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Mabyn Dueck

Natural vs Synthetic Vitamins

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...

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Mabyn Dueck
Local Business Spotlight - Dexter's Pet Shop

Local Business Spotlight - Dexter's Pet Shop

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,...

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Mabyn Dueck

The Benefits of Carrot

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...

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Mabyn Dueck
Smack vs Kibble

Smack vs Kibble

The nutrition of raw pet food... with the convenience of kibble Ever wondered how our raw, dehydrated food really compares to dry kibble? Our recipes are handcrafted with fresh whole meats and organic, high-quality produce, creating out of-the-bag convenience with the concentrated natural nutrition of raw food. We offer the perfect combination of raw, fresh food in an easy-to-serve format - no fridge or freezer required! Read on for more about how our raw, dehydrated food measures up to kibble: 1. We gently dehydrate our food Unlike kibble, which is cooked to extreme temperatures several times (reducing the quality of...

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