Pet Obesity Reality Check

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Pet obesity is a very serious health concern for our furry family members. Obesity can result in serious adverse health effects, such as reducing the lifespan of your pet. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), in 2014, an estimated 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the U.S. were overweight or obese. Most dogs …

We Can’t Feed the World But…..

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As you snuggle with your favorite pooch or kitty this winter season, think about those pets that don’t have a snuggle buddy….. or shelter, or food, or basic medical care. This year we are collecting funds for The Rescue Project, a 501 (c) 3, that helps abandoned, neglected and forgotten animals in KC and surrounding areas. By providing basic survival items such …

New Encouraging News Regarding Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

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Results of a study performed by Kansas State University recently released are favorable for supporters and leaders of the charge against over-vaccinating pets. The study results show that most pets are protected against rabies from their initial rabies vaccinations, and that boosters are not necessary. A fact that has a big impact on how pets with out-of-date vaccinations that are …

Vaccination Guide from Dogs Naturally

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According to Dogs Naturally Magazine, 60% of vets are vaccinating more than three times more often than their associations recommend. And thousands more are vaccinating less often than that, but still more often than the associations recommend. They’ve developed a comprehensive guide to help protect your dog from over-vaccination. This guide will show you: The breakthrough research that can save your …

Storing Dry Pet Food

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Dogs Naturally Magazine published a very informative article about how and how not to store dry pet foods that we definitely feel is worth sharing. To start, the expert in the article advises a bag of kibble, once opened retains the full nutritional value for TWO WEEKS, TOPS, thanks to the oxidation process. Tips On How To Enhance The Life Of …

12 Things Humans Do That Annoy Dogs

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We’d all have to admit that at some time our dogs have done something to embarrass or annoy us. So, we just couldn’t resist sharing this reciprocal view published by moderndog on things we humans do to annoy our dogs. Are you guilty of any of these dog crimes? By Steve Duno | Illustration by Kim Smith Despite our love …

Steve’s Real Food

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One of the very first companies to distribute a raw meat product nationwide!  Steve’s Real Food has always been committed to quality and now they are also committed to being green, ensuring that their entire product life cycle has little impact on mother nature. Steve’s Raw Goat Milk Yogurt with Coconut flour and Chia seeds. A tasty treat packed with …

Open Farm

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A family run business that gets the best ingredients grown and raised by farmers who respect the land they call home and the animals under their care.  This ethically raised and sourced food comes in three varieties: Homestead Turkey & Chicken, Catch-of-the-Day Whitefish & Green Lentil, and Farmer’s Market Pork & Root Vegetable. Learn More About Open Farm

Deborah Pack – Friend of Those With Four Paws

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Stanley, the English Bulldog, is slated to have his surgery this month to correct damage to his sinus area and his teeth, caused by a bilateral cleft pallet. Deborah Pack and her family have given a home to Stanley and his sibling Ollie (who is deaf) so that they could be given all the care they need during their lifetime. …