My husband and I go fishing , swimming , and camping pretty often. Sometimes we bring one of our 4 dogs with us. I feel much safer even knowing that they can swim , that they have some added protection as well. I treat my dogs like they are …

I am the fortunate forever guardian of two Percheron horses. What a magnificent animal the Percheron is. It’s a breed that is credited with originating in France. Percherons were often used by knights during wars and for gaming and pleasure. They are classified as a …

As a mom to dogs, I’m always on the look out for good deals on bones and treats. That’s why this package of Rawhide Dental Rolls caught my attention while shopping at Sam’s Club. This is a large package of 15 rawhide bones. It totals …

In February of 2012, I lost my best friend. She was a geriatric, toy poodle named Gidget. She was with me for nearly two decades. I’ve had a canine companion for as long as I can remember and for the first time in my life, I found myself without a …

Me and my fiance have a 1 year old male schipperke and have been giving him Eukanuba Healthy Extras Puppy Growth Biscuits since our pup had his first birthday. We’ve been pleased with the ingredients and the fact that this is a good treat to give out other than …

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 …

We have two cats and anyone who has cats knows that they need their play and scratch areas. Cats are climbers, snugglers and need to be kept busy. The more stretching and exercising they can do, the better they will be.
I believe that this cat post …

Dogs are men’s’ best friends but most are more foe than friend. In all my lifetime I never met a friendlier dog than the one I met in Russia: Grey. He is a beautiful Dalmatian that loves to play anytime of the day and anywhere. When little kids pull …

Chinese Crested Dogs
These funny looking, hairless dogs are the only breed that is hypo-allergenic. When I started looking for a small dog, everyone told me that Yorkies, Poodles, Bishon Frizes, Wheaton terriers, and Cotton de. Trulls, were all good for people with allergies.
I spent a long time …

The 44 gallon Perfecto pentagonal aquarium is a perfect aquarium for the hobbyist with a tight corner spot to fill. I’ve had one for several years, and have had it set up as both a freshwater cichlid tank and a saltwater seahorse, fish-only, and invertebrate tank. 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 …

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 …

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 …

Today I am raving about Spring Valley’s Natural Vitamin C with Rose Hips. This vitamin was a real life saver for my pet cat Ash.
On Sunday while cleaning out the litterboxes, I noticed that there was blood in one box. I monitored my cats and discovered it …

I am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …

I really hate it when bugs get into my dog food so I decided to purchase this storage container. Before I started using this I would also have problems with other animals spilling or eating the food which was very inconvenient. Since I started using …

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 …

Soft Paws offers a great alternative to declawing your cat: vinyl nail caps for cats and kittens that are glued onto the claws. The cat will not feel any difference, they will still be able to extend and retract the claws and scratch, only it won’t do any damage …

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 …

I have been involved with the pet industry for over sixteen years. I have worked and managed a pet store, a grooming salon, and several riding facilities. In all my time and experience around animals I have not ever had the pleasure of stepping into a shop …

Hi guys, it’s me again, I just want to share how lonely I am today. Well, i think it’s not common to share your sadness over the internet but I just cant stop it.
4 weeks ago, my bestfriend decided to buy me a pet dog as an advance …

Recently I was unable to get to the pet store to purchase food for my beloved feline. I did not want to give him the cat food that is normally sold in the grocery stores, because most of it is corn based, and I like to feed him …

Im am the owner of an American Bandogge (mix mastiff/american bulldog). I won’t deny it has taken patience and unconditional love to make our now three year old gentle giant understand the “giant” part. He is 150 lbs. He lives in a house with me and my daughters, he …

When buying a dog, it can be a very important decision if you have a family or small children. You want a dog that is non aggressive, playful and obedient. When in search for a dog with these characteristics; look no further than the Golden Retriever.
I have owned quite …

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 …

Having had this pet Bull Terrier dog given to me as a present, it was quite difficult to handle in the early stages of our relationship as it was already fully grown by the time it found itself in my possession.
While it was used to me from the frequent …

About a month ago, I was at my local grocery store when I found their sale table that was packed with all sorts of merchandise that either had something minor wrong with it, like a crushed package or items that were soon to be past their due date. But at …

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. …

After having some bad luck with previous automatic litter boxes, I was rather reluctant to buy another one. After some deabting with my husband, we decided to try The Scoop Free by Lucky Litter.
What an amazing product!! I was somewhat concerned with the use of the crystals instead of …

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. …

Some people love pure bred dogs, but I prefer mutts! A labrador mix can be a great choice for a family with young kids, and mixed breeds typically have fewer health problems overall. This is important to me because my family includes a small child, and not …

I had to go out of town recently for a few days and I desperately needed a place to board my cat. There are not alot of places around where I live that offer this service. I finally found a place called Happy Tails Pet Care.
When I …

Last summer my boyfriend and I adopted a kitten. Although this was our first kitten together we have both had cats in the past, but mostly as children. For the first time we were the ones taking care of this animal and we really wanted to do the best …

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 …

I have been giving my golden retriever these treats since she was a puppy and they are still going strong a few years later in our house. She absolutely loves them and I, too, love them because they are so good for her. They are simple ingredients …

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 …

If you are the owner of small pedigree dogs like maltese, shitzu, or peekines then you know that usually these little dogs are prone to get numerous urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones. My lhaso apso had bladder stones removed once only to find 3 years later …

This is the litter box liner to buy. I know it costs a little more, but it’s huge and it’s tough, and what the heck, it’s got a drawstring!! You KNOW how hard it is to get that stupid horrible full catlitter bag closed without a nice cinching …

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 …

My dog gets really dry flaky skin with scabs. It itches her like crazy and when you remove the scabbiness she gets really red irritated skin. It almost looks like really bad blisters. I started using the shampoo version of this with good results but knew …

My cats usually get dry food. Once in a while they get a treat of canned food. Some of it they like. Sme they don’t and with three of them, there is always one who likes something while the other two walk away from it. The other …

Livig in Florida, there are more hazards to my dogs than when I lived north, it seems. Instead of using heart worm pills only 6 months a year, in Florida it has to be used all year around, due to the warm weather.
Because …

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 …

My sister wanted a hamster really bad for Christmas one year so we got her one. He’s cute and he’s pretty quite for the most part, He’s a pretty good pet. The only two things that I would have to say if you are considering getting one are: I …

I wanted to purchase a Siamese Fighting Fish, also known as Betta fish, because I have always thought that they were gorgeous little fish. I was unsure about all of the equipment and supplies that I would need for this new pet, such as food, a tank, and other …

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 …

Purebred Golden Retrievers * * * * 4 Stars
+ Excellent pets, Gentle with kids, Easily trained
- Hip problems, Expensive to adopt, Need daily exercise
Purebred Golden Retrievers are the best dogs to have for a pet and by that I mean they have a …

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 have had five dogs over the years, but my favorite is the German Shepherd. They are very affectionate and can be a barrel of laughs too. My female gets so excited when we are together that she will chase her tail as long as we are in a …

A year ago when I first got my two puppies I knew there would be a lot of work and money invested in them. Like children, pets are expensive to care for. Not enough people who get pets realize this. Animals are not accessories are gifts, they’re living creatures …