Almost 3 years ago I received a miniature dachshund as a gift from a boyfriend at the time. She was a cute little thing at 1lbs 4oz! I really did not know much about the breed when I got her. I just knew she was the cutest thing I …

A couple years ago, we bought our daughter some fish for her Christmas present. When we did, I figured they would last her maybe 3 or 4 months. That was the case with two of them but the other two are still alive and kicking and have grown to …

Pomeranians are a very good dog to have around. they are small and friendly, and very sweet. They are very hairy so you must expect a good deal of hair if you own one. Pomeranians can be a little tempermental, so you do have to be careful around young …

I look after my neighbor’s dog when she is away, and I occasionally take him for a run if I am running in the forest and he is available for a run. His name is Zack, and he is a 10 year old Golden Lab. He is a very …

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 …

I live in Northern California, just about 85 miles South of Oregon. We have many, many hard storms here. Many times, they are surprise storms. The surprise storms are not surprises to those of us with pets, especially dogs.
This morning, I watched my beagle, Beagle Bailey, behaving totally anxious …

Have you ever looked at an animal and suddenly felt like you would explode with emotion because it was so adorable? I know I have. Every time that I look at the fuzzy bundle of fur I call Piper, I get the giggles. Piper is my …

I am usually very old school when it comes to my pets. I don’t spend $20 a week on a plate of baby-back ribs for myself, so I’m certainly not going to spend $20 a week on a bag of dog food (much to the chagrin of some of …

I recently rescued a four week old puppy. I needed a good soft food for him to mix with his formula.
I normally do not buy dog food at Walmart but since I was there anyway, I decided to see what they had.
I was really surprised when I picked up …

I grew up around animals and we all know that they can become a bit smelly especially if you don’t take care of them. If you don’t have the proper tools to keep your home smelling fresh then you are in for a ride. I had this issue when …

I have taken my dogs to this animal hospital when they have been sick or had emergencies at nights or on the weekends. I have been taking my dogs here for the last 13 years. I have been to First Regional Animal Hospital about 10 times in the last …

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 …

I’ve had pets ever since I can remember. There have been dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, and birds of all shapes and sizes. It is always a challenge to obtain good veterinary care for animals other than cats and dogs. The smaller less expensive the …

I have taken my pets to Dr Clayton Schneider for years. I especially appreciate, as do most of the residents of our very Northern Ontario community, his mobile unit!
Dr Schneider recently took care of my six month old female kitten. His staff were extremely friendly and …

I have three cats. They use the litter box every few hours, I think because two of them are older and drink water all day. It’s not what I prefer, but the only practical place for the litter box is our bathroom. Anyway, I clean the cat box every …

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 …

I have a 6-month old shih tzu/bichon frise mix. I knew it was vital that as a growing puppy, I needed to take care of her teeth. Since I got her at 10 weeks old, I introduced her to rope toys and mainly gave her dry kibble …

With the designer dog craze of the past few years, one designer mix has come to be quite popular: the pug beagle mix known as a “Puggle.”
We got our puggle a year and a half ago when he was six weeks old. He was SO adorable as a …

When considering a pet wolf, wolf hybrid, or wolfdog as your next pet, make sure you understand what you are getting yourself into. Although there are definitely joys of ownership, it can also be a very stressful and potentially dangerous relationship.
We received a purebred wolf (has no canine …

I have two beautiful Basenji African hunting dogs, which came to me with pre-existing problems, and which are prone to numerous health issues, including but not limited to, Fanconi, which is an incurable disease of the kidney. Since a close relative to both of my dogs died of this …

I was raised around many different horse breeds but the Quarter Horse breed was always one of my favorites. The first horse I ever rode was a Palomino Quarter Horse, named Murdock, who showed me the all that horseback riding could bring to my life. After that …

Over the decades, I’ve fed my dogs all kinds of dry dog food, and I’m a bit amazed that my current dogs, while loving all food, do have a definite preference for Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Dog Food.
I never purchased any Pedigree product until acquiring my first two …

I have pretty much gone through every flea and tick medicine for dogs out there, and whenever I am in very highly flea-infested areas, I always choose K9 Advantage.
I should start by letting people know that K9 Advantage, unlike K9 Advantix does NOT protect from ticks or mosquitoes. I …

I recently received a coupon for a free bag of bacon and cheese flavored Beggin’ Strips dog treats. These are the soft, jerky-like treats that are made to look and smell like real bacon; according to the advertisements, dogs will think the treats taste like bacon, too. …

While many think that glucosamine is only for human arthritis, you will find that you are wrong.I have a l2 year old lhaso apso who started limping and slow walking due to age, and within 3 days of giving her Synflex liquid glucosamine she became a new dog. …

I got the litter kwitter about 6 months ago. I have 2 young cats, nearly 1 and nearly 2 years old. This product worked ver well for my youngest cat, as far as peeing is concerned. I followed the instructions closely and he took to it …

Amongst all the dog foods my family and I have tried so far in all our dogs, this takes the cake! This is the best dog food for our babies and adult dogs since it Grain-Free and it has no grains whatever which could cause allergies and skin problems …

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 …

My family has had a female black lab now for 8 years and she is a great family pet. When we got her, the owner planned to put her with her other puppy siblings into a bag and drown her in a stream. We got them …

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 …

My wife and I decided that we wanted to get a dog. We had purchased a new home and it came with a very large yard. I had always had a dog growing up. She however, had not, she was a cat person if you will.
She had met my …

If you are planning on getting a small dog you should consider getting a Shih Tzu Poodle mix. Apart from being super cute, these dogs are very playful and also very easy to take care of. My puppy Coco loves it when I take him for walks. He loves …

We had a cat who absolutely hated it when the cat carrier came out as it meant either a trip to the vets or moving house. On one of our moves (which was a two and a half hour drive) we were recommended Rescue Remedy. …

Being a household of multiple dogs, it’s always nice to find a pet tool which actually performs as promised. I recently purchased The FURminator Deshedding Tool in the medium size. This shedding tool claimed it would remove dead hair and undercoat from the dogs and leave their …

The Dover Pet Store is an independently owned pet store in Dover, NJ. It is not a chain, but is a private store. It is the third pet store in the area, in addition to Petco and Petsmart, and it is better than both of those for several reasons.
For …

The Leopard Gecko is a perfect pet for someone who likes lizards but has never had one. They are easy to care for and interesting to own.
The Leopard Gecko is about eight inches long (tail included) at maturity. They are a beige color with dark brown dots and bumpy …

We have a miniature Pinscher dog in our house also known as Min Pin. It is so small like a size of a chihuahua and a face of a doberman Pinscher. Our dog is a cute lovely girl and wants to treat her as a baby. It sounds weird …

Concord Pet was acutally once a small, ma and pa business that first developed in Wilmington, Delaware. Because the first original shop was so successful, they are now popping up literally at about every other intersection and major highway. The stores have now entered into the realms …

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 …

On the day that my family was going to move from North Carolina to Tennessee I was heart broken to discover that someone had stolen our two dogs. My sister’s neighbor took me to an acquaintance’s to get a puppy so the kids would not be so devastated. …

Smaller dogs have different needs compared to bigger breeds. I’m feeding my shih-tzu Balto with only the best dog food for smaller breeds, Eukanuba small bites. For the past years now, I believe that this product is the best ever …

One of the most interesting types of fish that I ever kept was a puffer fish. These fish are cute and interesting for any interested in exotic fishes.
The type of puffer that I kept was a green puffer.( And to be sure, there are many …

I had a very fat cat. Oreo was and is obsessed with food. When I got him, he woke me up at 5 am to tell me he was hungry. He would finish off any food in his bowl upon feeding. He would scavenge my …

I have always wondered why these things are called crayfish and not what they really are: freshwater lobsters. I first discovered crayfish when I used to haul my cousin down to the remote streams of Fayette County, PA in search of fish and salamanders. …

My Newfoundland is the sweetest dog that I ever met! She is 120 pounds of pure delight and she looks like a bear. In fact her name is Meadow Bear. I never thought that a dog could be so sweet. She is very attuned to …

I have had cats for years and that means years of cat litter. And I have tried every brand on the market. The litter box didn’t really become an apparent issue for me until we moved into a townhouse several years ago and the only space available …

My boyfriend came home from the state fair one day with information about adopting a retired racing greyhound. My first thought was “OH NO” we are not adopting a retired racer. I had the same thoughts as most people, such as; they are going to run all over the …

Having just completed the challenging task of washing my two cats, and changed into dry clothes, here I am to review the shampoo, Sergeant’s Skip-Flea and Tick Shampoo for Cats. As you see from the product name, we’ve got a flea problem. Usually, we treat our cats with flea …

Through a web site I was able to get three month supply of BioSpot Spot on Flea and Tick conrol for dogs for free. Which I love to try new products and especially for my dogs, as long as it is safe and better for their health.
I live …

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 …