General Mills, makers of Cheerios, Annie’s, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, and other familiar grocery store brands, has purchased Blue Buffalo Pet Products. This purchase is General Mills’ first entry into the pet food business since the 1960s. They join Mars, Nestlé Purina and J.M. Smuckers as large conglomerates producing both human and pet foods […]
The Return of Recalls
Back in “the day,” duck & cover school drills for nuclear attacks were common. We rarely read about weather-related news events, and there were 7 famous “dirty words” you couldn’t say on television. We didn’t hear much about pet food recalls either. Some things change, others don’t The latter half of 2017 brought its fair […]
February 2018 Treat of the Month
Fruitables Strawberry Greek Yogurt biscuits- save 25% These crunchy bite-sized biscuits are made in the USA with no wheat, corn or soy. They contain just 9 calories each, so tossing more than a few at once shouldn’t upset your dog’s carefully monitored weight control program. Ingredients: Pumpkin Granola (oats, barley, brown rice, pumpkin, honey), Greek […]
Free Goat’s Milk for the Asking!
There’s been a bunch of buzz recently about fermented foods for people. Did you know that pets can benefit in much the same way from some fermented foods? We’re not talking about the type of fermentation used in making beer or bread. Although the process is similar, we’re more interested in the type of fermentation […]
Service Animals Under Scrutiny
You’ve likely seen them in grocery stores, malls, restaurants or even at airports. Dogs, cats, pigs, mini horses and even reptiles sporting a Service Animal vest or label while behaving… like a pet. A new law making its way through the Washington State legislature would redefine an often liberally interpreted legal gray area. The proposed […]
What to Do When Your Favorite Pet Food Disappears
Driving through a familiar neighborhood last week, I did an involuntary a double take. A gaping hole in the ground had suddenly appeared where a small café had stood ever since I can remember. There was no doubt that the eatery was no longer there. But was it gone forever? That question was more easily […]
January 2018 Treat of the Month
January 2018 Treat of the Month Zuke’s Pure Beef & Green Lipped Mussel treats- save 20% A resealable bag of jerky treats made in New Zealand with salmon, whitefish, green lipped mussel and grass-fed beef. These chewy treats can be fed whole or torn into bite-sized pieces which makes them appropriate for any sized dog. […]
Evo and California Natural Foods Discontinued
It’s the end of the line for Natura pet products. In a very under-reported development, Mars Petcare has decided to discontinue the Natura lines of Evo and California Natural pet foods. The news follows last year’s announcement of the discontinuation of a selection of California Natural and Evo formulas, along with the entire line of […]
Solid Gold Superfoods Treats Now Available
Solid Gold has been on a roll recently, introducing so many new products that it’s been hard to keep up! One of the more interesting introductions has been their new line of treats made with a variety of superfoods, including Pumpkin, Parsley, Lentils, Sunflower Oil and Kelp. Superfoods are desirable in pet food and treats because they […]
New Year, New Pricing
The official word from the other Washington is that inflation is under control. Some of our favorite manufacturers, however, do not share that perspective and have announced price increases effective January 1, 2018. Among the brands adjusting their prices at the start of the new year are: Acana Grizzly Natural Balance Orijen Tuckers As we […]
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