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Prebiotics and Probiotics: What’s the Difference, and How Can They Help Your Pet?

Perhaps you’ve heard of probiotics — and, perhaps you’ve taken them yourself. Did you know that probiotics can be helpful for pet’s, too? But, it’s important to know the whole story, especially how prebiotics allow probiotics to be more effective. What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are specific types of microorganisms ( live, bitsy organisms) that naturally […]

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Rabbit and Guinea Pig Dental Health Checklist

Health, Small Animals / PET DEPOT

Schedule regular veterinary checkups Your pet should visit the veterinarian at least once a year (twice is even better) for a checkup. Your vet will assess your pet’s dental health during this visit, and it’s a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about your pet’s teeth. Feed unlimited amounts of hay Hay is

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All About Small Pet Dental Health

Health, Small Animals / PET DEPOT

Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores are expert chewers with teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. Dental disease is common in these species, but it’s often preventable through proper diet and care. The following information is designed to help you take the necessary steps to ensure your pet’s teeth are healthy throughout

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New Year, New Resolutions – Healthy Weight for the Fur Babies Too

Health / PET DEPOT

The start of a New Year tends to inspire people to make healthier habits and resolve to better living. And, as we look to 2022 to make healthier choices, it’s important to remember the furry family members as well. Keeping your dog or cat at a healthy weight is an investment in their long term

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How to Keep Pets Safe This Halloween

Health, Safety / PET DEPOT

Ghosts and ghouls aren’t the only things to be afraid of this Halloween. The spooky holiday also plays host to a few dangers that are all too real for our pets. Here are a few tips to share with your customers to keep pets safe while enjoying the seasonal festivities. 1. Keep candy stashed away While

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Keep You Pets Cool In The Summer

Health, Safety / PET DEPOT

Protect Dogs, Cats, Birds and Exotics from the Heat After a long winter and a spring thaw, we’re eager to get back out into the sunshine and enjoy the long days and warm nights with neighbors, friends and family. And for many of us, “family” includes our pets. In fact, including your pets in your

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Foods Rabbits Should Never Eat

Food, Health / PET DEPOT

Rabbits are eating machines! Thanks to their unique physiology, these remarkable small herbivores must consume a near-constant intake of fiber to keep their specialized digestive tracts running smoothly. Just because rabbits are herbivores, however, doesn’t mean they can eat all varieties of greens, veggies, and fruits. Their unique dietary requirements also make many “human treats” (and even some marketed for rabbits) inappropriate as

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How To Care For Your Dog’s Teeth

Dogs, Health / PET DEPOT

You brush your dog daily, take her out for walks, and feed her once or twice a day, but there’s an important part of your dog’s health you could be neglecting. We’re talking about his or her teeth. It might not seem like a big deal but caring for a dog’s teeth is an essential

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How to Keep Pets Safe this Holiday Season

Cats, Dogs, Health, Safety / PET DEPOT

After a stressful year, the holiday season is more welcome than ever. While family gatherings will likely be different this year, it’s still a time to gather with friends and family (in a safe, responsible way) to celebrate. Health and safety is top of mind for most households this year, and while people are taking

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No Evidence Of Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease

Dogs, Health / PET DEPOT

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that there is no scientific evidence that a grain-free diet causes canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The agency outlined the multiple potential factors that can, alone or in combination, contribute to dogs developing this rare and scientifically complex disease. The agency concluded that there is nothing inherently unsafe about a

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