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 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 wanted a cat tree that would let my two cats get up as high as they wanted, but floor-to-ceiling trees can run into the hundreds of dollars. I found this model at Wal-Mart for $40, and for the price I thought it was worth trying out. The same …

I recently took my dog to Emerson Pet Clinic for his annual shots. The Vet administered all 3 shots
in the same location, all within an inch of each other. These shots were given in his upper side, not on the back of the neck where they have …

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 admit it: I LOVE CRITTERS! At one time, I bred tiny, tiny toy poodles of the best pedagrees and really enjoyed loving everyone of them. Another time, I bred the most beautiful Siberian Huskeys that I EVER saw. Still, now that I am older, as is my husband …

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 …

You know, if this litter wasn’t on sale so often, I wouldn’t buy it. But it does go on excellent sale. All the time. And I buy it. And every time I think to myself, “This is just not the world’s greatest litter, is it?” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As those who are cat owners know, our pets go bonkers over toys that contain catnip. However, the scent and stimulation only lasts for a few hours and then the toy often sits unused. I started to feel as though I was wasting money on catnip toys that were …

In January of 2008, my family went to Niagara Falls for my brother’s hockey tournament. During one of his games, my mom got a phone call. I wasn’t listening; I was watching the game. The next day, we went home. My brother went home …

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 …

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 …

When i was shopping for my newborn during my pregnancy, i didn’t know what to buy. But anyways i had received the bouncer as a gift of baby shower so i did not buy any swing to save the space in my apartment. When the baby was born there was …

Every morning when I wake up I look to the left and see Dusty Road, my 9 year old Shih Tzu sleeping and to the right I see Dudley-Do-Right, my 7 year old Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu breed is said to be originally bred to sit …

We got our American Bulldog after the passing of our 12 year old Chow Chow/Wolf Hybrid mix. That was 4 years ago. I have always considered myself a “dog” person. I take pride in the fact that I know a lot and continue to learn about numerous breeds; and …

Last Friday, we took our beloved cat to her vet. She doesn’t like the idea of taking her to the vet but it was schedule to have her health check-up. She takes her check-up every 6 months. But, she failed to go there the last 6 …

As a child I didn’t own but one pet that I alone was responsible for.
Her name was Sugar and she had a very short life.Sugar was the most beautiful little puppy in the world.One day she ran in the street and was killed on the spot.I said never again …

This PetSmart location is a very large store, full of just about every pet product and need a person can think of.
What I like the best is the pricing, which tends to beat just about any other store around, and the sales make them really great. It’s not …

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 …

After giving these treats to my dog for about a year, I saw a noticeable improvement in her teeth. These treats are supposed to, in part, help to reduce both plaque and tartar, and it looks like to me, these treats do just that! The treats also support natural …

For my birthday last year, I bought myself a 29 Gallon Aquarium. It’s something I’ve wanted for a long time, and as a fish keeper in my younger days, it’s something that I really wanted to keep doing.
I keep freshwater fish in the Aquarium. I find them …

We bought SmartyKat SuperScratcher for our three cats, so that they’d use it for clawing. Even though their claws are trimmed, they still want to scratch on occasion, and we wouldn’t want them to do it on furniture. This SuperScratcher is made of cardboard, it is actually a flat …

The Pet Hair Magnet is probably the single best product I’ve ever purchased for the removal of pet hair on anything — clothing, rug, and even my pets!
I truly love this thing. It has an easy grip five-inch handle, and the width of the magnet is about seven …

She has a wonderful dog boarding business. I have had my dogs there several times. She is very picky about who she boards for. The dogs must have acceptable behavior or she won’t bring them into the rest of the dog population. She is a …

I have had my first Basenji for almost 16 years now. He is a joy, but we have had our trials. When I first met this breed in person I was told how temperamental they were and how nasty the breed was. I was told this …

If you have never owned a Chow Chow dog, you’d better read up on them beforehand. They are not the kinds of dogs that people think they are. Known for their thick coats of fluffy fur, squat legs, and purple tongues, these dogs are quite temperamental. …

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. …

This product is a powder made primarily of baking soda that you sprinkle in with fresh cat litter when you change your cat’s kitty litter box. It works as a deoderizer, suppressing the smell of the cat excrement and leaving both the litter box and surrounding area smelling …

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 …

Of all the pets that I have, and I have a lot, the most bizarre one, according to others, is my rock python snake.
I decided to get a python as a pet because I had developed a liking towards snakes and a sort of fascination that made me see …

My cats usually get dry food. Once in a while they get a treat of canned food. Some of it they like. Sme they don’t and with three of them, there is always one who likes something while the other two walk away from it. The other …

I would like to say that not all off-brand pet foods are a good source of nutrition. I will be the first to tell you I am not a nutritionist but, I am an observer, and a pet lover. My husband and I currently have two …

I have grown up with animals all my life. I really don’t remember a time when we didn’t have any. Although I usually consider myself a dog person, I do like cats and have had several through out my life.
However, like dogs, cats do get fleas. They are however …

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. …

I have four dogs , but I bought this bed for my little chihuahua. He loves it , and it is the perfect size for him. I absolutely adore the style of this dog bed , and the quality of it as well. I think this was one of …

English Bulldogs are most often misunderstood and misjudged, they are thought to be ferocious, fierce, mean snarling animals who are chained to guard houses and farms. Apparently, this is the wrong misconception that most people have. I used to have the same wrong thought about them but my boyfriend …

I have been feeding my Golden Retriever a combination diet of Wellness Core Ocean Fish Formula and Merrick Turducken for awhile now. It seems to be the best food combination for her. We don’t feed Core exclusively as it is higher in protein and calcium than most …

As a cat lover, I am vehemently against the declawing of cats. When I began to have a problem with one of my cats scratching the carpet a few years ago, I tried everything else I could think of. I had scratching posts and sprays and strips of …

The Omega Paw Tricky Treats Ball toy is an interactive toy for dogs. This toy is designed to be filled with dog treats or food. It is very easy for a human to fill. The ball has many dimples on it and one hole. You …

I bought my one and only Himalayan cat over 12 years ago. He is still with us but I will never buy this breed ever again. They are handsome cats but just an awful breed. These cats are half Persian and half Siamese cat. …

With a family of stray cats to feed, I was looking for a budget-friendly and nutritious dry cat food I could put out for them. Purina has a dry cat food called Kit ‘n’ Kaboodle that comes in a 16 pound bag for around $10, which made it …

Dextrose is a form of glucose and a common body intake of a patient, acting as food and energy supplement. Another form of glucose, Glucose Monohydrate is found in Mondex gives the same effect, only this time to animals like dogs, cats, and their young. Mondex is a water …

I have only one cat in my house but he tends to leave a nasty odor when it comes to his litter boxes.
That’s why I buy Tidy Cats Scoop for Multiple Cats.
This brand is more expensive than most of the cat litter I can find at the store. But, …

My cat injured his paw some how while playing outside. The injury was a small gash on his paw that was sensitive to touch, bleeding and hard to clean. However, my boyfriend ran out to the local pet shop and picked up some of the Vetericyn Wound and Skin …

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 …

I am a HUGE lover of Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. I was raised with the breed and am aware of the hip displaysia problem that is predominate with labs. When I purchased my first Chocolate (my first since leaving home),I was concerned about which dog food was right for the …

I have owned several different types of shampoos for my pets over the years. Both my dog and my cat hate to be bathed, but both need it done on a regular basis. The cat is beyond difficult to bathe and we almost always use a …