experience. We got our Pug Carl when he was a puppy of 8wks. He was cute and playful as a puppy. It took about a month …

I look after my neighbor’s dog when she is away, and I occasionally take him for a run if I am running in the forest and he is available for a run. His name is Zack, and he is a 10 year old Golden Lab. He is a very …

I had never tried any of the bathing wipes for cats before. We just always washed our cat in the sink, amidst much protest! Our cat is now 20 pounds and it takes both of us to fight with him just to get him in the water, let alone …

Following the long mourning period after the death of my 14 year old dalmation, my daughter consipired with my husband to bring a puppy into the home. I was against the idea, insisting there wasn’t a dog on the planet who would ever compare.
My daughter found a rescue …

After rescuing a little mouse that turned up in my closet, I headed to the store to find him some food—“ not knowing anything at all about what to feed a mouse.
The description on the box of 8 in 1 Pet Mouse and Rat Food made me …

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 …

A-Doorable Plush Bird is a cat toy, a yellow bird with red wings on a string. There is a hanger on the other end of the string that you clip onto a door frame (the hanger is elastic and will not scratch or damage the frame). The bird swinging …

My English Bulldog had a fondness for chewing on everything including herself. Every time my husband and I left her at the house with no one around , then when we come home we would discover that she had chewed on something that she wasn’t suppose to. I figured …

Store-N-Feed ™ jR is a portable feeding and watering station for cats. The plastic base (measuring 18″L x 5.5″H x 8″D) has a storage compartment for dry cat food and two removable stainless steel bowls, one for water and one for food. The storage compartment’s capacity is up to …

I have bought a pair of rabbits some years back. I thought of them as pets because they look too cute and adorable.
You will not believe that it is easy to maintain them as they do not need any special care, food or else.
You can get them vaccinated if …

I just love these small mini crocks made by Super Pet. I use them as both food and water bowls in my rodent cages. They come in a variety of colors and are made of a heavyweight ceramic material (or I think that’s what they are made of).
In …

Many people like to look for a unique pet rather than the same old boring cat, dog, rabbit, hamster etc … a ferret is usually one of the more unique pet ideas.
I used to think I wanted one, and that it would be so cool to have a …

When it comes to choosing a good vet, it can be difficult, and I can be very picky. I have had horses, exotic birds, ferrets, rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and more. I have worked in the pet industry for over 17 years. Because of this …

I have had my first Basenji for almost 16 years now. He is a joy, but we have had our trials. When I first met this breed in person I was told how temperamental they were and how nasty the breed was. I was told this …

I have a boxer and put a lot of effort in making sure she became well educated. It is not so difficult as you might think so if you are interested just relax cause you can get there!
First of all it is important to know the breed characteristics. Boxers …

When we got our pup, we asked the neighbor what veterinarian to visit. The suggestion was given to visit the Paw Patch. They are great people and offer great care!
I have had our dog treated at the Paw Patch. They kept us totally informed and were …

This book is a great book for someone who is considering getting a Dalmatian. This book contains information on the breed itself, as well as how to train your new dog. This book is very specific to the Dalmatian breed. I have found it very informative …

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 …

Most dogs love fish, and they rarely get it. I’ll bet that if some company made a fish flavored dog food, it would sell like mad. Well, anyway, I found some fish flavored dog treats that are not too bad.
My dog Bandit will eat almost anything, …

Even since I was a young girl I wanted a draft horse. I grew up around many different breeds of horses but I my Great Uncles Percheron and Belgian Draft Horses always had a special place in my heart. I finally got the chance to own a …

I am always on the hunt for cat food that has the least amount of harmful ingredients in them. Food that is grain-free is always at the top of my wish list because cats cannot easily digest grains. A food made in the USA and has a range of different …

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 …

Capstar is absolutely amazing! My vet told me that in about 30 minutes, the fleas would literally begin dropping off of my cats. So I slipped the pill in each cat’s food & waited. In 30 minutes, my cats started acting a little nutty, but more-so …

A friend of mine had a cat who had kittens, and as she couldn’t take care of them I decided to take one with me. As it was still a baby, I thought that it would be better to find food that would be good for its small and …

IAMs is a wonderful animal food maker, and one that owners, breeders and veterinarians trust. I feed IAMs to my cats, and they love this food. I only feed dry food, because I think that dry cat food is healthier for the animal’s teeth and oral care. Wet food …

When I got my rat terrier nearly fourteen years ago, the breed was virtually unheard of. I found him in a little pet shop near my home on Long Island, NY and fell in love immediately. I had originally wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, but surprisingly all of the …

It’s cold and you want to know how to properly keep your horse warm. And if your horses are like mine, they live in a very nice barn and they are not turned out in wet weather or when it is muddy. They have people taking care of them …

I have been using this filter ever since I started keeping fish as pets. That’s a total of 6 years. As you probably know, all freshwater tanks require filters to keep the water livable and crystal clear. The two main types of filters are mechanical and chemical. Chemical filters …

My middle aged black Labrador/Belgium Shepard dog is prone to wax build-up in his ears. I have been buying Hartz Advanced Care Ear Cleaner for him for several years and love the results.
The bottle comes in 4FL. OZ (118ml) and is available in most department stores in the pet …

If ever you mention even considering buying a weimaraner your most likely to get one of two reactions. The first being confusion. “You want to get a what? A Whiney-Arm-Ah?” Not everyone knows what they are after all. The second, from those who have owned, or know a Weimaraner …

With a lifetime of experience with dogs, I was determined to have my golden retriever leash trained before she was six months old. Despite my best efforts, that did not happen and I actually ended up buying a Gentle Leader halter for her when she was only four months. …

This is one food even my very fussy cat loves to eat, and trust me; it is hard finding something he likes. Better yet, this is a good, high quality food that is good for his health! I like the healthy ingredients. It is made with tidbits of real …

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 …

I got this cat toy for my cat when my friend who has a cat gave it to me. Her cat did not like it and she thought mine might enjoy it. My cat liked it only when he was a kitten. He really enjoyed …

“Soothables Cool Aid” is a spray designed to help with your dog’s or cat’s skin irritations and to stop compulsive licking. I had purchased it online, hoping to cure my cat’s compulsive licking (he’d lick his back raw). Unfortunately, the product did not help very much in my case. …

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. …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

I have always been nervous when trimming my dog’s nails. It scares me because it is dangerous to cut too much, but this nail trimmer actually seems pretty safe to use. I always just trim a little at a time because I do not want to take any chances …

We were at the store a couple weeks ago picking up Easter gifts for our two girls and we remembered the cat. Since I knew our oldest daughter would be upset if we didn’t get him anything, I went to the pet department and bought him a Pureness Auto …

I have used this veterinary hospital for many years, for my shelter kitties. Friends originally recommended this facility to me. This animal hospital has been at this same location for years, and recently updated and expanded to include more parking. There are several reasons why I continued …