A couple of months ago I received a free sample of a Greenies Pet chew. I found it tonight when I was cleaning up around my pet center as I call it. And decided to give it a try with my girl Mimi. She is a …

Nothing starts a morning like having your dog lick your face with bad breath! For some reason, when I awake to bad dog breath, I instantly embrace a rather bad start to my morning! As a result for my sheer love of dogs, but my repulsion for …

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 have been a dog breeder for many years. I have bred, loved, sold and taught to behave well, Siberian Huskies and, at a different time, teacup poodles. Now, for my own family pet, I have chosen a Beagle.
I have asthma that is bad enough that I am not …

The Petsmart in the Rockaway Town Square Mall is massive. It has a huge selection of animals and pet care products. There are products for every type of pet: dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. Since I am an aquarium hobbyist, I pay special attention to the fish section. …

AS A PARENT OF NINE PETS and educator of people on the proper care of pets, I do Pet Food Analysis’ of the ingredients of pet foods to make owners aware of just what they are feeding their pets. After reviewing the first 6 ingredients of this brand …

Upon moving to Muldrow, Oklahoma I had to get my dogs their shots while they were still young and before summer started. We live out in the rural area, even more rural than the town already is. There are all sorts of wild animals and things that could get …

For over a year I am the proud owner of a Rhodesian Ridgebacklady, her name is Frieda. I always wanted a dog, and I got to know this particular breed because neighbours of a friend of mine had two ridgebacks. I think it is a beautiful type of dog, …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

Some time ago, I saw the Pet Trainer advertised on television and decided to get it. Unfortunately, I really wasn’t able to use it on the dogs I had at that time, but when time passed, and I acquired new dogs, I decided to try it out on …

I have Dr. Margaret Schreiner as a vet for all my horses. She is a very common easy going person. I like her because she is easy to talk to and when she does work on the horses - she talks to me and explains what she …

Thank goodness for PetSmart and its affordable dog training classes.
Manu is my first dog. She is a big, fuzzy, slobbery, hyperactive golden retriever. I am the last in my family to own a dog. I have shared my entire life with big dogs. Not average …

As those who are cat owners know, our pets go bonkers over toys that contain catnip. However, the scent and stimulation only lasts for a few hours and then the toy often sits unused. I started to feel as though I was wasting money on catnip toys that were …

Shep dog biscuits are sold primarily at Aldi’s. The reason I like these biscuits is that a 26 oz package retails for only 99 cents. That is definitely the least expensive place I have seen dog biscuits. I think a comparable package at Walmart would be around 3.99.
Pets seem …

The greatest dog I’ve ever met so far. I’ve never seen a pup quite like this one. I’ve always been more fond of small dogs because they just seemed easier to deal with, they eat less, are easier to bathe, and their poop is smaller to deal with.
Well, …

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 …

These dogs have been shown in furniture magazines and are all over designer magazines. They are the King Charles Spaniels, otherwise known as the ‘Charlotte’ dog from Sex in the City. These little dogs are so cute. Our friends got one and we get to pet sit every few …

My cats love Nine Lives Canned cat food. I like to have a variety of food for them ( I know I would not want to eat the same thing day in and day out). There are many reasons that both my 6 cats and I love …

I happen to be a person very fond of pets, and my latest edition to the cage is worth explaining. About ten years ago, I introduced a pair of parakeets into the house, but they died away quickly due to lack of vitamins in the bird food. …

Rough and Smooth Green Snakes are wonderful snakes to keep, in my opinion. I had my first green snake when I was about 16 years old and am planning to get another one now for my own son. Green snakes are becoming harder to find, though they …

Frontline Plus kills fleas and ticks on dogs (and cats, in a different formulation.) You put it on once a month between your pet’s shoulder blades. Once it’s absorbed it doesn’t wash off, even if your dog goes swimming or has a bath. You use it …

Once, having returned from a short trip, I had discovered that one of my kitties failed to use his litterbox. Obviously, my absense was a big stress for him, and some cats will react to stress in this way. He must have peed in the basement once or twice. …

it’s the store brand of dog food from Wal-Mart. I have two dogs and they love it. I’ve never opened a bag that smelled Bad, oh yes dog food can go bad. I discovered that the 22lbs bag is a few cents cheaper and …

Special Kitty is one of the cheapest, if not THE cheapest, version of cat litter sold at Walmart. When our family is tight on money, that’s what we buy for our cats. The cat litter is sold in 25 lb red paper bags, no fancy boxes here. One bag …

When a friend gave me his dog, a Japanese Spitz breed, I encountered a problem with its fur getting easily shedding off. Almost everyday, I keep vacuuming the floor, carpet, and furnitures whereever the dog’s hairs are.
I took my dog to the vet and gave me this Refamol …

Smart Scoop self-cleaning litter box is great for any pet owner who has multiple cats, busy schedule, or dog that likes to go pick through the litter box. I admit I was a bit hesitant to make the purchase but since the regular litter box was turning into …

I’m a bit of a spoiler when it comes to my pooches. I think that’s the reason we get a pet is to spoil it. I like to give them snacks when I’m home for the day. Reward them for being good and just being there.
My …

I don’t shop that often at Petco, usually just buying my pet supplies from Walmart or such stores at that; I can say that I’ve only been to Petco less than a handful of times, not because I don’t like the store - I actually love it and think …

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 …

Mud Bay is an excellent store for all pet supply needs. I primarily go there for supplies for my cat and dogs. I love how the staff are very knowledgeable about animals and can answer most every question I have about nutritional needs and illnesses. I purchase mainly treats …

The Shih Tzu is a small dog that’s full of love and fun. Ours is four years old so he’s full grown and weighs about 15 pounds. The Shih Tzu has a pug nose and broad shoulders, with legs that are fairly short, although not so much so that …

I love my Beagle and I want him to be as comfortable as possible at all times. This means more than just feeding him and petting him, or allowing him to have his own log cabin dog house from Petco. It means that he must feel comfortably clean, with …

I grew up with pets in our house but I don’t usually took cared of them. I don’t usually cuddle pets, but I have fun looking at them playing around. 2 years ago my friend had given me a 2 years old yellow Labrador retriever, he talked to me …

If you are looking for something unique and adorable for your pet , then this is the place to find it. I love this store and so does my dogs. It has everything an animal or animal lover could ever think of.
This shop has shirts , jackets , and …

R & S Rolling Ranch
I have horses and have taken 2 of my horses to be trained for driving at R&S Rolling Ranch (Roger Skogen) in Beloit Wisconsin . He has done the most wonderful job with both my horses. The first horse I took (another trainer …

Before I got my Golden Retriever I did a lot of heavy research on all aspects of ownership and health. I found out that it is best for a large breed dog to have their feeding and water bowls elevated for numerous reasons. For one, it’s better …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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If you are planning on getting a small dog you should consider getting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix. Apart from being super cute, these dogs are very playful and also very easy to take care of. My puppy Coco loves it when I take him for walks. He loves …

I am an aquarium hobbyist with over seven fish tanks in my home. One of the crucial elements of having healthy fish is a good filter. I had heard that Aqua Clear was a good line of filters. The number of the filter is supposed to correspond …

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 …

I’ve been using the Frebreze products almost since they first came out and have found them useful in eliminating most odors. Recently I purchased the Pet Odor eliminator hoping it would control the smell of cat deposit. Since I have my cat’s litter box in my bedroom, …

I have been owning Boston Terriers as household pets for a number of years now and they never cease to fascinate and enchant me with their unconditional love and antics.
This breed originated from Boston, as the name would imply, and is a cross between the British Bulldog and 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 recently took my dog to Emerson Pet Clinic for his annual shots. The Vet administered all 3 shots
in the same location, all within an inch of each other. These shots were given in his upper side, not on the back of the neck where they have …

I saw the Homezone Kitty Litter House recently while I was out shopping, and I found it to be a really interesting product. We have a cat, and along with having a cat comes having a litter box. It’s difficult to find a place for the litter …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I’ve been taking my greyhounds and cats to Landisville Animal Hospital for 3 years now. In all instances, I have been very happy with the care they’ve received and the way I am treated as well.
During one particularly tough time, my favorite greyhound of all began to lose mobility …

Frontline Plus was the first flea and tick preventative I used on my dogs, but I found that it was ineffective when the weather created an increase in the flea population. Although it’s a good product, it’s definitely not my top choice for flea and tick preventative.
Frontline Plus comes …