Global Pet Foods Healthy Pet Journal - Summer 2017 issue by Global Pet Foods

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Summer 2017

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Mind + Body + Soul + Spirit

Welcome to Summer Keep your pets safe and cool this summer!

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EDITOR'S MESSAGE It’s finally summer! After a bitter cold winter and a fairly cool spring across many regions of Canada we’re sure that you’re as ready as we are to head outside and enjoy the summer season. Whether you’re looking forward to a “staycation”or packing up the family to head out of town for a planned vacation, there’s a lot to see and do across our beautiful country. We encourage you to plan ahead for your pending travel, especially if you’re taking your pets with you so that they can have as much fun as you. Summer is a wonderful time of the year, and there are wonderful experiences to be had in every community across Canada. At the very least, we encourage you to take your kids and the pets on a day trip within your community, to create some longlived family memories.

This issue also features some new products that you’ll find in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store that will keep our pets happy and healthy this summer. Further, our stores have stocked up on all of the summer essentials that you’ll need to care for your pets. From fun toys to cool leashes, collars and harnesses, and from travel products to supplements, we have what they’ll need to enjoy summer.

This year is an exciting time for all Canadians as our country celebrates its 150th birthday! As the largest Canadian-owned pet specialty retailer, we are very proud to be Canadian! Global Pet Foods opened its first store over 40 years ago and our stores are locally owned and operated. There are over 170 Global Pet Foods stores across Canada to serve pet lovers and their beloved pets.

From our heart to your heart, we wish you a very happy Canada Day!

The summer season provides us all with another great opportunity to lead an active, healthy lifestyle with our companion pets and we have everything you’ll need to do so. As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we are committed to providing you with the best service, the best pet products, and the tools and tips to help your pets live their best lives.

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WELCOME TO SUMMER

- open windows, outdoor fun in the backyard or at the park, summer camps, vacations, and/or simply soaking up the heat and sun and with our families – summer is a favourite time of the year for many of us! Have fun and enjoy the season but remember to take some safety measures and precautions to ensure that your companion pets keep healthy and happy.

Mind the Paws Sidewalks, streets, patios, sand and other surfaces can burn your pet’s footpads. We recommend that you walk your dog in the morning and at night when the outdoor surfaces are coolest. If you must take your pets outside during the day, place your hand on the patio or sidewalk for 30 seconds before allowing them to walk on them. If it’s quite painful or too hot for you, it will be too hot and painful for your pets. A pet footpad balm, which you’ll find at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods stores, is ideal for irritated paws.

Harmful Chemicals Commonly used flea and tick products, mouse and rat baits, citronella candles, oil products, and lawn and garden products (ie. mulch and insecticides) can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested, so please lock them away. Wipe your pet’s paws and underbelly to remove any chemical residue before heading back in the house. While many dogs love to swim, chlorine can irritate a dog’s skin and upset their stomach. Rinse your dog with fresh water after swimming in a pool and do not let them drink more than a small amount of pool water. Call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect that your pet has ingested a poisonous substance.

Protect Your Pet From the Sun Even though your pet’s fur helps to protect their skin from the sun, they can get sunburned, especially those with light skin and hair. Dogs and cats will suffer from sunburn in the same way we do, and they can also be at risk for skin cancer. Try to keep your pets out of the sun between 10 am and 4 pm, and if you have to head outside, rub a bit of sunblock on unprotected areas like the tips of the ears, the skin around the lips, and the tip of their nose.

Camping and Barbeques Summer is a wonderful time for barbeques and camping, but it can be dangerous for your pets if you don’t take the necessary provisions to keep them on a very short leash. Dogs may try to take a burning stick from the campfire, and they’ll think that you’re playing if you chase after them. Dogs may also be tempted to lick the particles of food stuck to the barbecue after cooking, which could cause them to burn their mouths and tongues. Running with a stick may result in your dog or other people in the vicinity being burned or injured too. Please also remember to keep the lighter fluid out of reach from pets as it is a poison and, if ingested, can lead to severe illness or death.

Summer flies by so quickly, so we encourage you to enjoy every moment of it. Global Pet Foods carries the best products that will help your pets enjoy the season too and keep them safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you and your pets in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store! www.shutterstock.com

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DOG PARK ETIQUET TE For most dog owners, going to the dog park is a fun way to let your dog get exercise while socializing with other dogs and lets you socialize with people while keeping an eye on your dogs. We all need to be mindful of proper dog park etiquette when we visit in order to keep the park, and the dogs, safe and fun for all. Once you and your dog get to the dog park it may be tempting to just stand back and watch all the activity while your dog runs around. Everyone will have a much more rewarding time if you observe some basic "Dog Park" etiquette. While many of the suggestions below are more common sense than anything, it’s often observed by many that they’re not heeded regularly.

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Keep your dog on-leash until you get to the offleash area. This is not just respectful to other park users, it’s much safer for your dog.

Bring a dog that is under 4 months of age. They won’t have had all the necessary inoculations that allow them to play safely with other animals.

Close all doors to the dog park after entering or exiting.

Take your dog if she is sensitive to other dogs and if there are more than approximately two dogs per every 180 sq. ft. of space.

Observe the dogs in the park to see if there are any potential health or behavioural problems before entering. Clean up after your dog.

Allow dogs to form loose packs.

Supervise your dog(s) when they are playing and interrupt any rough play.

Allow a dog to bully another.

Be willing to leave the dog park if you feel that your dog is being a bully or being bullied, the play is getting too rough, or your dog is just not having fun. Check to be sure there aren’t a large number of male dogs who are unneutered at the park. Be cautious about taking advice from other park patrons who are not dog professionals.

Ever let your dog off-leash in an unfenced dog park if he/she is not responsive to your verbal commands. Worry if some dogs don’t play with other dogs in a dog park. Bring your dog if he/she has not be spayed or neutered yet. If your male dog is not neutered, he may constantly try and mount other dogs.

Be friendly with other dog owners. It’s more enjoyable if everyone is nice to each other.

Spend your time talking on a cell phone. It’s important that you supervise your dog at all times and be able to give your dog your full attention.

Always observe all of the rules posted at your local dog park. Each town has its own set of by-laws.

Don’t scold or touch someone else’s dog. You wouldn’t want them to do that to your dog.

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Bring or use treats and toys when other dogs are nearby.

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Most cats have a higher tolerance for the warmer temperatures than dogs do, but this doesn’t mean that you should assume that they don’t require additional care during the summer months. It’s important that you keep them cool during the hot summer days and continue to keep an eye on them for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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It’s important that your cat has plenty of fresh water on a daily basis. If someone is at home during the day, we recommend that they replace the water several times to ensure its freshness. We also suggest that you place a few bowls around your home to ensure that water is always within easy reach for your cat(s). Put three or four ice cubes into your cat’s water bowl before you head out which will help keep the water cool for a longer period of time. If no one is at home during the day, you may want to invest in an automatic waterer (you can find them at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store) so that your cat has a continual supply of fresh water. A waterer is ideal because the water is always circulating and filtered which helps to reduce the amount of bacteria in your cat’s water dish. Another great idea is to fill a small bottle with cold water and leave it in the freezer overnight. Before you head out of the house the next day, wrap the bottle in a towel and put it in your cat’s favourite lounging place. They’ll be happy to find it!

NOTE: Water expands when it freezes so don’t fill the bottle to the top to avoid it bursting.

Keep them cool

Cats generally like finding a “sunny” spot to nap and if they get too hot, they’ll find a shady spot to cool down. Ideally, during the hot summer months, you’ll need a few shady and/or cool places for them to retreat to. Providing them with a place to sit beside an open window (please ensure that it’s screened!) is ideal. For those of you with air conditioning, kitchen and bathroom tiles, and even the bathroom sink, may be your cat's favourite places. If you don’t have air conditioning, setting a small box fan and on the floor or near an open window will help to circulate the air and provide some respite. If your house is not air conditioned, placing a frozen water bottle in front of the fan may help too. Investing in an elevated cot (these are available at most Global Pet Foods stores) is ideal. Cots elevate the bed off the ground and may provide your pet with some comfort since the air can pass under the bed, helping to keep them cool. The warmest part of a cat’s body is their stomach, the pads of their paws, their armpits, under their chin and on the outside of their ears. Even though most felines detest getting wet, we recommend that if your cat appears quite warm, you gently rub your cat’s head and back with a dampened cold cloth to help cool them down.

Grooming

Cats should be brushed often, particularly during the summer because a well-groomed, tangle-free coat will help to keep them cool. You may notice that your cat grooms itself more than usual. Note that this is a cooling mechanism, similar to sweating and as the saliva evaporates off its fur, your cat will cool down. For those of you with “outdoor cats” we recommend that you don't let them outside between 10 am and 3 pm during really hot and humid days. Cats can suffer from sunburn, so we recommend that you apply a pet sunscreen to noses and ears of light-coloured cats, before they head outside.

Cats need to be monitored during really hot summer days in the same way that dogs do. If you allow your cat to be outdoors, it’s very important that you're keeping an eye on them, especially on very hot days. Kittens and senior cats should be kept indoors when the temperature spikes. Even though summer appears to be the shortest season of the year, it’s a time when we need to be particularly vigilant about monitoring the health and safety of our family members, including our pets. Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2017

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This week’s question comes from one of our consumers asking about sprouted barley. He wants to feed grain-free to his dog but he LOVES our Flora4 organic sprouted seeds and wants to know how it’s grain-free, even though it has barley. It’s confusing, I admit. There is a lot of misunderstanding on the internet, but we did our research too, and here is the simple explanation. Get out your pencil; you are about to get a botany lesson.

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grain and a seed are different parts of the plant. They have much different nutrition and digestibility. The grain is the edible ”fruit” of the plant, usually found at the top of a stalk, and very often called a ‘seed’ on the internet. It has a moderate amount of nutrition and digestibility for some animals, and provides most of the cereals eaten by people all over the world. The seed, on the other hand contains all the nutrients required to build a new plant. These nutrients are dormant and protected within a hard shell until the seed is germinated, or sprouted. Then it activates (enzymatically speaking) and becomes extremely digestible and a super-food supplier of nutrition. Barley is a cereal grain when harvested for its fruit (the grain we grind into flour), but its seed contains 10 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2017

no gluten because the protein is significantly reduced in the enzymatic process during sprouting. The protein containing the gluten will increase later in the mature plant’s fruit. Both wheat grass and barley grass are considered gluten-free until they begin to produce fruit. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in its finalized gluten-free label rules, has said that wheat grass and barley grass could be used to make foods labeled gluten-free, as long as the finished products contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten (which can get mixed in during processing of the rest of the plant). Carna4’s sprouted barley seed has so little plant protein in it that it would be considered gluten-free by the FDA rules. So the short answer to the question is that barley seed will grow a harvestable plant classified as a grain, but

BODY was loaded with organic oats but dogs did well on it because of the quality of the ingredients and the addition of fresh meat. Even in the wild, nutrition from plants is a part of every wolf diet, and phytonutrients With the confusion and controversy, why do we play an important role in your animal’s health today. include sprouted barley seed in our mixture? Because I was called crazy for thinking anyone would care so it is so beautifully nutritious, especially in synergy much about their animal with the sprouted that they’d be willing flax and lentils! For to pay the true cost example, during the of real food! In other sprouting process of words they said my barley seeds, digestive product was expensive enzymes increase 400% compared to the for Lipase and 1400 mainstream offerings % for Amylase over on the market. Fast the enzyme levels of forward 30 years and non-sprouted mature some critics are saying Find Carna4 and Flora4 in your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store. barley grain. This the same thing about makes it very suitable Carna4 Synthetic-Free for people and pets looking to avoid grains due to pet food, but I have history on my side now. Real food gluten or grain-protein sensitivity, but needing plant- costs more, just like a bacon & eggs breakfast will cost based enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Many gluten- more to feed your child than a bowl of breakfast cereal. sensitive people, including myself, find they can enjoy sprouted grain bread (‘Ezekiel’). Sprouting makes the At Carna4 our only goal is to provide safety tested, world of difference. synthetic-free, minimally processed products to help grow the circle of pet owners who understand and The reason grains have been added to pet foods for so appreciate the nutritional superiority of whole foods many years is that they provide calories without fat, an for their animals. Whether or not you choose to feed important part of the diet for an active dog, especially. grains it is important to know why and to understand Ground whole grains like brown rice help hold a critical differences between all the parts of the plant baked nugget together as well, giving it shape. The (or animal) provided in your pets’ food. ‘grain-free’ movement in pet food was a reaction, in part, by too many pet food manufacturers adding too PROFILE | MARIA RINGO many cheap grains, of too little quality. Moldy, dirty, and laden with aflatoxin, these carbohydrate-heavy extruded foods were making dogs sick. In the 1980’s Maria Ringo is a when my partner and I created the first commercial Homeopathic Practitioner whole food pet diet (called Sojourner Farms), it

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the protein of that plant that causes all the problems with gluten sensitivity is not contained in the sprouted seed. Sprouted barley is a seed, not a grain.

and co-founder of Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food, a small, ethical company producing synthetic-free whole foods for pets; and Sojourner Farms, one of the first commercially available raw food diets for dogs. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her family and may be reached at maria@nthm.ca

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he "dog days" of summer can be deadly for dogs, or any animals for that matter, that are left outside for long periods of time in the hot sun and extreme heat. Pets are at risk for heat exhaustion or even worse, heatstroke. Heatstroke is a very serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Once the signs of heatstroke are detected, there is very little time for medical attention before serious damage – or even death – can occur. Dogs and cats do not sweat through their skin like humans. Once they get hot, instead of sweating, dogs will pant to cool themselves down. Panting helps to circulate the necessary air through a dog’s body, and helps him to cool down. But if dogs "overheat" they are at risk for heatstroke. NOTE: Short-nosed breeds such as Pugs and Bulldogs, large, heavy-coated breeds, and dogs with heart or respiratory problems are at a greater risk for heatstroke.

If you suspect that your dog is suffering from heatstroke then you must take action quickly but calmly.

Move your dog out of the heat and away from the sun immediately. Begin cooling your dog with cool water by placing wet washcloths on the foot pads and around the head. Continue to use fresh, cool rags. Avoid covering the entire body with wet towels as they may trap the heat in.

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Over-cooling can cause hypothermia, resulting in other health issues. When the body temperature reaches 39 degrees Celsius, stop cooling. At this point, your dog’s body should continue to cool down on its own.

DO NOT use ice or ice water! Extreme cold can cause the blood vessels to constrict, preventing the core of your dog’s body from cooling and actually causing the internal temperature to further rise. Offer your dog cool water but do not force it into your dog’s mouth and don’t let him drink excessive amounts.

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SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE 1 Hot skin; body temperatures of 40 – 43 ºC

2 Rapid, prolonged, or recurrent panting

3 Twitching muscles

4 Dog staggers while walking, appears disoriented or has a dazed expression

Unwilling or unable to get up

Their stomachs may get upset resulting in vomiting and/or diarrhea (which may be bloody)

Dark, red tongue

and/or gums

Dog collapses and/or loses consciousness

Sticky or dry tongue and/or gums, thick saliva; may froth at mouth

Their heartbeat is much faster than normal

Healthy Tip: Do you know where your nearest emergency veterinarian clinic is? Is there a 24-hour clinic close to where you live? If you don’t know, now is an excellent time to find out. Post the information on your fridge and add the contact details to your smartphone. Don’t wait until you have an emergency with your pet to look for the nearest services.

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Call or visit a certified veterinarian right away, even if your dog seems better. There may be internal damage as a result, so an examination is strongly recommended. Treatment may include further cooling techniques, intravenous fluid therapy to counter shock, or medication to prevent or reverse brain damage, if needed.

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SOUL We’re quite lucky to live in such a great country as Canada! Years ago, before planes were the ideal way to travel, summer road trips by car were the “in-thing”. It was a great way to bond with the family and create some wonderful memories while exploring our vast and beautiful country.

ou will need to prepare well in advance for your road trip, whether you have kids and pets or just pets (aka furkids!), in order to ensure that everyone is happy and healthy during your great Canadian journey. Below is a checklist of things that you will need. Visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store; our sales associates can assist you with selecting and purchasing these items. All pets should be restrained in a seat belt harness, backseat barriers, pet kennels or crates, or pet carriers during travel. Kennels or crates should be secured to the vehicle’s floor. Ensure that the pet has enough room to comfortably sit and/or lie down in the crate or kennel. Ensure that you have identification tags (and include your cellphone number) securely attached to your pet’s collar in advance of your travel just in case you become separated during your trip.

Bring enough pet food to last for the duration of your trip. You may not find the brand that you normally feed while on the road and the last thing you want to do is to switch to a different food and risk upsetting your pet’s stomach. Make sure that you purchase a properly fitted lifejacket and that your pets wear them when on a boat with you or when swimming in choppy or deep water.

Bringing your pets on vacation with you just adds to the fun and you won’t have to worry about finding someone to care for them while you’re away. Planning your travel in advance, will help to make your family vacation a really fun and relaxing time for everyone. Visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store before you hit the road and speak to our Healthy Pet Care Specialists for tips and product recommendations to keep your pets happy and healthy while traveling. And most importantly, have a wonderful time! 18 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2017

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Remember to pack all of the required items needed to care for your pets during your travels: Comfy bed, interactive toys, collar & leash, portable food & water containers/bowls, extra towels and pet wipes, Travel Anxiety products, medications, First Aid Kit.

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id you know that Global Pet Foods is the largest Canadian-owned Pet Specialty retailer? We opened our first store in 1976 in Ontario (40 years ago!) and, to date, we have more than 170 stores across Canada.

WHY DOES SHOPPING LOCAL MATTER? Creates jobs in your local community Contributes to your neighbourhood’s prosperity Keeps dollars close to your home Keeps decision-making power close to your home

The majority of our stores are franchised and independently owned and operated by people who are doting pet lovers, agility enthusiasts, animal advocates, and trainers who have a wealth of knowledge about pet nutrition and pet care.

Small businesses employ approximately 50% of Canada’s private sector workforce*

You’ll find many Canadian-made pet foods, treats, and a wide variety of supplies and accessories at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store.

*source: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Small Business Branch, 2016

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Small businesses drive close to 30% of Canada’s GDP*

Locally Owned Community participation

Our franchisees and their employees share your community’s interest and are personally invested in the welfare and future of your neighbourhoods. Our franchisees are active in your community through local events and charity fundraisers.

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& Operated Staying true to our roots

Being Canadian is important to us and we know it’s important to you too. As a small business, we pride ourselves on knowing our customers by name, including the pets! We’re committed to providing our customers with "Best in Class" service!

You want the best for your pets. We do too! Let us help you make informed decisions regarding the proper nutrition and care that will not only help to improve the overall health of your pets, but extend their lives. Our Healthy Pet Care Specialists can recommend the best brand of pet food, supplement, treat, toy, or other pet products, and provide you with great pet care tips to help keep your companion pets happy and healthy!

Alison & Jeff Kelly, Franchisees of six stores in New Brunswick

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Most of us have cute baby names for our pets, no matter how rough and tough they may be. One thing our pets have in common with a human baby is that they are entirely dependent upon us for their meals and nutrition. Unlike babies, their dependence lasts a lifetime.

Global Pet Foods is always on the search for new and innovative pet food and treats for your four-legged family members. So whether you have a genteel indoor cat, a young and vigorous working dog, or energetic small animal, our stores will always have a wide selection of products to meet your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nutritional needs, and suit their individual tastes. Our Global Pet Foods is very proud to be the largest excellent selection means that your pet will always be Canadian-owned pet specialty retail chain owner. healthy and happy! Being Canadian is very important to us and having Canadian-sourced pet food, treats and Canadian Are you a new made accessories and supplies even moreso. We've Global Pet Foods customer? noted the Canadian pet food brands that are available Visit your neighbourhood at Global Pet Foods stores across Canada to Global Pet Foods store and register the right and we're confident that pet lovers across for our Free Food Program today! the country will appreciate buying Canadian for their pets. Some of these pet foods brands are sold around the world and are top notch quality. More importantly, these brands provide superior nutrition for your pets. 22 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2017

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SPIRIT Bear Merissa spends as much time outside with Bear as she can during the summer months. Bear likes to run around with his Jolly Soccer Ball (his favorite toy!) or just lie in the grass.

Polar Polar is almost two years old. Lynn keeps Polar clean and healthy by feeding her a great cat food and keeping her indoors.

Celebrating

HEALTHY PETS As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, we take the health of our customers’ pets seriously and we love to see our customers take the health of their pets seriously too. Whether it’s choosing a diet with the best ingredients, buying a healthy treat, a new and fun toy, or ensuring that they have everything needed to enjoy the four seasons, we want to help your pet live his or her life to the fullest! We celebrate those customers who are really committed to doing just that. Below are some of our furry customers and a description of what their parents are doing to ensure the total health and wellbeing of their companion pets.

Willow This is Willow, she is a 2-year-old long coat German shepherd! Calley keeps Willow healthy by giving her healthy treats and food from global and going for TONS of walks and playing fetch. Calley says that Willow would play fetch forever!

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Lacey Lacey is almost two years old. She enjoys her food. Adam thinks Lacey is amazing!

Snow Snow is Andrea's 2-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd. She'll keep her healthy by training in a dog sport called Flyball. Andrea enjoys hiking with snow. Andrea will make sure to feed Snow a balanced diet.

Foster Fail Higgins Hope will keep her kitten stays healthy by being active. She has lots of toys that he can play with. Hope will take him to the vet when he's 8 weeks for his first set of booster shots. She'll ensure that he eats the best kitten dry and wet food so that his immune system stays healthy while he's growing.

SPIRIT Zoey

Zoey is a Siberian Husky. She just turned 9 years old. Jen will keep her healthy this spring with regular walks, playtime with her friends, plenty of grooming and a highquality grain free food. Zoey gets lots of love and is very fit, despite her age.

Nellie Sapphire keeps Nellie healthy by taking her on lots of trips to the dog park and swimming. Sapphire also ensures that Nellie gets her heartworm, flea and tick medications without fail each month.

London This is 10 week old Border Collie, London. Victoria plans on keeping London healthy by doing training activities and feeding her a raw diet.

Morty & Ava Jillian keeps Morty and Ava healthy with daily adventures, feeding them a healthy food (Acana and raw) and a more natural lifestyle.

Anamosa Mozi and Minnesota Tris Anamosa Mozi & Minnesota Tris are 20 month old siblings who enjoy healthy food, running water, playing fetch and other tricks, cuddling with Julie and birdwatching.

Rocky & Sam Carrie made sure that Rocky and Sam had their heart worm test, flee and tick medicine and their first summer cut! They'll be happy and healthy for the summer months ahead.

Gus This is Krista's Gus. She keeps him happy and healthy with a balanced diet, long walks, regular vet visits, and plenty of playtime with his friends at The Dog Haus! Oh, and plenty of love.

Paris is a 3 year old Border Collie. Victoria will keep Paris healthy this summer with lots of hiking and swimming.

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Find your local GLOBAL PET FOODS store: ONTARIO

OAKVILLE

1011 Upper Middle Road (Upper Middle Road & Eighth Line)

905-339-1503

ACTON

8 Main Street North (Main Street & Mill Street E)

519-853-8833

ORANGEVILLE

47 Broadway (Broadway & Highway 10)

519-942-8187

AJAX

310 Harwood Avenue South (Harwood & HWY 401/ Bayly St. E)

905-428-7387

ORILLIA

55 Front Street North

705-326-7474

AJAX

1965 Salem Road North (Salem Road & Taunton Road)

905-427-7387

OSHAWA

575 Thornton Road North (Thornton & Rossland)

905-723-5428

ALLISTON

113 Victoria Street West (Victoria Street & Paris Street)

705-434-3311

OSHAWA

600 Grandview Street South (Grandview & Bloor Street)

905-245-0247

ANCASTER

73 Wilson Street West (Wilson & Fiddler’s Green Road)

905-304-0020

OSHAWA

789 Taunton Road East (Taunton & Harmony)

905-721-0199

AURORA

14800 Yonge Street (Aurora Shopping Center)

905-727-3448

OTTAWA

1176 Bank Street (Bank Street & Grove Avenue)

613-422-6741

BARRIE

420 Essa Road (Essa Road & Veterans Drive)

705-792-4152

OTTAWA

1021 Cyrville Road

613-744-0230

BARRIE

181 Livingstone Street East (Livingstone & St.Vincent Street)

705-733-9002

OTTAWA

2150 Robertson Road (Bell’s Corner Robertson Centre)

613-726-7622

BELLEVILLE

110 North Front Street (King George Plaza)

613-966-8100

OTTAWA

3191 Strandherd Drive (Strandherd Drive & Woodroffe Avenue)

613-825-5615

BOLTON

356 Queen Street South (Queen St. & Allan Drive)

905-857-7623

OTTAWA

1200 Wellington Street (Wellington & Hamilton)

613-695-8884

BOWMANVILLE

2316 Highway 2 (Hwy 2 & Green Road)

905-623-4302

OTTAWA

1675 Tenth Line Road (Tenth Line Road & Charlemagne Blvd.)

613-837-0350

BRADFORD

170 Holland Street West (Holland Street & Toronto Street)

905-775-4640

OTTAWA

6081 Hazeldean Road (Main Street & Hazeldean Road)

613-836-3023

BRAMPTON

10886 Hurontario Street (Hurontario Street & Wanless Drive)

905-495-4455

OTTAWA

228 Hunt Club Road

613-736-6726

BRAMPTON

17 Worthington Avenue - Fortinos Plaza (Brisdale & Bovaird)

905-495-5531

PETERBOROUGH

1154 Chemong Road (Portage Plaza)

705-743-2727

BRAMPTON

2933 Queen Street East

905-793-2899

PICKERING

1822 Whites Road (Strouds Lane & Whites Road)

905-831-4554

BRANTFORD

39 King George Road (King George & HWY 403)

519-759-8531

RICHMOND HILL

1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Major Mackenzie & Bayview)

905-508-8895

BROOKLIN

200 Carnwith Drive East (East Village Common)

905-425-1899

RICHMOND HILL

126 Tower Hill Road (Tower Hill Road & Yonge Street)

905-883-4729

BURLINGTON

450 Appleby Line (Appleby Line & New Street)

905-639-5969

SCARBOROUGH

166 Bennett Road West Hill (Lawrence Ave. E & Bennett Rd.)

416-286-5673

BURLINGTON

3550 Dundas Street (Dundas Street & Walkers Line)

905-319-1999

SCARBOROUGH

1575 Ellesmere Road (Ellesmere & McCowan)

416-289-6255

BURLINGTON

595 Plains Road East (King Road & Plains Road)

905-681-9899

SCARBOROUGH

1900 Eglinton Avenue East (Eglinton & Warden)

416-759-3331

CAMBRIDGE

970 Franklin Boulevard (Franklin & Elgin Street)

519-624-2555

SCARBOROUGH

2369 Brimley Road (Brimley Road & Sheppard Avenue East)

416-298-0028

CAMBRIDGE

940 Jamieson Parkway

519-651-1056

SCARBOROUGH

122 Ellesmere Road

416-443-0788

COBOURG

471 Division Street (Division Street & Munroe Street)

905-373-1984

SCARBOROUGH

2975 Kingston Road (Cliffcrest Plaza)

416-266-1881

COLLINGWOOD

20 Balsam Street (HWY 26 & Balsam Street)

705-446-9539

SHELBURNE

226 First Avenue East (Main Street & Owen Sound Street)

519-925-3471

DUNDAS

119 Osler Drive (Osler Drive & Grant Avenue)

905-628-8700

ST. CATHARINES

400 Scott Street (Scott Street & Niagara)

905-646-0508

ETOBICOKE

452 Rathburn Road (Rathburn & West Mall)

416-621-2745

ST. THOMAS

900 Talbot Street

519 207 3663

ETOBICOKE

270 The Kingsway (Humbertown Plaza)

416-234-0056

STONEY CREEK

184 Highway 8 (Gateshead Plaza)

905-662-2415

ETOBICOKE

1278 The Queensway (Kipling & The Queensway)

647-341-5202

STONEY CREEK

2273 Rymal Road East (Rymal Corners Plaza)

905-578-3500

FERGUS

600 Scotland Street (Scotland Street & Belsyde Avenue)

519-787-7079

STOUFFVILLE

5892 Main Street (Main Street & 9th Line)

905-640-4400

GEORGETOWN

280 Guelph Street (Guelph Street & Mountainview)

905-873-7086

STRATFORD

684 Ontario Street (Ontario Street & Burritt Street)

519-305-5000

GUELPH

19 Victoria Road North (Grange Victoria Plaza)

519-822-6922

THORNHILL

70 Doncaster Avenue (Yonge & Steeles)

905-771-9227

GUELPH

5 Clair Road West (Clair Road & Gordon)

519-823-3004

THORNHILL

9200 Bathurst Street (Rutherford Village)

905-597-3353

GUELPH

715 Wellington Street West (Wellington St. W and Imperial Road)

519-265-8966

TORONTO

2019 Yonge Street (Yonge & Davisville)

416-487-6267

HAMILTON

50 Dundurn Street South (Dundurn & Main Street W)

905-528-2775

TORONTO

2100 Bloor Street West (Bloor & High Park)

416-604-9272

HAMILTON

989 Fennell Avenue East (Fennell & Upper Gage)

905-575-9422

TORONTO

381 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Avenue Road)

416-482-4995

HAMILTON

1400 Upper James Street (StoneChurch & Upper James)

905-383-2224

TORONTO

75 Hanna Avenue (King Street West & Atlantic Avene)

416-534-7368

KANATA

700 Eagleson Road (Eagleson & Stonehaven)

613-599-0660

TORONTO

1753 Queen Street East (Queen Street East & Kingston Road)

416-686-9468

KESWICK

443 Queensway South (Queensway & Glenwoods)

905-476-0575

TORONTO

173 Dupont Street (Dupont & St.George)

416-964-0450

KING CITY

1700 King Road (King Side Road & Dufferin)

905-833-7387

TORONTO

1947 Avenue Road (Avenue Road & Felbrigg Avenue)

416-783-8836

KINGSTON

1111 Princess Street (Princess & Sir John A. MacDonald)

613-548-8048

TORONTO

243 Danforth Avenue (Danforth & Broadview Avenue)

416-463-7387

KITCHENER

700 Strasburg Road (Forest Glen Shopping Centre)

519-749-2821

TORONTO

808 York Mills Road (Leslie & York Mills Road)

416-449-7900

KITCHENER

669 Belmont Avenue West (Belmont Avenue & Glasgow Street)

519-571-4444

TORONTO

125 Lower Jarvis Street (St. Lawrence Market)

416-368-4222

LINDSAY

370 Kent Street West (Kent Street West & HWY 35)

705-324-9794

TRENTON

470 2nd Dug Hill Road (Dundas & 2nd Dug Hill Road)

613-392-9191

LONDON

395 Wellington Road (North of Commissioners)

519-686-7387

UNIONVILLE

4721 Highway 7 East (HWY 7 and Kennedy Road)

905-475-5777

LONDON

509 Commissioners Road West (Wonderland & Commissioners)

519-474-3647

UXBRIDGE

2B Welwood Drive (Brock Road & Welwood)

905-862-3262

LONDON

911 Southdale Road West

519-652-3643

WASAGA

3 Market Lane (Stonebridge Plaza - Near Walmart)

705-429-2224

MAPLE

2810 Major Mackenzie Drive (Major Mackenzie & Jane Street)

905-832-3304

WATERDOWN

255 Dundas Street West (Dundas & Hamilton Street North)

905-689-3377

MARKHAM

5990 16th Avenue (16th Avenue & Markham Road)

905-471-5593

WATERLOO

425 University Avenue East (University Downs Plaza)

519-579-9494

MIDLAND

268 King Street (King Street & Hugal Avenue)

705-527-4432

WATERLOO

450 Columbia Street West (Laurelwoods Shopping Centre)

519-725-4343

MILTON

400 Main Street East (Ontario Street & Main Street East)

905-878-9808

WHITBY

910 Dundas Street West (Highway 2 & McQuay)

905-493-6474

MILTON

1030 Kennedy Circle (Kennedy Circle & Louis St.Laurent Ave.)

905-864-9738

WOODSTOCK

385 Springbank Avenue (Springbank & Devonshire)

519-539-0111

MISSISSAUGA

224 Lakeshore Road West (Lakeshore & Mississauga Road S)

905-278-4112

WOODBRIDGE

7887 Weston Road (Weston Road & Highway 7)

905-851-4297

MISSISSAUGA

1170 Burnhamthorpe Road W. (Creditview & Burnhamthorpe W.)

905-501-0411

MISSISSAUGA

6590 Meadowvale Town Centre Circ. (Meadowvale Town Centre)

905-819-9255

MISSISSAUGA

2901 Eglinton Avenue West (Eglinton & Winston Churchill)

905-369-0577

NOVA SCOTIA

MISSISSAUGA

1525 Bristol Road West (Creditview and Bristol Road West)

905-816-0330

BEDFORD

30 Damascus Street (Bedford Commons)

902-835-2250

MISSISSAUGA

1865 Lakeshore Road West (Clarkson Village)

905-822-1617

DARTMOUTH

100 Main Street - Westphal Plaza (Main Street & Gordon Avenue)

902-434-8361

NEWMARKET

130 Davis Drive (Yonge & Davis Drive)

905-898-7910

HALIFAX

209 Chain Lake Drive (Chain Lake Road & Washmill Lake)

902-876-0894

NEWMARKET

17730 Leslie Street (Leslie & Davis Drive)

905-853-9550

NEW GLASGOW

91 Lawrence Boulevard - Albion Park Plaza (Lawrence Blvd.)

902-755-5609

NIAGARA FALLS

3643 Portage Road (Portage Road & Thorold Stone Road)

905-356-3555

NEW MINAS

8934 Commercial Street (New Minas Plaza)

902-681-0757

NORTH BAY

34 Champlain Street (Algonquin & Highway 17/11)

705-472-3331

SYDNEY

20 Sydney Port Access Road (Grand Lake Crossings)

902-567-5457

NORTH YORK

280 Sheppard Avenue East (Sheppard & Willowdale)

416-222-8253

TRURO

68 Robie Street (Fundy Trail Mall)

902-895-4646

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9 Champlain Street (Champlain Street & Wheeler Boulevard)

506-854-8316

FREDERICTON

1111 Regent Street (Regent Street & Priestman)

506-455-1133

FREDERICTON

102 Main Street (Nashawaaksis Plaza)

506-472-3407

MONCTON

1049 Mountain Road (Mountain Road & Mapleton Road)

506-859-8595

SAINT JOHN

80 McAllister Drive

506-652-2622

SAINT JOHN

600 Fairville Boulevard

506-653-8661

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN

405 University Avenue (University Avenue & Belvedere Avenue)

902-368-1326

SUMMERSIDE

454 Granville Street (Granville Street Plaza)

902-724-1326

AIRDRIE

400 Main Street North (Main Street Centre)

403-945-3663

AIRDRIE

1800 Market Street Southeast (Kingsview Market Square Plaza)

403-980-8816

CALGARY

8561 8A Avenue Southwest (West 85th)

403-240-1443

CALGARY

761 Northmount Drive Northwest (Northmount Dr. & 14th St.)

403-457-1914

CALGARY

5149 Country Hills Boulevard Northwest (Country Hills Village)

403-454-7387

CALGARY

2101 - 33 Avenue Southwest (Marda Loop Shopping Plaza)

403-452-7297

CALGARY

285 Shawville Boulevard S.E (Shawnessy Shopping Centre)

587-353-9373

CAMROSE

5706 48th Avenue (48th Avenue & 56 Street)

780-608-2024

COCHRANE

320 1st West (1st Street & 3 Avenue)

403-932-3132

DRAYTON VALLEY

4930 55th Avenue

780-514-3752

EDMONTON

6655 178th Street (Callingwood)

780-481-3347

EDMONTON

276 Manning Crossing

780-457-3647

EDMONTON

10103 117 Street Northwest (Jasper Ave)

780-454-0808

EDMONTON

2027A 111 Street Northwest (23rd Avenue & 111 Street)

780-705-8868

GRANDE PRAIRIE

10530 117 Avenue (Royal Oaks Plaza)

780-357-2100

LEDUC

5103 50th Avenue

780-980-8711

RED DEER

3701 50 Avenue (Canyon Plaza Mall)

403-309-3232

RED DEER-NORTH

6320 50 Avenue (Village Mall)

403-352-7797

SHERWOOD PARK

993 Fir Street (Village Market Shopping Centre)

587-269-0220

ST. ALBERT

1 Hebert Road (Hebert Road & Highway 2)

780-458-7775

SYLVAN LAKE

40 Hewlett Park Landing

403-887-2024

WETASKIWIN

4523 - 56 Street (Auto Mile)

780-361-2024

WHITECOURT

4331 - 52 Avenue (Whitecourt Power Centre)

780-778-5470

ALBERTA

MANITOBA WINNIPEG

1220 St. Mary’s Road (Shoppes of St.Vital at Avalon Road)

204-414-7387

WINNIPEG

1855 Grant Avenue (Kenaston Village Mall)

204-416-7100

BRITISH COLUMBIA KELOWNA

2339 Highway 97 North (Dillworth Shopping Centre)

250-861-3663

QUEBEC BOUCHERVILLE

450 Boulevard de Mortagne

450-906-3494

BROSSARD

8200 Blvd. Taschereau

450 812-2562

GATINEAU

1160 Blvd. St-Joseph (Faubourg du Vieux Port)

819-205-0200

GATINEAU

203 Chemin d’Aylmer

819-557-4868

GATINEAU

460 Boul. Greber

819-205-2900

ILE PERROT

475 Grand Boulevard (Don Quichotte Plaza)

514-453-4000

MONTREAL

5326 Chemin Queen Mary (Decarie Blvd. & Coolbrook St.)

514 482-0100

MONTREAL

10410 Lajeunesse

514-507-8131

MONTREAL

4528 St. Laurent Boulevard

514-285-0500

PIERREFONDS

14905 Boulevard Pierrefonds (Boul. Pierrefonds & Rue St. Pierre)

514-696-0111

POINTE CLAIRE

245F St. Jean Boulevard (St. Jean Boul. & Donegani Ave)

514-694-2152

QUEBEC

965 Rue Nordique (Beauport Plaza)

418-914-4266

ST EUSTACHE

136 25th Avenue (Centre 25ième)

450-974-2777

STE-ROSE

683 Boul. Cure-Labelle

450-963-2153

TERREBONNE

1341 Grande Allee (Boul Grande Alle and Rue Levis)

450-471-1967

VAUDREUIL-DORION

3100 Harwood (Centre 25ieme D’achat Hudson)

450-455-0262

VAUDREUIL-DORION

585 St. Charles Avenue (Centre Dachat Vaudreuil)

450-424-4545

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For more information about becoming a Global Pet Foods Franchisee: Email: franchises@franchisebancorp.com or Phone: 1.866.463.4124 Healthy Pet Journal Summer 2017 27