Raw Food Diets for Dogs and Cats

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I’ve heard most every denouncement of raw food diets for dogs and cats during my years at the store.  The one that tickles me the most is that raw diets are a new fad!  Usually these comments are made due to a lack of knowledge about how our pets had been fed in the past. Not so long ago, dogs …

Ready for Raw Meaty Bones

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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

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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 …

EMPLOYEE PRODUCT PICK OF THE MONTH: TETHER TUG

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  “The tether tug is a fantastic toy for dogs. My St. Bernard loves to play tug so much she wears out my arm. With the tether tug, she wears herself out. I get a lot of joy watching her play tug and seeing her so happy. Truly the best toy I ever invested in! -Barbara, Retail Associate Interested in the …

Free Pet Food Consultations!

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What’s the right food for your pet? Raw or dry? Canned or dehydrated and freeze-dried? What’s the best pet food for obesity? Should I be feeding grain free? We get it. Too many questions.  Four Paws Pantry understands that the proper nutrition helps pets live longer, enhances their coats, keeps their teeth clean and breath sweet, clears up skin ailments …

Supporting Your Pet’s Overall Health the Natural Way

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The Benefits and Side Effects of Giving Your Pet Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil or Tablets CBD (Cannabidiol)—a compound found in hemp and cannabis—has stirred up a lot of talk surrounding the medical and health benefits it provides not only for humans, but for our pets as well. Research indicates that cannabis helps dogs and cats in similar ways that it can …

Resolve to be Strong | Pet Obesity Part Two

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Changing not only the amount you feed but what you feed can mean the difference between success and failure with your pet’s weight control. The majority of dog and cat owners feed a dry kibble diet.  WHY?  Well, it’s inexpensive, easy to feed, and there is virtually no mess to clean up. For those same reasons, we should all eat …

Pet Obesity Dog On Scale

What to Do If Your Pet Is Overweight | Pet Obesity Part One

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With the holidays over, it’s time to turn a critical eye to body shapes. No not ours, our pets! The APOP (Association for Pet Obesity Prevention) reported in 2016 that over half the dog and cat populations are overweight. Obesity is defined as a body weight of 10 – 20% above the ideal weight. When checking your pet, a good …