In Remembrance of Vicktory Dog Lucas

4PAWSAdmin Articles, Dogs, News

For those of you not familiar with the term “Vicktory Dogs,” it’s in reference to the rescued dogs from the notorious case of Michael Vick’s fighting dog operation. Lucas, the only dog the courts deemed unadoptable, was to live out his life in the care of Best Friends. Ironically, Lucas was the most social and well-behaved of all the dogs …

Heatstroke, a Painful Death

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If you think you are hot in the summer months, try wearing your winter jacket outside and see what it’s like for your pets. Overheating can cause your dog an agonizing death within minutes – yet it’s entirely avoidable. Please read Dr. Becker’s great informative article about heat exposure and how our pets are affected. Click for Article.

We are Expanding Our Food Selection!

4PAWSAdmin Allergies, Digestive, Dogs, Featured Products, Nutrition & Health, Pet Food, Weight

Due to the ever increasing need by our customers for single protein and limited ingredient diets for their pets, we will be adding several to our line-up. First up is Pulsar which is manufactured by Horizons Pet Nutrition, a family owned developer and manufacturer of unique, progressive and healthy premium pet foods. This manufacturer sources only the best available local …

Natura Recall

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Natura has extended a voluntary recall of all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit/bar/treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014. Click to read the letter from Natura with further information.

Wheat Free Bakery Case!

4PAWSAdmin Dogs, Featured Products, Nutrition & Health, Treats

We are pleased to announce that our bakery case is now totally wheat free! We’re also adding new special treats for your pooches. Snickerpoodles, with coconut toppings are a delicious way to say “Good Dog.” These new bakery treats are from our very own associate, Anna. She’ll be baking up more delectable treats soon, so if you wander into our store and smell the vanilla …

If You Have An Itch, Scratch It!

4PAWSAdmin Allergies, Cats, Dogs, Nutrition & Health, Supplements

By Debra Manfield, Owner Ever had an itch you couldn’t scratch? Or an itch that a scratch or two wouldn’t do? Picture your pooch or pussycat stopping mid-meal, mid-play, mid-walk, even mid-sleep to scratch, and scratch, and scratch. It’s annoying and irritating to them, and to you (don’t those jangling tags drive you nuts)! Now’s the time to figure this …

Jones Variety Bags

4PAWSAdmin Dogs, Featured Products, Nutrition & Health, Treats

Your dogs will love, love, love these body parts and you will love the price. The Variety Bag holds approximately 19 various parts, including pig ear slices, steer pizzle, pork skin rolls, and beef bully pieces priced at $10.99.  The newest bag, Ears Etc, contains a combination of 14 pig ears and pig chins (the new pig ears!) for $22.99.

Alzoo Natural Flea and Tick Products

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New to our line up of natural flea and tick products.  Alzoo uses Geraniol, a substance from  repellent product, proven effective on fleas and ticks. Alzoo uses Geraniol, a blend of geranium and citronella oils to both kill and repel, fleas and ticks.  We are currently carrying both the spot on and the collars for both dogs and cats.

Expanded Natura Recall

4PAWSAdmin Cats, Dogs, Nutrition & Health, Recalls

Natura has expanded their voluntary recall on select Natura products they announced on March 18, 2013. Natura is now extending their recall to include all Natura dry dog, cat and ferret food and treats that have expiration dates on or before March 24, 2014. They want to ensure that every product meets our highest quality standards. Natura canned products and Mother Nature biscuits …