Dalmatians are a wonderful breed of dog, but widely misunderstood. They are now classified as companion animals, and their striking, elegant appearance may give the impression that they are mainly good for their looks. The cute, playful qualities shown in the popular story “101 Dalmatians,” weren’t a lie, but …

These crustaceans love living in damp environments, and one of their favourite places seems to be in our bathroom. Our bathroom is on the ground floor, is not very well-built, has quite bad ventilation - meaning that the moisture tends to stay for a long time - and …

I use to feed my cats this before I knew what was really in it. The front of the bag says recommended by veterinarians. And it is. For years vets have been recommending it and selling it in their offices. Science Diet sponsors animal events and continued learning for …

It’s not that I don’t like animals. I am a vegan who has cared for just about every animal that you could think of as a pet or through volunteer rescue work.
I have never been overly keen on small dogs, ever since I was a child and had …

Weimeraners are a great choice of dog for the family that wants their dog to be a member of the family, not just a pet. They were originally bred as hunting dogs in Germany, but are gaining popularity as household pets. Their temperment is similar to the Labrador Retriever.
Weimeraners …

The dog park at the Hawaiian Humane Society is really nice for several reasons. It is located on a busy street corner right by the freeway, and I did not even realize for the longest time that the grounds extended back very far into a residential type area. …

A keeshond is a breed of dog that originated in Holland. Keeshonds are medium sized with long gray fur. I had my keeshond, Silver Fox, for seven years until the family moved into an apartment and we had to find a new home for him. He was a wonderful …

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 …

I have heard alot of people say that Chihuahuas are not the best pets. They say they are high strung, bark too much, and have training issues. I have to disagree. I think that just like any dog, Chihuahuas have unique personalities and can warm, loving, and relaxed.
We …

The reason I chose to start my new puppy out on Wellness Super5Mix Just for Puppy dry food is because after scouring the internet for what seemed to be weeks, I came to the conclusion from other reviewers that Wellness was one of the top brands out there. …

Escondido Humane society has been my go to place whenever I’m looking to adopt a pet especially a cat. Since I discovered the Escondido Humane Society I have adopted two kittens and both of them never had any health problems and are well behaved. Now many people might not …

My husband and I bought this Van Ness Sifting enclosed cat pan from Walmart for around $25. That was a lot I thought for a cat little box but if it really worked well then it was worth any price. We had a regular cat little box that wasn’t …

I have a 75lb German Shepherd who loves her toys, especially the plush squeaky toys. I don’t, however, love the stuffing that ends up all over my house after she’s done mutilating them. I ran across these Skineeez Dog Toys one day while surfing the web.
I …

Growing up, we fed our dogs wet dog food most of the time. At some point, and I’m honestly not sure when, we realized that can food was such a mess whereas dry food was so very easy. We switched, and we really haven’t looked back. …

I saw this product ion TV and thought it would be the perfect solution to my cat’s sharp claws. He doesn’t like getting the claws clipped, but if we leave them too sharp, he shreds things. This product claims to file the claws down gently, so I …

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 …

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 …

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. …

I own a few Lupine pet collars that I got for my 88 pound golden retriever. They are the best collars I’ve seen yet. I don’t believe they are available at Petsmart or Petco, as I got mine at a pet store that was not as widely …

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 …

The first time I learned about Kongs was when I adopted two Rottweiler puppies. They were chewing and chewing and chewing and I needed something durable that kept them distracted.
Luckily a sales clerk, directed me to a Kong. I really was not sure what it was at first. Then …

Petzazz Scalloped Ceramic Cat Bowls are available at PetSmart.com for $3.99 a piece. The bowls come in three colors, red, black, and tan. They have a scalloped pattern around the base, of the same color as the bowl itself - hence the name. The bowls are solid and heavy, …

I had never had a pet fish before I bought my Betta fish a few months ago. I had always thought that these fish were beautiful; also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, these fish can be many different colours, but usually they are a beautiful, deep blue. I took …

Over the decades, I’ve fed my dogs all kinds of dry dog food, and I’m a bit amazed that my current dogs, while loving all food, do have a definite preference for Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Dog Food.
I never purchased any Pedigree product until acquiring my first two …

We bought this toy for our cat 10 years ago and it has remained his favorite toy. Our cat is now 14 and he does not like to play very much because he is old, but this toy is the only one that makes him act …

I have two giant dogs. One is a big mutt who is absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the other is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She is huge and she is loud and she looks scary but she is so sweet. However I realized she needed to …

I got a free bag of Spike’s Delight Premium Hedgehog food from the breeder that sold me my first hedgy. She also gave me several sample bags of premium cat food, and said that some hedgies liked a little variety. In the end, the cat ended up getting the …

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. …

In May, my oldest cat was diagnosed with Irritable Bowl Disorder. For months I had been having trouble finding a food that he would like that would also be easier for him to digest. I decided to try Wellness Complete Health Chicken Dry Formula.
This is an all-natural …

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 …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

We have two cats, a male tabby named Jax and a female tuxedo named Cocoa. They are both about 4 years old and mostly in good health, although about two years ago Jax started having gastrointestinal and digestive problems. He stayed active and had an appetite, but was losing …

We own a cocker spaniel that is allergic to chicken. We have found it almost impossible to find dog food without poultry, no matter what store you go to. We have been two every grocery store in our area and read every dog food label, and have only come …

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 …

As a mommy to two cats and one 88 pound golden retriever, there is always a reason to be at the vet. My husband and I have been to several vets, so we definitely have a basis for comparison, and we decided Ramsey Veterinary Clinic …

Jerry is my cat. I first got him as an orphaned and approximately six week old kitten when I was pregnant with my second child. He is and always has been a momma’s boy. Jerry had to sleep with me, and he was so tiny that I still had …

I have two spoiled rotten dogs, so as you might expect, I buy a lot of dog treats. I can not afford to spend a small fortune on indulging my self or my dogs right now, so I am always looking for an affordable treat that my dogs enjoy eating. …

I just got a kitten a few weeks ago, a pet that I have never had before, so I was at a complete loss at what to feed him and when to start feeding him solids, e.t.c. I thought the best thing to start him on initially would be …

If you have three, four, or more, or even just two, dogs; You likely know (If you walk at least two of them at a time and not just one.) what a hassle it can be carrying more than one leash if you’re dogs are anything like mine, and …

I told myself that I would never buy a pet house over $50. But my wife and I were out shopping for a pet house I seen the Merry Pet Barn wood Pet house. I was amazed at how nice it was and how well put together it was …

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 …

I got to thinking the other day of the one thing I have received the most compliments on in my life. I have a few talents…I like to play music, I play many sports, and I have a very rewarding career. People I come in contact with …

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 …

Conventional flea prevention products can be dangerous, not only for our pets but for us as well. After my golden retriever broke out in a bright red, textured rash and began vomiting within an hour of the vet applying a spot-on flea prevention medication, I have used natural flea …

I adopted a dog, Chase, from the Humane Society. He was very sick and had all sorts of problems. He is all better now. He is the only dog, that I can remember, that wasn’t just nuts about food. He likes food, but not excited …

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 …

If your dog likes chewing on your shoes and sandals, you might want to consider getting him this toy. Companion Road Sandal-Shaped Dog Toy is a plush toy which name says it all: it is shaped like a sandal, or actually more like a flip-flop. The pink and green …

When it comes to the care of my pets, I take it very seriously. I have worked in enough pet businesses for the last twenty years that I know a true professional who is both compassionate and knows their stuff. When I first moved to Lansing I …

Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society has been serving commuinites since 1887, and they offer a variety of services. The Humane Society is home for all the homeless animals. Over the years I have gotten pets from them. The animals are usually healthy. If the animal is sick they …

My dogs play hard, so I’m always looking for new and indestructible toys that will last longer than the usual 3-4 days. This tennis ball is one of my dog’s favorite toys now, and we are well into the 4th week of play with it! It is by far …