One of the most interesting fish that I have ever kept have been pirahna fish. Piranha’s have a reputation for bloodthirst and aggressive behavior but I have not found them to be like that.
All of the Piranha …

My daughter recieved her first American guinea pig, also know as a cavie, at the age of 7. She is now 26 and we just lost the last descendent of that original guinea pig. In total, the original guinea pig and descendents created a total of …

I have a yorkie poo, her name is Samantha. I have to admit she is one of the best dogs that I have every owned. I enjoy her so much, she is this little bundle of joy. When we first got Samantha she could fit in the …

What do you do when you have a dog who barks and barks and barks and barks, not at people, but at the endless slew of squirrels that taunt her from trees and fence posts? That’s been my dilemma for a while. If I’m outside with her, …

I bought Doggie’s Choice Anti-Mange Soap to treat the skin problems of two of my dogs. They are from the same litter - brother and sister - and the problem seems to run in their blood since the other dogs had not developed the condition, thankfully. I had used …

I have two beautiful Basenji African hunting dogs, which came to me with pre-existing problems, and which are prone to numerous health issues, including but not limited to, Fanconi, which is an incurable disease of the kidney. Since a close relative to both of my dogs died of this …

Due to extreme allergies, my two year old Labrador Retriever has been raised on a mostly healthy diet consisting of top-of-line organic food, fresh vegetables, small bits of cheese and liver, and an every once in awhile treat. Sure, there’s an occasional slip, but it seems he’s not …

I have four small dogs, two of which are teacups. While experimenting with different kinds of dog treats, we realized that most dog treats are too large for small dogs to eat. Even treats that are labeled “small” are still too big and hard for a little …

Tropiclean Berry Clean natural pet shampoo with peach, papaya and strawberry is a deep cleaning, deodorizing shampoo for dogs and cats. Let me start this review by saying that my review is based only on using this shampoo on a dog. My cat tries to bite me …

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 …

If you are thinking of buying a dog and wondering which breed to choose, ever thought of getting a Great Dane?
Most people think, “A Great Dane? They`re far too big and they´ll probably need lots of exercise and a big mansion with lots of land”
Wrong!
We got our first …

Doggies Choice Tick and Flea Bar Soap is a famous brand of soap for dogs here in the Philippines. Its lemon-scented smell keeps my dog fresh and fragrant. It is a mild soap for dogs which is recommendable if you want to maintain the thickness of your dog pet’s …

I have found algae eaters to be very interesting fish. They are very prevalent. They can be purchased in nearly any pet shop that sells fish or they can be found in the pet sections of stores like Walmart.
In my experience, algae eaters are fish …

I was raised around many different horse breeds but the Quarter Horse breed was always one of my favorites. The first horse I ever rode was a Palomino Quarter Horse, named Murdock, who showed me the all that horseback riding could bring to my life. After that …

Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

I have two very large dogs who are my best friends so their health and comfort is very important to me. I use K9 Advantix on them to kill and prevent fleas, ticks and mosquitos from biting them or laying their eggs on them. Since I started using that …

A few months after we adopted our kitten we noticed that he was throwing up. Obviously cats throw up on a regular basis, but this got a lot more frequent than a simple hairball and was also a darker color than his food so we grew concerned. On a …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

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 …

If you’ve ever tried washing a cat you know they hate water. Thankfully, my two cats do not fight and scratch when they are being washed, but it is still a big stress for them, so this shampoo is a great help. And if you’ve got a scratcher, you …

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 …

I love dogs. For the past year that I’ve had my dog, Booboo, I always make sure that she has everything that she needs. Whenever I feel that she’s not her usual self, I call the vet immediately. I remember taking her to the vet the first time she …

The Feed Bag is a local Seattle owned and operated “pet provisions” shop located off of Pike on Capitol Hill. It’s a small shop, but loaded with goods from top to bottom. Because it is locally owned and operated, the staff are few and friendly to the …

I decided to switch up my dog’s food for something a bit more nutritious only to find that the new Rachel Ray Just 6 dog food was on sale. Having tried her other brand of dog food before (and being impressed) I decided to give it a try. I …

I have had pets under the care of vets at Westbury Animal Hospital for 4+ years, and general experience with them for 6+ years. Westbury is a 24/7 vet hospital, with regular vet hours, boarding, and emergency care. I have used all three.
My two cats are under …

I first bought this dog food for my puppies of 1.5 months since they can be weaned from Esbilac milk to cereal and to mushed dog food mixed with Esbilac milk, the other vets I talked to said Eukanuba can make a puppy’s growth spike up fast and quick …

Carriage Hills Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, in Montgomery, Alabama, is absolutely the best place in town for pet care. I have been going there for over twenty years and it has gone from a small clinic to a large facility that has state-of-the-art medical and surgery equipment. I …

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 …

I cannot say enough how much I like this shampoo for pets. I bought this shampoo on the recommendation of a friend with two dogs. I was at my friend’s house and I noticed how good her dogs and her house smelled. It did not smell …

German Shepherds were originally bred for herding animals in Germany. But people noticed other good qualities they could use. German shepherd dogs are great for protection and obedience. Though if people bred irresponsibly these dogs can wear down very fast. I’ve noticed their bodies mature faster then other dogs …

My former next-door neighbor had a pit bull. I did not trust this dog at all as it acted very crazy. It was like it had a split personality; two dogs in one body. I was actually scared of it a bit, as I never knew what it might …

Millermeade Farm Critter Connection is located in Montpelier, OH. They have a variety of interesting small animals for sale: skinny pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and chinchillas.
I visited Millermeade Farms when I was looking to purchase a hedgehog. I had talked to pet stores in my area. They could …

As a ferret owner, I enjoy providing my fuzzies with toys that stimulate their intelligence while allowing them to be the carefree comedians that they are.
I purchased two of these tunnels and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Most ferrets love to tunnel, so …

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 …

The Pet Botanics E-Collar is a winner in our household. It’s been used by multiple dogs, though I wish none had ever needed it.
The Pet Botanics E-Collar is lightweight and recommended by vets; at least, mine pointed it out to me and suggested that I get one when …

Is Zupreem AvianMaintenance FruitBlend Flavor Bird Diets the best diet for grass seed eating finches?
I am a breeder of Zebra finches and ZuPreem pellet diets are not the best diet for grass finches like the Zebra finch.
A good finch seed diet (with supplements) is a better diet for grass …

I accompanied a friend to buy a salt water aquarium for his den. The Bio Research branch that we went to was in a big mall, and the items were really expensive. He said that it was the only shop he trusted as he has been going there for …

Until my current two, young dogs, I’d never imagined using a crate, but times are different now, and it seems like everyone is using some kind of crate for their dogs; thus, when I got my black lab two years ago, I decided to take the plunge and buy …

I absolutely love this Quiet Time Deluxe Plastic Carrier Pet Bed. I purchased it two years when I got my black lab. The size is the one that fits 36-40″, Model 40267-GY, but it does come in 4 other sizes to accommodate breeds of all sizes.
First of …

The first time I learned about Kongs was when I adopted two Rottweiler puppies. They were chewing and chewing and chewing and I needed something durable that kept them distracted.
Luckily a sales clerk, directed me to a Kong. I really was not sure what it was at first. Then …

Have you been looking for a new dry dog food for your pets? Perhaps you are looking for a dog food that is not as expensive as what you have been paying. With the economy in such a mess I know that people are trying to cut back on …

Advantage is a very effective flea control product made by Bayer and usually sold only through certified veterinarians. While more expensive than over-the-counter brands, Advantage works much, much better, bringing immediate relief and killing 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours of application.
I had purchased Advantage after all my attempts …

Recently I bought a few cans of this cat food to try on my cats. My older cat, which is sixteen years old now, grows bored with his food about every month and wants something new to eat. Dealing with this problem can be difficult as there are only …

My three cats are indoor cats, and as result they tend to get hairballs. Usually we buy them a ‘dust free’ dry cat food which, fortified with vitamins cuts down on the need for hairball medication. The other day my big black cat was growling and growling and finally …

I recently rescued a four week old puppy. I needed a good soft food for him to mix with his formula.
I normally do not buy dog food at Walmart but since I was there anyway, I decided to see what they had.
I was really surprised when I picked up …

Old Roy is Walmarts brand of bargain dog food. I usually buy my furry friends Dog Chow but they were out of food and I was out of money, so I went ahead and bought the bargain brand. I went home and mixed some with my normal brand …

I really trust Go Natural products and it was the only brand that healed and cured my dog’s skin problems with food allergies, thus I tried switching to Go Natural Duck Formula and bought this bag as I was using the Go Natural Grain-Free formula before but since I …

I saw this product ion TV and thought it would be the perfect solution to my cat’s sharp claws. He doesn’t like getting the claws clipped, but if we leave them too sharp, he shreds things. This product claims to file the claws down gently, so I …

Being the owner of two cats that share one litter box, I have to make sure I have the best quality litter. I don’t have a basement to put the litter box in and thus it must smell ok since it is out in the open. I …

I’ve had two miniature vlack poodles so far. Actually, one was our family dog until he died a number of years ago, and the other one was the family’s dog until I moved out. In other words, she was my dog as well until I moved out almost a …