A few months after we adopted our kitten we noticed that he was throwing up. Obviously cats throw up on a regular basis, but this got a lot more frequent than a simple hairball and was also a darker color than his food so we grew concerned. On a …

I was completely oblivious to the the concept of dog tear staining until I bought Oz the bichon home.
After a couple of months I noticed that the fur under his eyes was becoming a rusty reddish colour. I must admit that I was concerned enough to take him to …

My favorite among the toy group breed, the Maltese dog is a very lovable, fun-loving dog. We named ours ‘Cloud’ because he has pure white hair. We have him for 7 months now bringing happiness into our home. Maltese dogs normally range from 3-8 pounds. They are known to …

There’s more to taking care of dogs than just feeding and petting. You also need to do the unpleasant stuff, such as cleaning after they go, washing the food bowl and yes, ensuring that they are healthy and free from ticks and fleas. So when our dogs …

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 …

I have a pet dog at home and I have him for a couple of months already. He has this nice fur and I really did not want to ruin it with using a bad brand of shampoo. I am using this brand of shampoo from the time I …

Aquatic turtles, which are usually “Sliders” or “Red Eared Sliders” are actually a lot of fun to own as a pet.
Ours was a stray baby turtle that we found once while walking our dog. We couldn’t find the mother, so we kept her and she’s been a great …

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 …

I found a new and healthy treat for my beloved dogs, Waggin train wholesome duck jerky tenders. These treats are an absolute hit at my house. I found a 1 oz snack sized package at wal-mart for 97 cents and they are 97% fat free, 98% duck fillet.
I think …

The VCA Veterinary Hospital in Berlin, MD provides by far the best veterinary service of any animal hospital that I have been to. This particular VCA is located about 5 miles outside of the popular summer resort, Ocean City, MD on Old Berlin Road.
I have a boxer puppy …

I guess I have always been a girly girl and somehow that care has even extended to my pets. As I tend to seek out spa like experiences, I now get to include my little Shih-Tzu in all the pampering fun.
Recently while shopping in …

I have been using Blue Buffalo’s Canned Cat Food for a few months and have been really impressed with the results. Specifically, my cat has been eating the “Savory Seafood Grill” flavor from the “Spa Select” line (it has the light blue band on the pink/colorful label).
I was …

I have been feeding my dog Old Roy Dog food for about 6 months now. I love the dog food for many reasons including how cheap it actually is. Compared to some foods, Old Roy only costs about 1/3 of the average products on the market. …

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 …

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 …

I recently inherited a lost kitten after Hurricane Ike. He is about 11 months and because he lived outside for so long, he still wants to get out now and then. I did not want to get his claws removed and instead thought I would try the claw …

I love this place! Not only was it recommended to me by a rescue group but I can now recommend it to everyone else.
I love that it is a home. They only take in about 6 dogs. It is a huge 2+ acre place and the dogs have a …

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 …

My English Bulldog had a fondness for chewing on everything including herself. Every time my husband and I left her at the house with no one around , then when we come home we would discover that she had chewed on something that she wasn’t suppose to. I figured …

We live in a small carpeted apartment so taking care of dogs can be an inconvenience. Since we wanted pets, we decided to get a 2 gallon aquarium and placed 2 cute gold fish on it. We were doing good taking care of our fish but our problem is that …

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 …

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. …

We bought a filter for our second tank aquarium because our pet fishes are getting bigger. They need more space to swim and that is why we needed to boost our filter too.
Hubby and I were able to buy Sobo Aquarium Internal Filter in Hypercity Mall for the price …

I have a JRT at home and now I am planning to sell it off or give it away to some family that is having time and big backyard. Terrier is indeed a good breed but it is not an apartment dog, you need to give it enough space …

My rats just love these grass houses by Kanda Imports! I have been trying several things on them to see what they really love and these little houses are without doubt their favorite. They sit inside it all of the time, often piling in one atop the other. I …

I recently purchased this terrific product when I found myself in need of a way to keep a sick cat separated from my other pets. It was in the Baby section, but the label stated that it was fine for use with small children or pets. I had to …

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 …

The greatest dog I’ve ever met so far. I’ve never seen a pup quite like this one. I’ve always been more fond of small dogs because they just seemed easier to deal with, they eat less, are easier to bathe, and their poop is smaller to deal with.
Well, …

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, …

Natural clumping, deodorizing cat litter
While browsing my local supermarket pet aisle looking for a hard clumping, deodorizing litter that would work better than the brand I’d been using, I spotted the familiar Arm & Hammer logo! What was that doing in the pet aisle? I had to …

I’ve purchased this food a couple times before when I was tight on money and could not buy my dog’s usually premium brand. However, I quickly noticed that it gave both my dogs digestive problems such as gas and burping. Also, this brand is very high in …

When I first moved to Pennsylvania, I was worried whether I would be able to find a good vet for my dog as she moved into her “golden years”. After a few phone calls, I decided to try Mahoning Valley Animal Hospital in Andreas, PA.
The staff at MVAH …

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 …

I have a friend who ended up needing to find a home for one of her dogs at the last minute, and I was actually looking to add a pet to our household, and I loved all her dogs and thought it would be perfect. I didn’t realize however …

I have loved all of my dogs dearly and been suckered into purchasing health insurance for them many times. It was not until recently when I saw a news broadcast warning people about the scam of pet insurance that I realized what is truly going on. The …

We have adopted a new kitten last Wednesday, so we now have two kitties here in the house. They both loves to play, especially the new kitten. We always go to Pet Supplies Plus to get their toys. They have variety of toys and pet foods …

Male Bettas are one of my favorite fish out there, as it is with many fish owners. They are available almost everywhere fish are sold, and they don’t require much of anything. I purchased two small one gallon tanks off of walmart.com and after adding gravel and water and …

The Shih Tzu is a small dog that’s full of love and fun. Ours is four years old so he’s full grown and weighs about 15 pounds. The Shih Tzu has a pug nose and broad shoulders, with legs that are fairly short, although not so much so that …

PetSmart, a family pet store with friendly people right? Wrong. The PetSmart in Dundalk MD is in fact full of non friendly people and a pet care team who knows nothing about the animals they are selling. I worked at this location for a few months and I was …

This is my top choice for regular shampoo when bathing my dogs. My jack russell had sensitive skin which got me turned onto oatmeal products, but even after she passed, I still use this shampoo on my other dogs.
If you have a dog with sensitive skin, I absolutely recommend …

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. …

Me and my fiance have a 1 year old male schipperke and have been giving him Eukanuba Healthy Extras Puppy Growth Biscuits since our pup had his first birthday. We’ve been pleased with the ingredients and the fact that this is a good treat to give out other than …

After adopting 3 rats one female (known as (does) and 2 Males (known as bucks) from a friend who could no longer care for them. I am now the proud owner of the cute critters.
The misconception that people have about rats could not be further from the truth. They …

I usually buy cheap cat food for my cat because I am always so low on money. Recently I bought a different kind though. I bought some Purina Kit and Kaboodle original medley. It has Chicken, Turkey, Salmon and Tuna flavors in it. I like that it has that …

For those of us that can’t afford or really accommodate for a pet dog or cat, it seems the options available are considerably limited as we go smaller and smaller, usually into the rodent category in pursuit of viable options for potential pethood. In my childhood, living in a …

I have changed the diet of my dogs and I want to tell others the reason why I did this and the results of the new diet.
One of my dogs developed a chronic, reoccurring ear problem that turned out to be yeast related. After spending a considerable amount …

One of the best anti-fungus antimicrobial products on the market today in my opinion is “Rain Rot Relief”. This product is a godsend when it comes to trying to rid a horse of various skin irritations and maladies such as rain rot, girth itch, ring worm, greasy heel …

I want to review this product, because I know that there are many cat lovers who have the same problem I had, and I found a solution with this product.
A few months ago, my new kitty Dakota started peeing in the center of the bed. To …

We just bought a new parakeet. We had one parakeet and we thought he may be lonely so we got him a mate. We bought a girl. She is so cute. We weren’t sure if we should have two birds or stick with one. Many people told me that …

Since the beginning of time dog has been the soul foundation of man’s sanity. Wolves kept the nomads warm, the poodles keep Royalty company. But I’m not here to talk about gruff wolves, or the prim and prissy dog with a perm. I’m here to tell of the gracious, …