There are so many things wrong with the idea of leaving my dog home by his self while we are away on business. I have tried this a time or two and it didn’t work out well at all. We came back to a nasty house, filled with bodily …

We first brought our dog Buddy to Dicks Dog Wash at 13357 Snow Rd in Brook Park because Buddy was way too big to fit in the bathtub. Not only do they have the facilities to take care of dogs of any size, but they do an excellent job.
The …

I really recommend the Littermaid automatic cat boxes. I bought one years ago and loved it. So, I bought another one for another room in the house. I have had them for many years and they still work great. If they ever die out I …

I was checking out the pet isles at Target a few days ago and I noticed these Iams puppy treats. They’re for pups up to twelve months old. I bought a new dog a few months ago and she turned out to be quite a picky one. Most of …

As a mom to dogs, I’m always on the look out for good deals on bones and treats. That’s why this package of Rawhide Dental Rolls caught my attention while shopping at Sam’s Club. This is a large package of 15 rawhide bones. It totals …

The Canadian horse is, without a doubt, Canada’s national treasure. It is a beautiful breed, resembling a lot of Spanish blood in its very fine lineage. They generally have excellent bone and feet, paired with gentle and calm dispositions make for a wonderful companion and splendid competition partner.
They …

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 …

Animal Pharmaceutical Cucumber Melon Ear Cleansing Solution was prescribed my vet for my beagle. The poor dog had gotten an ear infection that was driving both her and us nuts. The vet said that due to moisture being in my beagle’s long and floppy ears it was …

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 …

This is the worst year for fleas that I have ever experienced! I have three dogs, who are inside dogs, but of course, they do go outside to use the bathroom. I have always used the flea medication that you apply to the back of the animals necks, and …

I’ve purchased this food a couple times before when I was tight on money and could not buy my dog’s usually premium brand. However, I quickly noticed that it gave both my dogs digestive problems such as gas and burping. Also, this brand is very high in …

I’d heard a lot of good things about the Furminator grooming tool for removing the undercoat of shedding dogs and cats. It seemed a bit too good to be true, but curiosity got the best of me and I ordered one off of the internet. When I got the …

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 …

The Chinchilla is a rodent found in Peru. They have a very fluffy tail and are known for their extremely soft fur. They are slightly endangered for them being hunted for their fur to make coats. Most chinchillas can live to 20 years old! They can jump about 6 …

My family and I have been using Wyse Road Veterinary Hospital for our pets since we moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia three years ago.
When we had moved here from the Annapolis Valley, one of our dogs had a wierd medical condition that none of the other two city vets …

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 had a problem with my dog’s skin. He’s scratching madly and the skin in his thigh near the genital area become red and itchy. I haven’t found any tick or flea in him so I thought his having skin allergy or infection.
I feel devastated with his scratching …

We own a little terrier, who from time to time seems to have a sensitive stomach. She will eat something that doesn’t agree with her, and we find remnants of it all over the living room floor!
Recently I discovered a dog buscuit made by Nutro, which is also …

I have a 4 year old Beagle Mix dog named Rachel. A few years back a friend of mine gave me a book called “Food Dogs Die For”, which actually was a review of the pet food industry. After reading the book I began making my own …

Aquarium Pets is probably the best pet shop in northwestern Wisconsin - they’ve got the chains beat, hands-down. Their animal selection is fantastic - they carry snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, all kinds of rodents, cats, turtles, and they specialize in freshwater and saltwater aquatics. They also carry …

My cat has had fleas since she was a kitten, and I always thought it was natural for cats to have fleas and that it was something cats had to live with. After watching some t.v. commercials on flea eliminating products, I decided to look some up for …

My teenage daughters bought me this neat little gadget called the Panasonic Remote Pet Feeding and Viewing Camera Kit for Mother’s Day. They know how much I worry about my cat and love to watch over him.
I have a cat that I simply adore almost as much as I …

My Siamese cat really loves this canned cat food. I’ve been searching for a better quality canned cat food for some time but it was hard finding one that my cats like. As you probably know, eating corn gluten meal and poultry by-products isn’t really good for a cat. …

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 …

This system was fantastic for us! We started our cats on it in July and they are now fully toilet trained at the end of October. In fact, we have not used any litter for over two months. One cautionary note: make sure you use flush-able …

Now I will be honest and state that I have never personally owned a Doberman Pincher, however, I am very well acquainted with them because of the fact that when I was working at my father’s take out restaurant, there were these two HUGE chocolate colored Dobermans that patrolled the …

Hawaii’s supposed favorite pet supply store is Pet’s Discount or its sister store, Pet Central. Well, I am here to tell you that this store is usually under stocked and overpriced. I still buy toys there for my dog on occasion but it is mostly a rip …

I’m a fan of Paul Mitchell Shampoo, so when the company released their line of grooming products for pets, I happily jumped at the opportunity to test drive it on my own dogs. I got the John Paul Pet whitening shampoo as my dogs have white beards and I’ve …

A lot of people are always wondering which type of food to feed their dogs, and this is definitely one that I would reccommend. When it comes to my dogs, they only get the best of the best for dog food as they are my world. I have selected …

When we lost our beloved 15 year old umbrella cockatoo, Poppy, I was brokenhearted — and at the same time relieved. This is a bird with the potential to live for 80 to 100 years, and I had been 40 years old when we adopted her. Always in the …

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. …

I have been going to this Petco location for about four years now, and have recently adopted a Pit Bull. I took him to get his first professional grooming at this Petco location and the grooming staff was wonderful with him. They made me feel comfortable leaving my dog …

Chlorhexidine 4% Shampoo has to be hands down the absolute best shampoo I’ve ever used on my Golden Retriever. Just before she turned 5 she developed bad skin allergies, or at least that’s what the Vet figured it was. We had some tests run to make sure …

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 …

This hospital has been an absolute life saver for my pets. I had first went hear when I had moved and brought a new pet, I was searching for not just any pet hospital but somewhere that I can trust and that has reliable service. I was searching through …

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 give my dog Beneful on occasion as a special treat. The reason I do not give it to her more often is because number one, dry dog food is healthier and less fattening, and number two, this stuff is expensive! It is normally two dollars for just one! …

I found the Pure Bites Freeze Dried Chicken Breast treats for cats at my local specialty pet store. I have a diabetic cat that is limited in her diet and also a bit finicky. I picked up some of these treats to see if she would like them. I …

We regularly buy our pet cats dry foods because they are all grown up and they really love to eat Friskies. A kilo of cat’s dry food would last only for one week so we regularly buy them their food on a local grocery near us.
My mom was already …

I have kitties and I hate cat litters these days do to the scent the contain and all the horrible unnatural ingredients. One in particular I strongly dislike is the Armin Hammer Baking Soda Scented Cat litter, although I will admit it does clump nicely. However, I recently switched …

I grew up fearful of dogs. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mongrel or if it came from a pure line. I was simply scared of them. Back then, I never imagined that I will ever keep them as pets, let alone be significantly near them. …

I got two puppies around Christmas, and now that they’re about four months old I thought it was time they started wearing their collars. I love my little fur babies so I want the security of knowing that in case they happen to wonder off and get lost that …

I have three dogs and a gerbil and one dog, and of course the gerbil, are small so require special care. I had normal sized nail clippers, but my little dog had such tiny nails that he was terrified just when I pulled out the clippers for him, …

I started buying this food for two reasons - one of my dogs was refusing to eat his current food, and both of my dogs had begun gaining some weight. I am now extremely faithful to this brand because no matter what dry dog food I try, nothing seems …

Having several dogs, and cats, means that at any one time the floor is likely to be covered in pet toys (Especially the dog ones) since my dogs have quite a few. And no matter how many times I pick them up, at least one of them, my littlest …

I just got some African Cichlids and had I kind of rough experience with them. Cichlids are a type of semi-aggressive fish. Anyway about two weeks ago I bought a 135 gallon aquarium to try to get myself out of a hard spot. I have about …

This small breed of dog is just very adorable especially if well-taken cared of. I have my shih-tzu (named Balto) almost two years ago and everyone in the family really fall for him.
Shih-Tzus got this very long and fluffy hair and …

I have a lab mix that has had some really bad skin problems. We took him to several different veterinarians. He lost most of his hair and had itchy red bumps everywhere. Our poor dog suffered for around three years. Some of the veterinarians thought …

I don’t particularly like the idea of birds as pets inside the home. I have lived in a home where birds were kept, though they weren’t mine. Those birds were parakeets and love birds, and I found them quite annoying most of the time!
First of all, birds …

An invisible fence around your yard for your dogs to roam free in may seem like a good idea. It keeps the owners from having to worry about walking them, and allows them to be occupied by the outdoors and not chew the furniture. However, it really seems as …