Category: Pet Blog

Where to Shop for Pet Supplies

By , August 18, 2009 3:18 am

Pet stores are a great place to shop for pet supplies because all necessities are at your hands. Offering things for cats, dogs, and even reptiles, they give a deeper insight into your pet’s mind. If this is your first pet, the first thing that you will need is a collar. If the animal is living inside, then they will need either a bed or a cage. Don’t forget a feeding bowl and/or waterer! It’s easiest to get something that has food and water connected, that way you don’t find yourself constantly looking for half of their meal. Here are three great places to get you started.

One of the biggest sellers at Petsmart is Petrodex Home Dental Kits for dogs due to the powerful enzymes infused into the toothpaste. The dental kit comes with a tube of enzymatic toothpaste, a toothbrush, and a finger brush. The toothpaste is non-foaming and specifically designed for dogs. It is offered at Petsmart in an attempt to prevent premature tooth loss and receding gums due to an accumulation of tartar. The toothpaste is offered in chicken or beef flavors, and it plays a vital role in prevention of veterinary visits. The finger brush should be used to massage the gums of your dog and the soft dual-ended toothbrush included should be used to pick items from small and large tooth surfaces. Petsmart offers grooming, training, and veterinary services to all animals and they provide an outreach to homeless animals.

Petco is another great store for pets. Offering everything from dog carriers, to detangling oatmeal shampoo, to pet fitting hoodies, and mammoth dog bones, Petco has branched out in all directions. One of the greatest attributes of the store is the LitterMaid Elite Basic Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box. This litter box is much more advanced than what we grew up with. It is sensor activated, featuring an ionic air cleaner to help eliminate clumping litter and waste smells. Cream and blue, this box is self-cleaning, immediately going to work after your cat leaves the box to sweep waste into a disposable container. A sleep time motor is included for nighttime bathroom use, so midnight runs of the cat won’t start the motor.

If you are just browsing for pet supplies or pet items in general, Max and Mittens Pet Supplies can cover just about everything. They can keep your pets healthy with treatment and prevention options like Frontline, for ticks, Ear Clear cleansing pads, calcium for a cricket, and hermit crab soaking salt. They offer vitamins for all animals, diarrhea relief, ease joint pain, and provide mints for bad breath. Their cat carriers are one of a kind. Stylish, they offer two in the form of purses, one in a black and white animal print, the other in a faux leather print. They also have pet strollers, small escort bags, and the average animal carryon in three sizes. A wide variety of food and treats are also given. Dogs are shown the option of buffalo, trout, salmon, or chicken or appealing meals such as potpie, cowboy cookout, or puppy plate.

This post was submitted by Max and Mittens Pet Store.

Why Choose a Holistic Veterinarian?

By pet-admin, April 20, 2009 10:34 pm

Holistic veterinarians are different from conventional veterinarians. Animal health care in general is split. There are conventional vets, holistic vets and, more recently, integrative vets. While many principles are shared among practices, methodologies are often quite different.

Traditional veterinary practice (conventional) is much like what Western medicine is for humans. The focus is aimed at determining what the problem is and then trying to solve it.
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Your Best Options For Hamster Care and Problems

By pet-admin, April 8, 2009 4:57 pm

Hamsters can make wonderful pets. But it is important to know what you are getting into before you decide to bring one into your home. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Basic hamster care

Hamsters in the wild eat grains, vegetables, seeds, grasses, insects and fruit. So in captivity, they need a broad selection of different kinds foods to obtain all of their essential nutrients. Since they naturally store food in the pouches of their mouth, it may not be necessary to provide food everyday. It is also important to remove uneaten food from the cage periodically so that it doesn’t spoil.
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