As a dog owner, one of the worst chores we always dread is trimming our dog’s nails. They all hate it and act like you’re abusing them. My youngest one bites you if you try to trim his nails. We’ve tried everything to make it easier …

Slender billed cockatoos are a rare species of parrot that not many individuals have heard about or seen in their local pet store. When individuals are looking into buying a bird, usually their main concerns are temperament, lifespan, noise level and how the bird will fit in with their …

I am now the proud (and yet somewhat embarrassed) owner of a Shih Tzu cross Poodle dog. He is a small dog who won’t outgrow my 5 year old daughter. I spent a lot of time researching smaller dogs looking for one that would be good with my …

We weren’t sure when my puppy was going to be old enough to be given treats. He is a pretty small dog anyway and we couldn’t find any actual puppy treats. This dog was orginally my mothers, but she gave it to me to bring to my boyfriend four …

If you love energetic dogs with huge personalities then you’ll love GSPs. These dogs are great family pets, we’ve had ours for 6 months now and he’s really put some life into the house. He’s a little bit nuts, but I think that is because we rescued him. …

I am a pet lover, and we have four dogs. I believe in spoiling dogs because they can’t defend themselves or take care of themselves the way that we can. They also bring such joy to our home, that I think they deserve to be spoiled. I get …

Every cat loves a place to nap. Some cats sleep on the floor. Others prefer their favorite human’s bed. My cats prefer the window sill Cat Nappers we got for them.
This product is amazingly easy to use. It is washable, and easy to install on each window. The …

I was introduced to Adams Flea and Tick shampoo by our local vet. Our poor dog is suffering from flea attacks and he was on scratching frenzy. We have tried many brands out there but none has come as close as Adams Flea and Tick shampoo. My love to experiment …

My dog doesn’t drink as much water as he should. I would assume that it was because it isn’t fun to drink out of the bowel. Whatever the case maybe I think that he needs something that is going to keep him interested when it comes to drinking water. …

For almost a year now, I’ve been caring for this one adorable mini-dachshund called “Tokwa”. Apparently, these dogs are probably the most adorable and sweetest pet that you can get. I know that because my family had never missed having a dog for a pet. We’ve had mongrels from …

The BoerBoel is an excellent dog to have if you are looking for a strong, loyal, protective and highly intelligent dog.
This particular breed is a considered a rare breed, hailing from southern Africa.
The BoerBoel is not a dog for anyone who does not want or can not handle an …

Getting a yorkie terrier brought love and grief into my life. It was my first experience with a pet, so I had no knowledge of what to ask the breeder except for the price and needed vaccinations. I paid $400 for an adorable 2 pound toy black and golden …

There are times when being a cat owner is dangerous to one’s health. I know, I know, it sounds silly and for the most part it is, however, I say this with all seriousness, especially if you are one of those truly unlucky cat owners who has an absolutely adorable, …

Capstar is absolutely amazing! My vet told me that in about 30 minutes, the fleas would literally begin dropping off of my cats. So I slipped the pill in each cat’s food & waited. In 30 minutes, my cats started acting a little nutty, but more-so …

Finding a good veterinarian service for a pet is very important. The veterinarian clinic near my home is very affordable. Having your pet’s clinic nearby is a great feature since numerous trips are necessary to keep a pet healthy. Also this feature provides comfort in the case …

I have been a dog owner my whole life. Growing up, it was all big dogs, not lap dogs. I lived in the country and the dogs had room to run so we had Collies and Retrievers and German Shepards etc.
About 7-8 years ago, I got interested in …

Our mixed lab pointer puppy Sydney became an official member of our family when we adopted her right before Christmas. She came to us from a rescue organization as a foster puppy. I saw her picture and was immediately smitten with her innocent sad look. The …

Recently, my doggies earned themselves a treat so I purchased Dentley’s Chewrite Basted Beef Rawhide Chewflips at PetSmart. There are a lot of good points to purchasing this product.
First, while my dogs love big bones, sometimes they really don’t want to work that hard at enjoying a bone. …

Having several dogs, and cats, means that at any one time the floor is likely to be covered in pet toys (Especially the dog ones) since my dogs have quite a few. And no matter how many times I pick them up, at least one of them, my littlest …

I purchased this litterbox for the new kitten we got recently. We already had a cat in the home, but I wanted him to be able to continue to have his own litter box and not to feel like the new kitten was intruding on his space. …

If you have a little furry buddy that has a problem with their skin or gets hot spots that will not go away, you probably have tried a whole bunch of different medicated shampoos to give them some relief.
I found Sulfodene Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner for Dogs when I …

I’ve never been a big fan of Pet Smart. I’ve almost always had pets in my house, but for some reason I never ventured into the store very often. When they built one in Huber Heights near my house, I stopped by to visit once and took my dog. …

I purchased Nature’s Guardian Flea and Tick for cats because it was cheaper than the stuff I get at the vet. I have been paying $15.00 for one month of Frontline for cats. When I noticed the Nature’s Guardian at Ingles for only $9.99 for 3 months, I decided …

There are times when I think that maybe my cats are getting really tired of eating the same dry food day after day. When I get this feeling, I take a look at my local store to see what new kitty food concoctions the pet food industry has come …

My dog is a 2 years old yellow Labrador retriever. He was given by my friend who is a pet lover since his childhood years. I thought I couldn’t take care of pets because I don’t used to since I was a child but my friend taught me how …

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 …

This is one of my top 2 favorite cat toys for a handful of reasons. First it is cheap cheap cheap. At $3 you cannot go wrong. It costs less than a burger so if for some reason your cat hates it you are not out …

I am a bargain hunter. I try to pay as little as possible for almost everything and that included cat litter. Not even multi-cat litter made any difference. But, recently I’ve come to change my mind entirely about that.
I’ve tried all sorts of litter to keep odors from the …

We all know what comfort and joy a pet can bring to our lives. To own a pet is to be able to love and care for something that needs it. Two months ago my pet dog, Chipper, was hit by a car and I was horrified. I …

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 …

I’m like a lot of people in the fact I own dogs. I also love my pooches like they were my children and often times have to keep myself from spoiling them and damaging my check book at the same time. I enjoy getting them fancy treats, …

I purchased a Nylabone Rope Toy for my dogs, thinking that they would love to play tug of war with it since they will tug on other things that they find. I also thought they would like to play with each other by using the Nylabone Rope Toy. I …

If you have dogs, you understand the need for a flea killer. We own two cocker spaniels and need a strong flea treatment that will keep the fleas away from our dogs. With our cockers, it is easy to see when the flea treatment has worn off has our …

Having been to an enormous amount of pets stores due to having a dog and two cats, I can safely conclude that Petgoods of Paramus is probably one of the best. It is not a mass commercial pet retail store such as petsmart and petco, so therefore they …

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 …

This is another wooden item that my pet rodents have ignored. It’s supposed to be corn-flavored wooden blocks for them to wear their teeth down on. Of course, they don’t even spare these a glance. I know because when I examine the blocks’ edges I can see they are …

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 …

Our dog got flea’s for the first time in years and after the medicated anti-flea shampoo from the Veterinarian failed to work I went to our local supermarket in desperation. The pet section there is not very big, but a sales clerk I suggested I buy Sergeants Flea & …

I am usually very old school when it comes to my pets. I don’t spend $20 a week on a plate of baby-back ribs for myself, so I’m certainly not going to spend $20 a week on a bag of dog food (much to the chagrin of some of …

I have been using Pets Pride Cat Litter as my main litter source for 10 years now and although I cannot makes all kinds of fabulous over the top claims about it, it does get the job done. At 5.99 for a large …

Friskies Indoor Delights Cat food is an inexpensive option for dry cat food. It is made by the company Purina, which is a well known company, but is marketed under the Friskies name. Friskies makes wet food in various flavors, and are more known for that, but their dry …

I have a gorgeous 5 month old puppy who has been suffering with sloppy stools for a few weeks now, but apart from that, he is always in wonderful health. Anyway, I was concerned about his loose bowel movements and I thought I would upgrade to a more …

I love dogs. I have three dogs. They all love dog treats. I have been trying to train my dogs to come in, from the back yard, when I called them. Using dog treats was the obvious training method for us. I wanted to …

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 …

Chew toys are a neccessity for any dog owner, especially for those who like to chew and tear things up like my dog. I am the proud owner of a Jack Russell Terrier that is a year and four months old named Ricochet. She has two bad habits: …

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 …

Three years ago, when my cat started developing kidney problems, my vet it was likely due to my cat not drinking enough water. She suggested I get a water fountain because some cats just won’t drink water unless it’s circulating.
After looking at the options, I decided to try the …

The Omega Paw Tricky Treats Ball toy is an interactive toy for dogs. This toy is designed to be filled with dog treats or food. It is very easy for a human to fill. The ball has many dimples on it and one hole. You …

I have been buying Special Kitty Tartar Control Cat Treats for our cats - an inexpensive way to prevent dental problems and make the furballs happy. Unfortunately, one of our three cats is not interested in these treats, but the other two love them. The flavor we usually buy …

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 …