Natura pet food is running a bonus offer for those participating in their Frequent Buyer program. The Frequent Buyer program earns you a free bag of food following the purchase of 10 bags. Between now and September 30, 2012, you can receive a promotional sticker with the purchase of any Natura dry food purchase. This […]
Innova Announces Reformulations
Back in May of last year many people lamented the announcement that Procter & Gamble was buying Natura, the manufacturer of Innova, California Natural, Evo, Karma and Healthwise foods. At the time, quite a few pet owners decided to switch to a different food. The word we heard was that P&G, a large corporation, was […]
Hairballs and Shedding
The next time you’re wondering how to best control your cat’s hairballs, keep in mind the following: “Shedding, and the hairballs that result, is related to temperature and hours of daylight” according to Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM. Dr. Mayabb, manager of education and development at Royal Canin USA, was quoted last year in a recent […]
Felidae Shifts Shape
Felidae cat food is changing from a star-shaped kibble to a round circle. The formulation of the food is not changing, only the shape. Felidae’s grain-free formulas already feature the rounded shape. The circular shape appears to be favored by cats and also minimizes kibble breakage, which can result in more crumbs and “kibble dust” […]
Should Retail Sales of Cats and Dogs be Restricted?
For the past few years, a ban on pet store sales of dogs and cats has steadily been gaining support in cities across the country. Originally dismissed as a fringe movement, the list of cities both introducing and approving ordinances to address the problem of pet overpopulation has steadily been gaining ground. Last month, Pet […]
Soft, Chewy TidNips from Canidae
If you’ve been looking for a soft, chewy and healthy treat, have a look at the new TidNips from Canidae. Choose from 3 flavors for dogs and chicken flavor for cats. These treats are made without corn, wheat or soy, and come in a 6 oz. pouch (cat treats come in 3 oz. pouch). Choose […]
Memorial Paw Pin and Pendant
When a friend loses a pet, it can be difficult to find the right words or gesture to show your support and concern. A few kind words or a pet sympathy card can go a long way. We’re pleased to be able to offer a token of consolation that may help provide some comfort during […]
What is a Janus cat?
Have you heard about the two-faced cat who has just earned a spot in Guinness World Records? No, it’s not the lead in to a joke. Just ask Frank and Louie’s caregiver, Marty. Frank and Louie is a Janus cat who has beaten the odds and celebrated his 12th birthday last month. Janus cats are […]
HPP and Raw Food Diets
High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) is becoming more widespread in the world of raw pet food. Primal announced early this week that they will be using HPP on their poultry products. They join Stella & Chewey’s and Nature’s Variety in utilizing this additional step of processing raw diets. HPP is a process which uses pressure to […]
Primal Pet Food Recall
Primal Pet Food has announced a recall of their 4 pound Chicken/ Salmon nuggets for cats with a date code of 043112-17 because of the potential for salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date as a result of this recall. If you have any of the affected product, please contact us directly so […]