TLDR: Below you will find links to articles by the FDA, Animal Science Journal, veterinarians, and Veterinary Clinical Nutritionists to help you understand why your veterinarian might be recommending grain inclusive foods over grain-free when your pet is not genetically prone to heart disease. To date there is no proof that grain-free foods cause DCM […]
Rotational feeding came about as a whole-istic form of feeding our pets because their bodies (just like ours) are not meant to eat the same thing every day. Since there’s no such thing as a perfect pet food, it’s reasonable to assume every product is deficient or excessive in some way. Mainly because, like humans, […]
The crisp Autumn whether is perfect for spending some quality time outdoors with your pooch. Below are a few dog friendly activities where you can do just that! Apple Picking There are so many dog friendly apple orchards around Montreal! Here are a few that we found. Make sure to call ahead to double check […]
The cold temperatures don’t lie, winter has indeed arrived. Although it’s been a mild one so far! For some, these winter months mean snowmen, snowshoes and snowball fights. Winter joy! For others, it means hibernation. The same goes for our dogs, some love the cold season while others struggle to stick the tip of their […]
This year more than ever the emphasis is on buying locally for the holidays is very important. That’s good news because we have several local businesses in store if you want to spoil your pet with a Quebec made gift. Vita Nutrition: Their bone broths are rich in collagen and are great moisture additions to […]
What is it? Raw pet food is a fresh and minimally processed way of feeding your pets (obligate carnivores; cats or facultative/scavenging carnivores; dogs). Raw pet food can come in many forms, but the simplest arrangement is raw meat, organs, and bones and for dogs, there is usually a mix of fresh vegetables and some […]
Clicker Training Becoming more and more popular in dog training, the clicker is a very effective tool to help dogs understand what is expected of them. This is a marker that tells the dog that he has done the right behaviour. Other existing markers exist, such as verbal markers (“Yes! Good Boy!”) or visual markers […]
Like dogs, cats need both physical and mental exercise. We tend to forget that a cat should more than just sleep, eat and do their business. In the wild, cats are ferocious predators that can spend a large portion of their time tracking down their prey. In the house, they just have to meow once […]
Whether you feed kibble or fresh foods, adding the following three items into you dog’s diet will provide some amazing benefits! 1. Moisture Especially important for dry food feeders, adding moisture to your dog’s meal can help fend off dehydration, especially in summer. You can do this by adding: Water Bone Broth Raw Fermented Goat’s […]
Now that you know some of the interactive toys available and why they can benefit you and your dog (Link to that blog post here), here are a couple easy and healthy options to stuff your dog’s interactive toy! You will need: Interactive, stuffable toy (Toys like the Kong, Snoop or Toppl will work best) […]
