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Thyme for some festive nutrition! We’re all about this popular nutritious herb, perfect for the holiday season… Ever thought about adding thyme to your pet’s diet? It’s a spice that you probably have on hand in your kitchen for adding a delicious kick of flavour to your soups, stews, meats and pasta dishes. But it’s actually a herb that can also be incorporated into your dog or cat’s bowl, with numerous nutritional benefits for them. Not only does it help improve digestion, and strengthen bone and muscle tissue, thyme can also reduce inflammation and pain. Thymus vulgaris (or garden thyme...

Looking for the ulti-mutt gift for the dog in your life? We’ve put together our top 5 gift ideas to help your pup have a paw-fect festive season! Treat dispensing or puzzle toys Some dogs eat too fast, while others need more mental stimulation to help wear them out. There are lick mats, snuffle mats, puzzles and even just treat-dispensing toys to satisfy all their needs. These types of toys can be extra handy during the hectic holiday season - put them in their crate or in a quiet place to help calm a dog overwhelmed by a busy household!...

Looking for that purr-fect present for the cat in your life? We’ve put together our top 5 gift ideas to bring some feline joy this festive season! Scratcher Whether it’s cardboard or carpet, this is a present to satisfy your cat’s natural need to stretch and scratch (and - added bonus - it helps to keep their nails healthy!). Find scratchers here  Catnip Not only is this a TON of fun for cats, it’s also wonderful as an appetite stimulant for any kitties who are feeling the stress of a busy house during the holidays. Find catnip toys here Water...

Canadian Pet Connection has always been an independent, family-owned business with a focus on selling premium-quality, Canadian brands. It began back in 1993 when founder Lorne Forder, frustrated with the lack of good quality pet food and supplements on the market, quit his job in the financial industry and opened his own pet store so that he could bring these products in himself. What began as a brick and mortar retail store in Oakville, ON, transitioned five years ago into a more e-commerce focused venture in the town of Meaford. “We saw that this was where the industry was going,”...