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 …

Smart Scoop self-cleaning litter box is great for any pet owner who has multiple cats, busy schedule, or dog that likes to go pick through the litter box. I admit I was a bit hesitant to make the purchase but since the regular litter box was turning into …

I have a dog at home, a Golden Retriever particularly. Our pet is one of the stress buster that we have at home with my husband. I think pets are very helpful not just in giving you company or guarding your house but likewise in entertaining you. I can …

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 …

If you are thinking about getting a Pug as a pet, I would like to let you know my personal experience. We got our Pug Carl when he was a puppy of 8wks. He was cute and playful as a puppy. It took about a month …

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 …

Many people like to look for a unique pet rather than the same old boring cat, dog, rabbit, hamster etc … a ferret is usually one of the more unique pet ideas.
I used to think I wanted one, and that it would be so cool to have a …

I was super excited to try out Premier Pet Shampoo Wipes. Advertised as natural, harmless wipes for a pet’s coat, these little towelettes turned out to be a rather disappointing experiment in pet hygiene. The pet wipes are essentially a pet version of moist towelettes, but their consistency …

I have a lot of pets as I live alone and these pets act as companions for me and keep me sane, to a certain extent.
One of the pets that I have is a Boston Bull Terrier and of all the dogs I have had in my life, this …

A year ago when I first got my two puppies I knew there would be a lot of work and money invested in them. Like children, pets are expensive to care for. Not enough people who get pets realize this. Animals are not accessories are gifts, they’re living creatures …

All cat litter is not created equally. In the years I have owned cats, I have tried every brand and every type, paper, clay etc. I have finally found the one that does what it says it will. Scoop Away Multi Cat is the most absorbant, easy …

I recently bought a Booda brand ‘Dogzilla’ chew toy for my aunt’s dog when I was housesitting. The dog was driving me crazy barking, and I thought he could use a distraction. I needed to find a really strong toy, because this dog had some serious teeth. …

Doggies Choice Tick and Flea Bar Soap is a famous brand of soap for dogs here in the Philippines. Its lemon-scented smell keeps my dog fresh and fragrant. It is a mild soap for dogs which is recommendable if you want to maintain the thickness of your dog pet’s …

As a dog trainer I have pretty much tried all of the latest dog training tools that are on the market. This training equipment, like specialized harnesses, head collars, and easy walk contraptions, assist owners and trainers in educating and rehabilitating a problem …

A few months ago, my wife and I started worrying about a dog of ours. She was old and fat — about 11-years-old and a solid 20 pounds overweight (that’s not good for a Labrador/dachshund mix). The old girl just kind of lounged around the house and had gotten …

I’ve never been a big fan of Pet Smart. I’ve almost always had pets in my house, but for some reason I never ventured into the store very often. When they built one in Huber Heights near my house, I stopped by to visit once and took my dog. …

I have owned my Balinese cat for about ten years. The Balinese is a longhaired Siamese and he acts like a Siamese in temperament and behavior in most areas. He has a body much like a regular cat (not the too-thin body of the Extreme Siamese) but it is …

It takes a resilient dog toy to satisfy tough chewers, such as my Labrador Retriever. We’ve purchased gobs of balls, rubberized sticks, bones and miscellaneous canine exercisers over the years and ended up throwing nearly all of them away. None were a match for my dog’s overactive …

Pet Head is my top choice for my puggle who suffers dry skin. It’s gentle enough for weekly use, which is how I tend to wash my dogs. My puggle has very dry skin and he is constantly scratching do to this irritation.
I highly recommend Pet Head …

We were thrilled to bring our new puppy home. It was a new chapter in a slowly growing relationship, a beginning of what felt like a real family, a… sudden introduction of fleas into my apartment. It was like any typical discovery - sleepy little puppy with …

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, …

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 …

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. …

My cats love Nine Lives Canned cat food. I like to have a variety of food for them ( I know I would not want to eat the same thing day in and day out). There are many reasons that both my 6 cats and I love …

I volunteered at Furry Friends Rescue for a total of about two years. Since I was twelve when I did this, I became a junior. My job (along with the rest of the juniors) was to sit with a dog in a pen while at an adoption fair, all …

Let’s face it, cat fans and fanatics. Although there are ten tons of reasons why we love these furry masters with those enormous gorgeous eyes and sweet fuzzy faces, not to mention those rare times when they deign to show their, erm, gratitude for allowing us to serve them like …

In the last few years, one of the products for pets that has received a great deal of attention are Greenies. The company calls these ’smart treats’ because they are supposed to do a number of things to keep your dog healthy, primarily keeping their canine teeth clean, …

Papillon means butterfly in French. Papillons get their name due to their large butterfly-like ears. These dogs were not originally bred for a lot of hard work, but are surprisingly athletic. They make great family pets are are great for a few laughs.
I have owned a papillon for …

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 …

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 have two giant dogs. One is a big mutt who is absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the other is a 2 year old German Shepherd. She is huge and she is loud and she looks scary but she is so sweet. However I realized she needed to …

4 weeks ago, I adopted two 8 week old kittens that were living at Karing Kennels. They were hosting a Pet Adoption Day at the local base exchange. I was able to adopt 2 adorable kittens for $100 dollars total. The kittens were already microchipped and neutered. I also …

If you have pets you know the drama that cutting their nails brings to your peaceful home. I own the nail clippers that look like scissors and I own the ones that look like a human nail clipper. My dog and cat are both terrified of both …

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 …

I am a faithful believer in the value of the Crazy Critters stuffing-free toys because both of my dogs (one of whom likes to rip toys to shreds) love them and are satisfied with them for months at a time.
I bought my first Crazy Critters stuffing-free toy from PetSmart …

I purchased this litterbox for the new kitten we got recently. We already had a cat in the home, but I wanted him to be able to continue to have his own litter box and not to feel like the new kitten was intruding on his space. …

My cats have all previously been eating a certain kind of cheap cat food and on account of how much I’ve seen them throw up and have stomach and weight problems I decided to do some research to see what I could do to improve the health of my …

When I saw Smart Scoop in stores and read on its box that it is compatible with any type of clumping litter, I thought “well, this could be great”, and I bought it. However, I am utterly disappointed with it. First of all, I think the rake is a …

Even before the melamine pet food scare from pet foods made in China of which Old Roy Dog Food was part of, I would have never purchased this dog food. I have two dogs and they are very much loved. With that said I read every dog food label …

My dogs are like my kids. I take their nutrition very seriously and like to offer them many different snacks and chews to help promote mental and dental health. I worry about certain items that may have chemicals or not be made with natural material. This …

I have a noisy dog. He was rescued and has some attachment issues —“ yes really. When I leave the house to drive to work, he begins his crying and barking. I live in a condo complex. Needless to say, my neighbors are a little bit too close. The …

Adopting an animal is a major decision because that animal will need a commitment from you for the rest of its life.
We have had dogs before, but were looking into the possibility of re-homing an older dog. We both knew enough to realise that it wasn`t going to be …

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 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 have recently completed all the Natural Horsemanship games with my Clydie Cross. I strongly recommend this style as the horse chooses to work for you rather than being forced.
There are 8 games that you teach on the ground. This may take a varied length of time depending on …

The first time I went to Larchmont Animal hospital was about three years ago and since I had been to a few other vets I did not expect much of this one. In my experience they are just there to attempt to treat the animal and get you out …

My dogs love Milk Bones Dog Biscuits. My pooches sometimes have sensitive tummies when it comes to treats or dog biscuits. You would think that they could tolerate any types of food or treats by looking at them. My big boy St. Bernard weighs a whopping 160 …

I have had my hedgehog between two and three years now. She’s a sweety, but she can be a pain. Hedgehogs, also known as hedgies, have many pros and cons. These are some things I’ve encountered, so I hope this helps you if you’re planning to invest in a …

I highly recommend Sea World Pet Center. I bought my daughter a Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/ Poodle) puppy there for her birthday and she is the best dog I have ever had. She came with all her shots and microchipped. I also bought a parakeet …

All my life i wanted a Basset Hound. I fially got one 6 years ago and i am a Basset hound slave. They say that owners and their pets take on the same personalities and some even start looking the same.
I do think that if I were a dog, …