In my experiences I have found that young children seem to really love being around iguanas and want to own them, and sometimes parents buy the animal because it retails for $10.00 and you can buy a starter kit for around $50 which makes it seem like an inexpensive …

I, like most cat owners, sincerely believed the old pitch from cat food companies that your cats really DO need dry food in order to be healthy. They had so convinced us that for years we pandered to their marketing magic and bought these dry hard bits of so-called ‘food’ …

I have never really spent time or money on grooming my dogs, but when I recently began to do so I was recommended this spray. It is made by Bed Head which I’m sure a lot of the ladies know about. I kind of felt like it may be …

Old Roy Dog Food (available at Wal-Mart) comes in a variety of flavors and package sizes. It is available for puppies, as well as older dogs and it comes in sizes ranging from about 8 lb bags of dry to 50 lb bags. Old Roy also comes …

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 …

My cats usually get dry food. Once in a while they get a treat of canned food. Some of it they like. Sme they don’t and with three of them, there is always one who likes something while the other two walk away from it. The other …

Oscars are a beautiful fish with a people name. That makes sense to me because as long as I have kept oscars, I have known them to be very friendly to people. All of the oscars that I’ve had have been this way.
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With 2 indoor cats in a small apartment cat litter is very important. After trying many brands and types of cat litter I finally found what I think is the best one: Scoop Away Extra Strength with Odor Guard.
There are certain things that people look for in a …

In the time I’ve acquired both the Kong Stuff-A-Ball and the Kong Classic, I’ve done a lot of research on what people put in their Kongs to keep their dogs satisfied. There are actually a ton of different recipes out there. After playing around with my dogs’ …

I began using Hartz InControl for about 9 months now and I absolutely love it. I was using Frontline Plus on my 4 year old, 5 pound Chihuahua until I lost my job and decided to go with something much cheaper.
I purchased Hartz InControl Flea & …

Although this small animal vet office is now staffed by a husband-wife team, it was originally started by Jerry Withers, DVM. His wife, Elizabeth Rybiecki, DVM, joined him after the practice was established. Jerry Withers saved my cat’s life! My tuxedo cat, Bozo, was hit by …

I was shopping for a good multi-cat cat litter when I saw Tidy Cats Scoop Small Spaces, formulated to be used in apartments or tight spots like a bathroom. It was also recommended for multiple cats, so I decided to give it a try. This cat litter comes in …

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 …

Last month we got an Australian Sheppard puppy, it is our second Aussie. I think they are wonderful dogs, but not the pet for everyone. We tried to make an outdoor dog out of our first Aussie, and it was a big mistake. She wanted to be around people. …

Our Cocker Spaniel had died recently at the age of 12, and my wife was wanting to get another dog. We drove out to the Ross County Humane society to see what was available. After looking at a few dogs, my wife absolutely fell in love with a female …

When my wife and I first met and started dating, she had decided to get a dog. Her family has always had pomeranians and so growing up she always used to that particular breed. So without fail, she bought a pom. Pomeranians come in all sizes, …

Following the long mourning period after the death of my 14 year old dalmation, my daughter consipired with my husband to bring a puppy into the home. I was against the idea, insisting there wasn’t a dog on the planet who would ever compare.
My daughter found a rescue …

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 …

The time I found out about Artic Paws Yummy Chummies Dog Treats was about four years ago, when my parents brought two big bags back from Alaska that they had purchased while there on a fishing trip. The owners of the fishing lodge couldn’t sing the praises high enough …

This is really a full service veterinarian’s office. There are 6 vets there. 3 women and 3 men. There is only one vet who I don’t really care for. Most of the vets are kind of animal specific. The 2 Margarets are …

I have two eight month old puppies who have very different personalities and appetite. They started out eating their dog food just fine. Making the change from wet to dry perfectly fine as well. But as they got older and my parents exposed them to human food, they became …

We have two cats and several dogs, and we usually don’t have any problems with marking and scratching at the doors. However, one of our cats has recently gotten into the habit of scratching my cabinet doors and the drywall beside the door to our porch.
She did …

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 …

Pupperoni are my dogs’ favorite treats, and the bacon kind is their favorite flavor.
These treats are the perfect size for medium dogs, and you can easily break them in half for smaller portions. I like that they can be snapped in half so easily because I prefer to …

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 …

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, …

I only have one cat, and I don’t feed him canned cat food every day, so I liked to get him a good quality canned food when I can. I decided to try this one out because I really like Iams ProActive Health dry food, and I am really …

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 …

Most dogs love fish, and they rarely get it. I’ll bet that if some company made a fish flavored dog food, it would sell like mad. Well, anyway, I found some fish flavored dog treats that are not too bad.
My dog Bandit will eat almost anything, …

I am a bargain hunter. I try to pay as little as possible for almost everything and that included cat litter. Not even multi-cat litter made any difference. But, recently I’ve come to change my mind entirely about that.
I’ve tried all sorts of litter to keep odors from the …

My dogs give eight paws up for Dentley’s Chewrite traditional rawhide bones. They love these long-lasting bones, and I’ve been giving the bones to the dogs for the last year or so.
The one I love to get is the huge, 24″ inch bone. It’s actually too big …

We have three cats. I had always said one cat in the house is all I would have. My daughter talked me into the other two, and of course promised to help take care of them. Ends up, I am the one that feeds and cleans up after them. …

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 …

We have been going to this clinic for almost 10 years now. This clinic for animals is one of the very best there is in the east valley and likely in the entire state of Arizona. I had to write a review for Caring Hearts Animal Clinic since its …

I have been giving my golden retriever these treats since she was a puppy and they are still going strong a few years later in our house. She absolutely loves them and I, too, love them because they are so good for her. They are simple ingredients …

The Saint Bernard dog is in my opinion one the best breeds of dogs. I might be partial to this breed, because I own s big beautiful Saint Bernard dog names Jeff. He is so lovable and sweet with us, but he tends to get a little …

I know all dog foods are pretty much the same but I don’t think Beneful is even trying here. I got it for my Puggle and being a pup with a voracious appetite, she should dive right in and reduce the bowl to crums right? …

I have a wonderful, quirky, loving 7 year old Siamese cat. He is my man of the house, my reason to smile when I come home at night. I have always attempted to be sure he had the very best of care and this has included several trials …

I love Capstar for killing fleas on my poodles. It’s safe to use even on pregnant dogs. They just take a pill every couple of days to keep the fleas from coming back. This works fast, in about 30 minutes. You have to buy this at the …

The dog park at the Hawaiian Humane Society is really nice for several reasons. It is located on a busy street corner right by the freeway, and I did not even realize for the longest time that the grounds extended back very far into a residential type area. …

I, like many others, purchased this product to save money on flea and tick medicine. As all pet owners know, pets are a big investment and can really cost a lot of money. I had just spent a lot of money on several ‘tooth extractions’ at the …

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 …

Why live with just one cat, when you could live with more?
Not only do I live with 1 cat, but times that by 7!
That’s right, 7 is a lucky number. Living with so many cats can have many challenges, but the rewards just plain outweigh them. Having so many …

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 …

We own a cocker spaniel that is allergic to chicken. We have found it almost impossible to find dog food without poultry, no matter what store you go to. We have been two every grocery store in our area and read every dog food label, and have only come …

I happen to own four healthy dogs that range in size from 20-35 pounds. So when I go to the store to buy dog food I completely bypass the small 10-15 pound bags of dog food. I have been feeding my dogs Disney’s Old Yeller dog food …

I had my cat Twoie taken into this vet by neighbor lady when she volunteered to take him in and get him fixed. When he was tested for feline leukemia, the results were positive. The girl I spoke to was very sympathetic, and even had the doctor …

9 Lives Sliced Beef in Gravy Cat Food is a canned catfood formulated for adult cats. The cans are 5.5 oz, each costs around 30 cents, or you can get a pack of four for a little over a dollar (sometimes under a dollar, depending on where you shop). …

YAY for Nature’s Miracle. Joy for my poor carpets and poor me that has to constantly deal with the cat hairballs and occasional accident. Nothing else really works. All any other stain/odor product makes me is disappointed that I didn’t buy Nature’s Miracle. I have even …

Hartz In Control is just like the more expensive flea and tick drops. You open the little container and put it on the animals skin on the back of the neck. One of my cats is allergic to fleas and he can have a bad time of it, …