In the past, when the grocery budget was very tight, I would go to Wal-Mart and buy their brand of dog food. Of all the varieties and flavors that Wally World offers, their bags of Ol’ Roy original formula - the stuff in the big, brown bag - is …

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 …

If you have a dog weight management is one of the most important things you can do for him. Most large dogs do not have the self control needed to stop themselves from over eating. If you put a bowl of food in front of a …

Are you ready for a thrill a minute? Do you yearn for excitement in the smallest things? Then you will love a Jack Russell.
These powerhouse pups are absolutely the most active dog I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They go from 0 to 100 in …

The Pedi-Paws nail filer is offered as an alternative to cutting your pets nails which many many animals seem to hate. Although it seems like a great alternative it also has it’s disadvantages. I have talked to many friends about this product after I purchased my own and we …

I have two eight month old puppies who have very different personalities and appetite. They started out eating their dog food just fine. Making the change from wet to dry perfectly fine as well. But as they got older and my parents exposed them to human food, they became …

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 …

Chlorhexidine 4% Shampoo has to be hands down the absolute best shampoo I’ve ever used on my Golden Retriever. Just before she turned 5 she developed bad skin allergies, or at least that’s what the Vet figured it was. We had some tests run to make sure …

When this product came out, I was very interested in trying it out since I have two indoor cats. It also looked pretty easy to use based upon the commercial I saw on TV.
It is made of plastic with two fabric rollers on the bottom which the pet …

I got my orange tabby from the Marin Humane Society, located in Novato, CA. The shelter was very clean and the frontdesk staff were friendly and informative. They told me I can look at the animal first then fill out the paperwork when I was ready to adopt. Dogs …

I am writing this in hopes that it helps someone learn about this serious health condition in dogs. I have a 13 year old Lab Mix, Rebel. He has always been healthy except for arthritis in his back legs, which is getting worse as he gets older.He has a …

Hello everybody. I own two Lhasa Apso dogs. They were brought home as puppies by my father from his friend’s house and were named Coco and Momo. Now they are almot two year olds.
Lhasa Apsos are known to have originated from Tibet. They …

Recently my Balinese had a very bad case of diarrhea and even medicine from the vet didn’t work on it. I didn’t know what to try when an employee in Natural Pet (pet supply store) recommended this product to me. She had told me it had worked on her …

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 …

My mother bought this recently for my younger siblings as a Christmas gift. When we first got them they were obviously tadpoles and it was really interesting to be able to watch as they grow and took form into toads. They were an …

This is the second flavor by Evanger’s that I tried on my cats. I like the healthy ingredients in this food and the fact that it is organic, but for some reason my cats didn’t eat it very well at all. They both normally love turkey, too, so I …

The Pixie-Bob is a lesser-known breed of domestic cat who gets its name from its legendary roots - according to the story, a woman found a stray female cat in a passionate moment with a wild bobcat. She took in the female cat and a few months later, …

I was a little skeptical about purchasing this product at first. I had been desiring a small to mid-sized play center for a heavier, but active grown cat. My critter loves to chase anything dangling, anything that makes noise, and to play peek a boo with some unsuspecting person’s …

My dog tends to eat alot of snacks. He sometimes likes biscuits, but another inexpensive treat to give him are those made by Del Monte. I have had many of the Canine Carry Out snacks, but I think my dog’s favorites are the Canine Carryout Bac N Bites. He …

I really enjoy shopping at the Petsmart on Costco Drive in North Tucson/Marana. They store has every pet item I could ever need, is well lit and organized. When I walk in, I feel like I will be able to find what I need. I also …

When my puppy grew a small lump on his leg I was concerned and took him to Lynfield Vets. When I got there I was happy as it was very quiet and there were no other dogs around as my puppy gets very excited around other dogs as …

Having a horse as a pet is a HUGE responsibillity. Everyone says that pets period are a big responsibility, but horses are by far the biggest. Whether you are a parent wondering if you should get your daughter that pony shes been asking for, …

After a breeder friend of mine recommended Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover’s Soul and I found that my puppies did wonderfully on this puppy food, I decided to try the adult and senior blends for my older dogs. The food comes in a kibble or canned forms, but …

For years cat food has been the same for all cats. However, outdoor cats get to eat grass and grass is important for a cats health. Not only that, they crave it. Now the cat food companies are beginning to make special food for indoor cats. …

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 …

My dogs play hard, so I’m always looking for new and indestructible toys that will last longer than the usual 3-4 days. This tennis ball is one of my dog’s favorite toys now, and we are well into the 4th week of play with it! It is by far …

In its attractive, orange lidded 1 oz container, the Wardley Essentials brand goldfish food caught my eye at the local Wal-mart. Now, not many people care too much about the 28 cent investment they make in a “feeder fish” goldfish from Wal-mart stores, but whether they are caring …

Metacam is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is very popular with vets right now. My vets prescribed it for my dog for arthritic degeneration in his neck and spine, the idea being that Metacam is safe for longterm use in chronic pain and inflammation. They …

This summer our house cats got really bad fleas and our Veterinarian suggest we try Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Powder for Cats. We had never had a flea infestation on our pets before; they are indoor cats and should not have got fleas. We went to the Veterinarian office …

Our fishes do enjoy eating pellets and fish flakes so we bought them Todays Flakes Staple Food. It was really a complete meal for the fishes and it was healthy as well. If you are a fish pet owner, you would consider buying Todays Flakes Staple food because most …

I got the SmartyKat Feather Swirl cat toy as an impulse purchase. My fiance and I were about to lay down ceramic tile over the weekend and I knew I would have to put my cat in a spare bedroom so he would not get in the way or …

My parents have cats. I occasionally cat sit, and when I do, of course I have to feed them. The food they eat is Wellness Super5mix Turkey formula. This seems to keep them healthy and they certainly like it - they will even come when you call them if …

I have a shih tzu / bichon frise puppy who is always in need of tons of grooming. Along with brushing her out everyday, I wipe her down with doggy wipes. I recently purchased Earthbath Grooming Wipes to use on her and these wipes have been my …

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 …

I have a small aquarium with two gold fish. I use Aqua Master Water Ager as it is only $5.25 and it keeps my fish tank clean. Aqua Master Water Ager removes chlorine and Chloramine from tap water and it adds electrolytes that actually helps prolong the life of …

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 …

Having several dogs, there is obviously a need for a great deal of dog food in the house at one time - Especially since two of the dogs are of medium to larger sizes and eat quite a lot in one day. Usually to keep from having to buy …

Having just one furry pet, nonetheless several, in your family can make you house look like a fur war zone. I have tried many pet de-furrers but have always been left disappointed. I end up using the tried and true roll of tape. Even though tape works I have …

A Parakeet is the perfect bird for families. Parakeets need alot of attention and love. If you give them enough attention than they will be your new best friend. You can even train one to speak words. My parakeet will also run over to my …

If you’re looking for a dog that’s friendly, peppy, loyal, barks at strangers and is proficient at killing small woodland creatures, you should consider a Jack-Russell Terrier.
My Jack-Russell, Puddles, is aptly named because she urinates every time I pet her. I don’t think that all Jack-Russell Terriers suffer from …

My oldest son wanted fish but I was against it because he had fish back in the day. But he claimed that he knew how to take care of them and that he wanted to really try this time. So we went to Walmart to find the right fish …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

I had my cat Twoie taken into this vet by neighbor lady when she volunteered to take him in and get him fixed. When he was tested for feline leukemia, the results were positive. The girl I spoke to was very sympathetic, and even had the doctor …

I have now owned over three of these great fish. My female bettas have all been relatively easy to care for. The tank I keep them in is this little Hawkeye one gallon aquarium that I bought off of walmart.com, and it only cost ten dollars. All I had …

My cat was going through a rough spell after we brought home a puppy. She decided to urinate all over the house and on everything you could possibly think of. I’m pretty sure she felt like she had nothing of her own and needed to mark absolutely everything …

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’ve got a schnauzer for 5 years. His name is Drops. He is great friend and partner for sports as well as agillity, frisbee and obedience. Watchdog.
Miniature Schnauzer is an intelligent, confident, strong, alert, these traits mean that it can be both a companion dog as well as “wake-up …

Puppies are the most fun to have around. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, puppies can put a smile on anyones face, and I have two puppies right now. They are a handful but they are the most adorable pets and my kids love …

I bought this cage for my children’s pets based entirely on price. It was the least expensive wire cage of this size they had at my local pet smart. It is made of chew proof metal on top and a plastic colored pan on the …

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 …