Over the years we've become more and more concerned about the sometimes severe adverse reactions pets experience, and the hidden long-term damage caused by applying these toxins. 

We are now going to follow the general rule of thumb that if it is not safe for our skin, it's not safe for our pet's skin either; if it's poisonous when swallowed we don't want our children hugging the family pet who's covered in such a chemical.

We understand that fleas can be irritating to deal with, so we encourage you to stop in to our stores for advice, and to  read the tips from our March 2011 newsletter. 

All monthly flea treatments are toxic, so we urge you to avoid them if you can. One of the safer among them is Comfortis (only available through veterinarians), so we recommend it if you really need immediate forceful help.

The Pesticide Action Network of North America also has an informative webpage about non-toxic pest control for home, garden, and pets.

It's important to tell your veterinarian if your pet has an adverse reaction to spot-on flea products so that they can report it to government. This anecdotal reporting is, unfortunately, the only way to improve the safety of future products.

Mushroom Matrix

 

We're excited to bring on board these medicinal mushroom formulas from this long-time local company. The mushrooms are organically grown right here in San Marcos in a careful process that results in a superb product that your pet will be happy to have added to their meal. The science behind the use of medicinal mushrooms to strengthen the immune system is undeniable. Their Healthy Pet Matrix is a wonderful supplement for any pet as a preventative health boost, while their Maximum Recovery Matrix is designed to help those in need of focused immune support such as animals being treated for cancer, allergies, mange, infections, etc.

We've been using EO products in the store (and at home) for years. Many of our customers have become fans of the EO lavender hand sanitizer that we have at the counter, and the all purpose cleaner that leaves our store smelling naturally fresh. Well now your dog can enjoy their quality products too with their brand new dog shampoo and conditioner. All-natural, gentle, and safe, this shampoo should make for a more relaxing bath for the both of you.