I have a 4 year old Beagle Mix dog named Rachel. A few years back a friend of mine gave me a book called “Food Dogs Die For”, which actually was a review of the pet food industry. After reading the book I began making my own …

As I have lived with this race for more than 10 years now (I own a female English Setter called Freeda) I can certainly attest to the bliss a dog like this can give to its owner.
Warm and friendly, cheery and understanding, the English setter can act both as …

I am a beagle person. I’ve had two, both very different, and I yearn to someday have another one.
Growing up, I had a black and white beagle. She was a digger. You simply could not keep her from digging under the fence. She had wanderlust in …

Authority is the Petsmart store brand of cat food so it is only available at Petsmart. It comes in both dry and canned formulas, but I have not yet tried the dry so this review pertains strictly to the canned food. Even though Authority is a store …

I love Water’s Edge Veterinary Hospital. The vet there is very friendly and explains everything. I had a cat that was being boarded for a while between apartments, when I dropped her off at the boarding facility she weighed over 10 pounds, when I picked her up she was …

So I have had a pet dwarf bunny for about five years, and it has been quite an adventure. I have only had two pet bunnies my entire life (I’m now on my dwarf rabbit), and the last one was a very docile, big rabbit. I could not tell …

Is Zupreem AvianMaintenance FruitBlend Flavor Bird Diets the best diet for grass seed eating finches?
I am a breeder of Zebra finches and ZuPreem pellet diets are not the best diet for grass finches like the Zebra finch.
A good finch seed diet (with supplements) is a better diet for grass …

I have taken my dog to the Banfield Animal Hospital in Arden, but because they were extremely busy and I was in a hurry, I decided to give the Asheville branch a try. Although they are more convenient to my new home, I feel more comfortable at the Arden …

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 think my dog “Terror” is one of the most interesting animals I have ever encountered in my entire life. I can understand when many people will say that they have probably seen more interesting, however, I don’t think a lot of people will understand what I mean until …

I was checking out the pet isles at Target a few days ago and I noticed these Iams puppy treats. They’re for pups up to twelve months old. I bought a new dog a few months ago and she turned out to be quite a picky one. Most of …

I have been using the medication Predisone Acetate Opthalmic Suspension 1% for my dog for about a month and a half. He has to take this product as an anti inflamatory. He was diagnosed with an eye condition by the Veterinary eye doctor about six weeks ago. He takes …

My sister purchased a good amount of things from a garage sale for a small animal, and one of those things was Vitakraft’s mini-pop, which she gave me for my mouse. It is a bag of three cobs of multi-colored corn that are about 4 inches in length. …

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 …

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador and a Poodle, and has become a pretty common breed in the past couple of years. Having previously owned a Labrador, I know they can be a bit lazy. They are smart, and they love the water, but they …

One of the most difficult things about having a cat is contending with the litter box. It is of course, no fun to scoop up cat poo. In addition to that, it is difficult to find good litter that is affordable. Soft Paw Cat Litter was …

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 …

I have a Siamese cat who, when annoyed with me for some reason, will urinate on various objects in the house until his demands are satisfied. I love him anyway.
For his most recent misbehavior he chose my cream colored microfiber couch, and he must have drank all night …

As dogs become sociable and active you have to watch out for stubborn ticks. For pet owners it is a persistent and annoying problem. I don’t really know how it started. I have a shaggy brown dog and to be sure that’s enough of a reason. …

When we got our pup, we asked the neighbor what veterinarian to visit. The suggestion was given to visit the Paw Patch. They are great people and offer great care!
I have had our dog treated at the Paw Patch. They kept us totally informed and were …

My boyfriend and I recently decided to adopt a kitten. Obviously one of the first things that a new pet parent must do is find a veterinarian in their neighborhood and we quickly began looking as our new baby needed a shot within the first week of coming …

I live in a tiny apartment with my eleven-pound cat. She is always good about doing all of her business in the litter box. I have tried several different types of cat litter. Each one usually does a decent job provided that I clean out the …

This unusual species of mynah has been with my parents for the past 15 years. It has become a family member now and I too have got attached to the bird. These are usually found on the islands of Java and Sumatra but here in India, they are found …

Unfortunately, I can’t afford to get this for my dogs on a regular basis, or I would. Frontline Top Spot does a super job of keeping my dogs flea-free. What I love about it is that it’s just one application per one or two months, depending upon …

Papillion is a french word for butterfly ears. Papillion dogs are known for just that. They are show dogs and are toy sized. They look a little bit like pomeranians but with less fur.
To have them as a pet means to have a hyper dog in the house. These …

We have two small dogs, Samantha is a yorkie-poo and Missy is a maltesse. Samantha has more poodle in her than yorkie so her hair is a bit more curly then Missy’s is. We took both dogs to Petsmart in Dundalk, to give them the full Good Dog …

We first brought our dog Buddy to Dicks Dog Wash at 13357 Snow Rd in Brook Park because Buddy was way too big to fit in the bathtub. Not only do they have the facilities to take care of dogs of any size, but they do an excellent job.
The …

I purchased the Feliway plug in diffuser to help my diabetic cat feel calm and safe and discourage her from urinating outside her litterbox. While my cat does not exhibit stressful or dangerous behavior, I did prefer to do all I could to keep her from repeating her bad …

Purina Kitten Chow is dry cat food designed specifically for kittens. The formula is high on calories and protein to ensure proper body growth. It also includes calcium and minerals the kitten needs to develop strong bones. Rice is added for better digestion. The pieces are small, just right …

My dog absolutely loves the sausages Merrick makes. They look exactly like a sausage people would eat and my dog goes crazy for them just like she would a regular sausage. They are made with top of line USDA approved ingredients so I know that she is …

Shopping for pet food that my dog will surely love is not as simple as others may think. As a single young professional living in a condominium unit with no one else but a huge playful Labrador , a bad pet food can be enough cause for mayhem. …

I have never been much of a cat person due to allergies, but once I married my husband, I had to accept his cats as well, whom I love very much. They just grew on me. But one thing I have noticed …

IAMs is a wonderful animal food maker, and one that owners, breeders and veterinarians trust. I feed IAMs to my cats, and they love this food. I only feed dry food, because I think that dry cat food is healthier for the animal’s teeth and oral care. Wet food …

Ever since I saw the cute taco bell commercial with the chihuahua in it , I have wanted one . Finally while browsing our local flea market , I found a breeder and got he sweetest little puppy I have ever seen .
His name is Skippy , and he …

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 dogs have been in need of new bowls for their food and water, so I finally bit the bullet and purchased a few new feeding items for their drinking and eating pleasure. Okay, they probably don’t know the difference, but I do. One of the products …

Greenies are treats for cats and dogs and most of the animals I know love them. When all three of my cats agree on something, it is nothing less than a miracle and my three fight over these. For the dogs, they come in a bone shape and in …

Over the years, my family has seen its fair share of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and all other sorts of rodents and fish. Out of all of these pets though, our golden retriever was by far the best. Our golden retriever was …

This dog food is what my puppy gets on special occasions. Usually I have him eating strictly dry dog food, and I switch brands each time I buy so he doesnt get accustomed to one particular flavor.
On his birthday, thanksgiving, and christmas however I like to give hima special …

Pomeranians are a small breed of dog that originated from Pomerania. They have long hair with an undercoat, a curled tail, and straight-up ears.
Pomeranians, whether male or female, are very lively dogs. All dogs, including pomeranians, do have different personalities but in general it can be said …

A cat adopted us about three years ago and the vet told us he needed to be an indoor cat, because of all the coyotes in our area. That meant indoor cat litter which sounded really gross to me. I remember when I was a teenager some friends had …

I have had to have several of my cats seen at the Cascade Animal Clinic in Monroe, Washington and I want to tell everyone about my experience. My first experience was with this 2-year-old cat named Bandit that had a touch of brain damage due to an illness …

I never really liked to maintain dogs at home. I hate not the barking, not the smell, not the dog hairs all over the ground but because I developed a trauma out of a previous experience with our first dog. That dog acquired fleas that really brought …

Ol’ Roy is the Walmart and Sams Club Brand Dog Food. It is meant as an affordable version for pet owners, however it is also relatively cheaply made. I really do not like Ol’ Roy Gourmet Canned Dog Food because of a few things.
First, the dog food always makes …

When purchasing a dog toy it is very important to buy one that is suitable for your type of dog. A toy for a smaller dog will not hold up to the chewing of a large dog. This toy is rated for dogs 60-90 pounds. …

My dogs are like my children, and I don’t take chances with them, ever.
A few weeks ago, I ordered a large, forty-pound bag of Purina Dog Chow to be delivered to my house. I’ve used Purina off and on for decades and have never had a problem with …

My cat needed to be placed on a special diet after being diagnosed with diabetes several years ago. The vet suggested I purchase expensive prescription food that would only be supplied by him, and since I didn’t like him and wanted to switch to another vet, I certainly did …

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. …

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 …

I bought Sergeant’s Fur So Fresh Dog Shampoo when the pet shop I regularly bought supplies from ran out of my usual herbal dog soap. I had read about the brand from online forums and it was recommended by the nice lady at the store, so after taking a …