Fresh food for dogs and cats doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Here are some highlights from our Pet Health Guide on building a better bowl of food for your pet which you can download as a PDF. Think Outside The Bag Only feeding pellets out of a bag and expecting optimal health just [...]
Natural flea management requires three levels of care for best results – Internal, Topical, and Environmental. It takes more effort than a once-a-month drug but it spares your pet’s body the burden of detoxing from those chemicals for which no long-term safety studies have been done. If you are concerned about chronic health problems and [...]
Itchy Skin, Hot Spots, Rashes, Runny Nose, Goopy Eyes, Ear Infections, Digestive Upset, Inflammation, “Just not right!” If your pet suffers from any of these problems they will benefit from some specific supplements and diet improvements. Come in to Dexter's Deli for help! HOW THE HEALTH OF THE LIVER IMPACTS EVERYTHING ELSE The liver is [...]
Foraging Toys are the best way to satisfy dogs and cats natural urge to hunt, chew, problem-solve, and play. BENEFITS • Relieves boredom • Reduces anxiety • Helps with crate training • Provides physical & intellectual stimulation Download a PDF handout of this information Kong Classic – the #1 toy for puppies and dogs. Made [...]
If you can do one thing to improve your cat's diet.... stop feeding dry food. Whether you use canned, rehydrated, home-cooked, or raw isn't the point, it's all about getting moisture into the food. WHY CATS NEED MOISTURE IN THEIR FOOD It's not enough for cats to be offered drinking water alongside their dry food. [...]
Supplements shouldn’t be thought of as optional. Perhaps they should be called “complements” because they contribute important natural whole-food nutrients not often found in packaged and homemade diets. The option is considering which ones to use at different stages of your pet’s life. Talking with your vet, herbalist, or other pet professional is one [...]
We know it's gross to talk about poop, but we want you to be informed pet owners! We've been hearing from too many customers that their dogs have Giardia, picking it up at local dog recreation areas and swim spots. What is Giardia? Giardia is a protozoa that lives in the intestine of affected animals. [...]