DCM has been an ongoing topic in the pet industry since an article (2016) published by a vet group at Cornell hypothesized that legume-rich diets may cause this acute heart conditons in dogs. There has been a lot of back and forth between vets and regulatory agencies, but it has been finalized that there is no substantial link between diet and DCM. If you want to read more click here.

Short answer, no. Dogs and cats have evolved tp rip and tear their prey. Do we really think a toy will stand a chance? Chewing is a natural behavior that should be encouraged safely, using edible chew treats. These can be used in conjunction with toys like the West Paw Qwizl to extend chew time and make for a more engaging experience. Toys should be for interactive playing, not chewing. If they are hard enough to be as “indestructible” they may be too hard and can cause dental wear or fractures. You can read more here!

Raw food is not only safe, but safer than kibble! Because of all the concern of using a raw product, all brands undergo extensive testing and/or pasturization processes to ensure a safe product. As for it being balanced, all the raw foods we carry in store are considered a whole and balanced meal as regulated by AAFCO just like kibble. If you want to read more click here.

One of the more common questions we get. Shopping with a budget in mind can be limiting and finding quality foods that don’t break the bank can be difficult. After doing our research both personally and professionally, we have found that feeding higher quality food can not only be better for our pets, but our wallet too. High quality foods are fed at smaller portions and often avoid common vet visits that cheaper foods may induce. If you want to read more about kibble comparisons click here and more about raw vs canned food click here. We also recommend mixing dry kibble with wet or raw food at a minimum ratio of 80/20. Studies have show that 20% fresh food can greatly impact the health of our pets, but the more the better.

Although we have a lot of experience fitting harnesses, guessing what sizing your pet needs can be difficult. Harness companies do not make sizing equal, so even knowing the “size” of another brand may not help us. Knowing the weight of your pet can help, but even that is an approximation as some dogs may have deeper chests than their weight may imply. Ultimately, having your pet present to where we can get a chest measurement is the best way to get a properly fit harness.

We have some wonderful rescue orgonizations throughout the county. Those include Redwood Pals Rescue, Companion Animal Foundation, Sequoia Humane Society, Humboldt Animal Shelter, Miranda’s Rescue, and Sierra Pacific Furbabies.

As a company run by pet parents, we value quality products that we would use with our beloved pets. As a shop in such a beautiful place, we want to protect it by offering the most eco-friendy products we can. These quality standards may include but are not limited to recyclable packaging, sustainably sourced ingredients, GAP certified foods, Ocean Wise & MSC certified foods, B-Corp certified brands, etc. If you are curious or concerned about the quality of any of our products, do not hesistate to ask.

Pet allergies are a regular issue for many pet parents, but do not dispair! We are always more than happy to help you along the way. Allergy panels can be taken with your vet, but are often costly. Sensitivity panels can be taken at home with the swab of the mouth, but may not return results that are helpful. Elimination diets can help you find out what could be the cause of the allergies if they are food based. If you want to read more click here.

Not only are raw chicken necks safe, they are a fantastic dental chew!! Poultry bones (or any bones for that matter) when heated become dangerous. They can splinter and become choking or puncture hazards. Raw bones howerver are perfectly how nature intended, soft and pliable. This allows them to be easily chewed on, swallowed, and digested. Meaty bones such as poultry necks and frames make for a great dental treat. If you want to read more click here.

UTI’s are a common issue with pet owners, especially cat owners. The common issue is that our pets are not eating what their body is expecting, which is a moisture rich diet. First and foremost, a moisture rich diet will avoid most urinary health issues. Feeding raw food, canned food, or moistened kibble and forcing our pets to eat their water is key. If you want to read more click here.

Is your pet a rabbit? Then the answer is most likely no. Cats and dogs are carnivores and require a meat rich diet to obtain all the vitamins, nutrients, fatty acids, and minerals required for optimum health. If you want to read more click here.

This is a common question that circulated 10 years ago or so, but still pops up every now and then. Dogs ancestral diets would naturally high protein, with upwards of 95% of their diet being high protein animal meats. The issue in modern pet food that is labeled “high protein” is that a considerable amount of that protein, typically upwards of 70%, is a plant protein. Be that pea protein, wheat gluten meal, or any other plant product. These are incredibly biologically innapropriate and require our pet’s liver and kidney work harder to process. This can lead to kidney and liver damage, but a diet rich in animal protein would never lead to these same problems.

Many of us have heard or experienced stories of our pets getting into something that is high in fat like bacon, leading to acute pancreatitis. While this can happen with fat rich foods, pork is actually a lean animal. There are certainly some cuts with high fat content, as there is with any animal. But a balanced diet of pork would be even safer than a common fatty protein like a beef recipe or lamb recipe, which are both considerably fattier animals. It is typically an allergy friendly protein and one that is nice and digestable. A great option for senstive pets. Read more about pancreatitis here.