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Transparency, the New Black?
If a pet food company invites writers to tour its facilities, when everything the journalists see is carefully planned, is that really transparency? Seems that this is a growing PR trend among...
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The Scoop: Stella & Chewy’s Frozen Raw, 25% off
Here’s the scoop on our food of the month, Stella & Chewy’s Frozen Raw Dinners, 25% off throughout June at our Newbury Street (Boston) or Portland Me store. Limit one per flavor/size per visit....
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How to Beat the Heat, Part 1
Here’s Zip geared up for a hot summer commute into work. We walk in from the South End, so it’s about 30 minutes at pug pace to get to the store on Newbury Street. That’s too long without packing...
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Dogurt
Today was HOT. I kept thinking of Eddie Murphy in the SNL James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub skit. At least that got me laughing. Zip didn’t have many options for fun today though. We couldn’t walk...
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Got Free Pet Food? Enter our Free Pet Food Sweeps!
You might say I got into the world of pet supplies through the kitchen door. I grew up in restaurants, and eventually started one of my own with a couple of friends. That cemented a fondness for...
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Severe Storm Preparation for Pets
Storms are literally forces of nature, and there’s nothing we can do to stop them. The key to weathering (and even enjoying) storms with pets is thinking ahead, and being organized. Storm prep for...
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Nature’s Variety Announces Recall on Organic Chicken
Nature’s Variety has recalled a batch of Instinct Raw Frozen Organic Chicken Medallions and Patties because the batch has been found to contain small pieces of clear plastic, which could cause choking...
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Do You Have a DINOS?
….or do you know what it’s like to be approached by a MDIF? DINOS are Dogs In Need Of Space…good dogs who for any of a number of good reasons (fear, training, health, aggression are just a few) should...
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Tick Talk with Back Bay Vet
In February, Zippy suddenly started walking very, very slowly & with obvious stiffness. I took him right over to our friends at Back Bay Vet for tests, and it turns out he had Erhlichia, a...
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Did You Know: Hairballs
Everyone who lives with a cat knows what it’s like to step on a hairball…gross! It’s not fun for the cat either. But did you know that you can minimize or stop hairballs naturally with a couple of easy...
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Bravo! Recall Dec. 2015
Bravo! Pet Foods has recalled the following select chicken and turkey products for possible presence of salmonella: Bravo! Raw Chicken Blend 2lb, Best By Date 11/13/16 UPC 829546211028 Out of an...
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Make a Raw Resolution
I love Primal’s Raw Resolution campaign. The idea is to commit to trying adding even just a little raw to your pet’s diet and see the results. To make it easier to take the risk, we’ve got coupons...
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Rapamycin: Can Dogs Live Longer?
If you knew you could extend the life of your pet…would you? Rapamycin, also known as Sirolimus, is a drug developed to minimize rejection of organ transplants in humans, based on research into the...
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Paw Protection for Dogs: 5 Simple Tips
The Bare Necessities of Paw Protection Even the toughest dogs are prone to frost bite, burns from hot pavement, the sting of rock salt, or cuts from sharp rocks or broken shells. The good news is that...
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Raw Bones for Dental Care
The First Thing We Talk About When We Talk About Dental Care Love your pet? (We know you do!) The best way to express your fondness for your furry one is to love them from the inside out. So don’t...
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Brushing Pets Teeth and Oral Care Products
Any Amount Helps If it seems daunting, remember that any amount helps, it could add years to their lives, and you’ll save a lot of money. Your vet has to remove calcified plaque, but by brushing even...
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Dental Chews for Dogs
Dogs in the Wild Didn’t Eat Dental Chews Domesticated dogs are prone to gum disease and tooth decay just like people are. Their ancestors of course didn’t eat dental chews. But they didn’t eat...
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Grandma Lucy’s Affordable Freeze-dried Pet Food
Making Freeze-dried Pet Food Accessible Grandma Lucy’s makes accessibly-priced freeze-dried pet food. It costs about the same per day (about $3.50-$4.25 for an average 50lb dog) as our most popular...
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Hemp, Hemp, Hurray! CBD for Dogs & Cats is Something to Cheer About
Marijuana and hemp are actually two entirely different plants in the same family (cannabis). Hemp is the one of the two that contains high levels of CBD. CBD is the main cannabinoid (chemicals found...
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Hill’s Science Diet & Vitamin D Recall
In November, the FDA issued a voluntary recall on two brands of dry dog food, Nutrisca and Natural Life, with toxically high levels of Vitamin D. Re the vitamin D recall, according to the Whole Dog...
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