You know the drill. I have said it dozens of times. Single Ingredient dog treats are the way to go. USDA meats, made in the USA, no salt or sugar added, show me the treat! But I will tell you, limited ingredient treats such as our dual treat offerings have …
Let’s face it. Your dog stares and salivates while you eat that cookie or candy bar……. What harm could a little, bitty bite do? LOTS. There is a big difference between safe Carob and unsafe chocolate. Carob is a naturally sweet (no sugar needed) chocolate substitute that can be ground or …
Some run of the mill products found in your home can really harm your pet. Take note of these 5. Studies of the pesticide tetrachlorvinphos have produced strong evidence of carcinogenicity in animals. This toxin is banned in the European Union, but is still in use in the US on …
If you can no longer care for your pets, giving them away for free to someone who has generously offered to care for them may seem like the right thing to do, but there are good reasons not to. Criminals prey on people who just want the animals to go …
We use coconut oil at home for a myriad of things. It has excellent uses both internally and topically. But did you know how beneficial coconut oil can be for your dog? BENEFITS For you and your dog, coconut oil when taken internally can: • Reduces the risk of cancer …
You know me, I always have a story to tell. Sometimes when I am at the store telling folks about our treats I get this question…… “How many calories are in this treat?” I always ask them “How many calories can your dog eat a day?” The answer is always …
Fair Warning! I am going to talk about really yucky stuff! Not for the faint of heart You know me. I always want to help and share info. Sometimes I want to sell you something……Well, today is just about imparting knowledge, so let’s get started. We don’t sell dog …
It’s the same ritual every morning. After breakfast and a few minutes of downtime the games begin. Mimi and Matisse begin AM Playtime. First the approach, each one letting the other one know what games are about to begin and what toys should be included. Then, it happens. The play …
As you can guess, selling holistic dog treats gets you into conversations with folks who have sick dogs. Lots and lots of sick dogs. I am amazed that so many dogs take Benadryl to relieve allergy symptoms. My little guy, Matisse, always has red eyes and sneezes more than any …
We’ve got USA elk and deer and moose antlers. Why have moose antler chews for dogs? What is so different? Well, some things are the same for deer and elk but some things ARE different for moose. For starters, the nutritional values are basically the same between all of them. …
It’s obvious isn’t it? Why wouldn’t you buy dog treats made in the USA? No brainer, right? It isn’t. The USA has lots of rules and regulations in place concerning food safety.. ……for people that is. Not so much for pet food and certainly not for treats. If it took …
The idea that it’s natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. However, it’s a dangerous practice and can cause serious injury to your pet. “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,” says Carmela Stamper, D.V.M., …
You know me…. I don’t do chemicals. If possible we go as holistic as we can. The though of putting something on my pet’s skin or have them ingest a chemical that is poisonous to fleas kind of makes me nervous on what it could do to my dog. If …
We hear the word “Natural” all the time, right? Nowadays everything is Natural……or so they claim. Recently the FDA cracked down on big company from using this term. But what about pet treats and food? Nobody is policing them. Recently I saw this article that speaks to just that point. …
You know me. I like Holistic. I clean my stopped up sink with baking soda and water. Always keep it natural. Every home with dogs should have apple cider vinegar. It’s a remedy with multiple uses for dogs: alleviating allergies, arthritis, establishing correct pH balance. You can also give apple …