I have a one year old Parakeet bird named Crackers. He is one of the best pets I have ever had. My husband and I purchase our Parakeet because we were living in a one bedroom apartment and we could not have a dog or cat. We wanted a …

I have a very athletic Akita/Boxer mix that was pretty wild as a puppy. Yoshi would dart around the horse’s legs while I was riding, would bolt out into the fields out of earshot of my “Come” command, and was very interested in squirrels on the other side …

I love the idea that our critters get their own Christmas stocking for Christmas! Our beagle is getting more balls to roll around, as he loves to do, and he is getting Doggie Breath Mints from Bed, Bath, and Beyond! (Actually, even I don’t get breath mints from THAT …

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 …

My dog is not just a pet, but a member of our family. At nearly three years of age, I take great care to find healthy treats and toys for my Labrador Retriever, which means frequent trips to the pet store and lots of reading.
The average dog treat …

I have a noisy dog. He was rescued and has some attachment issues —“ yes really. When I leave the house to drive to work, he begins his crying and barking. I live in a condo complex. Needless to say, my neighbors are a little bit too close. The …

Let me start by saying that this is not my favorite dog toy. The price was right and it looked like it would be a great way to keep my dog occupied but he was able to destroy it much too easily. This toy is designed for …

My cat injured his paw some how while playing outside. The injury was a small gash on his paw that was sensitive to touch, bleeding and hard to clean. However, my boyfriend ran out to the local pet shop and picked up some of the Vetericyn Wound and Skin …

Many years ago I always said that I would not ever have a pitbull as a pet. Well, all that changed about two years ago when I saw a small baby pitbull and it was so cute. I played with it and it was for sale for $200 and …

It’s really difficult to take care of dogs like shih-tzus because of their long hair.Taking care of them, especially in the grooming part is really tasking and laborious! There are many brands of dog shampoos out there in the market but a sensible pet-owner should …

A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

We were thrilled to bring our new puppy home. It was a new chapter in a slowly growing relationship, a beginning of what felt like a real family, a… sudden introduction of fleas into my apartment. It was like any typical discovery - sleepy little puppy with …

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 …

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 …

My wife and I decided that we wanted to get a dog. We had purchased a new home and it came with a very large yard. I had always had a dog growing up. She however, had not, she was a cat person if you will.
She had met my …

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. …

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 …

I was given a toy chihuahua a couple of months ago and I really don’t like little dogs but I couldn’t deny the poor animal so I welcomed him into my house not knowing what I was getting myself into. The dog was cute for about the first 30 …

I used this “all natural” flea killer on my kitten and on my older cat. I should have known better. I’d been warned that all flea killers really only poison your pet and all you should really use is a flea comb, but I thought since this was all …

I purchased a Nylabone Rope Toy for my dogs, thinking that they would love to play tug of war with it since they will tug on other things that they find. I also thought they would like to play with each other by using the Nylabone Rope Toy. I …

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 …

My family has always been a dog family, in particular a Labrador Retriever family. Since before I was born my parents kept labs. We even bred labs for a few years.
My parents bought a pair of labs when I was about …

When i was shopping for my newborn during my pregnancy, i didn’t know what to buy. But anyways i had received the bouncer as a gift of baby shower so i did not buy any swing to save the space in my apartment. When the baby was born there was …

I purchased ear oxide pet ear cleaner on the recommendation of my doggy daycare’s owner. I had been using pet ear cleaning wipes but they were not doing enough for my dog’s ears and the day care owner told me I needed to dry his ears out more. …

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 …

My parents have a pair of these wonderful birds and they are a treat to have around! Firstly, they are beautiful to look at. They have a lovely bluish-green plume and a black band across the back of their necks. Their beaks are bright red in colour and their …

The Spinone Italiano also called Italian Griffon is a very large dog with a long head.Its nose has large wide open nostrils and if the dog is white colored it’s nose will be white colored which looks really cute.its fur is really dense and thick which can be …

Your cat will simply love Whisker Lickins Moist Cat Treats. My 6 cats sure do. And whatever makes my cats happy makes me happy. The minute I laid these tasty treats out, five of my cats devoured them right up! When they were gone …

If you have a little furry buddy that has a problem with their skin or gets hot spots that will not go away, you probably have tried a whole bunch of different medicated shampoos to give them some relief.
I found Sulfodene Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner for Dogs when I …

I adopted a dog, Chase, from the Humane Society. He was very sick and had all sorts of problems. He is all better now. He is the only dog, that I can remember, that wasn’t just nuts about food. He likes food, but not excited …

A few years ago, a reputed mobile phone manufacturing company included a fawn colour pug dog in its advertisement. Since then, pug has become a hot favourite dog breed to be kept as a pet in houses and the price of the breed has also sky-rocketed.
Basically originated from china, the …

My Shih Tzu Jolie has a wonderful temperament but is plagued by tons of allergies. I feel so bad knowing she is uncomfortable due to her ailments. Perhaps that’s why when given the chance I dote on her as much as I do. When ever I …

Livig in Florida, there are more hazards to my dogs than when I lived north, it seems. Instead of using heart worm pills only 6 months a year, in Florida it has to be used all year around, due to the warm weather.
Because …

The black lab I had was a little bigger than an average black lab but I highly recommend that people get a black lab if they are thinking of getting a dog because the black lab that I owned was such a great big lovable dog. The black lab …

I have had dogs my whole life, and have had very many breeds. My favorite has always been Lab’s. After losing our elderly Yellow Lab, we were still left with two great dogs - a Mini-Schnauzer, and a hound mix. We were visiting a friend one day, and their …

We have 8 dogs and I hate to say how many cats. I like to think that I keep up after them pretty well, but when my mother visited, she didn’t hesitate to tell me that I was kidding myself. She said it was like sleeping in …

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 …

Last month we got an Australian Sheppard puppy, it is our second Aussie. I think they are wonderful dogs, but not the pet for everyone. We tried to make an outdoor dog out of our first Aussie, and it was a big mistake. She wanted to be around people. …

I am an aid animal lover and I also have worked for the SPCA and I can honestly say that Old Roy is the worst food to feed your pet. As a vet’s assistant I saw cases of incontinence, bleeding, bad breath, hair loss, and quite a few other …

Greenies are the world’s catnip for dogs - they are in heaven when chomping on one of these. I’ve yet to meet a dog who does not like them. Now, I have the most finicky Toy Poodle in the world, and I have to admit it did …

I purchased recipe dog treats at Wegmans for my dog. They were very reasonably priced at about 1.19 for a six oz box. They come in assorted flavors including beef, liver and cheese. My dog really likes these treats. They come in small t shaped sizes.
I am always worried …

We own a cocker spaniel that is allergic to chicken. We have found it almost impossible to find dog food without poultry, no matter what store you go to. We have been two every grocery store in our area and read every dog food label, and have only come …

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 …

I have recently completed all the Natural Horsemanship games with my Clydie Cross. I strongly recommend this style as the horse chooses to work for you rather than being forced.
There are 8 games that you teach on the ground. This may take a varied length of time depending on …

A few years ago I was forced to take a job in another state for awhile to make ends meet. Unfortunately I couldn’t take my dogs with me. Dalmatians don’t live well in apartments. I have been a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. …

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 …

Red Eared Sliders are great little pets for any age.
I have 2 of these cute little guys and I love everything about them.
What they require:
At least 10 gallon tank
About 4 inches of water from bottom of tank
Dry surface
UV Lamp
Basking Lamp
Food
-Main Food such as Nutrafin or HBH
-Turtle Treats
-Sometimes live meal …

I am very fond of pets right from my childhood days. I have had loads of pets throughout my life. The gold fish aquarium is one of them that I possess today too.
A year ago, I went to the aquarium shop and selected a 2 feet length by 1.5 …

I was shopping at a flea market one day when I stopped by a booth to have identification tags engraved for my dogs, as I waited on the engraver to finish my ordered tags, I saw these great leather leashes hanging on a wall behind me. I inquired about the …

My rats just love these grass houses by Kanda Imports! I have been trying several things on them to see what they really love and these little houses are without doubt their favorite. They sit inside it all of the time, often piling in one atop the other. I …