Those of you who own a malteze, shitzu or laso apso know how common having kidney stones or crystals in their urine occurs. It is a known heriditary factor in these breeds. Struvite stones can easily be dissolved. However many doctors know that oxalate ones must be …

Twice now I’ve purchased the Top Paw I.D. Tube for my dogs. It seems like a great idea. The tiny tube comes with a small piece of paper that gives you enough room to write your dog’s name, your name, and a phone number. The paper …

We’d had our cat for approximately 3 months before we decided to let him outside. He’d engineered his escape from the house a couple of times already so we thought it was best to bite the bullet and let him run free. Of course the first thing we considered …

I purchased the FURminator at Pet Smart. I have a twenty pound cat who does a lot of shedding. The Furminator is advertised as a pet comb (or brush) that helps to remove shedding fur. in the advertisements for the brush they show a cat or dog next …

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 …

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 …

R & S Rolling Ranch
I have horses and have taken 2 of my horses to be trained for driving at R&S Rolling Ranch (Roger Skogen) in Beloit Wisconsin . He has done the most wonderful job with both my horses. The first horse I took (another trainer …

My parents have cats. I occasionally cat sit, and when I do, of course I have to feed them. The food they eat is Wellness Super5mix Turkey formula. This seems to keep them healthy and they certainly like it - they will even come when you call them if …

I had never heard or seen HBH Betta Bites at one of the fish farms I regularly visit here in Trinidad but I saw it one day at another fish farm and it was just what I needed for my baby Siamese fighting fish.
My dad has just bred some …

I have been an animal lover all my life and as obvious,i have had many pets when i was young ; rabbits , doves , lovebirds , cats and now i have a dog. All these years of caring for them and accepting them as a part of my …

Our dog started acting a bit strange lately, she started scratching and licking walls, eating grass and trying to collect other dogs poop (thankfully we were quite successful at stopping that). Now she had this behaviour when she was a puppy but the behaviour stopped for more than a …

As I write this review, I am pretty disgusted and shocked at the fact that I was rejected as a suitable owner for a rescue dog from these kennels. Although I must say that I do admire anyone who devotes their time to re-homing abused and abandoned dogs …

If you are looking to find a new addition to your family in the form of a pet and you happen to live in the New York city area, consider checking out the ASPCA shelter, located on the Upper East Side. Contrary to what most people think, there is …

Do you have a doggie diva in your family who desparately desires a dazzling new outfit? Do you have a pampered pooch who loves to look pretty and perfect? Do you know a finicky feline who is an indoor only cat, but would love a safe stroll …

I have a dog for about 4 years … 4years of cuddling and kissing ..
Kisses for a dog means to lick you in the face, perhaps at the time of your return home, or simply after giving him some food.
For my part I try not to let him miss anything …

Fortunately, I do not have to worry about pet hair in my house; however, recently I have had to stay for several weeks at a hotel that allows pets, and the furniture was covered in small, fine pet hair that would not come off with a vacuum. While I …

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 …

I realized I needed to purchase a new pet carrier once I was getting ready to adopt a new kitten. I had multiple cats for most of my life, but I had been using a large plastic pet carrier that was clearly meant for a medium sized dog. It …

It seems that cats and kittens are always getting hairballs. The Hartz Advanced Care Hair Ball Remedy is a great solution for hair balls. It easily squeezes out of the tube on our cat�s paw. He shakes his paw and gives me a strange look. …

Until my current two, young dogs, I’d never imagined using a crate, but times are different now, and it seems like everyone is using some kind of crate for their dogs; thus, when I got my black lab two years ago, I decided to take the plunge and buy …

ANSEDE Animal Hospital
3535 S. Wilmington St
919-661-1515
Just because you own a pet doesn’t men you have an endless supply of cash. The ANDSE animal hospital offers those who visit it vaccinations for their pets for $10, a bargain when you look at how expensive simple vaccinations can be at other …

Bitter Apple Spray is a product that is used for pets. It keeps pets from licking or chewing. It is sold at Petsmart or where pet products are sold. I have used this product to keep my dog from licking it’s feet and to keep the cat away …

When we first brought home our 3 month old Golden Retriever puppy, we knew she was going to be big, and she was going to have a lot of hair to shed. Goldens are known for their mass amount of shedding and every brush or comb I’ve ever …

When I first saw a commercial for a tool called FURminator De-Shedding Tool, I thought it looked like a good idea. Our family has a cat, who I love dearly, but what I don;t like is the fact that he sheds all over the house. The shedding …

We have 8 dogs and I hate to say how many cats. I like to think that I keep up after them pretty well, but when my mother visited, she didn’t hesitate to tell me that I was kidding myself. She said it was like sleeping in …

I have two very large dogs who are my best friends so their health and comfort is very important to me. I use K9 Advantix on them to kill and prevent fleas, ticks and mosquitos from biting them or laying their eggs on them. Since I started using that …

Don’t go here! I first used this animal emergency room years ago when my son’s box turtle wouldn’t eat and all the literature we had said it was a respiratory infection. It wasn’t and they were really helpful if a little expensive.
So when my cat was in bad shape …

I’ve had my cat for over 14 years, now, and during those years, have experimented with dozens of brands which include the the gels, wheat, pine, corn, clay varieties. Marketing slogans don’t impress me which is why I’ve only tried the self-proclaimed “world’s best cat litter” two months ago. …

I have three dogs and a gerbil and one dog, and of course the gerbil, are small so require special care. I had normal sized nail clippers, but my little dog had such tiny nails that he was terrified just when I pulled out the clippers for him, …

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 …

My dad and I had to deal with the very sad event of losing our lovely little dog recently. My dad rescued him from the street when he was a skinny stray with his ribs showing, and fed up up into one tubby and very happy Staffordshire Bull …

I have had my dog for about a year now and I never used flea treatments on her until a few months ago. She had started itching more than she normally did so I decided to get her a flea shampoo treatment. One of my friends recommended Bob Martins …

Shitzues are a beautiful type of dog. They are good with kids, and other animals, but very protective. I have one and he is very aggressive, he will growl at anyone who comes in the house other than the people who live here, and we have had him …

My Pet’s Friend Urine Remover is a very handy pet spray. I was able to get it at the store for only $1.00 a bottle so it is extremely affordable. It uses enzymes to get rid of urine odor from virtually everything. My Pet’s Friend Urine Remover …

These dogs have been shown in furniture magazines and are all over designer magazines. They are the King Charles Spaniels, otherwise known as the ‘Charlotte’ dog from Sex in the City. These little dogs are so cute. Our friends got one and we get to pet sit every few …

Okay, the name alone makes this sound like some cheesy, late-night piece of junk that will fall apart in a month. I was hesitant to buy this as I had already purchased two dog brushes within about a two-month period and been disappointed with the results.
I visited the website …

When my elderly cat Oreo started to lose dramatic amounts of weight while still gulping down excessive amounts of food and water, I knew something must be wrong with her. I took her to the vet and was told she had developed diabetes. Due to the excessive amount of …

These new dog Pup-Peroni Ribs snacks went over very well with my two young dogs, who had wagging tails and big eyes as I fed the treats to them.
I had been concerned that the Pup-peroni’s would be messy treats, but they aren’t, neither was there any overwhelming smell or …

Recently I placed my first order with Carol Wright Gifts. I did a mail order from their catalog but you can also order on the website. As far as I can tell, the catalog and the website has the same stuff, except the website seems to have more items …

The Hikari Gold is a premium line of fish food made specially for cichlid fishes. However, I’ve heard of many people who feed this food to Oscar fishes without experiencing any problems. I have an oscar fish, not a cichlid fish. I bought this food off of Amazon for …

4 weeks ago, I adopted two 8 week old kittens that were living at Karing Kennels. They were hosting a Pet Adoption Day at the local base exchange. I was able to adopt 2 adorable kittens for $100 dollars total. The kittens were already microchipped and neutered. I also …

We recently decided to try out Walmart’s brand of cat litter, Special Kitty. We got the most inexpensive kind, the kind that is in the green box. It used to be completely unscented, but now there are odor killing crystals in it. When we bought it …

While shopping for dog food I discovered that Rachel Ray has produced Nutrish - her own line of natural foods for your pet. This was of particular interest to me since I have a finicky dog, and all she will eat is inexpensive dog food which I know …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What makes a great veterinarian? In my humble opinion that would be a vet that loves what he does and keeps doing it year after year. When caring for animals it really is all about heart.
Dr. Young has treated my own animals over the years and I have always …

In its attractive, orange lidded 1 oz container, the Wardley Essentials brand goldfish food caught my eye at the local Wal-mart. Now, not many people care too much about the 28 cent investment they make in a “feeder fish” goldfish from Wal-mart stores, but whether they are caring …

In Logan Ohio you have two options when it comes to shopping for your pet supplies. Wal-Mart or The Pet Shop. Wal-Mart carries a great assortment of pet supplies, but you may require items not offered. If you stop by The Pet Shop, chances are it will be your …

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 …