I have several pets. It is important for me to make sure we take as good of care of them as possible. One way we do that is by giving my dogs heartworm medication monthly. I am never thrilled with how much the medicine costs but, …

This is the second flavor by Evanger’s that I tried on my cats. I like the healthy ingredients in this food and the fact that it is organic, but for some reason my cats didn’t eat it very well at all. They both normally love turkey, too, so I …

I like to keep treats on hand for my dog, not only for training, but also to reward him for keeping up the good behavior that he has already learned. And sometimes just because I love him!
Al’s Grill steak flavored treats are a hit with …

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 & …

I shop at Pet Supplies Plus every so often when I am looking for special food, treats or toys not available at the big box retailers. After writing a review for the Fancy Feast Mornings brand cat food, I decided to treat my pets and get them some of …

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 …

A friend of mine whom I met upon moving to Michigan nine years ago, was a breeder of Basenjis, which are African hunting dogs. I wasn’t sure, at the time, that I was willing and ready to care for a pet, especially a pet that, according to her, was …

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 …

I inherited this cat as a stray when I moved into my townhouse and decided to adopt it since it kept coming back to scurry around for food, after I had given it some once.
I decided to keep it and name it Nemo, and it surprisingly responds to that …

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 …

I know a lot of people hate cats. I was always a dog person, but three years ago a cat adopted me and I have really come to appreciate cats as pets. They have very interesting personalities, and some cat-haters seem to resent the fact that cats, unlike …

What should you say when your 8- to 12-year old comes home from school and asks if your family can adopt the class lab rat? Say yes!! I never would have believed that I would be giving this kind of advice. I don’t consider myself a …

I decided to try this cat food one day and so I bought a can. Truthfully, my cats wouldn’t even touch this stuff and I don’t blame them. And even a stray cat that lives in my yard turned her nose up at it, too. And if a stray …

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 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 am always looking for a way to spoil my cats. With Special Kitty cat treats I can do just that.
I bought this 7 ounce bag of cat treats at Wal-mart for less than $1.50. They are moist cat treats, which is the main reason I bought …

I have tried using this before for my pets and for a 200-gram tube of gel multivitamins this is priced at approximately $17.70 AUD. This tube contains a gel-like multivitamins which you will have to squeeze and make your dogs and puppies eat this, it’s kind of like squeezing …

I have tried several different brands of food for this bird. This is the least expensive brand I have found. I don’t really like this one. Though it does offer a wide variety of things for the birds to enjoy, and a variety of colors to …

I have two cats whose “output” can make you think there are 20 cats in the room in a short period of time. I was looking for an easier (aka ME friendly) way to clean their litter as often as it needs to be done. I thought …

After a year of tugging with her old tug toy, my little one was ready for a new toy, so I decided to give the Poochi Tug ‘n Chew a try. I purchased the small version, since that’s all the store had available.
This product is made by Sergeant’s …

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 …

Soft Paws offers a great alternative to declawing your cat: vinyl nail caps for cats and kittens that are glued onto the claws. The cat will not feel any difference, they will still be able to extend and retract the claws and scratch, only it won’t do any damage …

We had a guinea pig for 18 months and needed to use bedding in her cage. We chose to use Carefresh bedding which is made from recycled paper. It is much cleaner than wood shavings.
Originally we started with Carefresh Original because that is what was available at …

The miniature schnauzer is a great pet for individuals or families. According the the American Kennel Club, the miniature schnauzer is one breed of dog that is hypoallergenic, meaning that even people who are allergic to dogs can be around miniature schnauzers without any problems. At a full size …

I started my Bearded Collie in K9 Showstopper by Animal Naturals about a year ago. At first I was ordering it from the Animal Naturals website, but later I discovered that Petco carries it at a competitive price. The supplement is a powder that you sprinkle on their food, …

I have two very temperamental cats who like things a certain ways. They like their litter a certain way. I’m not much of a fan of cleaning up after them, which is why they’re really my husband’s cats, but I thought that maybe there was a way to make …

When I first purchased this product, I was a little skeptical that something like this would actually work or make any kind of difference in my home. We just brought home a new puppy and she has had several accidents on my nice clean carpet.
I went …

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 …

My dog is a 2 years old yellow Labrador retriever. He was given by my friend who is a pet lover since his childhood years. I thought I couldn’t take care of pets because I don’t used to since I was a child but my friend taught me how …

Having a household of cats I have run into the problem of tape worms (which is usually caused by cats eating fleas when cleaning themselves). I did extensive research on what product to try and the product that is least expensive.
Well, my research found that the …

Authority is the Petsmart store brand of cat food so it is only available at Petsmart. It comes in both dry and canned formulas, but I have not yet tried the dry so this review pertains strictly to the canned food. Even though Authority is a store …

I had just been given a new puppy to take care of. It is a little playful and quite the barker. However, simply playing with him and giving him treats is not enough to take good care of him. So, I went about bought WOW Dogs Shampoo, which has …

I took my cat Edgar to the vet about 7 months after I had found him as kitten under a trailer. I waited that long because I had to save up the money to take him, but I was taking decent care of him. When I brought …

I was given a toy chihuahua a couple of months ago and I really don’t like little dogs but I couldn’t deny the poor animal so I welcomed him into my house not knowing what I was getting myself into. The dog was cute for about the first 30 …

Although I have owned several varieties of fish in my life, I have to say that there is none more beautiful than the Japanese Fighting Fish or Bettas. I remember when I was a little girl, we had two of them, one red and the other blue. We kept them …

After having some bad luck with previous automatic litter boxes, I was rather reluctant to buy another one. After some deabting with my husband, we decided to try The Scoop Free by Lucky Litter.
What an amazing product!! I was somewhat concerned with the use of the crystals instead of …

This evening I finished reading “A Game of Spies” written by John Altman. I was not quite sure what to expect of this novel. I had never read anything by this author before.
This was a spy novel, set in the time of the second world war. I …

It’s very hard to find a trusted and good veterinarian, I didn’t want to go to Animal House because they had guessed my dog’s ultrasound before and this time I proved them wrong when my dog gave birth. Not only were they so expensive it was highway robbery but …

When I adopted my new shelter kitten, Adobe Animal Hospital’s name was one of the veterinary hospitals on a list I received, for a free check-up. This facility accepts many animal shelters’ “free checkup” vouchers. The facility is close to where I live, so I thought I would …

Before switching our golden retriever to a raw diet, she had a terrible coat, was prone to excessive shedding, she had terrible season allergies and suffered from dry and itchy skin, among other things. When we made the decision to switch her from kibble to a raw diet I …

About a year ago I got two puppies from a neighbor. They’re siblings and mutt so they have different coats to go with their very different personalities. I got them during winter so they had been inside until it started getting warm enough that we’d let them go outside …

It may sound a bit crazy to think that I hydrate my horse’s coats, but I do. The best way to do this is by using EQyss Premier Natural Botanical Spray. Like all the EQyss products, you can be assured that your animal is not being exposed to any …

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 purchased Fiebing’s Satin Sheen at a local tack store because it was cheaper than a leading brand. I wanted to see if Fiebing’s could hold up to the competition. I’ve used Fiebing’s numerous times on my horse with good results. Unlike some conditioners, Fiebing’s Satin Sheen does not …

I have worked with pets and in the pet industry for over seventeen years. I own four dogs, two cats, and a parrot currently but have owned every small animal imaginable, also goats, chickens, and horses, so there are times when I need more than a quickie …

Eating this dry cat food has saved the life of my Maine Coon cat. There are certain minerals in regular cat foods that he cannot digest. These minerals create crystals in his urine. In time, the crystals block the super-thin urethra so he cannot urinate. And if a cat …

As a dog owner, one of the worst chores we always dread is trimming our dog’s nails. They all hate it and act like you’re abusing them. My youngest one bites you if you try to trim his nails. We’ve tried everything to make it easier …

My daughter recieved her first American guinea pig, also know as a cavie, at the age of 7. She is now 26 and we just lost the last descendent of that original guinea pig. In total, the original guinea pig and descendents created a total of …

In terms of well-known dog toys, the KONG Classic is right up there with the tennis ball, flying disc (Frisbee) and braided rope toy. Most people, regardless of whether or not they own a dog, know what it is.
The KONG Classic is durable. In our home, most dog …

I ordered this leash online thinking it was the same as my older Flexi retractable leash. Unfortunately, the quality does not even come close to matching up to the older models, and I would not recommend it to anyone with a dog over twenty pounds.
Aside from the false advertising …