Winter Safety Tips
PAW CARE and SAFETY 
Snow and ice can have an impact on your dog's paws. Extra precaution should be taken with these three easy steps to protect the sensitive pads:
1. Doggie Booties. We carry the most comfortable that is available.
2. Paw Wax. It protects ice ball buildup between the pads. If it's good enough for the musher's team, it's good enough for us.
3. Pet Safe Ice Melter. Works great and does not burn the animal's pads. Stop in for a container or two.
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What's New?
GREAT PET FOODS
We have added many new foods to our arsenal to bring you the highest quality product choices to feed your dog and cat at fair prices.
Time for a switch? We encourage variety, so come in to discuss what food would fit your pet best. We've added Acana, PureVita, Taste of the Wild and Blue Buffalo.
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Calendar Happenings NATIONAL TRAIN YOUR DOG MONTH!
 January has been designated "National Train Your Dog Month" by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT.com). The educational organization chose January because so many dogs and puppies are adopted or purchased from breeders and brought home during the winter holidays. The APDT wants to help these new canine family members and their people get off to a great start! Over the last 10 years or so, the US (and maybe other countries, too) seems to be experiencing a "doggie baby boom." In my daily comings and goings as a trainer, I see many clients who are inviting dogs into their homes for the first time since childhood. The number of multi-dog households is also on the rise; for some people, like me, having more than one dog is twice or three times the fun. (It can also be quadruple... To read on, CLICK HERE! MORE UPCOMING DATES February: Pet Dental Month February 14: Valentine's Day (includes pets, of course) February 14-15: The 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show |
Nutrition Nuggets
IMPORTANCE of DIET VARIETY
Why does your pet need variety in its diet? Dogs need variety in their diet just like humans do. Ensuring that your pet is provided a high quality food is the first step.
Food companies source their product from different parts of the country and rendering plants. The quality of these ingredients could vary drastically. Moving from one formula to another within the same brand is a good start, but mixing in other brands and types of foods (raw, home cooking, and canned) is ideal. The more often the diet is switched, the more accustomed the animal's digestive system is to changes.
Please come in for further discussion on how to do this successfully.
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