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Organ meats are often an afterthought in deciding on our pets’ food, but they pack a huge nutritional wallop. We all know it’s best to serve pet food that incorporates elements of our beloved fur kids’ natural diet involving high meat concentrations. One overlooked aspect most people forget, though, is the additional foraging they might […]

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Highly processed dog foods are a cheaper alternative to raw foods, but unfortunately both pet guardians and their companions may pay the price later. These highly processed foods can clog your furry friend’s digestive function by changing the pH of their stomach and altering their gut balance bacteria. When you look at the lengthy list of ingredients […]

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Cheaper dog food is cheaper for a reason. The quality of ingredients suffers and eventually so can your pet. With inflation spinning out of control and everything including pet food going way up in price, you could be forgiven for wanting to save money on anything you can, including pet food. That could be a […]

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Emergency Fosters

With temperatures soaring to ranges of 105-110 degrees and the possibility of rolling blackouts, our shelter is at great risk of losing power and we need your help! We’re calling on members of our community to foster a dog or cat for a minimum of 1 week starting now. Temperatures this high severely strain our facility making conditions dangerous for the most vulnerable animals in our care, even with our hot weather protocols in place. Willing to help?

What are the differences, and what might your dog or cat need? Whether your dog or cat is going in for dental work, a spay/neuter op, or some other procedure, he’ll need to be anesthetized or sedated for the duration. An important part of veterinary medicine is the ability to chemically restrain patients, when needed, […]

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Find out how certain dietary nutrients and calming supplements may curb aggression, anxiety and other unwanted behaviors in dogs. Did you know that nutrition plays a role in canine behavior? Aggression, anxiety, begging, destructiveness, excessive barking and house soiling are just a few of the unwanted behaviors dog parents sometimes contend with. Socialization and training […]

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Pets are a wonderful addition to every family or house, but there will be occasions…

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A keto diet can offer multiple benefits to dogs, from weight loss to better skin health to improved cognitive function. It may even help with cancer. From visionarypet.com You probably know someone who is on a keto diet, and might be wondering if it could have similar health benefits for your dog. Read on to […]

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Here are simple healing salves for your pup’s hot spots! Ingredients 1/3 cup first pressed/extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon grated beeswax 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon shea butter 15 drops calendula essential oil 15 drops lavender essential oil 10 drops vitamin E oil (a natural antioxidant preservative) Instructions Use organic ingredients whenever possible. […]

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