Most people would get bored eating the same thing every day for the rest of their lives, so why is that how many people feed their pets? Starting a rotational feeding routine for your pet can not only keep your picky eaters interested but be an overall benefit to their health. Rotational feeding is the practice of rotating your pet’s …
Whole Food Supplements Help Round Out Your Doggies’ Diet
Think about the food you feed your dog or cat. It’s balanced as to their basic nutritional needs. Some diets even elevate those basics to optimum levels, like raw food diets. Why then should you consider supplementing that diet? Well, sometimes basic or optimal isn’t enough. We live in a world with toxic chemicals, poor air quality, soil depletion, factory …
Summer Fur Do’s and Don’ts
By Debra Manfield, Owner I’ll go ahead and just say it…we do not recommend shaving your pet’s fur unless it is necessary due to severe matting, or if your pet has developed skin issues and requires the area to be treated. Did you know that your pet’s coat will actually keep them warm in the winter and cool in the …
Six New Year Resolutions For You and Your Pet
1. Get in Shape! – enjoy a nice stroll or a light jog with your pet. Make this part of the daily routine that you share with your pet. Visit our store and we will help you find the perfect leash for walking and/or running with your dog. Having a good quality leash will make all the difference when you’re …
DCM CONCERN–
Dr. Sheila Dodson with Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center recently shared this article with us concerning the DCM issue. We found this to be a well thought out article on the topic so we wanted to share it on our website for our customers as well. Read More
Summer Sizzle
Fun in the sun is what summertime is all about. You can finally enjoy the outdoors without having to wear a coat or worse, snow boots. Your pets can enjoy the nice weather too as long as you keep in mind that our dogs do not handle heat the same way we do. Dogs have a higher body temperature than …
Holistic Approach To Protecting Your Pet From Summer Pests
Our companion animals like to spend all the time they can with us, and right now that means spending more time outdoors. It’s important to consider the following and take steps to prevent doing harm to our pets. Pest Busters Bloodsucking parasites can take the fun out of summer. Skin problems like fleabite dermatitis can cause dogs and cats to …
Ready for Raw Meaty Bones
By Debra Manfield, Owner Benefits of feeding raw bones to dogs Raw meaty bones, introduced properly into your dog or cat’s diet, can become an important part of your pet’s health. Raw weight bearing bones, like the femur or knuckle, are considered recreational bones. They provide the best in dental hygiene, especially if the bone still has cartilage, tissue and …
How to Tell if Your Pet Has Allergies
4 Remedies to Try for Itchy Pets If you’ve ever had an itch that can’t be scratched or one that a scratch can’t satisfy, you understand how uncomfortable your pet with allergies can be. The stopping mid-meal, mid-play, mid-walk and mid-sleep to scratch is frustrating, irritating and downright annoying to pets and to pet parents. Itching and scratching are often …
Why Exercising Your Dog Is Important | Pet Obesity Part Three
Remember, a tired dog is a good (and fit) dog! We know that diet plays an important role in our pet’s health, equally so for exercise! The two work synergistically to create a mind body balance in our pets. Isn’t that what we want for them and for ourselves too? If you tend to be active yourself, here are a …