Smack: the true, no-thaw, raw pet food Here at Smack, we pride ourselves on creating the best quality food for your pet. Our raw, dehydrated product offers the perfect combination of raw, fresh food in an easy-to-serve format - no fridge or freezer required! But if you're wondering how our food differs from other raw pet food, here's how our raw, dehydrated offerings compare: Smack makes the perfect, on-the-go pet food Our raw, dehydrated food has all the benefits of raw with the convenience of a dry food - ideal for travel, camping and kennels, or during the holiday season...

Let’s be real: Why natural vitamins are so different from synthetic vitamins We all know that essential vitamins and minerals are an important part of your pet’s overall health. They offer a range of benefits, from boosting the immune system and improving skin, to heart and eye health - and much more! But when it comes to the type of vitamins that they’re getting, it can be hard to know whether synthetic vitamins are really up to the task. Read on for some key differences between synthetic and natural vitamins - and why synthetic vitamins might not be such a...

It was Drew’s dog, Dexter, who inspired him to open his Calgary-based pet store, Dexter’s Pet Shop. Dexter was born with a number of food and airborne allergies, but Drew found it hard to obtain helpful advice from vets or other pet stores as he looked to improve his dog’s quality of life. Frustrations when it came to finding a food that worked, as well as a lack of speciality knowledge at other pet stores, led him to do research for himself on pet nutrition and health in order to help Dexter live a happy and healthy lifestyle. By then,...

Steamed, cooked or raw: the benefits of carrots for your dog Ever wondered about what carrots are doing for you - or more importantly, your pet? In their raw or cooked form, carrots provide an excellent, nutritious snack for your pups (when served in bite-size chunks to avoid a choking hazard). Cooking - including lightly steaming - this tasty orange vegetable allows you to reap the full nutritional benefits for your pet. So what are the top benefits of including carrots in your dog’s diet? An excellent source of potassium, vitamin A, fibre, beta-carotene (and more), carrots are a su-paw...