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I like to rely on small local pet supplies stories, but those tend to be run out of business by the big guys like PetCo and PetSmart. I do also shop a...

If it's a short-haired dog and you live somewhere with harsh winters, you may need to invest in a dog jacket (and even booties) for winter walks. My t...

The idea of having a pet that is close to you in size is kind of awesome - you can get full body hugs, they will keep up with you if you go jogging, a...

Ah, the squeaky toys. The puppies love them to death, while I am startled every time I hear another squeak I don't expect. Even the worn-down toys tha...

It doesn't help that some dog people are of the opinion that every dog should be okay with everyone in every circumstance. I think if someone is a re...

I think it should definitely be kept illegal and not an option for cosmetic purposes. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that some people would do thi...

This is a pretty fun exercise for your imagination. Obviously some dogs are smarter than others - I'm sure there's nothing but a monkey with cymbals i...

I think it's all about socializing the pets properly - not just throwing them into the same room together and expect them to figure it out, but introd...

I used to feel bad about telling people not to pet my dog, until a neighbor leaned over to pet her even after I repeatedly said "Please don't do that,...

First thing in the morning and right before sleep is a must - and a few in between. If the weather is bad, a quick visit outdoors is all that's needed...

All of the cats I've ever had hated bath time (I keep waiting for that mythical creature cat that enjoys water), but I've found a routine that keeps t...

I am a big fan of any "one-ingredient" treats, like the freeze-dried pieces of chicken or strips of beef and turkey. I am wary of treats with a ton of...

I've always shied away from feeding my puppies human food. One of my dogs has some stomach issues which are typically exacerbated when she manages to ...

Both of our dogs came from the shelter with their own names. Both times I hated the names they came with, but because they were adult dogs and already...

We've tried pig bones, as suggested above, but they smell something terrible and always manage to go missing somewhere conspicuous (and continue smell...