| Beau's Pick of the Month |
This month I'd like to introduce you to our bagel beds. Not quite a donut, not quite a round, these beds are just right for snuggling into. I'm modeling the "pony" bed which is my favorite. However, if you're not into animal prints, there are over 75 other fabrics to choose from. The beds are available in six sizes and are machine washable. And here's something you don't hear too often, they are made in the USA. Bring the 10% off coupon at the bottom of the newsletter to the store, and I'll to help you select a bed that's just right for you.
Beau |
| Gus's Corner |
 Dear Gus:
My humans have started taking fish oil. They say it's good for their health. Should I be taking fish oil too? Clive
Dear Clive:
Fish oil is chock full of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's), which play a crucial role in skin, cardiovascular, neurolgical and immune system health. Omega 3 EFA's have also been found to be helpful with the relief of allergy symptoms. Both Omega 3's and Omega 6's are important to canine health, with an optimal ratio of 1:1. Omega 9's have no known use in pets. An imbalance in the Omega 3, Omega 6 ratio, in particular a low level of Omega 3 EFA's in our diet, can lead to inflammation, heart disease, cancer or arthritis.
We get Omega 6's from the foods we eat, like cereal grains and vegetable oils. Since our bodies don't naturally produce Omega 3's it is necessary to add them to our diets via supplements. The most beneficial EFA's are eicoapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Alpha linolenic acid (ALA), is another beneficial EFA, although less potent. Fish oils like Salmon oil are high in EPA and DHA. Flaxseed Oil is high in ALA, however, the digestive system must convert it to EPA and DHA, which results in fewer EFA's per serving. Therefore, fish oils, like salmon, are the prefered source of EFA's.
When you are selecting a fish oil take quality into consideration. A poor quality fish oil can leave you smelling like something that washed up on a beach. I take an unscented, wild caught Icelandic Salmon Oil that is pharmaceutical grade and free of toxins and heavy metals.
Since, I've added Salmon Oil to my diet I haven't looked or felt better. Just ask the ladies. So make sure to let your humans know that fish oil is just as good for you as it is for them.
Gus
Senior Product Researcher
See Spot Shop at the Summit
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| Did You Know? |
Foothills Animal Rescue was given 30 days notice to vacate their location, behind Animal Health Services, in Cave Creek. They are in desperate need of donations to enable them relocate their facility. To help go to their website www.foothillsanimal.org or call (480) 488-9890. | |
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| Photo of the Month |
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Holly casts a spell on an unsuspecting pumpkin.
Halloween costumes are here!!! Stop by to pick one out for your pet. |
| Adopt Me |
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Hi! My name is Red and I am a 4-year old, very handsome, male Golden
Retriever. I am looking for my forever home and would love to live with
another dog and maybe older kids. I'm not too sure about cats. I love to
explore and have been known to escape from the yard to check out the
neighborhood.
You can meet Red and read more about other dogs like him at www.azgrc.org. | |
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