Beekeeping 101

When it comes to our food and flora, bees are essential! If you would like your garden to bloom with all its might, and have honey to drizzle on your yogurt or tea in the morning, then beekeeping is a great hobby to pursue. Bees are essential to the human race; without them, our food …

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Alternative Pet Foods Explained

From frozen pet food to freeze-dried, dehydrated, air-dried, baked, and even toppers – how do you know which option is best for your pet? The most important factors to consider are nutrition and convenience. Raw/Frozen Pet Foods Raw frozen pet foods are the least processed and one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can feed …

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Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin for Pets

Canned pumpkin has nutritional benefits for cats and dogs of all ages. The canned version is easy to store and mixes easily with pet food. Plus, many pets enjoy it, and it can be great to have on hand to help with feeding medications. It’s a pantry staple for any pet owner! Excellent for Digestion …

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Win a 360 Multi-Pet Water Fountain

Labor Day has come and gone, but temperatures are still high – and besides, your pet needs to stay hydrated 365 days a year. That’s why we’re giving you a chance to win a PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Stainless Steel Fountain! You can shop our full selection of fountains and bowls for dogs and for cats …

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6 Summer Pupsicle Recipes to Help Cool Down Fido

Happy Summer everyone! The temperatures have been climbing here in New England, and keeping cool is everyone’s number one priority – including our pets’. What better way to do this than with pupsicles! Take your pup’s favorite ingredients, blend them together, pour them into a popsicle mold (like this set we found on Amazon.com) and …

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How Carb-Heavy Is Your Pet’s Diet?

Dogs and cats are carnivores, as their ancestors were before them. Starting with their saliva and continuing through the digestive process, they do not easily digest processed foods that are packed with carbohydrates and fillers. In fact, a leading cause of obesity and diabetes in pets is a diet with too many carbohydrates. You can learn …

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The Benefits of Raw Pet Food

The digestive systems of dogs and cats are designed to digest meat. Modern dogs and cats are carnivores, just like their ancestors before them. Meat is what your pet craves! Dogs and cats do not easily digest processed foods that are packed with fillers. In fact, a diet with too many carbohydrates is a leading cause …

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Pet Dental Health Month Giveaway

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and we want your pet to have a healthy, fresh mouth! That’s why we’re offering 10% off Pet Dental Health products now through 2/28/18. You will also get a chance to win a dental health care prize package for your pet. We’re giving away one prize package for one …

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Easy Ways to Keep Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy

Why Pay Attention to Dental Health? The American Veterinary Dental Society estimates that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will develop an oral disease by age 3. Common dental diseases include periodontal disease and xerostomia (dry mouth). Here are some common warning signs: Chewing exclusively on one side of the mouth Bad breath Excessive …

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Everything You Need to Know about Dog & Cat Nutrition

Dogs and cats are very different species, and they have unique nutritional needs throughout their lifetimes that you as their caretaker should be aware of. While both dogs and cats are carnivores, dogs are functional carnivores while cats are obligate carnivores. Obligate carnivores are “true” carnivores because they depend on the nutrients found only in …

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