What is Olive Leaf Powder? Olive leaf powder is a supplement extracted from the leaves of olive trees. It is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antioxidant; and has also proven to be effective against yeast infections. There are a number of ailments for which we recommend olive leaf powder as a treatment for cats and …
Has your dog ever had an episode where they take in long inhalations of air, extend their head and make a loud snorting sound? If this sounds familiar, your dog may have been experiencing a phenomenon known as inspiratory paroxysmal respiration or “reverse sneezing”. WHAT IS REVERSE SNEEZING? Reverse sneezing occurs in many dogs, particularly in …
Everyday we hear contradicting advice from our friends, family, co-workers, veterinarians and others regarding what food we should be feeding our pets: “raw feeding is dangerous!” “kibble causes allergies!”. People tend to be very opinionated when it comes to the great raw food debate. With all the different theories out there, one thing is for …
WHAT IS TITER TESTING? A titer test is a blood sample that measures the antibodies against certain viruses and other infectious diseases. Essentially, the test measures whether your dog is more prone to getting a particular disease or whether they are more resistant (if they should come in contact with it). Currently there is very accurate Titer …
THANKSGIVING TIPS AND FOODS TO AVOID The leaves are turning orange, the air is getting colder and Starbucks has released their famous pumpkin spice lattes once again. This must mean only one thing – Fall is officially upon us! With the onset of Fall we can all look forward to those treasured holidays consisting of …
Anal Gland Problems; The stinky odor no one wants to talk about. There is no nice way to ease into talking about anal glands. They are smelly, irritating, and can sometimes be a problem. Here we dissect and inspect why and how dogs get anal gland problems, what they are, and how you can help …
Veggies for dogs? Eat your Veggies!. I don’t think I know a single person who would argue this point. Veggies may be good for us, but what about for our carnivore pets? Dare I say that what is true for us is not for them? Just like every person is different, so is every dog. …
FREEZE DRIED VS. DEHYDRATED VS. AIR DRIED: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? In order to make feeding raw food to our pets as convenient as possible, many companies are making freeze dried, dehydrated and air dried raw foods. These types of raw food do not need to be kept frozen or thawed prior to feeding, saving time …
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference? We’ve all heard about probiotics and how they can do wonders for your pet’s digestion. But how exactly do they work? And why do we also need prebiotics? We’ve decided to break it down for you so you can get a good understanding of what they can do for …
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Does Raw Food Contain Salmonella Or E.Coli? Will Feeding Raw Food Make Me Or My Pet Sick? Yes, raw food can contain pathogens. All natural, healthy foods can, such as fruits, veggies, meats, dairy etc. We, as humans, certainly don’t solve this problem by cutting out fresh foods from our diet so why should we deprive …
As with many pet food and supply stores, we also stock many different kinds of supplements for dogs and cats. If we had to choose two things to talk about today, it would be Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar. Both Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar offer numerous health benefits that can sometimes become too …
Diatomaceous Earth: A to Z Diatomaceous Earth (Dye-ah-toe-may-cious Earth) is hard to pronounce but it has a wide array of benefits to people and pets! So what is this Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder that everyone seems to be talking about? We wrote up a blog post to help you understand more about the awesome effects of Diatomaceous Earth. …
HEALTH CHECKLIST: EYES Is your dog suffering from tear stains? Excessive scratching, gunk, and wounds around the eyes can be a sign of an eye infection or overactive tear ducts in dogs and cats. First, to make sure that the tear stains and other eye related problems are not caused by the diet, we recommend …
Regurgitating vs Vomiting Regurgitating is very different from vomiting. When a pet vomits, the contents coming out are from the stomach and sometimes from the beginning of the small intestine as well. Regurgitated contents are from the esophagus or pharynx. Regurgitation can be caused by several reasons but most of the time it’s harmless. Dogs regurgitate …
Even if you don’t intend to make your own food, the tips and tricks you can read about here can help you make a tailored diet for your pets. What is Homemade Raw Feeding? Homemade Raw Feeding is a practice of feeding where the meals are tailor made by the pet’s owner to fit their …
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joint. There are many causes for this, the most common being old age. Other causes and risk factors include repetitive use of the same joints, injury, genetic predisposition, or being overweight. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (breaking down of the cartilage covering joints) and …
Hot Spots; What are they and where do they come from? Hot spots are one of the more misunderstood problems that tend to surface on our pets. They are created when your dog’s natural bacteria overpopulates parts of his skin. Hot spots often occur in dogs with under performing immune systems and more often than …
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We are so excited and honoured to be featured in the June 15 – August 31, 2014 issue of the Kerrisdale insider – a local and free magazine promoting the wonderful community we are a part of. Click on this link to read the heart-felt words Sarah Gordon had to say about us!
Vets on commercial pet foods Dr. Ian Billinghurst, B.V.Sc.(Hons), BSc.Agr., Dip.Ed. “There are many reasons why the commercial pet foods have never been close to a dog’s natural diet. Those reasons include the fact that they are based on grain, and that they are cooked.” Dr. Charles E Loops, DVM “Science Diet & Hill’s …
A Rebuttal to CVMA & PHA Joint Position Statement Concerning Raw Food Diets for Pets by Dakota Bawden-Tutte, BA, DipEd This email, below, arrived in my inbox: Hello there Many thanks for the help fitting Grover with a training collar and especially the buffalo sample that you gave him yesterday. He could not eat if …
