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Playing it safe: preventing poisoning in your pet You may not realize it, but your house (and even your backyard) is full of items that could poison your pet if ingested. Some - like bleach or rat poison - might be obvious, but others, such as grapes, essential oils and onions, are a bit more surprising. March 19 - 25 is Poison Prevention Week: a time to raise awareness about preventing unintentional poisoning. We’ve put together a list of all the items (food, plants, household products) to look out for so that your home can stay a safe haven for...

Canada can confidently call itself a pet-friendly country, with 60% of Canadians owning either a dog or a cat. More often than not, our pets become an integral part of the family and, naturally, we want to include them in our daily activities, our outings and our travels. Looking for the paw-fect place to take your four-legged friend for a walk, a visit or a vacation? Here are some of the most beautiful places in to visit with your dog, from coast to coast! Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC Yes, dogs are allowed in Vancouver's Stanley Park, but there are some...

Why we love our Canadian free-range chicken Here at Smack, we LOVE our Canadian, free-range chicken (bone-in, with organs!) It arrives whole and fresh-frozen, ready to be hand-trimmed at our facility! We pride ourselves on sourcing all the best quality ingredients for our lip-smacking recipes... and our chicken is no egg-ception! Shop our chicken products

When Amber and Fung Leung made the move from Ontario to Alberta in the summer of 2022, they had a dream of opening a business together, inspired by their passion for pets. “We wanted a bit of a life change,” Amber explains. “To do something for ourselves and get out of the grind.” Along with their four cats, they relocated from Ontario to pursue that goal. “We came across the store and realised this was our opportunity to do something together - to work together but also fulfill our passion and love for our own pets… to bring it all...