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Sweet but strong: the benefits of strawberries for dogs This month, we’re putting the spotlight on one of our favourite fruits, STRAWBERRIES. Found in five our of lip-smacking recipes, our organic, GMO-free strawberries come from certified organic farms in Canada. Packed with antioxidants, fibre, folate and vitamin C (as well as a big dose of sweet deliciousness), here are our top 5 reasons to include strawberries in your pup’s diet. 1. Fight Inflammation Regular intake of strawberries has been shown to reduce inflammation, the root of nearly all disease! Ranked the second-most antioxidant-rich fruit after blackberry, the antioxidants in strawberries...

“I’ve been a dog parent all my life,” says Akanksha Bansal, owner of Tail Blazers Oshawa. “I always wanted to do something with pets and I decided to turn my passion into my profession.” Before moving to Canada from India, Akanksha spent four years working as a dog trainer. Having settled in Ontario, and keen to experience different aspects of the pet industry, she took jobs as a dog daycare attendant, a trainer and a groomer before working in retail. “That’s when it clicked,” she says. Realizing how much inaccurate information there was out there when it came to pets...

O’Brien Pet Foods first opened its doors in Squamish, BC over 30 years ago, and to this day is still the only locally owned and operated pet food store in town. What began as a feed store for the rural community eventually transitioned into a pet shop, and it remains dedicated to providing care and high-quality nutrition for pets. “Our mission is to provide and supply healthy, nutritious food to all animals,” says Lin Smith, who owns the store with her husband Brent. “We specialize in diet, and one of our core values is taking care of your pets and...

The best of all worlds - why rotational feeding is important for your pet We all want what’s best for our pets - health, happiness, and a lot of love and fun! But when it comes to their diet, have you ever considered the importance of rotational feeding and how it can help to optimise their nutrition - and their health? Here at Smack Pet Food, we believe in creating pet food free of synthetic vitamins and minerals, with superfood ingredients and recipes that naturally promote high bioavailability of nutrients. By rotating your pet's protein on a regular basis, you...