Nov

27

2009

Orijen Regional Red Formula

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We are super excited to get in the new Regional Red Formula. It is been a long wait, and we have only the 5.5 lb ($19.99) in at this time. I wish we could sell it online but apparently supply is low… so we are prohibited from selling it online at www.theanimalhouse.net. Since inventory is already assumed to be low, I don’t even have it out on the shelf. If you would like to put into your Orijen rotation let one of us know, and we will pull a bag out of the back for you. Give us a call at 207-563-5595 to get your bag as well.

ORIJEN’s REGIONAL RED is a Biologically Appropriate food that replicates the same rich and diverse balance of fresh meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that dogs would encounter in their natural environment.

Loaded with premium red meats, ORIJEN’s REGIONAL RED is made with high inclusions of wild boar, lamb, heritage pork and bison—all raised ‘free-range’ within our region, passed ‘fit for human consumption’ and delivered FRESH each day.

Free of inappropriate grains and carbohydrates, ORIJEN’s REGIONAL RED features regional fruits and vegetables including russet potatoes & black currants from local prairie farms, apples & cranberries from the interior orchards, and organic sea vegetables from the North Pacific tidal range.

Caught off Vancouver Island, fresh (never frozen) salmon provide a superb source of Omega-3 (DHA and EPA) that support a vibrant skin and hair coat,—your dog’s outer symbol of health and vitality.

Bridging the gap between good nutrition and peak health, ORIJEN’s veterinarian selected botanicals include sweet fennel, dandelion root & peppermint leaf—all of which mirror the natural instinct to forage for grasses and weeds while serving to nourish and tone the digestive tract.

Made exclusively in our award-winning, family-owned factory, ORIJEN’s REGIONAL RED is a natural and delicious way to assure the peak health of your dog—no matter what his breed or size.

INGREDIENTS
Fresh deboned wild boar, fresh deboned lamb, lamb meal, russet potato, fresh deboned pork, peas, salmon meal, whitefish meal*, herring meal, fresh deboned bison, fresh whole eggs, potato starch, fresh deboned salmon (a natural source of DHA and EPA), alfalfa, sweet potato, fresh deboned walleye, salmon oil (naturally preserved with vitamin E), pea fiber, psyllium, pumpkin, tomatoes, carrots, apples, cranberries, Saskatoon berries, black currants, chicory root, licorice root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile flowers, dandelion, summer savory, rosemary, organic kelp, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, zinc proteinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, vitamin B5, iron proteinate, vitamin B6, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, selenium, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.

*orijen whitefish is made with flounder, halibut and cod caught wild from the north pacific ocean.

Nov

27

2009

Meet Loki

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Photo courtesy of Meredith Perdue at &Unlimited

Age: approx 6 years
Breed: Border Collie mix
Issue: Seizures of indeterminate cause
Loki’s protocol: Loki has always been fed a grain-free raw diet, but Dr.
Strobbe of Medomak Veterinary Care recommended that we change her protein to
a more “cooling” food, such as turkey or duck. Cooling foods help with
hyperactivity in the brain (or in Loki’s case, generalized hyperactivity!).
Treats:_ Barkwheats Chamomile, Stella & Chewy’s Duck
Food: Sojo’s Complete Dehydrated Grain-Free Turkey
Supplements: Settle Seizures from Herbsmith, NaturVet probiotics
Etc: Dr. Strobbe has done a few rounds of Acupuncuture.

Since we started her on this regime,…voila! Seizure free!

Oct

30

2009

Acana is finally here

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Dogs are evolved as carnivores and despite a modern lifestyle their anatomy remains unchanged!

That’s why Acana Dog Food is formulated with the same variety of fresh meats that dogs would eat in their natural environment and keeping in mind the modern lifestyle of today’s companion canine often means meeting healthy calorie requirements as well!

Acana Dog Food provides a meat-concentrated diet that is higher in protein, lower in carbohydrate and far better matched to support the carnivorous anatomy of your companion canine. And by enhancing metabolism and enabling peak physical condition, Acana Dog Food helps keep your dog healthy allowing him to achieve his full potential!

For the health and well-being of your treasured canine Acana Dog Food adheres to these FIVE NATURAL PRINCIPALS that guide the formulation of all Acana Dog Foods!

• Ingredient freshness and variety to match the natural diet.
• High in animal proteins.
• Low or Free from grains (depending on variety) and carbohydrates.
• Rich in fruits and vegetables.
• Contain tonic herbs to strengthen the body and spirit.

Acana Dog Food is one of our favorite kibble dog foods and should certainly be considered to be included as part of your dog’s diet plan.

Jun

26

2009

Barkwheats are OTAYYY!

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I know, I know, the title is very cheesy, but whenever I talk about this new treat… I can’t help but see Eddie Murphy on Saturday Night Live skit portraying the always lovable Buckwheat with over annunciated trademark “OTAYYY.”

Anyway, back to present day, and more relevant to canine bloggery. Barkwheats are a grain free, that’s right I did say grain free, treat that has a whole host of medicinal properties as well as a great tasting healthy treat. Despite the association in the name and the grain-like use of the crop, buckwheat is not a cereal or grass. It is pseudo cereal that has grain like properties as far as baking is concerned. Buckwheat is also great for diabetic dogs, and not only because it is grain free, but also because buckwheat has a lower glycemic index than the potato, commonly found in other grain-free biscuits.

Buckwheat is just the tip of the iceberg of great ingredients found in these treats. The Barkwheats original treats has ginger and parsley. Ginger is great for digestion, joint health, nausea and because of it’s anti-inflammatory properties it is great for dogs with allergies. Parsley helps in case of anemia, digestion and most importantly it is great for bad breath.

That is just the Barkwheats Original Flavor. There is also Seaveg and Chamomile Flavor as well. Chamomile is known to be a mild sedative. Don’t worry your dog won’t start saying things like “groovy man,” and wanting to attend Woofstock for all the wrong reasons. If your dog does start talking you may have attended Woodstock… Anyway, chamomile can calm inflammation, calm nerves (takes the edge off), and can relieve stomach ailments. Sea vegetables (AKA bladderwrack or rockweed) is known to strip heavy metals and toxins from the body, and are packed with enough nutrients to do another blog post on, but I will spare you from my ramblings… for now.

Almost as important as the benefits of the ingredients is the sourcing. A majority of the ingredients in Barkwheats comes from Maine farmers, and 100% of the ingredients come from people that Chris and Renee (Owners of Barkwheats) met and know. They have a face for every ingredient, and especially after the recalls that peace of mind is priceless.

So seriously, come in and grab a box of Barkwheats for your canine friend or Order Online.

Jun

7

2009

New Treats for your dogs

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I have spent some time this last week adding new products, putting together displays, squeezing new products in existing displays. The result? More delicious options for all size dogs. I used my cell phone camera to take images of the products… Mainly to justify my fancy phone to my wife, Aubrey.

Sojourner Farms View in Store

Kung Fu Fido are fortune Cookies for Dogs are real, all-natural fortune cookies with a doggie twist. Dogs love to scarf them down as much as people love reading the hilarious fortunes like ‘Confucious say, dog who run behind car get exhausted’.
Monzies are savory dog snacks that are as tasty as they are healthy. Wheat & corn-free and low fat for the health-conscious pooch.
Good Dog treats are wheat & corn-free and come in four unique flavors. The tiny bone shape makes them the perfect training treat.
Sojos dog treats have been repackaged and reformulated! These fantastic crunchy snacks are now wheat & corn free and bone-shaped.
Sojos Grain-Free dog treats – For dogs with sensitivities to grains, we now offer these delicious, wholesome, 100% GRAIN-FREE treats. Oven-baked for crunchy goodness.

Zukes View in Store

Mini Bakes are the answer to all your pooch’s boring biscuit woes. Their tiny size makes them great for every dog and their delicious, one-of-a-kind flavors make them perfect for all occasions from training to walks.


SuperFood Organic Dog Biscuits
For years now people have been enjoying the benefits of nutrient-dense, naturally-ocurring superfoods in health drinks and nutrition bars. With Zuke’s superfood organic dog biscuits, now your dog can too!

Stella and Chewys View in Store

We have had the rest of Stella and Chewy’s line for a long time. We are just bringing on their Carnivore Kisses line for a couple of reasons: One, we have had so much success with the rest of the line. Two, we felt it was important to have as many US made all meat treats as possible… for you to choose from.
Carnivore Kisses are all-natural, all-meat, diced treats. These delicious freeze-dried treats can be given whole as a training reward, or crumbled over food at mealtimes for added flavor and nutrition. Our treats contain no preservatives, no dyes or colorings, and no sugar or salt. Avaiable in four flavors: Angus Beef, Chicken Breast, Turkey Tidbits, and Bison.

In store special: Leave a comment on this entry and receive 10% off your next purchase of these highlighted treats. Limit one per household. Valid for the month of June.

May

30

2009

Honest Kitchen… Eating the profits

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I have been doing some searches for video of products that we carry, and came across this mouth-watering endorsement for Honest Kitchen “Pecks” (a treat with buffalo and blueberries). Shown here is Cami from Honest Kitchen who proves, once again, that Honest Kitchen is indeed “human-grade”!

As I type this, our dog Sadie is watching the video and drooling. She is wondering why Cami won’t give her any Pecks to eat!

Cami… for your sake, I hope Honest Kitchen doesn’t get into pig’s ears and bullysticks.