By Debra Manfield, Owner What should seem obvious by now is that I am a huge promoter of raw food diets for dogs and cats. I like to use the term “species appropriate” when discussing raw because it is minimally processed, unlike dry kibble. Witness our recent pet of the month winner, Blu, racked with bouts of intestinal disorders until …
Proctor and Gamble Iams and Eukanuba Recall
August 14, 2013 The Procter and Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio has announced it is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Iams and Eukanuba dry dog and cat foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall has been confirmed in a Food and Drug Administration News Bulletin dated August 14, 2013. The lots were distributed in the United States and represent about one-tenth …
Introducing Wild Calling!
This is what you and your pet has been waiting for! Premium quality, gourmet caliber, real meat made right here in the USA and offered at a palatable price! Wild Calling is 96% meat-rich, grain free, nutritionally-balanced food that your dog or cat will love! If you want your pet feeling satisfied and filled up with solid nutrition – if you are a …
Save Best Choice Labels to Benefit SNKC
SNKC has begun an exciting new fundraising program by saving the UPC symbol or barcodes taken from Best Choice products. SNKC can turn the labels into Best Choice, who will donate $.03 in exchange for each label. Those pennies can add up quickly, so please help SNKC in this effort to assist needy pets. A few products are excluded such as aluminum soda cans, milk …
In Remembrance of Vicktory Dog Lucas
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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 …