Nutrition: Dog

THESE DAYS, KNOWING WHERE YOUR PET’S FOOD ORIGINATES HAS TAKEN ON NEW IMPORTANCE.

That’s why we focus on authentic ingredients that are sustainably ranched, raised or fished in our region. Western Canada is our source of inspiration and close-to-home ingredients. From cage-free Cobb chicken and Angus Beef to wild-caught flounder and Okanagan’s Red Delecious Apples, Western Canada’s fertile lands and cold waters produce an abundance of world class ingredients – delivered to our door fresh each day.

Made exclusively in our award winning factory in Alberta, Canada, ACANA is guarenteed to keep your dog or cat healty, happy and strong!

California Natural – Pure and Simple
Imagine a pet food that lets you apply your high standards for food selection to the cherished pet in your life. The California Natural Pet Food line does just that. Pure and simple is the underlying philosophy behind these products that offer a complete and balanced food source for all dogs, while being specially formulated to suit the dietary needs of pets that cannot tolerate typical pet food ingredients. The makers of California Natural understand that your pet’s quality of life is a fundamental priority, so they have created a simple yet highly effective way of fulfilling this priority. Through their commitment to enhancing the well-being and vitality of your pet, they have developed a recipe that includes lean meats, essential vitamins and key minerals – and what they don’t put in their food is just as important as what they do include. California Natural Dog Food does not contain wheat, corn, soy and byproducts or artificial preservatives, flavours and colours. A sample of what they do put in includes omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids for a healthy coat and skin and vitamin E for its antioxidant properties. This is particularly valuable to pets prone to itchy skin. Taurine is another key ingredient of California Natural. Recent scientific research shows that Taurine offers an essential amino acid beneficial to proper eye and heart function, along with nervous and reproductive system health benefits.

Learn more about California Natural or visit one of our conveniently located stores and speak to one of our knowledgeable team members…

Canadian Natural Pet Food is a British Columbia/Alberta based company, with over 30 years experience in the pet food industry.

Canadian Naturals is committed to providing consumers with the highest quality of pet food possible and a brand you can trust.

They give their personal guarantee, that they will meet and exceed your expectations by using the highest quality meats, fruits and vegetables, which in turn will provide body health and sustain your dogs vitality and performance.

Eagle Pack knows you count on your pet to be by your side through all of life’s adventures. For over 25 years, they’ve energized best friends everywhere by providing them quality natural nutrition without fillers or artificial preservatives. Their foods deliver the right balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, antioxidants and omega fatty acids for results you can see – shiny coat, bright eyes, good digestion and energetic spirit. Over the years, their formulas have been performance-proven with backyard ball catchers, show ring winners and even Alaskan dog sled racers. You too can count on their American-made foods to naturally fuel your pet’s daily adventures, both big and small.

Working with top mushers, they co-created their first performance food for canine athletes over 25 years ago. As the official dog food of the Iditarod®, they continue to fuel champion dog sled teams on this incredible 1,049 mile journey through the epic Alaskan landscape.

• Triple Animal Proteins - A variety of proteins help support healthy muscle tone and provide a balance of healthy energy the way nature intended.
• Wholesome Grains & Fibre - Brown rice and oatmeal provide natural nutrients and fibre for healthy digestion and firm stools.
• Key Supplements for Active Dogs - Additional nutritional support comes from glucosamine hydrochloride to help maintain joint health, and from flaxseed to support skin and coat health.
• Antioxidant Support - Fortified with our complete vitamin and mineral package; antioxidants like Vitamin C help support healthy immune function.
• No Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavours – Quality natural nutrition without fillers or artificial preservatives.

Innova EVO – An effective raw food diet alternative
Many modern dog owners understand the value of a raw food diet for their canine companion. They recognize that if people need a variety of whole, minimally processed foods in order to thrive that their cherished pet would also benefit from this type of diet. Innova EVO now offers a conveniently packaged food that is specially designed to provide the key nutritional benefits of a raw food diet, with the added benefit of 21st Century research. Innova EVO dog food offers a complete and balanced product that is low in carbohydrates, high in protein and free of grains. This unique formula includes ground chicken and turkey meat, bones, fat, cartilage and connective tissue, along with whole, raw fruit and vegetables.
The makers of Innova EVO know that it is not always possible to feed your dog a raw diet, so they have created a product with all the same qualities and benefits. The Innova EVO dog food product offers a convenient, complete and balanced food to supplement or replace your dog’s raw feeding program and is appropriate for dogs of all ages.
Learn more about Innova EVO or visit one of our conveniently located stores and speak to one of our knowledgeable team members…

Since 1904, The Fromm Family has maintained a tradition of quiet innovation dedicated to the health and nutrition of animals. In the 1930′s, The Fromm Family introduced the first canine distemper vaccine. In 1949, they introduced the concept of premium pet food to the public. As the country’s first and oldest premium pet food company, they have earned the reputation as an industry leader, producing only the highest grade pet foods with the finest natural ingredients.

Based in Wisconsin, Fromm Family Foods is now in its fourth generation of being family owned and operated. They take great pride in this family commitment, as it ensures that their customers will continue to receive superior pet food products now and for years to come.

For more than four generations, the Fromm family has brought together veterinarians, biochemists, research specialists and food production engineers to formulate their pet foods. They were the first company to produce and recommend a rotational diet.

They continue to improve upon each Fromm Nutritionals recipe, while maintaining certain traditions. For example, their Classic Nutritionals line is still based on the “four-grain principle”, and uses 17 different ingredients. Their unique formulations and blend of foods results in easier digestion, fewer allergic reactions, and increased energy for your pet.

Holistic Select food for pets was introduced in 2000m, and has resonated with pet parents like you who are dedicated to health and nutrition and who understand the power of a holistic approach to pet food. They appreciate that holistic is a philosophy that guides your life choices, including nutrition, to elevate the health of everyone in your family, including your pet.

Holistic is defined as emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. At Holistic Select, they believe that whole body pet health begins by feeding and nourishing the pet body with functional foods and ingredients that can be found within nature’s vast bounty.

Holistic Select goes “beyond natural” by building a foundation of premium proteins, fats and carbohydrates and then adding Select Actives.

Holistic Select goes “beyond natural” by building a foundation of premium proteins, fats and carbohydrates and then adding Select Actives™. Select Actives are Nature’s Power Ingredients, like enzymes, live micro-organisms, botanicals and phytonutrients. When combined, these powerful ingredients activate a higher level of health — and this is the holistic philosophy that guides all of their pet food recipes.

It is both proven and believed that prevention is the best medicine. It’s true for pets too and Holistic Select products are a proactive way to prevent health problems in our pets before they start. Holistic health for your pet begins by feeding Holistic Select — only you can provide the love and daily care they need to truly achieve their whole health potential.

As a cherished member of your family, doesn’t your dog deserve the very best pet food available? We know you’ll agree that Innova offers some of the highest quality pet food on the market today. Their unique formulation includes only fresh, natural and wholesome ingredients from each of the major food groups. From fresh turkey and chicken meat to quality fruit, vegetables and whole grains, Innova is a pet food with unparalleled health and nutritional benefits. Lean meats provide essential amino acids that are crucial to proper nutrition, while natural cold-pressed sunflower oil gives your pet the quality source of fatty acids it needs for healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Innova offers a well-balanced pet food based on the most advanced research in animal health, that is naturally preserved with only vitamins C and E. No artificial chemicals, colours, flavours or byproducts are used. Your pet will also benefit from the quality, highly digestible protein and omega 3 fatty acids, along with antioxidant vitamins. These vitamins play a vital role in protecting their body cells against damage caused by environmental pollutants such as cigarette smoke and exhaust fumes.

A well-balanced diet is an essential contributor to the quality and longevity of your pet’s life. Innova offers this balance with their high-quality, natural ingredients uniquely prepared to lock in flavour and the essential nutrients they need to lead a healthy, active life.

Karma Organic dog food is no ordinary dog food. It is a very high-quality, organic food source with a four-fold philosophy behind it that forms the foundation of its production and delivery to dog owners.

The Karma Organic Philosophy

• Use only organic ingredients because organic farming and production techniques are better for the environment.
• Use a holistic view when choosing a pet’s food source that includes an understanding of nutritional quality, along with the balance and interaction of ingredients.
• Use only 100% recyclable packaging material.
• Use programs that manage the “environmental history” of the product, from ingredient transport, storage and handling, to processing, warehousing, shipping and the selection of stores that will care for and represent the product appropriately.

Your dog will benefit from the very high-quality, organic ingredients used in Karma Organic dog food. Capitalizing on cutting edge nutritional research and organic farming practices, these products represent excellence in dog food production. Whether it’s the organic free range chicken or abundance of organic fruit, vegetables and whole grains, Karma Organic is dedicated to enhancing the quality and longevity of your dog’s life.

Learn more about the many benefits of Karma Organic or visit one of our conveniently located stores and speak to one of our knowledgeable team members…

Food Worthy of a Fork™. This is the standard to which we hold ourselves. Recipes that are real and wholesome, made with USDA-inspected deboned meat and the freshest produce. Our recipes have higher-quality protein and industry-leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin. None of our ingredients are ever imported from China. It’s health you can see in your dog’s bowl and more importantly in your dog. This is the kind of food that pets beg for. After all, They Want What We Want™.

Natural Balance Formulas are used and respected worldwide by top trainers, breeders, veterinarians, kennels, and discerning pet owners, like yourself, who want the best for their companions. Natural Balance products provide all natural complete and balanced nutrition in a variety of unique protein sources, from dry, canned, dog food rolls and treats.

Nature’s Variety is a small, independent pet food company located in Lincoln, Nebraska. They are proud pet parents, just like you! So they understand that your pet has a special place in your family, in your life, and in your heart.

They believe the best holistic nutrition comes from healthy, natural ingredients. Nature’s Variety was developed by families who have been practicing sustainable agriculture for more than 140 years, raising quality livestock and growing crops in America’s heartland. Their wholesome foods are made with integrity and care and they stand behind their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

They believe your dog and cat deserves the best nutrition and offer a variety of nutritious choices for your special pet, including complete and balancedInstinct Raw Frozen Diets, grain-free Instinct Kibble and Cans, and holistic Prairie Kibble and Cans.

Old Mother Hubbard Baking Company began baking in Gloucester, MA over 80 years ago. Their classic recipe was originally developed as a wholesome snack for fisherman while out at sea. One day, a sailor threw a biscuit to his dog who happily gobbled it up. The rest, as they say, is history.

Old Mother Hubbard continues to build on this tradition today baking a wide variety of naturally delicious snacks for dogs. They start with, all-natural ingredients including: chicken, cheddar cheese, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes and oatmeal. Then slowly oven-bake every snack to preserve the natural flavours in all the varieties dogs love to catch, chew and eat.

“Dogs evolved as hunters and despite a modern lifestyle, their digestive systems remain unchanged”.

Orijen formulates a biologically appropriate diet to match the same balance of protein and fat from meat ingredients that dogs would find hunting in the wild—while keeping in mind that a modern lifestyle of regular meals and less exercise means a reduced calorie requirement.

They provide high-protein, grain-free, low-carbohydrate formulas. Their chicken/turkey protein formulas include adult, puppy, large breed puppy and senior canines. Their unique 6 fish formula is available for adult canines and adult canines also have a red meat option.

We created Petcurean GO! to be nutrient-rich and energy packed; a true fitness food for everyday dogs, plus those with special dietary needs. Our GO! recipes are prepared with a balanced blend of premium quality protein from chicken, turkey, salmon, duck and trout; plus veggies and berries such as blueberries, pomegranate and broccoli. Your dog will get so much more, from eating less. GO! is available in whole-grain and grain-free recipes and has zero added growth hormones, by-product meals, or artifcial preservatives.

It’s no surprise that dogs love the freshness of NOW. It’s so fresh, it’s like eating off the kitchen counter (down, girl). We pack NOW full of nutritious ingredients like 100% market-fresh turkey, salmon and duck. 100% fresh Omega 3 and 6 oils from coconuts and canola. Wholesome berries, fruits and veggies such as peas, spinach, cranberries, pumpkin, blackberries, alfalfa sprouts, kelp, lentils and carrots. Yum! Zero grains, zero rendered meals, zero by-product meals, or artificial preservatives.

The company was founded in July 2004 by a small group of friends, drawn together by a mutual love and concern for their pets, including Inna Shekhtman, Louise Bryce, and Linda Edwards. It began operations in a small 600 sq. ft. warehouse on Mitchell Island, BC. The first few years were challenging, as they struggled to find the right suppliers, formulas, and packaging. By focusing on quality products, quality manufacturing practices and excellent customer service, they continued to grow and expand, establishing themselves as a leader in the raw pet food industry.

Today, Red Dog Blue Kat raw pet food is produced in a state of the art, 7200 sq. ft. food manufacturing facility that rivals many of the food producers creating products for human consumption. They currently employ 10 employees and Red Dog Blue Kat pet food can be found in quality pet stores and through holistically minded veterinarians in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. Inna continues to manage the daily operations of the company, while Linda and Louise provide product development support.

Raw pet food is growing in popularity as a result of the increased focus on providing our four-legged friends with healthy, balanced diets. Red Dog Blue Kat raw pet food is made with free-range, non-medicated meat and organic vegetables. The nutritional makeup of Red Dog Blue Kat is similar to what animals would have eaten in the wild hundreds of years ago. In fact, it has only been in the last hundred years that humans have fed pets processed foods.

“Red Dog Blue Kat is not just about making a quality raw food – it is about giving YOU the information and tools to make the healthy choice for your loyal companions! We feel privileged and proud to be part of the movement of re-discovering the natural path to wellness.”

“Our mission is to provide discerning pet owners with the information they need to make the healthy choice for their pets and the tools they require to pursue a healthier nutritional choice for their companion. To further this mission, we offer a high quality raw food for dogs and cats at an affordable price – a product that reflects the high standards and values that we apply with our own animals!”

Learn more about Red Dog Blue Kat

Royal Canin – better health through precise nutrition
Royal Canin specializes in formulating their canine foods to breed and size specific formulas, as well as activity level and age.

Did you know:

• small dogs can have oral issues
• medium dogs have more problems with intestinal mucosae
• large dogs can be prone to stomach bloat

Learn more about Royal Canin or visit one of our conveniently located stores and speak to one of our knowledgeable team members.

Satori is the first Domestic Appropriate pet recipe specially designed to bridge the gap between your canine’s anatomy and modern lifestyle. Their healthy formulas are made with eco-rich ingredients featuring fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, and botanicals. They use premium Canadian ingredients, which provide essential nutrients for all life stages of your canine and feline. Every Satori recipe is crafted with honesty and care, as we know that only the highest quality will do for our pets and yours. “Your pet’s life is our life’s passion.” – Satori

Solid Gold Health Products for Pets – helping you feed and care for Your Pet

Solid Gold takes a holistic approach to animal nutrition, which involves the consideration of all the individual body systems. By using natural, chemical free ingredients, and avoiding substances which are now known to cause harm to animals, they have been able to devise a diet which maintains optimum health and vitality, and promotes an enhanced state of general wellbeing which facilitates increased resistance to disease.

The top three causes of allergies in dogs are; wheat, corn and soy. Solid Gold uses none of these. They use barley, to help keep the arteries clear; amaranth (called the grain of the future by nutritionists), millet and ground brown rice. Solid Gold does not use animal or poultry fats, but instead uses flaxseed oil, which contains Omega 3 and 6 Essential Fatty Acids. These fatty acids are vital for a diverse range of body functions, such as cell membrane formation and function, brain development, and for the functioning of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems, immune cell function, inflammatory response and the organ systems.

The primary difference between the Adult, Puppy foods are the ratios of the ingredients, they are all based on the same formula.

To increase the digestibility of the food while supplying essential vitamins and minerals, Sold Gold recommends feeding their SeaMeal Supplement in conjunction with the food. Solid Gold covers the full range of pet products including:

• dry foods
• canned foods
• biscuits and treats
• supplements
• health and coat care

All products are marked with an expiry or best before date. Learn more about Solid Gold Pet Foods or visit one of our conveniently located stores and speak to one of our knowledgeable team members.

Taste of the Wild is a grain-free formula for all life stages. Canine formulas are available in; smoked salmon which provides a digestible energy for your sensitive dog, roasted and smoked quail, duck and turkey or roasted bison and venison which provide digestible energy for your active dog. All formulas are supplemented with fruits and vegetables, which deliver natural antioxidants to protect your friend from the damage of everyday living, supporting a healthy immune system and overall good health.

At Wellness, they do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for the pets that depend on us. Food feeds their souls, sustains their lives and protects their bodies. That’s why their diverse team of animal lovers, nutritionists and vets has only one mission: To help you provide your pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition.

They never compromise on their receipts—selecting nature’s finest ingredients and combining them in exact proportions to help support your pet’s health and wellbeing. Because they’re passionately picky from the first step to the last, they guarantee their products will deliver the Wellness Promise.

As a pioneer in holistic nutrition, they seek new ways to help pets thrive, educate people about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and support animal wellness programs.

Like you, they know that our pets provide us unconditional love, and providing uncompromising nutrition is one way we can do the same for them.

They believe in authentic real-food values, in food you can trust, in True Wellness.

True Wellness is about being more than natural. And it’s not about what is left out—no fillers, or artificial ingredients—these are a given. True Wellness is about what they put in—a small number of simple, pure, authentic ingredients. They believe this is the way to make superior food for our animals.

True Wellness can only come from an ideal balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates—no ‘empty calories.’ That’s why their nutritionists never stop studying our animals’ needs. And, when it comes to protein, they know that pet foods sometimes use inferior ingredients. They do not. True Wellness comes from using only pure protein from high-quality sources.

True Wellness means every ingredient has a purpose in every food they make. They study until they’re confident of its health benefit… and then, they make sure to put in the right amount so you’ll see a difference in your animal— They never add ingredients just to have the newest ‘buzzword’ on the label.

This is how they do things at Wellness Natural Food for Pets. This is where True Wellness begins.

From a unique land of plenty, comes ZiwiPeak a complete natural health range of ULTRA PREMIUM MEAT pet food products for dogs and cats which are an equivalent to a raw diet, prepared with care beneath the Bay of Plenty’s celebrated peak, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The line includes air-dried cuisine, moist cuisine, treats and oral health care chews.

The peak of health for cats and dogs depends on the sustenance they get from ‘RAW MEAT’ nature’s true diet and ZiwiPeak is the equivalent to a true raw diet. The ZiwiPeak range is formulated on the same balance of meat ingredients – meat, heart, liver, kidney, cold washed green tripe and bone, plus natural vitamins and minerals, that cats and dogs would find by hunting in the wilderness.

Animals fed on ZiwiPeak’s air-dried or moist food demonstrate a substantial improvement in their general health and well-being, with clear eyes, healthy coats and skin, healthy gums, long-term joint health, and huge energy levels. Because the ZiwiPeak range is high in protein and over 95% digestible, the animals eat less, enjoy better weight control, and benefit from less flatulence with less mess to clean up for their owners.

As ZiwiPeak is made from 100% all natural ingredients it also helps to act as a detoxifier for animals, eliminating allergens which may have built up from their previous diet of grain-based foods with all the invariable colours, preservatives and fillers associated with these products.