As many of you know, my dog Diesel has seasonal allergies that affect his skin and coat. He becomes irritated and licks himself raw.
One of my first instincts when this happens is to bathe him so that his skin irritation receives relief. And, if you’re like me, you sat in a bath of oatmeal as a child when you had the chicken pox ~ so, of course my first instinct was to look for a shampoo containing oatmeal.
Well, wouldn’t you know that I was reaching for the wrong stuff!
Now, I’m not anti-oatmeal. In fact, if it works for you and your pet, great! It’s not that oatmeal is intrinsically bad for dogs. In fact, it will soothe and moisturize; however, only when dealing with actual dry skin or irritation reactions to other shampoos. So, for me and my case, it is not the answer.
From what I have come to understand, oatmeal in shampoos is greatly overused and over-recommended. Dogs with allergies are actually irritated more by the oatmeal in most cases.
Allergy sensitive dogs have to have skin that is clear, dry and free of irritants. Oatmeal will leave a slight residue and increase the moisture level ~ both of which will add to the allergy, lick, irritate, repeat cycle currently harassing your dog.
So, what do you do to help soothe your dog in the bath tub?
Well, I would recommend starting with Zymox Enzymatic Shampoo first.
The Lactoperoxidase, Lysozyme and Lactoferrin enzymes in this shampoo combine to take care of bacteria, virus and fungi affecting the skin. The broad spectrum treatment is all natural and is great for using against itching caused by skin infections. This will help to clear up any hot spots or really raw areas.
After your fur friend’s skin is under control (a strict raw and grain free diet and cocotherapy have helped me keep Diesel’s allergies in check) I would still recommend steering clear of using oatmeal shampoo too often. Some of my favorites to use when he is not needing the Zymox are:
Organic Oscar with Aloe. This organic dog shampoo is made with organic, all natural, and biodegradable ingredients that work to calm, smooth, and revitalize your dog’s coat. It’s great for dogs with sensitive skin.
Bobbi Panter Itchy Dog Shampoo. Itchy dog shampoo relieves dry, irritated skin, redness and swelling with ingredients like tea tree oil, flaxseed oil, oat protein and aloe vera. This formula smells like fresh, clean spring air with hints of ripe aloe vera plant. It works great at preventing flare ups for my guy.
South Bark’s Blueberry Facial. This shampoo is great for brightening up a coat. It makes him shine (and he’s all black), but I’ve heard that it makes white and light colored dogs really have coats that pop! I love the natural ingredients and the smell of this product.
So, there you have it. My choices for skin relief for my guy. Of course, we have many, many options in the store for you, so feel free to stop on by and have one of the great team members help you pick out something that will work for you.
Hi again, Kate here with some more information for you. I recently purchased not one, but two bottles of Milk Thistle by Herbsmith. One is for Sara, my parents’ epileptic husky, and the other for Remington, who receives K9 Advantix for his flea and tick prevention. I will further explain both scenarios, but first let me give you some background information on milk thistle.
Milk thistle is a plant native to the Mediterranean. It has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy. Its first documented use in the first century was as a remedy for poisonous snake bites. Now, it is commonly used as an ailment for liver, kidney and gallbladder problems. The seeds in milk thistle contain a flavonoid called silymarin, which protects the liver from toxins. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This may help the liver repair itself by stimulating the production of new liver cells. It can also block the entry of toxins into the liver and remove them at cellular level, resulting in regeneration of liver cells and improved liver function.
Here are a few key ways in which milk thistle works:
- Strengthens the membranes of liver cells to prevent damage from toxins
- Enhances protein synthesis by increasing RNA activity, and stops absorption of toxins in the liver
- Reduces fibriotic activity
- Reduces the action of liver enzymes responsible for causing inflammation of the liver
#1. Sara is currently on Phenobarbital to help control the seizures caused by canine epilepsy. While rather effective and inexpensive, one side effect of Phenobarbital is possible liver damage. The liver’s function is to filter all absorbed toxins introduced to the body before allowing it to pass through the blood stream. Drugs such as Phenobarbital, when processed through the liver, can cause inflammation and scarring of liver tissue. Milk thistle should be administered to every dog taking liver taxing medications, and especially if the liver is damaged or diseased.
#2. Remington is a healthy, young dog who frequents the dog parks. For dogs who do not spend much time in parks, you may want to consider a safer alternative to topical flea and tick medications. Check out Meg’s blog on these options. Because Remington is often in the parks and sniffing his way through tall grasses, I chose not to go that route. However, I do not want to harm his liver in the process. Over-the-counter flea and tick killing treatments, such as Frontline and K9 Advantix are pesticides. In order to kill and prevent fleas and ticks, the chemicals must enter the blood stream through the liver.
Frontline’s active ingredients, for example, are Fipronil and methoprene, which are both carcinogens and neurotoxins. K9 Advantix uses imidacloprid and permethrin, both of which are neurotoxins as well. Permethrin can slow down the nervous system by binding to sodium channels. That is where milk thistle comes in. This powder helps flush the chemicals from Remington’s liver and rebuilds those cells that may have been damaged by the pesticide. I would heavily suggest this product for every dog on a medicated flea and tick preventative.
Milk thistle has digestive benefits as well. It prepares the digestive tract to start producing a hormone called gastrin. Gastrin starts the production of gastric acids and bile, which aid in digestion and the breaking down of fats in the small intestine. Milk thistle may have a mild laxative quality to it. This helps to lubricate the stools, and prevent both constipation and diarrhea.
We have Herbsmith’s Milk Thistle at both store locations. We carry the powder form in a 75gram bottle for $24.99, but we can order larger bottles upon request. Please come in and talk to us about any other questions or concerns you may have.
When I moved Diesel over to a healthier diet, one of the first foods I tried was Stella & Chewy’s freeze dried. Here is the deal with this little bag of raw goodness.
A. It is EXACTLY like the raw frozen Stella & Chewy’s patty
and
2. It is EXACTLY NOT like the raw frozen Stella & Chewy’s patty
How can that be?
Well, it’s simple really. It is the exact same patty (and I do mean the exact one) but the process of freeze drying makes it amazingly easy to handle.
I’m talking like you-open-the-bag-and-you-have-lift-off-easy-to-handle.
For real. It truly doesn’t get easier to feed raw than this nifty product.
- Forget having to remember taking your frozen patties out hours ahead of time.
- Forget dealing with breaking up the meat (those of you who don’t eat or handle much meat, like myself, will appreciate this).
- Forget having to change your form of feeding when you leave town so your sitter will feed your dog.
- Forget having to bring a cooler with when you are travelling for your raw patties.
- Forget hitting the gym so you can lift those heavy bags of frozen raw patties. (Well, you should still hit the gym, but just not to bulk up in order to pick up raw food.)
All those things are in the past!
Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried patties can be fed right out of the bag. In a bowl, like a treat, on a boat, with a fox… oh, wait, never mind.
They crumble nicely and you can add them as a topper over kibble to enhance the flavor or add more protein. Fed that way, they can help your dog gain a bit of weight if needed.
They are processed very minimally and very healthy for your dog. And, if my assistant is any indication, your dog is going to L.O.V.E. them. In fact, there he is right there…say hi Diesel!
He says hi.
I also wanted to let you know that the fine folks over at Stella & Chewy’s take their food safety seriously. Each bag has this printed on the back:
Their facility has a crazy, super powerful air purifier AND they take all their equipment apart EVERY. NIGHT. to wash and sterilize. SO you can be sure you are giving your dog the highest quality raw food on the market.
And look here…
a lot number on every single bag, so that the fine folks over at Stella & Chewy’s can keep track of all their goodies.
So, if you’ve been skirting around trying raw for a while now, or if you are a tried and true raw food feeder, head on over to either store and stock up! You will not be disappointed.
And, because we love you, and it’s Spring, but mostly because we love you, ALL Stella & Chewy’s products (freeze dried, frozen raw, and treats) will be 25% off for the entire month of April at Two Bostons~ yes, you read that correctly, ALL Stella & Chewy’s products will be 25% off for the ENTIRE month of April at Two Bostons.
With Easter candy running rampant in most of our homes we must take extra precautions to make sure our fur friends are safe.
As an educated dog owner, you know that a healthy diet is imperative for your dog’s well being. You also know that feeding your dog appropriate table scraps or “people food” is not the worst thing in the world. However, there is one bit of information that you should not EVER ignore…Chocolate really is poison to dogs.
I know that it is difficult to fathom, that something so delicious to us could be so deadly to our fur buddies. But it is true. Heed the warnings.
I actually, unfortunately, know this from experience. Mr. Pig (long story on the name) was a pure breed German Shepherd dog we had before Diesel. He was a very curious and rambunctious dog, who liked to get into everything. I used to have to put a lock down on the house before leaving because I couldn’t crate him as he would figure out ways to wedge himself under the bars and hurt himself.
One day, I wasn’t as diligent as I thought (although in my defense, the chocolate was ON TOP of our microwave which was ON TOP of our 5 foot tall microwave stand) and he got into a large amount of milk chocolate. I was terrified when I came home and saw the wrappers all over the floor. I immediately called my vet. She told me to try to induce vomiting, which isn’t as easy as it sounds when dealing with a dog, and to get him in to her as soon as I could. I ended up having his stomach pumped. I was terrified that my negligence would kill my dog. It was rough. In the end, he ended up being fine, but let me tell you, that was THE MOST expensive chocolate I’ve ever had!
So what is it about chocolate that is so bad for dogs? Well, chocolate contains theobromine. This is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the cocoa bean, and that is what is poisonous to dogs. Theobromine affects the central nervous system as well as heart muscle and increases urination.
How can you tell if your dog has eaten a toxic dose of chocolate? Well within the first few hours, the symptoms includes vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. The longer the chocolate is in your dog’s system, the more theobromine he will absorb. You will begin to see an increase in heart rate. This is bad because it can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting.
This can lead to hypothermia, muscle tremors, seizures, coma and even death.
Know this…not all chocolate is created equal. And, the age and relative health of your dog is going to be a deciding factor on just how severely your dog will react to eating chocolate. The following chart gives you an idea of chocolate poisoning for a generally healthy, average age dog:
- White chocolate: 200 ounces per pound of body weight. It takes 250 pounds of white chocolate to cause signs of poisoning in a 20-pound dog, 125 pounds for a 10-pound dog.
- Milk chocolate: 1 ounce per pound of body weight. Approximately one pound of milk chocolate is poisonous to a 20-pound dog; one-half pound for a 10-pound dog. The average chocolate bar contains 2 to 3 ounces of milk chocolate. It would take 2-3 candy bars to poison a 10 pound dog.
- Semi-sweet chocolate has a similar toxic level. Sweet cocoa: 0.3 ounces per pound of body weight. One-third of a pound of sweet cocoa is toxic to a 20-pound dog; 1/6 pound for a 10-pound dog.
- Baking chocolate: 0.1 ounce per pound body weight. Two one-ounce squares of bakers’ chocolate is toxic to a 20-pound dog; one ounce for a 10-pound dog. Source
There is a safe alternative for your pooch. Carob is a substitute you can offer your dog as a treat without the fear and worry that chocolate possesses. It is actually a nutritious alternative as it contains 8% protein and traces of vitamin A, B, B2, B3 and D. Carob is also high in phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium. These vitamins and minerals are vital in the promotion of healthy bones, teeth, eyes and coat.
Next time you want to give your pal a treat, consider our Puppy Kisses. They are our most popular treat! The trio contains carob, yogurt, and peanut butter discs and the flavors are sold in individual containers as well.
Please learn from my mistake and keep your chocolate well out of reach. For the sake of everyone’s health and safety, we should really only see the words “chocolate” and “dog” together in the following context:
Hi friends! Erica here, from the Springbrook store. You may remember me from my past write up about training my Bernese Mountain Dog puppy for the show ring using Salmon Paws jerky treats. This time I will educate you about premixes.
What is a premix you ask? A dog food premix, is a mixture of dehydrated or freeze dried vegetables, fruits, vitamins and minerals that is reconstituted with the addition of water. To create a complete balanced meal for your dog you can add meat to a reconstituted premix for a delicious homemade meal. Two Bostons carries four premixes, Preference by Honest Kitchen, Dr Harvey’s Veg- to-Bowl, Grandma Lucy’s Artisan Premix and SoJos Grain Free Mix. I am going to focus on Preference by Honest Kitchen and SoJos.
First of all, you may be wondering why one would use a premix. Premixes are great for raw feeders whom source their own meat, but want to make sure they are providing a balanced meal. They are perfect for the dog that must have protein sources that cannot be found in prepared diets. One may use a premix for a dog that is on a limited protein diet because you have complete control of how much meat you add to the mix. They can be fed in addition to an existing diet to supplement your dog’s diet with fruits and veggies. You may also choose a premix if you simply enjoy making homemade meals for your fur kids. I have found a frozen patty of the mix to be a good teething aid for puppies.
Preference by Honest Kitchen is made of dehydrated fruits and vegetables as well as a custom vitamin-mineral premix with balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios. The ingredients are 100% human grade and the mix is made in the USA. To prepare the premix you simply add water according to the specifications on the box, stir well and hydrate for about five minutes. Once the mix is hydrated the meat is ready to be added. I am a raw feeder, so I choose to add various raw proteins. I rotate between beef, turkey, chicken, goat and duck. You may gently cook the meat as well if you choose. A great benefit of using premixes is the flexibility it affords you in meal preparation. Since I have multiple very large dogs, it is easiest for me to make very large batches of food from which I prepare patties and freeze in portioned out bags. I can then simply remove the necessary amount from the freezer each day to thaw.
Sojos premix is similar to Preference. The biggest difference is the length of time it takes to hydrate. The package recommends letting the mix sit for at least an hour once the water is added. I have found it is best to let it sit overnight. The texture of Sojos is much courser than Preference. Both premixes have great ingredients.
Now I am going to discuss the benefits of various ingredients that I find important to add to my dogs’ diets that are added to both of these premixes. Sweet potatoes are an excellent antioxidant, a good source of fiber and have been proven to reduce inflammation. Both Preference and Sojos use sweet potatoes in their recipe. Next, we have alfalfa, which has many powerful benefits. Among the many benefits are detoxification of the body, reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels and increased liver health. Alfalfa is also rich in natural vitamins and minerals and is known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Both premixes add alfalfa, but it is much higher on the ingredient list in Preference. Kelp is an essential addition to your dogs diet and both premixes use this ingredient. Kelp is rich in iodine, which is critical for thyroid health. Kelp promotes a thick lustrous coat and reduction in shedding. Other great veggies, fruits essential vitamins and antioxidant properties are a part of both of these diets.
Whichever you choose you can be sure you are giving your furry friend a diet packed with the best nutrients to promote health and vitality.
Hey there! Chelsea from Downtown here. I wanted to tell you about my two favorite cat treats. I have two cats who are around a year old, LuLu and Hunter, and I am always looking for treats for them because, well, they LOVE treats! (Well, they also LOVE to eat…so I felt it was my duty to take one for the team and try out some treats to show you all. I know, I know, it’s was tough, but I was glad to do it!)
The company Get Naked has made four new chicken cat treats and we just got them in! In fact, they are so new, we don’t even have them up on our website yet! Feel free to call the store and we can help you out if you are interested in getting one of these.
I bought the Urinary Health and Furball Relief out of the four. The Get Naked treats are all are semi-small heart shaped and they are wheat, corn, soy, and petroleum free. They all practically contain the same ingredients all of the including chicken, fish oil (which is very good for their skin and fur) and taurine (which helps with eye sight, which dry kibble also contains).
Let’s talk about the options you have with these treats. The first one is the Kitten Health. It helps with furball relief. These are soft and moist. There is also Omega-3 to encourage cognitive health in growing kittens. The second one in the picture is Weight Management. This one helps with plaque and tarter and also lower calories and fat. These treats are crunchy, more like a biscuit. Third bag of treats are Urinary Health. It contains Chicken, cranberry juice, sweet potatoes, olive lead, fish oil, and taurine. Cranberries help prevents unhealthy urinary tract health. Olive leaf extract is a natural source of antioxidants. Lastly, Furball Relief treats are soft and moist and help with digestive health. This one contains fiber and microbials and probiotics to help maintain healthy digestion. (The Pictures below are Hunter. He was happy to take one for the team too!)
But, I’m not going to leave LuLu out! Her favorite treats are the Purebites. She goes nuts for these. There are many flavors and meat options. The flavors are Chicken, Beef Liver, Shrimp, and White Fish and LuLu has tried every flavor except the Shrimp one. She loves the ones I have brought home for her.
The great thing about Purebites is that there is only one ingredient in them, so no worries on if there is grain or any other cheap ingredient. Also another positive is that they are petite in size and can be easily broken up into smaller pieces. (The pictures below are LuLu enjoying her Purebites…she was happy to take one for the team too!)
Also, another great aspect to these treats is that they are the perfect size to put in the treat ball for cats. (Which we coincidentally happen to have for you at Two Bostons).
If you try Get Naked or Purebites let us know how your kitties like them or if you have any other questions stop in and say hello!
Fair warning…this post is not for the squeamish or the weak of stomach.
Did you know that dogs can have upset tummies? Even dogs on the best of diets can have occasional…let’s call it “intestinal distress”.
Well, I found that out last week in the worst possible way. And, even though my first instinct was to grab my camera to show all of you the horror that was my dinning room carpet, I stopped myself because there is such a thing as TMI.
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you will know that I switched my dog, Diesel, over to a mainly raw and all grain free diet. He has been eating Orijen kibble for the last few weeks as I felt he needed to gain a few pounds (the guy is a pacer and never sits still, so he uses every single calorie he eats and had lost a bit too much weight). He had been eating the kibble with no problems at all for a long time, so I am sure that he was just ill last Thursday.
Have you ever had one of those days that starts out perfect? I had gotten a great work out in. The kids went to school with full tummies and the house was fairly clean. I answered a few emails and fed the dog. Now, at 8:30 AM, I was ready to shower and get out the door for my morning meeting at the store. It was going swimmingly. After my shower I came downstairs and that’s when it all went to….well, you know the word.
The dog was nowhere to be seen, but I could sure smell him…or at least what he left in the dinning room. The poor guy had liquid (explosive) diarrhea all over the place. Think of the size of your dinner plate, now imagine that size of droppings in at least four spots plus extra connecting them. It was beyond anything I’d ever witnessed in all my years as a dog owner. I felt, at that moment, I was surly going to have to replace the carpet.
After getting Diesel outside and making sure he was ok (for the record, he felt horrible and was in hiding~and even though I wanted to cry, I did my best to reassure him all was ok~you just can’t get angry when someone is sick), I quickly postponed my meeting and ran to the store to buy a steam cleaner ~ the fact that I didn’t already own one with having a dog should tell you how great he is about never having accidents in the house. I had no earthly idea if I was even going to be able to get the stuff up, but I had to try.
After getting the worst of it up (and showering again) I still had huge stains and really thought the carpet was a goner.
I went to the store and had my meeting with AdreAnne. Thank God I did. She sent me home with these three things:
Perfect Form to help Diesel ~ ahem~ firm things up,
Get Serious stain remover for my carpet,
and a Lampe Berger starter kit (which if you own a pet, I seriously recommend!)
First things first, even though I was worried about the smell and stains, I was most concerned about my guy’s belly. So adding some of the Perfect Form to his food became priority number one. This little herbal supplement got things back on track within about two feedings, and he (I’m happy to report) has had no further episodes and was able to march with us in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. It has now become a permanent part of his diet and has made a huge difference in his stools. It is stated to help support proper digestion and intestinal health and I am a believer!
Now, on to the rest: The Get Serious actually saved my carpet! This is an after photo of the worst area:
There is still a slight amount of discoloration; however, if you had seen where I started (and trust me, you are glad you didn’t) then you would believe that this little bit of discoloration is nothing! And, if I brush the carpet fibers the other way with my vacuum cleaner, you cannot even see this…I only wanted to show you this side for full disclosure because you know that’s how we roll. The fact that I can even consider not replacing the carpet after what was there is a miracle in my opinion.
The final bit of magic was the Lampe Berger air cleaner. I can’t believe I didn’t have one of these before! You know when you experience a bad smell, sometimes it lingers up your nose and even if other people can’t smell it you still can? Well, I felt like I smelled like poop all day long and I wanted to connect a hose to the fire hydrant in front of my house and hose the place out. Which I wouldn’t do because it’s illegal, and would have made a bigger mess, but mostly illegal. Well, I lit the Lampe Berger (with 1/2 Neutral Oil and 1/2 Clean Linen Oil) and let it do it’s magic. I will never be without one again for as long as I have pets. The need to hose everything down has left, and people have come into my home and can’t tell that the diarrhea apocalypse occurred. Bonus!
So, there you have it. Three products that saved my life (or at least kept me out of jail due to illegal use of a fire hydrant) and my carpet! I hope you never need to find out the way I did ~ but I would STRONGLY suggest keeping these within reach at all times!
Hello, Erica here. I met you all a few weeks ago on Team Member Tuesday and I wanted to share my favorite training treat with you all.
Two months ago, my husband and I welcomed home the most adorable tri-color bundle of fur. Timmy is our four-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog who I am training for the show ring. He is a very intelligent active puppy, who true to his breed, wants to work. Within a couple days he learned sit, stand, down and stay so I thought to myself show training should be a breeze. Well, not only did I have to learn proper form and techniques I quickly learned that teaching a puppy to stand pretty is not the easiest task. While I must give my determination and innate ability to work with dogs credit, I could not have accomplished what I have with this pup without a scrumptious treat, Salmon Paws Jerky. It has taken five weeks of hard work, but Timmy now stands as still as a stature waiting for a taste of the fishy goodness.
I cannot say enough about this super premium treat. It has quickly become my favorite training treat. Salmon Paws uses human grade Wild Alaskan Salmon as the only ingredient unless you purchase the salmon and broccoli jerky, which contains only salmon and organic broccoli. The treat comes in a flat rectangular bag and is very easy to break up into any size you desire. I really like the flexibility of being able to tear off various sizes depending on the size of dog or type of training. Once broken into pieces they do not crumble in your pocket and while this is fish the smell is not overwhelmingly fishy. You can also feel good giving your dog each and every bite because this treat is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 which will give your dog a beautiful shining coat and clear bright eyes. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C and has anti cancer effects. Choose the salmon and broccoli version to give your dog these added benefits. A salmon jerky stick is available as well. You can freeze the sticks for a cool summer treat. If you have a teething puppy, try making ice cubes with the addition of small pieces of jerky.
I give big props to Salmon Paws for a tasty nutritious treat and Two Bostons for carrying the best treats you can buy for your fur kids. Come on in and ask us to show you the salmon, your fish loving pups will thank you. The kitties can have it too!
One of our pup's favorite dental chews
Did you know that you can add 3-4 years to your pet’s life by providing good oral care? That’s amazing and it can be pretty simple too by giving them a treat that they love.
Ark Natural’s Breath-less Chewable is a great combination of something essential to good health and tastes yummy, too. This convenient Brushless Toothpaste comes in 3 sizes for Mini, Medium, and Large dogs. These are completely safe for cats as well. They smell very fresh with ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, chlorophyll, and clove. In the center is a toothpaste that is activated with the pets’ chewing motion. This helps control bacteria, plaque and tartar.
It is always interesting to see how our furry customers react to new products. The fact of the matter is that even though we know and think it is a great product, we really hold our breath (no pun intended:) until we see if people and their pets come back for more. This is the real test! I can honestly say that I have been amazed at how many customers are returning to get another bag or three of these dental chews. The Ark Natural’s Brushless Toothpaste definitely gets 2 paws up from this crowd!
Most people know about Greenies and they are one of the best selling dental treats in the country. As many of you know, Andy and I don’t have anything in our store that we don’t feel comfortable giving our own dogs…so, we would never carry Greenies. These chews used to include an ingredient called wheat gluten that can create a gooey substance that can cause blockages in the stomach and intestines. Intestinal blockages=sick pets, possible surgery and possible death. Not good.
So, if you are interested in adding a few years to your pet’s life and being able to cuddle without plugging your nose, click here for some amazing, healthy, and safe ways to provide your cats and dogs with amazing oral care!
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.
