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. …

The BoerBoel is an excellent dog to have if you are looking for a strong, loyal, protective and highly intelligent dog.
This particular breed is a considered a rare breed, hailing from southern Africa.
The BoerBoel is not a dog for anyone who does not want or can not handle an …

I wouldn’t say that zoos are a totally boring place ever whenever I have the chance to visit any in any particular location, but this particular National Zoo, located in Connecticut Avenue, Washington D.C. is really a very interesting place for me and my aunt\’s family. It seemed …

I have a wonderful 16 pound cat. I treat her like a queen and that is why I invest in her wellbeing every month by using Frontline Plus on her.
Frontline Plus is a great topical solution to keep your cat free from ticks & fleas & chewing lice.
I used …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

Dog toys are very important I think to the health benefits and happy life style of our pets. I take great joy in searching for dog toys for my dogs and look for products that are reliable, durable, and will entertain my dogs for quite a long time. Which …

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 …

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 …

The Hawaii Kai dog park is relatively new to Oahu. It is maintained by volunteers and is one of the best dog parks in my opinion because it is so nice and clean. Of course, the dogs and their owners are a breed all their own. …

I purchased the Sergeant’s Squeeze on Flea Medicine for my dog, who weighs over 100 pounds. I put the medicine on as directed on the back of the box. Almost immediately after putting it on my dog, he started running around the house freaking out like he …

Good Service
This is a nice shop. The service is great. I took my puppy to get groomed and he looked like a million dollars. They know what they are doing here. They have a good location but very limited parking. The inside is neat. The prices was reasonable. Very …

This evening I finished reading “A Game of Spies” written by John Altman. I was not quite sure what to expect of this novel. I had never read anything by this author before.
This was a spy novel, set in the time of the second world war. I …

My dog always seemed to have the worst doggie breath in the world. It doesn’t help that there’s fish in her food and right when she’s done eating is when it’s the worst. She is clean and fresh everywhere else but if she breathed anywhere near you …

There really isn’t a pet product that is as proven to me as Milk Bone Dog Treats are. My family has been purchasing these treats for our dogs for decades, and I’ve yet to have a dog walk away from a Milk Bone treat.
Milk Bone is the leader …

Miniature American Eskimos are great dogs for big families. My miniature american eskimo is very loyal and loves attention. She will always be ready to play with a ball or go on a walk. They are bundles full of energy. If you like mello wuiet …

Border collies are wonderful and intelligent animals. I have had my dog for around 5 years now. She’s very smart and my partner in crime. I would highly recommend this animal for people with a lot of room and energy, but not for those in apartments.
Border collies are …

This Four Paws product is promoted as being a professional item used by vets and groomers with gentle slicker wires that are better for animals.
I’ve used a lot of different brushes and combs for my dogs over the decades, and this is definitely one of the better ones for …

When I adopted my new shelter kitten, Adobe Animal Hospital’s name was one of the veterinary hospitals on a list I received, for a free check-up. This facility accepts many animal shelters’ “free checkup” vouchers. The facility is close to where I live, so I thought I would …

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 …

Two months ago, I faced one of my biggest fears as a dog owner - an engorged tick embedded in my dog. Although I have had a fear of ticks for as long as I can remember, this was actually my first time dealing with one and I won’t …

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 …

The Petco in Parsippany is a medium-sized pet store, smaller than the Petsmart in nearby Rockaway. It is never quite as crowded as the Petsmart, which is one perk, but even though there are often not that many people in the store, it is sometimes hard to find someone …

I own eight birds, a combination of parakeets and zebra finches. A diet of seeds is traditional and stereotypical for pet birds. Birds love seeds like people love junk food. Seeds are junk food for birds. A diet of seeds is high in fat and lacking in nutrition. Veterinarians …

For those of you not familiar with the chuckit toy for dogs, let me describe it for you. It is basically a cup shaped stick for throwing balls. It is made all of plastic and it comes with a couple of tennis balls that are …

If you have pets you know the drama that cutting their nails brings to your peaceful home. I own the nail clippers that look like scissors and I own the ones that look like a human nail clipper. My dog and cat are both terrified of both …

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 …

When I saw the ad for Pedi Paws on the web I was excited. My dog hates people touching his paws and so we have great trouble clipping his nails. When I saw Pedi paws I was hopeful it would work.
So I ordered it and eagerly tried …

Back with my very first dog, there was just one Purina dry dog food product. Now, of course, there are many, including Purina Healthy Morsels - Lamb and Rice. I’ve purchased this product a couple of times to see how my dogs would like.
Over the past …

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 …

When I was a little girl, just barely seven years old, my mother brought home for us our first dog, and he was an absolute joy. He was a tiny Lhasa Apso puppy, full-bred, named Prince Matsu Tai (it was his AKC registered name), and we decided to keep …

My husband and I went to Capital Area Humane Society yesterday. Although we have animal shelter in the Philippines, it was my first time to visit an animal shelter.
It was a surprise when my husband brought me there. He knew that I love animals, we …

We bought Old Roy dog food because we had heard good things about it from one of the local farmers. He spoke highly of the brand and the price was around twenty dollars cheaper than what we usually buy.
We were not pleased. We …

I am a pet lover, and we have four dogs. I believe in spoiling dogs because they can’t defend themselves or take care of themselves the way that we can. They also bring such joy to our home, that I think they deserve to be spoiled. I get …

Hawaii’s supposed favorite pet supply store is Pet’s Discount or its sister store, Pet Central. Well, I am here to tell you that this store is usually under stocked and overpriced. I still buy toys there for my dog on occasion but it is mostly a rip …

When I needed I chewing toy for my pet rats and mice, the woman working at the pet store recommended these wooden blocks. Pet rodents need to chew on something hard to keep their teeth trimmed. If they don’t wear their teeth down, then their teeth will grow too …

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 …

Cosmic Catnip proclaims itself to be the number 1 brand of catnip. For the record, it’s easy to see why after having used it. There is something about Cosmic Catnip that drives felines crazy in the best of ways.
I’ve bought a few other brands of catnip and eagerly given …

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. …

We have two cats, a male tabby named Jax and a female tuxedo named Cocoa. They are both about 4 years old and mostly in good health, although about two years ago Jax started having gastrointestinal and digestive problems. He stayed active and had an appetite, but was losing …

When my dog was weakened by diarrhea, I gorged her with healthy pet food. It is the right thing to do to revive her stamina. Some of the things I bought for her were food supplements endorsed by the vet. Whether supplements too are necessarily healthy, …

I have a Golden Retriever which, as most people know, sheds a lot. When we first got her and took her to the vet for her first check ups, the nurse there said we have a lot of tumbleweeds and couches of hair to look forward to. …

I have tried a few different litter box liners and I have to say I have not been impressed with any of them. The most recent one I tried is this one by Tidy Cats. I wouldn’t use them again but needless to say, I decided I …

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 …

While many think that glucosamine is only for human arthritis, you will find that you are wrong.I have a l2 year old lhaso apso who started limping and slow walking due to age, and within 3 days of giving her Synflex liquid glucosamine she became a new dog. …

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 …

We have been taking our pets to Dr. Hess at Ark Animal Clinic in Hedgesville, West Virginia now for a little over 9 years. We have visited many other local veterinarians in the area, and have been disappointed with many of the vets themselves or their hospital facilities. …

I have a Dalmatian that has twice now gone in for surgical bladder stone removal.
After the first time he had stones, he was put onto Hills UD to attempt to reduce the acidity of his urine. The Hills UD is a pelletized food - deep yellow in colour and …

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. …

I’ve been using this product for years because my smallest dog had a flea allergy and sensitive skin. Although I don’t think you can abandon other flea and tick preventatives, this product is a nice shampoo to get rid of fleas before applying any topical flea treatments, and it’s …

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 …