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Jul 2022

The Problem“My dog guards his food like it’s the Hope Diamond. How can I get him to chillout? The ProMichael Shikashio is a certified dog-behavior consultant and dog aggressionexpert in Noank, Connecticut. Why your Dog Does ItThis is called “resource guarding,” and it’s totally normal. It can get worse if yourtry to squash it by snatching away his kibble. After all, you’d be pretty peeved ifyour server kept grabbing your plate at a restaurant. How to Fix ItDogs are naturally inclined to protect their food—that instinct serves them well inthe wild—but they......

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22
Jun 2022

We all try to make the best choices for our pets and their diet. During these times of uncertainty andyour budget is tight, there are ways you can take even a dry food diet and make it better. In an idealworld, if we never had to feed a dry food kibble to our pets that would be optimal. But if you have tobecause you have multiple dogs or large dogs, then here are some tips to make their diet better.First start off with the best quality dry food that fits within your......

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17
Jun 2022

It has been awhile since I have written a newsletter. So this first one will not be my typical article, but one to keep our customers posted as to what has been going on with Beastie Boutique and our upcoming changes.First, we would like to show our appreciation to those who have supported us (and other local business) and have been patient during these past few years of some very challenging times.As you have probably seen, staffing in most businesses has been tough. We as well are not unaffected. Our grooming department......

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14
Dec 2020

Unfortunately Sam The Artist will not be coming into our store this year, but we have made arrangements for me to send him pictures and he will bring them to the store for you to pick-up.   Here are the Details:The deadline to have the pictures and payment to me will be December 18th and Sam will have them back to the store on December 22nd.   Prices will be $25 for the first pet in a drawing and $20 for each additional pet. Maximum up to 4 pets in each drawing.  With $5.00 being donated to Pure Mutts Rescue by Sam.   Contact and send photos to......

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15
Jul 2020

Most people are of the belief that feeding a good quality dry food is good for their pet. But in reality, this can be the furthest from the truth. Yes, there are different qualities of dry food and if you have to feed a dry food, choosing higher quality is definitely the best option over feeding a low-quality grocery store brand.But keep this in mind; if you have to feed a dry dog or cat food, there are things you can do to make your pet’s diet better. First, let’s talk about what is wrong......

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07
Jun 2020

Now that we have entered Phase 2 of the State’s Safe Start Program, we can begin grooming and nail trim operations. We will be operating with limited capacity per guidelines. Please be patient with our grooming staff while calling to schedule appointments.Those who had appointments that we had to cancel when we stopped operations will be given first spots. We will be calling those in line going through our list.If you don’t have an appointment, please call and get the latest updates. 360-574-6400, #2We will be practicing safe operations, sanitizing regularly, asking......

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23
Oct 2019

After receiving my Advanced Canine Nutrition Certificate and continuing with my ongoing education about pet nutrition through Dog Naturally University and Royal Animal Health University, one constant I have found is that INFORMATION CHANGES.  We have all been told that Fish Oil is great for our dogs and possible your cat as well. And yes, Omega 3’s are critical for your pet’s health, but there are better ways to get them for your pets without using fish oil. First, most dogs get too many omega-6 fats in their diet. And feeding higher amounts of omega-6 fats......

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25
Sep 2019

Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and the problem is getting......

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19
Sep 2019

Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and the problem is getting......

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11
Sep 2019

Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals:  How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs?  In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem.  She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy.  Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and......

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