River City Pet Shop at 211 W. Madison St., Ottawa, Illinois is a nice little place that always has the cutest puppies. The puppies are displayed in cages, and there is a special fenced area where you can take a better look at the particular puppy you are interested …

Border collies are wonderful and intelligent animals. I have had my dog for around 5 years now. She’s very smart and my partner in crime. I would highly recommend this animal for people with a lot of room and energy, but not for those in apartments.
Border collies are …

I have a 3 year old Shih-tzu named Sophie. I have never owned a small dog before, let alone one that was such high maintence. I bought her at 2 months being told that she doesnt shed and was puppy pad trained already.That wasnt a lie, but that …

I love my Pug! I have a little black Pug named Larry. He is super needy, clingy, and follows me around all day long. Most people might get annoyed by this constant need for attention, but I like it.
Larry snores…alot. If you are bugged out by a noisy animal, …

On December 2009 I got two puppies, and I adored them, still do, but boy did they grow up fast. My pups were a strange mix. The father was a cockapoo and the mother an Eskimo dog, so one puppy grew up to have the coat of a poodle, …

When my Balinese grew sick with diarrhea, I tried different canned foods on him and this was the one he liked the best. It’s all natural and very healthy, one of the best canned cat foods on the market. Best of all, both of my cats literally love this …

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 …

Something that your dogs might like is Pedigree In Gravy Dog Food. My dogs, the large and small ones, all like this food very much. I think that they like Pedigree In Gravy Dog Food because it is wet food from a can, and like wet cat food in …

I do not like to feed my dog on raw meat as I feel as if this promotes a wild side in the behavior of the somewhat extensively domesticated pet we call the dog.
I own a Boston Bull Terrier and as a pure breed, this dog is specific about …

Special Kitty is one of the cheapest, if not THE cheapest, version of cat litter sold at Walmart. When our family is tight on money, that’s what we buy for our cats. The cat litter is sold in 25 lb red paper bags, no fancy boxes here. One bag …

I have four small dogs, two of which are teacups. While experimenting with different kinds of dog treats, we realized that most dog treats are too large for small dogs to eat. Even treats that are labeled “small” are still too big and hard for a little …

Even since I was a young girl I wanted a draft horse. I grew up around many different breeds of horses but I my Great Uncles Percheron and Belgian Draft Horses always had a special place in my heart. I finally got the chance to own a …

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, …

When a friend gave me his dog, a Japanese Spitz breed, I encountered a problem with its fur getting easily shedding off. Almost everyday, I keep vacuuming the floor, carpet, and furnitures whereever the dog’s hairs are.
I took my dog to the vet and gave me this Refamol …

Being the proud pet mom of 3 beautiful indoor cats, it is important to me that I feed my cats the best diet that I can afford on my budget. I have tried many different foods to satisy the hunger and meet the nutritional needs of my cats, …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

I, like most cat owners, sincerely believed the old pitch from cat food companies that your cats really DO need dry food in order to be healthy. They had so convinced us that for years we pandered to their marketing magic and bought these dry hard bits of so-called ‘food’ …

Animal Pharmaceutical Cucumber Melon Ear Cleansing Solution was prescribed my vet for my beagle. The poor dog had gotten an ear infection that was driving both her and us nuts. The vet said that due to moisture being in my beagle’s long and floppy ears it was …

Advantage is a very effective flea control product made by Bayer and usually sold only through certified veterinarians. While more expensive than over-the-counter brands, Advantage works much, much better, bringing immediate relief and killing 98-100% of fleas within 12 hours of application.
I had purchased Advantage after all my attempts …

Our family has had many pets, from guinea pigs, bunnies and gerbils to dogs.
A few years back we noticed that one of our dogs had developed a rash that occured after she went for grooming and the groomer shaved her too close to …

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 …

We have been taking our pets to Dr. Hess at Ark Animal Clinic in Hedgesville, West Virginia now for a little over 9 years. We have visited many other local veterinarians in the area, and have been disappointed with many of the vets themselves or their hospital facilities. …

The Maine Coon cat, though gaining in popularity, is still relatively unknown to most people in America. They are the largest domestic cat with males growing to an average of 21 pounds and females to an average of 16 pounds. They are long-haired cats coming in every …

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 …

I own eight birds, a combination of parakeets and zebra finches. A diet of seeds is traditional and stereotypical for pet birds. Birds love seeds like people love junk food. Seeds are junk food for birds. A diet of seeds is high in fat and lacking in nutrition. Veterinarians …

The Petsmart in the Rockaway Town Square Mall is massive. It has a huge selection of animals and pet care products. There are products for every type of pet: dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. Since I am an aquarium hobbyist, I pay special attention to the fish section. …

I found the Pure Bites Freeze Dried Chicken Breast treats for cats at my local specialty pet store. I have a diabetic cat that is limited in her diet and also a bit finicky. I picked up some of these treats to see if she would like them. I …

I was looking for an herbal-based soap/shampoo for my dogs when I came across Lori Dog Soap. I was used to a more popular brand but when I read the label, I decided to buy one. Manufacturers of Lori Soap claims their product is 100% herbal and mineral soap, …

I loved cats ever since. I grew up in a house with 2 cats and then it boomed to about 7 now. We roughly raised them with care and the thought of spending too much for their cares and needs are a big deal to us, specially in our …

The Canadian horse is, without a doubt, Canada’s national treasure. It is a beautiful breed, resembling a lot of Spanish blood in its very fine lineage. They generally have excellent bone and feet, paired with gentle and calm dispositions make for a wonderful companion and splendid competition partner.
They …

For 13.50 USD and a lifetime guarantee, these are the only dog collars I will use on my 95 pound Golden Retriever. She is a super strong dog that will pull me down the street if she wanted to. I have tried a few different collars and …

Parakeets aren’t the mostly wide own pet, but it’s starting to be popular among homes. I bought one from Petsmart and like all pet owners, to have a friend. They are really adoring and very playful. They range in a variety of colors. The one I have is blue …

The Kong is the best dog toy ever made. It is advertised as being indestructable, and indeed it is.
The Kong is made of a hard rubber. It comes in various sizes to match the size of your dog. It also comes in several styles. Some styles allow you to …

Everyone knows dwarf hamsters as the cute ‘mouse-like’ hamsters in the pet store. Winter Whites have a special ability that puts them in a separate category than the other dwarf hamsters. Like their name implies, they turn a majestic white in mid-December. I’ve had my hamster for over a …

My golden retriever recently developed a skin condition that leads to patches of raw skin. They look like clumps of dry skin and when you scratch them off they are red and irritated and look very raw. I went to Petco to look into medicated shampoos for …

With 2 indoor cats in a small apartment cat litter is very important. After trying many brands and types of cat litter I finally found what I think is the best one: Scoop Away Extra Strength with Odor Guard.
There are certain things that people look for in a …

I took my 2 standard poodles to Jeannie’s Grooming for a total of 5 years. I could not of been more satisfied with a groomer than I was with the groomers at Jeannie’s. Anyone who has owned a poodle knows very well how important it is for the groomers …

I have a very athletic Akita/Boxer mix that was pretty wild as a puppy. Yoshi would dart around the horse’s legs while I was riding, would bolt out into the fields out of earshot of my “Come” command, and was very interested in squirrels on the other side …

I’ve had pets ever since I can remember. There have been dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, and birds of all shapes and sizes. It is always a challenge to obtain good veterinary care for animals other than cats and dogs. The smaller less expensive the …

I have wanted a freshwater Aquarium for a while, after keeping fish for a long time a few years ago.
Whenever I visited Petcetera and Petsmart, I always saw Aquarium Starter kits for sale at very reasonable prices. Last year, on my birthday I finally went to Petcetera and …

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 …

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. …

Why doesn’t everybody think crows are hilarious and interesting when they so clearly are? Have you ever decided to have a caw-off with a crow? Why not? They’ll do it as long as you let them unless somebody drops a french fry in their line of …

If you are a pet lover and you choose your pet’s veterinarian based on the quality of the medical care offered, then I highly recommend to you the Coral Veterinary Clinic. I have several cats as well as two dogs and the care that they have received there …

Dogs are great! They are fine companions and are a joy to have. The type of dog I am writing about is a Westiepoo. This type of dog is half West Highland White Terrier, and half minature poodle. This is one of the greatest dogs ever.
I have one, it …

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 …

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 …

For some reason, our cat normally won’t eat his dry food unless he is absolutely starving. So, my wife and I are always shopping for a brand that he likes so much he’ll eat it any time.
After receiving a free sample of Purina Cat Chow’s Indoor Formula, I now …

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 …

One of the hardest things in the world is dealing with excess pet hair. This is especially true with cats. My family and I are not allergic cat dander. However, with the five cats we have, especially the two that are long haired, the dander gets everywhere.
I have …