I have recently purchased a Herm Sprenger WH Ultra Soft Loose Ring Snaffle bit for one of my horses that is in training, and this bit has made a world of difference. This particular horse was having some problems accepting the bit while riding, and I was not sure …

German Shepherds were originally bred for herding animals in Germany. But people noticed other good qualities they could use. German shepherd dogs are great for protection and obedience. Though if people bred irresponsibly these dogs can wear down very fast. I’ve noticed their bodies mature faster then other dogs …

With a lifetime of experience with dogs, I was determined to have my golden retriever leash trained before she was six months old. Despite my best efforts, that did not happen and I actually ended up buying a Gentle Leader halter for her when she was only four months. …

We have six cats total in our house and every one of them enjoys drinking out of the kitchen and bathroom faucets. While looking through a Foster & Smith magazine we saw the Drinkwell 360 Cat Fountain and had to give it a try. We chose the plastic version, …

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 …

So, recently Fresh step cat litter changed the litter. What did they change? Beats me, but let me just tell you that it is awful! My cat is 12 years old and I have been using Fresh step for the majority of that time. After researching …

I really enjoy my pet oscar fish for more than two years already. This pet was entrusted to me by my nephew. I have a great fun with my oscar fish. He knew his name. Whenever I call his name he swims towards me. When I talk to him, …

Hedgehogs make wonderful pets. They are fun to watch on their wheel, and they can be incredibly gentle. My hedgehog and I have been happy together since October of 2009.
The hedgehog makes a great first pet for a child of ten or eleven. They are easy to care …

My horse received an Uncle Jimmy’s Hanging Ball for Christmas. Don’t let the name fool you, this is a super treat! The Hanging Ball hangs from a string that you attach to your horse’s stall. The Ball is huge and weighs about 3 pounds, giving your horse plenty of …

I have taken my dog to the Banfield Animal Hospital in Arden, but because they were extremely busy and I was in a hurry, I decided to give the Asheville branch a try. Although they are more convenient to my new home, I feel more comfortable at the Arden …

As of this day I have 8 chinchillas and they are great. Chinchillas look like a cross between a rabbit and a squirrel. They originally came from the Andes Mountains so are used to cooler temperatures. As a matter of fact they can suffer heat strokes in …

Our dog got flea’s for the first time in years and after the medicated anti-flea shampoo from the Veterinarian failed to work I went to our local supermarket in desperation. The pet section there is not very big, but a sales clerk I suggested I buy Sergeants Flea & …

When I was living with my aunt and uncle one year in Texas, we got two Siberian Huskies as pets. And yes, it is very cruel to get such animals when you live in the heat of the Texas sun. But by golly, but these dogs were just gorgeous though! …

Just like the Kong Stuff-A-Ball, the Kong Classic is now a staple at my house and I wish I’d had for years, for all of my dogs. These items provide so much fun for my dogs, I can’t even describe how happy it’s made me as their human. …

Few years ago, I used to have seven Pomeranian dogs in my house. They were cute small dogs that you can have in your house. In the beginning, I only had two small ones but in the end, I needed to give few of them to families and friends …

Those of you who have read a couple of the reviews I have written, know what an animal lover I am! Today, I want to share with you about my beloved Mini-Schnauzer. Her name is Gypsy, and she is the sweetest little girl! I have had her since …

When I am asked to think of any brand of cat food quickly, I will always think of Meow Mix. This is probably because the first two cats I remember owning as a child preferred this brand of food best of all. It also could do to those early …

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 …

I have a 97 pound Golden Retriever who is the best behaved dog in the world unless she is outside on a walk and sees a squirrel. All bets are off once that squirrel passes through her line of site. She immediately bee lines straight for it …

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 …

Red Eared Sliders are great little pets for any age.
I have 2 of these cute little guys and I love everything about them.
What they require:
At least 10 gallon tank
About 4 inches of water from bottom of tank
Dry surface
UV Lamp
Basking Lamp
Food
-Main Food such as Nutrafin or HBH
-Turtle Treats
-Sometimes live meal …

These are very interesting fish that I saw before I really knew anything about fish. My uncle kept two 8 inch kissers in his fifty five gallon aquarium in the early 1980’s. These fish fascinated me. They would really kiss!
The kissers that I have …

I am now the proud (and yet somewhat embarrassed) owner of a Shih Tzu cross Poodle dog. He is a small dog who won’t outgrow my 5 year old daughter. I spent a lot of time researching smaller dogs looking for one that would be good with my …

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 …

With the recent scare regarding pet foods I would like to recommend Diamond Brand Dog Food. Not only does this pet food company manufacture high quality dog food for trainers and breeders they also produce Kirkland’s (Costco) label dog food. I started out feeding my dog Kirkland’s Lamb & …

Both of my cats love this massage center. It’s a white plastic circle that has three attached plastic brushes and a gum stimulator. I place loose catnip directly on the brushes and on the flat part of the platform and my cats can either sit and eat it or …

I am writing this review because I highly recommend Purina Tidy Cats cat litter for multiple cats. If you are a cat owner I would like to tell you why in my opinion I recommend Purina Tidy Cats cat litter for multiple cats. …

I personally have never eaten a beggin strip, but my dog absolutly loves them. I can’t tell you whetehr or not they taste like actual bacon, but my dog goes crazy over them. Each beggin strip is shaped like a real piece of bacon, although it definetly has a …

The society finch(Lonchura striata domestica) has been raised by the Chinese and Japanese for hundreds of years,and is probably the oldest domestic caged bird. It does not exist as a wild species,and tests have shown that it is a domesticated form of the white-rumped mannikin,which some color varieties …

Everyone is always a little skeptical when it comes to having creepy crawlies as pets, but honestly getting Tracy Trux, my Rose Hair Tarantula, is a great experience.
They are one, cheap, mine was only $40 and that included its cage and everything.
Rose hair’s are also the most affectionate and …

The gentle leader head collar for dogs is a big improvement over normal collars. It replaces a normal collar for walking a dog. I keep my dog’s collar with his tags on all the time and just put the gentle leader on for walks. There …

Millermeade Farm Critter Connection is located in Montpelier, OH. They have a variety of interesting small animals for sale: skinny pigs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and chinchillas.
I visited Millermeade Farms when I was looking to purchase a hedgehog. I had talked to pet stores in my area. They could …

When we first got our dog I didn’t know how things were going to work because we knew that someone was going to have to take him out. Now the problem was that when we weren’t’ home how was this going to happen. Luckily we had ourselves a back …

Bird Talk Magazine is a magazine made for bird owners and bird lovers. Since I own a parakeet myself, I have found Bird Talk really helpful. Every issue they feature a different bird like conures, macaws, cockatiels, and more. They have places where you can write in and tell …

I have been purchasing Frontline for my cat at the vet for 7 years. I get really tired of stopping at the vet every month and trying to remember. Also, it was costing me $15.00 every dose. The other day, I decided to try 1-800-PetMeds because I kept seeing …

I did not know that Kiehl’s has products for pets. My golden retriever sometimes has problems with his fur. It feels coarse and sometimes too dry. Our pets needs a special shampoo or any specialized pet care because of their need. One time our house help bathe my golden …

For those interested in owning a sweet, intelligent, outgoing and inquisitive pet bird, the Indian Ringneck Parakeet may be just the species for you. Hailing from India and Indonesia, these asiatic parakeets are excellent talkers, some even rivaling the ability of the coveted African Grey parrot. The normal coloration …

For several years we have been feeding our cats with IAMS Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food, and we are very pleased with the results. The hairball control formula works very well, we haven’t had a hairball incident ever since we’d switched to this brand - not even …

Even though Solid Gold’s Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog food has become an extremely popular food for owners to feed to their dogs, I am personally not thrilled with it. As an owner, show handler, and breeder of Labrador Retrievers, as well as a dog trainer and foster Mom …

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 …

By now, Pedipaws is such a cliché, I hate to write about. But I like to write about things that work. I don’t always get to find things that are such a cliché, and work well.
I bought Pedipaws Friday after Thanksgiving, at a very good price at Bed Bath …

For our dog’s quarterly deworming schedule, we used Canex tablets. It’s very effective in preventing and killing worms in dogs. If any of the dogs begin exhibiting symptoms of a worm infestation (weight loss, sudden increase in appetite, bloody fecal matter), giving them the correct dosage will …

Many people in the horse world don’t understand Bare foot trimming. They believe horses need shoes to preform correctly. THIS IS UNTRUE! Horses legs are a lot like sponges. Every time one of them makes contact with the ground it sends blood up the leg. Which is vital for …

I tried these three chicken entrees on my two cats. I bought the variety box, which came with twelve plastic pouches of food. The varieties include: Chicken, Chicken & Beef plus Chicken & Duck. Out of the three flavors, my cats preferred the Chicken & Duck one with the …

Kibbles and Bits was one of the items on sale buy one get one free last week at my grocery store. i needed dog food, so i purcahsed two four pound bags to try them out on my dog.
This has by far been my dogs favorite dog food yet. …

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Dog Food is a dry dog food that, as the name already states, provides complete nutrition for your dog. In other words, the nutrients in Pedigree Complete Nutrition Dog Food satisfies the nutritional requirements of a dog who does not have special medical needs. …

For those of us who have a small dog, we tend to buy stuffed animals for our dogs to play with. We have two cocker spaniels who adore small stuffed animals. They not only like to throw their stuffed animal in the air, but they also love tug of …

After last years recall, most people have given up on the inexspensive brand dog food, Ol’ Roy. Around my area, it gave people a big scare. I know a lot of people who used Ol’ Roy Dog Food. It was a favorite item to buy from Wal-Wart for many …

My 1-year-old mixed breed dog has a tendency to chew through anything he can fit in his mouth. It is difficult finding a toy for him that will last longer than a day - even the extra-durable Nylabone chew toys get destroyed in a matter of minutes. …

These are wooden toys made for small animal pets including rodents. They come in a variety of shapes including colorful fruits. Some of the toys have little wheels on them. The one I bought looks like a watermelon. It is made from two pieces of wood that form an …