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What is Cranimals? (Not garanimals for those of you who love to mix and match your children’s clothes)

Cranimals is a supplement that will make your dog very happy. It is made from organic, raw cranberries and comes in an easy-to dispense powder form.

Here’s a bit of info on each of the varieties Two Bostons carries:

Cranimals Original: Great for dogs and cats that suffer from urinary tract infections (UTI’s). Cranberries contain a substance called proanthocyanidins (PAC’s) which inhibit the attachment of E. coli, the most common culprit in UTI’s. For the same reason, this is great for dental health because it also prevents attachment of bacteria in the mouth. And, hey! February is National Dental Health Awareness month, so there is no better time to give this amazing little supplement a try!

Cranimals Gold: Another great option because in addition to the above, it contains DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which is naturally found in breast milk. In the case of Cranimals, it comes from vegetarian algae. DHA is extremely important for brain development, as well as eyes, skin, and heart. Cranimals Gold is especially good for puppies. Hmmm…do you know of anyone who might need this? I’m pretty sure I do!

Cranimals Very Berry:  Is just what it sounds like…Very Berry because it contains blueberry and raspberry extract in addition to cranberry. This creates a one-two-three punch of powerful antioxidants which have been shown to have anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties.

This awesome supplement sure packs a punch. Check it out for yourself today.

Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? It is…it really is.

Did you know that good oral care can add about 3 to 5 years to the life expectancy of your best friend? It can…it really can.

Here are some fun facts about your dog’s teeth:

1. Puppies have 28 baby teeth and start to get their adult teeth at around 4 months. They will end up with 42 permanent teeth.

2. Dogs can and do get gum disease ~ and it hurts.

What are the symptoms of gum disease?

Yellow and brown build-up of tartar near the gum line, red and inflamed gums, and yes, stinky (and persistent) bad breath.

And, I’ll let you in on a little secret…the number one myth of pet oral hygiene is that eating a diet of kibble keeps the teeth clean. That is simply not factual. It would be like us thinking eating cereal keeps our teeth clean. Kibble actually leaves a coating on the teeth than needs to be removed.

You can certainly make oral care part of your dog’s grooming or vet visits; however, it is really easy to take steps at home to ensure great oral health as well.

You can use Plaque Off by Proden

and it is as simple as adding a scoop to your dog’s food.

Or, you can try brushing at home with this

The Triple Pet Finger Brush.

Then there is this Breath-less Toothpaste

It’s a chew and a brushless toothpaste.

Any one of these items would be very simple to integrate into your day and really go a long way to help with your dog’s dental health. Never fear, if these items don’t fit into your lifestyle, there are plenty more to choose from. Call or stop by one of our stores today and our helpful team members will be happy to help you find one that fits your needs.

Ok, here it is…the last post on canned dog food. Today I am opening Beef Tripett by Tripett.

What is this particular type of food? Well, it is green beef tripe. No, it isn’t the color green…it just means that the tripe is pure and unbleached. Tripett contains the highest quality human grade sources of tripe and, honestly, if your pet was a wild animal, this is what he or she would instinctively want to feed on.

What are the benefits to feeding your pet Tripett?

1. Cleaner teeth
2. Better digestive system
3. Healthy skin & coat
4. Improved eating habits
5. Rejuvenation of older dogs
6. Healthy & nutritious for growing puppies
7. Solution for sensitive stomachs.

I’m going to be completely honest here, the scent of this particular canned food is NOT for the faint of heart. AdreAnne warned me, and boy oh boy, she was not kidding. There is a strong and distinctive aroma to this particular food. That being said, Diesel WENT WILD when he got a whiff of it and I almost couldn’t finish taking pictures because he kept trying to get the food.

It’s also not the prettiest food I’ve shown you. It is certainly a solid consistency and easy to break apart; however, you will want to do that quickly and walk away. But, it does have my favored pull top tab opener, so at least opening the can was a snap.

One of the most amazing things to me about this product was that I couldn’t even get an action shot of Diesel eating it. By the time I adjusted my camera, he had licked the bowl clean. So, in terms of the aroma, at least is was very short lived in my house.

Although this could certainly be mixed with kibble, it wasn’t as wet of a gravy as some of the other cans I’ve opened for you. It was solid enough to feed as a stand alone, and clearly from his reaction, I am going to have to rotate it into his diet.

I certainly hope this series has been informative for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to either post them here or stop by either of our Two Bostons locations and our team members can get your dog on the right food path.

Hey Everyone! Daisy again with tip number 6: Keep those teeth in tip top shape!

I love to use Petz Life Oral Care Gel. It is an enzyme based gel that helps me fight plaque and tartar. (Plus it keeps my breath nice and fresh!) Having a nice smile keeps me young, and having strong, ealthy teeth allow me to continue eating well.

And really, let’s face it… I do love to eat well!

I’m getting so excited about my party! I can’t believe it’s already less than a week away! I do hope you’ll stop by the 75th street store on Sunday to celebrate my birthday. I know there will be cake (for people and pets), games and special prizes too!

~Daisy