There is a lot of mixed information available about the pros and cons of adding “human” food to your dog or cat's commercially prepared kibble. Kibble is balanced to provide a set amount of valuable nutrients for the overall well-being of your pet. However, kibble requires high-temperature processing for preservation, and oftentimes, a lot of the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals are lost. Almost all kibble has to have synthetic vitamins added to the recipe to ensure

Original publish date: February 29, 2024 | Last updated: October 29, 2025 So that was a really interesting winter we just had… It almost feels too soon to be talking about spring, with how short our snowy, freezing temperatures actually ended up being this year. Nonetheless, c'est la vie! On to the next chapter and for all of you off leash goers, you know what this season brings: the Buena Vista Great Lake puddle! The nasty slew of all of the winter runoff, which unfortunatel

Green tripe. If you have had a conversation with one of us here at the store, there is a good chance we have brought it up in one way or another. Kibble feeder? Feed tripe. Picky eater? Feed tripe. Having GI issues (diarrhea or constipation)? Feed tripe. Kidney disease? Feed tripe. We are even starting to learn about how beneficial it is to growing animals in the prevention of the dreaded ruptured ACL. How can this one ingredient be so beneficial in so many different situatio

Our canine best friends, while not strict carnivores like their feline rivals, still thrive on a meat-based diet. Raw food mimics the natural prey diet – anything a dog would have eaten in the wild. Rotating your dog’s proteins not only adds variety to their diet, but ensures they are getting all the necessary nutrients needed, as every protein has a different set of macro and micro-nutrients that some proteins may not offer.

As spring approaches, many dog owners notice their pets are suddenly scratching, shedding excessively, chewing their paws, and showing signs of red and irritated skin and ears. Some pet parents are seeing these types of symptoms year round, with a noticeable increase around spring time.