Canine Cancer Diet

by | Nov 2, 2012 | Article

Because the diagnosis of cancer has been so prevalent in the past few years, I see many people struggling with the issue of what to feed their pets. Having been through it myself, I know it can be a matter of trial and error as the pet’s appetite changes. Read...

Anatomy of a Tick Removal

by | Jul 2, 2012 | Article

Teenage Daughter yells for help. I have been called Hey, Hey You, Hey Mom by this child. But when “MOMMY” is screeched, I know there is a problem. Apparently, she tried to brush what she thought was an M&M off the dog’s throat. This dog is known far and wide for...

Who’s Rescuing Who?

by | Jun 2, 2012 | Article

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

by | Dec 1, 2011 | Article

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...

Feeding a Diabetic Cat

by | Jan 2, 2011 | Article

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...