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Canned wet food is super popular with dog and cat parents, and because there’s no one-flavor-fits-all approach, pet food companies offer a huge variety of tastes and textures to please canned food shoppers and their pets. While this is great news for your pet at dinnertime, it can get a bit overwhelming when trying a new food.  What's great about most brick-and-mortar pet stores is that you can buy a nice variety of recipes by the individual can or pouch to let your pet sample some new tastes. But you usually won't get that opportunity when you are purchasing from...

As many of our customers know, we've been selling Pet Releaf since the company first launched back in 2014.  We love Pet Releaf because they consistently bring your pets the best and highest quality CBD pet products on the market.  We unfortunately cannot sell pet CBD oil on our website due to federal regulations.  But the good news is that we always have the Full Line of Pet Releaf products in stock and available for Store Pickup, Home Delivery or Shipping. Call or Text 352-377-1100 or Contact us here to order today! Here are your most asked questions, answered by...

Do’s and Don’ts of Puppy Crate Training- by MidWest Homes for Pets   Do … buy a MidWest home large enough for an adult dog. It will surely be too big for your puppy, but he’ll grow into it. While he’s small, he may sleep in one corner of the home and eliminate in another at the opposite end. MidWest Divider Panels are available to prevent your pup from eliminating in the home altogether. Do … get your pup used to his new home gradually. Do … provide soft, washable bedding in the home to keep it comfortable and warm....

 The ABC's of Crate Training- by MidWest Homes for Pets A: Acquaint your puppy with his new home.Early in his puppyhood start encouraging your puppy to rest and sleep in the home you’ve provided for him. Remember: “denning” is instinctual with dogs, so it won’t take much effort on your part. Follow step B, below, and your puppy will pretty much train himself to seek security and comfort inside his little “dog room.”B: Be gentle.Encourage your puppy to enter his home on his own. Don’t force him! If necessary, toss a little treat into the home. Your puppy may be...

Why Crate Train Dogs?- by MidWest Homes for Pets You may be inclined to think that training your dog or puppy to bed down in a small enclosed space – a “cage,” if you will – would be an act of cruelty. Nothing could be further from the truth! Crate training actually satisfies the hereditary instinct of dogs to seek cozy, protective shelters. That’s evident today in wild dogs especially. If a natural den doesn’t present itself to them, they’ll make a den for themselves, a place where they can hide out safe and secure – psychologically as well as...

Halloween is a time of year where not just kids have fun, but also dogs and dog lovers! The season is filled with fun activities where you can include your precious pooch, but if you cannot be with your dog, find a safe room in the house where it can be left with toys and treats or better yet, with the family in a calm environment. Keeping your dog busy on Halloween will guarantee a great time for everyone. On Halloween, first, be sure your dog gets plenty of exercise before the celebration begins. Put on an ID collar and...

We love our furry companions, dogs are an important part of our family. They are not so lovable, however, when they eat poop! It is an unpleasant problem that most dog owners wish didn't happen. You might be asking yourself: "Why is my old dog eating poop all of a sudden?" We will discuss easy solutions that can help you deal with this repulsive habit. There's no need to let something like this get in the way of enjoying a happy life with your four-legged family member.   Why Does my Dog Eat Poop on Walks? Scientifically, a dog's habit...

This Month's Featured Healthy Dog Food! Healthy Dog Food - FROMM Four Star Duck A La Veg Dog Food This month's featured healthy dog food is FROMM Four-Star Duck A La Veg Dog Food. This dog food is specially prepared entrée with duck, sweet potatoes, and an assortment of fruits & vegetables. Fromm Four-Star Duck À La Veg Recipe Food for Dogs is a delicious entrée of duck, sweet potatoes, and an assortment of fruits and vegetables. This distinctive blend is specially prepared to ensure consistency, quality, and superior taste in each and every bowl. Duck À La Veg Recipe...