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Who’s Rescuing Who?
I watched a dear friend struggle with the end of life issues that every pet owner eventually faces. But the more I saw Lidia agonize over the end of Ludwig’s life, I also saw pictures of all of her other pets crowded around her, offering comfort as only they can....
Sifting through the Choices
As a successful pet food retailer, we are approached almost weekly by food manufacturers that would like us to carry their foods. On top of scrutinizing the ingredients and the company itself, I always do one more test that I know most of my customers would…I Google...
Fromm Family Tradition
Read this article about the Fromm Family business, written for Pet Business Magazine in June 2011. View here.
Feeding a Diabetic Cat
We have at least one customer per week seeking help with what to feed a diabetic cat. I have found an excellent book on all matters of feline health care, “Your Cat” written by Feline Veterinarian Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM. Below are some excerpts from her website...
Choosing a Dog Breeder
Written by Connie Roller If you are planning to purchase a purebred puppy after doing all your research on the breed you have chosen, the next step is to find a responsible, reputable breeder. What do you look for? What questions do you ask, and what situations should...
Supporting Local Businesses
At The Feed Bag Pet Supply, we pride ourselves on our success as an independently, locally owned business, given the numerous big box, chains and outlet stores that consumers have to choose from. The following article is from the website of the American Independent...
Striving for Puppy Wellness: Are Early Socialization and Infectious Disease Prevention Incompatible?
by Jennifer Messer, BA Psych (Hons.), DVM "One of the dilemmas in the pursuit of puppy wellness is balancing the need for early socialization with the need for protection from infectious disease." What is Puppy Wellness? Wellness is more than simply freedom from...
The Third Way Dog Training
This stuff really works! Mary exclaimed. The other seminar participants also felt her excitement and relief. They had witnessed the light bulb going on for her and her dog, Swinger. THE THIRD WAY helps people give dogs accurate information about their behavior which...
The Benefits of Fats in Your Dog’s Diet
Fats are necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. They also provide protection from cold and protect the nerve fibers in the body. They provide more calories per gram than carbohydrates or protein, and improve flavor and palatability of the dog’s food....
How Well Do You Know a Cat’s Body?
Compliments of Cats International Whiskers Whiskers are extensions of the skin and not special hairs. Each whisker is an intricate receptor designed to detect even the most minute changes in the environment: tiny movements, air currents, changes in air pressure,...