Have you watched in dismay as your dog struggles to hop into the car, or groans when rising from an afternoon snooze? If you’ve had to deal with hip dysplasia (HD) with your dog, the video at the end of this post may bring back some familiar memories. If not, consider yourself, and your dog, [...]
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Stem Cells Bring New Hope for Hip Dysplasia
February 25th, 2012Hairballs and Shedding
February 25th, 2012The next time you’re wondering how to best control your cat’s hairballs, keep in mind the following: “Shedding, and the hairballs that result, is related to temperature and hours of daylight” according to Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM. Dr. Mayabb, manager of education and development at Royal Canin USA, was quoted last year in a recent [...]
Felidae Shifts Shape
February 20th, 2012Felidae cat food is changing from a star-shaped kibble to a round circle. The formulation of the food is not changing, only the shape. Felidae’s grain-free formulas already feature the rounded shape. The circular shape appears to be favored by cats and also minimizes kibble breakage, which can result in more crumbs and “kibble dust” [...]
Save 15% on Tripett Cans
February 1st, 2012Tripett cans- save 15% Save on a limited supply of 13 oz. cans of Green Beef Tripe. 100% pure meat is rich in digestive enzymes and amino acids. Ideal for picky eaters, sensitive stomachs, and skin problems. Reg. $2.30, now $1.95
Paws in the Pie- save 15%
February 1st, 2012Paws in the Pie- save 15% Tasty, bite-sized treats have a wonderful aroma like freshly baked apple pie. 2 oz. package of Small biscuits. Reg. $6.75, now $5.75
Whole Dog Journal Dry Dog Food Review Issue
January 28th, 2012The February issue of the Whole Dog Journal is the annual Dry Dog Food Review, one of the most popular issues published each year. This issue includes food review articles on hallmarks of a quality dog food, pre-mixed diets for dogs with allergies, interpreting labels and more. Also in the February issue are articles on becoming [...]
Most Popular Pet Names
January 25th, 2012Using data from adoptable pets at more than 13,000 animal shelters and rescue groups in North America, Petfinder has compiled its list of most popular dog and cat names for 2011. The most popular dog name was Buddy, for the 5th consecutive year. The most popular cat name was once again Lucy. Six names appeared [...]
Woofstock Survey Results
January 24th, 2012Thanks to all who took a few moments to complete our Woofstock followup survey last month. We appreciate your time, and particularly your comments, for better or worse. Curious about some of the results? Here is the consensus of some items and what we’re pondering to address based on your comments: Speed of Checkout: bad, [...]
Nutro Updates Natural Choice Biscuits
January 24th, 2012Nutro has reformulated, repackaged, renamed and repriced some of its popular Natural Choice biscuit line. Natural Choice Chops have become Skin & Coat biscuits. They are now a Chicken based treat (instead of lamb) and contain whole brown rice, whole wheat, fish oil, flaxseed, and sunflower oil. Natural Choice Tartar Control biscuits have been reformulated with [...]