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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,”...

Making your home safe for your pets It’s here again… Christmas songs on the radio, festive baking, decorating the tree… but did you know that many plants typically seen (and gifted!) at this time of year can actually be dangerous for your dogs and cats? It’s important to make sure that your decorations aren’t creating an inadvertent hazard for your furry friends, so we’ve put together a list of some of the more toxic plants that are best avoided in pet-loving households. Mildly toxic Poinsettias Toxic to dogs and cats While these festive classics do not pose a severe risk...

MOMMS Premium Pet Foods opened its doors in July 2019 in Calgary’s southeast community of Lake Bonavista. Chris Malmberg and his wife Shelley had both been looking for a change in career, and they realized that a pet food store could be just the “hidden gem” that the neighbourhood of dog-owners needed. It was another independent pet food store owner in Calgary, Drew at Dexter’s Pet Shop, who played an integral role at the beginning. “We learned a lot of knowledge from him - Drew is just absolutely brilliant,” Chris explains. “When people come into our store, they’re just blown...

Delicious and Nutritious: How Important is the Diet you Feed your Pet? As pet parents, we know what our furry friends need the most - love and attention, exercise and socializing, food and water (and a little more love, just because). But when it comes to the diet we decide to feed them, how important are the choices that you make? In this article, we answer that question by taking a look at the importance of nutrition for elevating your pet’s well-being and helping them to thrive. It’s All About Balance Good nutrition can help improve your pet’s bone and...