Papillon means butterfly in French. Papillons get their name due to their large butterfly-like ears. These dogs were not originally bred for a lot of hard work, but are surprisingly athletic. They make great family pets are are great for a few laughs.
I have owned a papillon for …

I got two puppies around Christmas, and now that they’re about four months old I thought it was time they started wearing their collars. I love my little fur babies so I want the security of knowing that in case they happen to wonder off and get lost that …

Last year during the spring our dogs started having and itching problem. At first I thought it was fleas, but I checked them thoroughly and neither of my dogs had them. They were also both shedding emensley to the point where it became a hassle to clean up all …

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 …

In January of 2008, my family went to Niagara Falls for my brother’s hockey tournament. During one of his games, my mom got a phone call. I wasn’t listening; I was watching the game. The next day, we went home. My brother went home …

My favorite dogs are black laborador retrievers. I raised a black lab from a pup about a foot in length to a whopping fifty-five pounds! He was the most beautiful, handsome, and wonderful dog. His great smile was an instant success with everyone.
Lucky was my personal …

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 …

After having a few health scares with my senior diabetic cat over the years, I was also informed that she had a minor heart issue and needed to start taking pills daily. The pills are very small but most cat owners know that cats have an uncanny ability to …

My five year old golden retriever absolutely loves baths, and has for most of her life. I consider this a blessing. Having previously worked as a receptionist and assistant at for a dog groomer, I’ve seen the fights dogs can put up when they don’t want to be groomed. …

I do not like to feed my dog on raw meat as I feel as if this promotes a wild side in the behavior of the somewhat extensively domesticated pet we call the dog.
I own a Boston Bull Terrier and as a pure breed, this dog is specific about …

We bought this product to help train our cats to use the toilet instead of a litter box. The CatSeat did not work well at all for us and we ended up switching to another training system. Now our cats are fully toilet trained, but the CatSeat …

I got this cat toy for my cat when my friend who has a cat gave it to me. Her cat did not like it and she thought mine might enjoy it. My cat liked it only when he was a kitten. He really enjoyed …

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 a dog lover and I have three different breeds at home. Because I consider them part of our family, I make sure that they’re getting the right nutrition they need to be always healthy and active every day.
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When I was a child we had several Chipmunks as pets who were an enormous amount of fun! We came accross an ad in the local paper that someone was selling a pair complete with small cage, and we ended up falling in love with them straight away! The …

My husband and I wanted to go on a traveling trip to Denver. But the thing was that we wanted to drive. We had a dog and we didn’t want to leave him at home.We wanted to take him but we didn’t have a pet carrier.So we went out …

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 …

The VCA Veterinary Hospital in Berlin, MD provides by far the best veterinary service of any animal hospital that I have been to. This particular VCA is located about 5 miles outside of the popular summer resort, Ocean City, MD on Old Berlin Road.
I have a boxer puppy …

i love rottweillers they are tan and black the female grows up to be 90 lbs and the male grows up to be 180 lbs.they are very protective with kids and i like that as well.my brother has one and my uncle has one.i suggest that people own a …

Bushy-tailed jirds (sekeetamys calurus) are found in arid and rocky environments in parts of central Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Sinai,southeast Israel and Jordan. They are closely related to the more familiar Mongolian gerbil,and resemble them slightly in appearance. However,the bushy-tailed jird is a little larger than the Mongolian Gerbil,with a longer,more …

I love my miniature dachshund, he is my baby and I will do anything for him. This often includes keeping up with his endless supply of treats. His absolute favorite are Beggin’ Strips bacon and cheese flavor.
I first purchased these for my dog in an effort to potty train …

A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

Choosing a dog for a family with children can be very difficult. But strong consideration should be given to Beagles. Beagles are often described as difficult and hard to train. But it simply has not been my experience. After having 5 beagles, I must say …

A couple of my friend recommended long ago that I go to Sicam Veterinary Clinic; the veterinarian is supposedly really good but there’s always a long line so you’d have to go there early or it’s always just luck when there’s only 2-3 dogs ahead of you.
My puppy was …

My Ragdoll cat has severe food allergies. She has been eating Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Green Pea and Duck formula for a few years, as it was the only food that would not cause her to break out in hives and lose her hair. Even a different brand of …

I’ve always had dogs. Traditionally, they’ve been given Milk Bone treats. From time to time I’ve tried other things, but I trust Milk Bone, and since I’m very finicky about what I give my dogs, who I consider my children, I rarely stray. However, a few …

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 …

The boxer, one of the top ten most popular breeds in America, is an extreme joy to have as a pet. I actually ended up getting a dog of this breed just because of convenience. I had just graduated college and I heard about litter of boxer …

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 …

Through a web site I was able to get three month supply of BioSpot Spot on Flea and Tick conrol for dogs for free. Which I love to try new products and especially for my dogs, as long as it is safe and better for their health.
I live …

On a recent trip to Kmart I decided to purchase some much needed cat litter. I usually try to buy mine at Aldi’s because they seem to offer the largest container at the most reasonable price. However, The container of Champion Breed at 3.99 for 14 lbs seemed to …

I have owned several different types of shampoos for my pets over the years. Both my dog and my cat hate to be bathed, but both need it done on a regular basis. The cat is beyond difficult to bathe and we almost always use a …

The moment she looked at us with those big eyes we were hooked, she was so tiny that easily fit in my hand, my husband and I decided to name her Sophie.
James was never a big fan of small dogs for their pitchy bark, but Sophie broke that concept for …

The time I found out about Artic Paws Yummy Chummies Dog Treats was about four years ago, when my parents brought two big bags back from Alaska that they had purchased while there on a fishing trip. The owners of the fishing lodge couldn’t sing the praises high enough …

One thing that concerned me about my dog is health especially his oral hygiene. My dog is not use cleaning his using finger brush for dogs and that’s a big problem for me. I’m afraid that there would be tartar build up and bring problems on dog my health. …

I often give my dog different kinds of compressed rawhide and Dentley’s is definitely one of my favorites. My Golden Retriever is what I consider to be a power chewer as she can go through bones pretty fast. I won’t buy her the bones that are not …

My younger cat has very long fur. Though he did not shed very much when I first got him as a kitten, he did spend a lot of time grooming himself and developed hairballs at only 6 months of age. I’d had luck previously with hairball gel with malt …

We recently adopted a kitten, who is quite spoiled. We were informed that the male kitten was reluctant to eat dry cat food and preferred to eat small cans of moist cat food. I live a very realistic life. I honestly can not afford to feed the cat the food …

After taking in a rescue dog that turned out to be the worst compulsive chewer I have ever owned, I knew I needed to find the best chew toy on the market. After tons of research and a lot of trial and error, buying a chew toy or …

I often buy treats for my cat (although he is not really appreciative kind). I bought this one on the go and the main reason i bough them was their price (just below 2$).
The treat is packed in a slim pack weighting 50g and containing +/- 85 tablets.
The pills …

Cats are great pets. You don’t have to walk them in the rain or snow. You don’t have to wash them, and they don’t smell bad. Perhaps they’re a little harder to be master over (like with dogs), but that’s part of their charm - because their personality disallows …

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 …

My dogs always love a good treat, and so I’m always looking for good, reliable treats to give them. I’m actually fussier about what they eat than what I do.
I’d heard good things about Pet Greens Treats, which is billed as being ‘Powered by Green Nutrition’, and decided …

Cats are pretty difficult to please sometimes. While most dogs will pretty well inhale all sorts of food, even those where edibility is in question, a feline will sometimes turn its nose up at even the finest food offered. In short, a treat can often turn out to be …

I really like this product it works great! We have been having such a bad flea issue taking place for months and trying one thing after another we could never get it taken care of until we tried Bio Spot Flea Drops for Dogs. Our dog is …

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 …

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 …

Hartz In Control is just like the more expensive flea and tick drops. You open the little container and put it on the animals skin on the back of the neck. One of my cats is allergic to fleas and he can have a bad time of it, …

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 …

I’d heard a lot of good things about the Furminator grooming tool for removing the undercoat of shedding dogs and cats. It seemed a bit too good to be true, but curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one off of the internet. When I got the …