Healthy Pet Journal - Spring, 2017

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Healthy Pet Journal Spring 2017

EDITOR’S LETTER Spring has finally sprung! Spring is one of our favourite times of the year as it brings the return of more sunshine and warmer weather, beautiful flowers and gardens, the sounds of birds chirping, and baseball! The kids are back outside playing and riding their bikes, and we’re thinking about outdoor living. And finally, walking the dogs is a lot more fun when we’re not having to navigate snowbanks, ice and salt. Spring is considered to be a “time of renewal.”

Allergies notwithstanding, we do hope that you’re as happy as we are to feel the warmth of the spring season.

Now that the extreme cold and snowstorms are but a distant memory, our stores have stocked up on all of the essential products that you’ll need to care for your pets throughout spring. From clean-up tools to cool leashes, collars and harnesses, fun toys and yummy treats, and supplements to ease spring allergies, these products will help you and your pets enjoy the outdoors.

This issue also includes some great tips and product recommendations that will benefit your pet’s health, help care for your new puppy, prevent and/or manage From our heart to your hearts, thank you for making our fleas and ticks, and more. annual Show Us Your Heart™ Fundraising Campaign a huge success! Once again, you have shown the size of We trust that you’ll enjoy reading all of the articles. As your hearts through your overwhelming support. Thanks Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, our Healthy Pet Care to the generous donations by Canadians across the Specialists are willing and able to help you maintain the country, we were able to raise just over $250,000 during health and happiness of your pets all throughout spring. the two week campaign (February 10 – 26)! It is quite A new season provides us all with another great heartwarming to witness Canadians digging deep into opportunity to lead an active, healthy lifestyle with our their pockets to ensure that more than 130 animal shelters companion pets. May we all commit to doing our best and pet rescue groups across Canada are able to continue for them. to feed and provide medical care for the thousands of pets in their care. Since the inception of our campaign, you’ve helped us raise over 1.5 million dollars to help animals in need. On behalf of Michael “Pinball” Clemons, all of us at Global Pet Foods, and all of the organizations that will benefit from these donations, we extend a sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’!

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Celebrating Easter Why rabbits do not make great Easter gifts.

06 Avoiding Urinary Stones

24 Superfood Ingredients

What is the right PH range for your pets?

May is Pet Cancer 08 Awareness Month Cancer Prevention tips for your pet.

What’s in your pet’s food?

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28 Celebrate Healthy Pets

Our readers provide us with their tips to keep their companion pets happy & healthy this spring

10 Pet Allergies

Be in the know about pet allergy signs and symptoms.

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Rabbits do not make great Easter gifts!

We strong recommend that you resist the urge to give your child the gift of a rabbit as a “starter pet” and/or Easter present. Rabbits are quite sensitive animals and they can become quite stressed with the excitement of even the gentlest child. Rabbits prefer hiding in the ground and can become frightened when they’re held or restrained.

Further, rabbits don’t “play” like other companion pets.

This means that kids often lose interest in them and the rabbit suffers alone in their cage.

proofed”. Rabbits will try to sharpen their teeth on electrical wires, houseplants, or furniture, which can cause extreme damage to your home and potentially result in your rabbit suffering from an injury.

While some people believe that bunnies don’t require as much work to care for them in comparison to a cat or dog, this isn’t true. In fact, rabbits need even more time and attention than other kinds of companion pets. They need to be potty-trained and your home needs to be “rabbit-

If you believe that you and your family are ready to care for a rabbit and you’re interested in adopting one, please visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store to discuss it further. We can put you in contact with a local pet shelter or Rabbit Rescue Group.

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Avoiding Urinary Stones... (and cats in your bathtub)

When I was a kid we had a cat with urinary crystals. I didn’t know it, but that was why he peed in our bathtub all the time. I just thought the poor thing had become senile. As my mind turns to spring cleaning, I remember old Boo Boo Kitty and the regular mess he made for my Mom. I’m sure other pet owners have similar stories, so let’s talk about this a bit.

One of our customers recently told us how her dog’s urinary crystal issue cleared up after transitioning to Carna4.

Delighted with the results, she wanted to know exactly what urine pH level Carna4 produced.

The answer is not a definitive number but speaks more to the holistic way an animal’s body functions. A pH level is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution, which determines the measure of acidity or alkalinity of that solution. A low pH (under 7) is acidic, and a high pH (over 7) is considered alkaline.

A healthy urine pH for a dog is a slightly acidic range of 5.5 – 7 , and for cats a healthy pH level is within 6.0-6.4 But here is the rub: there are two main types of crystals, one forms in a more acid pH and the other forms in more alkaline.

It has been shown that the potential for struvite crystal formation is reduced if urine pH is lower than 6.6 whereas calcium oxalate crystal formation is less likely to occur at a higher urinary pH. Urine acidification together with a low magnesium intake increases the risk of calcium oxalate formation in domestic cats but decreases the chance of struvites.

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So what do we do?

First understand that urine pH is influenced by multiple factors and is the sum of all the body’s metabolic processes, from digestion to elimination, each working together to determine the acidity or alkalinity of the waste product. The body does not have one single pH level, however. Instead, different systems within the body maintain ideal pH levels for what is needed for those functions. For example, the pH of the mucous membrane in the mouth will be different than the pH of the blood. Body systems are designed to function at ideal levels of acidity or alkalinity, and when the pH is off in one area it is often struggling in another. Urine pH is a handy measure for assessing whether the uro-genital and digestive systems are functioning at an acid/alkaline level conducive to discouraging crystal formation. It is important to note that struvite crystals are present in many, many animals without causing any problem at all. It is only when a urinary tract infection is present, causing those struvites to become urolithic crystals that the dog or cat suffers. It is actually the presence of a UTI + struvite cystals that precipitates the presence of these painful bladder stones.

Diet is the key to prevention, and not just the lowprotein diet you may have heard about. While lowprotein will help resolve a stones issue in the short term, it is NOT a long-term solution, and can in fact backfire by robbing the body of important protein needed to repair the immune system! Preventing a UTI, or any infection for that matter, by following a healthy whole foods diet is actually the way to preventing stones because certain ingredients have a big impact on the pH. A diet containing a lot of highly processed ingredients such as meat or vegetable meals and additives such as lactose, sucrose or fructose elevates and creates an unbalanced concentration of calcium in an animal’s urine. Too much magnesium will do that too, as well as a low level or poor source of phosphorus, which also raises the calcium concentration – creating oxalate crystals and potentially kidney stones. Vitamin imbalances and formulation errors that can occur with synthetic premixes or sub-standard ingredients, can also wreak havoc. A diet too low or too high in Vitamin D can increase urine calcium – leading to crystals or urinary disease over time. Similarly, a Vitamin B6 deficiency

can increase blood oxalate levels and also form crystals.

Although the ingredients in your animal’s food are key, the pH resulting from dietary choices is still very important for overall health. In practical terms, meats, fats and sugars creates acidic ash, whereas plant foods and whole grains create alkaline, neutralizing ash. Animals need mostly meat to be healthy, but an over-acidic pH body environment can cause inflammation and allow diseases to thrive. We know that cancer cells require an acidic environment, so a more over-all neutral to alkaline body system encouraged by a balanced whole food diet will help deter this scourge.

In the end, knowing specific urine pH levels are less important than knowing how to feed your animal properly with whole, minimally processed foods with no synthetics because bladder health is the result of a variety of the dietary factors explained above. Keeping the whole animal in a healthy state so as to avoid infection is the top strategy for avoiding crystals. Check out the new Carna4 Cat Food containing only well-selected whole foods required to maintain naturally good health in every cat so none of them end up wanting to pee in the bathtub!

PROFILE | MARIA RINGO Maria Ringo is a Homeopathic Practitioner 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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May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Not everything that grows is visible.

Have your pet spayed or neutered

Many unspayed female dogs and cats may develop mammary tumors (breast cancer) as they get older. Spaying a female pet before her first heat is recommended. Neutering a male dog while he is young can prevent many problems.

Don’t Smoke

Cancer is more likely to occur in cats in a household with a person who smokes. Smoke is heavier than air and our companion pets, who spend most of the time lower to the ground, are more at risk and end up ingesting a lot of second hand smoke into their lungs. Further, cats not only inhale the smoke, but when they are grooming themselves they lick and swallow ash and particles that settle into their fur. Most respiratory diseases occur in pets with household smokers. Smoking is not only dangerous to you, but to your pets as well.

Keep your Pet at a Healthy Weight

Regular exercise also prevents obesity in pets. A lean dog is healthier and is better prepared to fight infections and other diseases like cancer than an overweight dog. Those pets who are kept at a healthy weight tend to live longer.

Overweight pets, like overweight people, suffer from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and an increased risk for various cancers.

Check for Lumps and Bumps

Report any lump you find beneath the skin to your veterinarian. Advise your veterinarian if you notice blood in the stool or urine, a persistent cough, difficulty swallowing or chewing. NOTE: Your pet should be examined by a Veterinarian at least once a year.

Feed your pet a high-quality diet

In the same way that a healthy diet can help to improve our own quality of life, a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and fatty acids will help protect your pet from age-related deterioration, thus reducing the risk of cancer arising from damaged cells.

Feeding your pet a holistic diet can help them live a healthier and longer life. Read pet foods labels carefully. Ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight on the package.

This means that the first five to seven ingredients are the majority ingredients in the food. Look for meat (ie.

Lamb, Lamb Meal), whole grains and vegetables and fruits. Avoid foods that list by-products (ie. poultry byproduct meal, meat meal, or corn-gluten meal), as these are low quality sources of protein. Need help? Schedule a consultation with one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store.

Key Facts about Pet Cancer: Cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all disease-related pet deaths each year.

Cancer is the #1 natural cause of death in older pets.

Dogs will get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans.

Just like humans, cancer can occur in virtually any part of your pet’s body.

Approximately 1 in 4 dogs develops a tumour of some kind during his lifetime.

One in four dogs dies of cancer.

Obesity increases your pet’s risk for developing cancer.

Over 50% of the dogs over age 10 will die of cancer

The cause of cancer in pets, just like people, is largely unknown.

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One of the main objectives of Pet Cancer Awareness Month is to enlighten people of the symptoms to check for in their pet.

Cancer is common in older pets; below are several steps you can take while your pet is young to help minimize the chance of them developing it at a young age.

Decrease your pet’s exposure to Toxins

There is increasing evidence pointing toward the array of environmental toxins as causes of some cancers. Avoid getting pesticides on your pet if possible. Avoid using toxic lawn care products and try to clean your house with non-toxic cleaners.

As a society, we are exposed to more cancer causing products than we are even aware so take the time to research what you’re using inside and outside your home.

Limit Sun Exposure

Pink-skinned dogs and cats should have limited sun exposure.

White cats are especially prone to getting skin cancer on their ears or nose because of over exposure to sun.

Reduce Stress

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Last but not least, the emotional wellbeing of your dog is important - try to provide an environment for your dog that is as stress-free as possible. Spend time with them talking to them and petting them quietly for at least 30 minutes each day.

They’ll enjoy the relaxing time with you!

What are the warning signs?

Your pet has a lump or sore that won’t go away.

There is a discharge or bleeding from any part of a body opening.

Your pet has quit eating for more than a day or two.

Sudden weight loss.

Your pet is eating but losing weight.

Your pet tires easily and doesn’t want to exercise.

It is hard for your pet to chew or swallow.

Changes in your pets urinary or bowel habits, and/or blood in urine or stool.

Coughing or abnormal breathing.

There is a bad smell emanating from your pet.

Your pet appears to be in pain especially during movement.

NOTE: If your pet is experiencing one or more of the symptoms noted above please

schedule a visit with your veterinarian immediately.

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Itching, Biting, Scratching or Licking?

Be in the Know About Common Pet Allergy Symptoms Many people visit Global Pet Foods stores across the country and ask for help with their pets who are itching, biting, scratching, or licking. In most cases, an allergy is the culprit. Just like humans, pets can be allergic to foods (or the ingredients), dust, plants and pollens. Dogs and cats have different reactions to some of the same things we’re allergic to, and reactions can range from minor sniffling, sneezing, itching/biting to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Grass pollen, for example, can Allergens: make dogs sneeze, give them watery Allergens that are inhaled or come into contact with the skin can cause eyes, and have them biting or licking allergies and common sources are pollens, moulds, and dust mites. itchy paws or skin.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis: Depending on the type of allergy, your An allergy incurred as a result from flea-bites. pet may exhibit different symptoms.

Food Allergies: Although pets occasionally will have Allergies that occur from products your pet ingests which are typically watery eyes and some sneezing, the referred to as food allergies. most common reaction is scratching.

Constant scratching may lead to Seasonal Allergies: loss of hair, open sores, and raised Some pets are allergic to ragweed and those symptoms usually occur in the and infected welts. Many dogs also fall season, while pets who are allergic to spring tree pollen will show signs in April and May. An allergy to dust mites typically presents itself in the winter suffer from ear infections as a result season when pets spend more time in the house. of allergies.

Pets affected by allergies may suffer their entire lives and symptoms generally worsen as they age. There are things that you can do to manage your pet’s pain by understanding the signs of allergies and the products that can help to alleviate their suffering. There are many types of allergies that can affect your pet, as detailed in the box to the right.

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Signs of seasonal allergies can mirror that of food allergies and can include the following: • Chewing at the feet • Excessive and constant licking of the flank (side) and groin area • Rubbing of the face • Inflamed ears or recurrent ear infections • Recurrent redness or “hot spots” in dogs and pinpoint facial scabbing in cats • Hair Loss • Asthma-like wheezing and respiratory problems (more likely in cats) Most cats don’t usually suffer from seasonal allergies but will sneeze more often due to physical irritation from pollen. Hair loss, open sores and scabs, discharge from ears and excessive scratching are also signs of allergies for cats.

BODY Food allergies are one of the most common ailments for pets. If your pet is scratching all year long (and not just during the spring season), a food allergy is most likely the source of the problem. Pets can be allergic to grains, proteins and/or preservatives, and the symptoms will resemble those of seasonal allergies. Pets with food allergies commonly have itchy skin, chronic ear infections or sometimes gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea and vomiting.

To address the problem dog, we recommend a “food trial” which includes limiting the dog to a unique animal protein source such as duck, venison or fish, and a vegetable. A Limited Ingredient Diet will typically include only one meat and one vegetable. You’ll have to restrict all treats and table food until the allergy source can be determined. Over time, you can reintroduce your pet to other proteins, using the process of elimination to determine the allergy source.

Common Symptoms of Allergies: EARS

Could appear with a waxy discharge, redness or odour.

Behaviour could include: Scratching or rubbing ears against the furniture or with their paws

FACE

Features like the mouth, chin and around the eyes could redden with hair loss.

Behaviour could include: Scratching or rubbing face against the furniture or with their paws

FUR/COAT | SKIN

Bald spots and brown discolouration where licking has occured. Skin could redden and become scaly or crusted; odour with secondary infection.

Behaviour could include: Scratching the sides, belly and/or the groin, face rubbing and licking.

FEET

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Inflammation, redness and odour; possible brown discolouration.

Behaviour could include: Licking and chewing of feet/pads.

There is no cure for allergies in dogs and cats, and identifying and treating the source of an allergy can be tricky. However, the majority of allergies can be effectively controlled with diet change, supplements, or other types of treatments. A licensed veterinarian may need to be consulted for extreme or ongoing cases, while the Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store can assist with product recommendations in many other cases.

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Adult flea represents only a small percentage of the infestation. The vast majority of the flea population is actually not on your pet but appears in your environment in either the egg, larva or pupa stage (which you cannot see). Therefore, if you have an infestation you will need to treat not only your pets but also the environment your pet is in (home/car etc).

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are bloodsucking ectoparasites which may transmit various infectious diseases to animals and man (Lyme disease). There are two species; Soft Ticks (Argosidae) and Hard Ticks (Ixodidae). Adult ticks only meal is blood and they can survive for up to 200 days without feeding. There are four stages in the development of ticks; Eggs, Larva (seed tick), Nymph (yearling tick) and an Adult. The brown dog tick takes three hosts to complete all four stages. After feeding and mating on the host, the engorged female drops to the ground, deposits up to 3,000 eggs in a protected place and dies.

Tick populations usually surge in the early spring, well ahead of the peak flea season.

The key to a successful elimination of fleas and ticks is to target all of those areas where the problem is to be found:

ADULT FLEA – biting reproducing, and most annoying FLEA EGGS – eggs fall from your pet into your home and environment FLEA LARVAE – worm-like, settle deep within carpet fibers, furniture

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FLEA PUPAE – shielded by a cocoon, no treatment can control flea

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Bare Necessities Collars & Leashes

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MODERNA Cat Pans

Nature’s Harvest

COD Chips, Sticks and Bits

OurPets

Bare Necessities

Dog Bowls

Premium Cat Litter

Bark-A-Boo

Chalked Up Dog Toys

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Preparing for your first puppy A Beginner's Guide

You want the best for your puppy. We do too!

The Global Pet Foods Healthy Pet Care Specialists are ready, willing and able to help you choose the best products for your puppy.

Puppy Check List Wire vs. Plastic Crate Puppy Bowls Collars vs. Harnesses Beds Leashes Poop Bags Grooming Toys Stain & Odour Removal Dental Training Treats Chews

Wire vs. Plastic Crate

A crate is a crate. Essentially its purpose is all the same.

Plastic crates are more enclosed and at times can help a puppy feel safer. Plastic crates are also more appropriate for traveling in the car. Wire crates allow visibility and can usually be folded down for transporting. Not all wire crates are created equal. Look for a crate with strong wire gauge as well as rustproof coating for durability. Please ask one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists for information on how a crate can help with potty training. They’ll also recommend some “Crate Games” that can assist with crate training.

Puppy Bowls We suggest that you purchase two stainless steel bowls (one for use while the other’s in the washer). We also recommend that you purchase a heavier ceramic or stone bowl to use as your puppy’s water dish as it’s less likely to tip and spill.

OurPets Dog Bowls

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Collars vs. Harnesses

Midwest Wire Crate

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Some people recommend harnesses for use. Be advised, however, that if harnesses are used incorrectly it can actually encourage pulling during puppyhood, which is one of the key periods for teaching proper walking behaviour. Harnesses make it more comfortable to pull so it can [but not always] encourage pulling behaviour. That being said, there are instances when a harness is safer and more appropriate. Please consult with one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists or a trainer before deciding on whether a collar or a harness route is more suitable for you and your puppy.

Beds

Start with a cheap one! We suggest that you wait until your puppy has ended all of that annoying chewing behaviour before wasting money on a fancy bed. Once your puppy is past the chewing stage and less likely to “eat” her bed, feel free to visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store for assistance with purchasing one of our very comfy Canadian-made Sit&Stay [by Bowsers] beds or Duke & Daisy beds!

Leashes Duke & Daisy Dog Beds

You can purchase a thicker lead to use while on a walk with your puppy and then a thinner “house lead” for use indoors. House leads are extremely useful in attaining control, and helping with “house manners” training. Please consult with a Global Pet Foods Healthy Pet Care Specialist for ideas on how this can help. We recommend waiting to purchase a Flexi-type extend-a-lead until the puppy can exhibit proper walking behaviour. These retractable leads allow a puppy to walk as far away from or as close to you as the puppy would like, which can discourage proper walking behaviour. We also recommend 6 feet leashes over 4 feet leashes as many Obedience Schools only allow the 6 feet length in order to attend.

Poop Bags

Bare Necessities Collars & Leashes

Think Green! Not all poop bags are biodegradable and further, not all biodegradable bags are compostable. Biodegradable bags are biodegradable plastic, meaning that the plastic simply breaks down into microscopic particles that pollute our waters and sewage systems. Compostable bags are usually made of organic material such as corn and actually breaks down back into environmentally safe organic material.

Toys

A variety of soft, rubber, and hard toys is best for your puppy. Beyond that, all puppies need a soft toy. Despite their lack of durability, please don’t deprive your puppy of the potentially exciting soft texture that they love so much. Squeakers, tug toys, stuffable toys, etc. are all useful in keeping a puppy entertained. When used correctly, toys can be used as a reward which can be perceived as more valuable than a treat! Please ask one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialist to recommend toys that are geared towards stimulating brain development.

Continued on the next page Bark-A-Boo Chalked Up Dog Toys

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Grooming

We usually recommend two brushes. A softer rubber brush that will help a puppy adjust to the act of being brushed (rubber brushes are great for use when bathing as well). You will also need a proper brush as your puppy matures.

You will also need a starter nail clipper set. You should start handling your puppy’s paws from the moment you bring her home. She should get used to the sensation and associate it with a positive experience such as attention (cuddling) or toys and treats. Hold your puppy’s paws and play with her toes several times a day in a fun manner.

Rather than clipping all of your puppy’s nails at once, begin trimming a tiny amount of the nail each day and reward her with lot of treats in order to associate positivity with the act of nail clipping. Do not cut the nails too short.

Frequent, positive nail trims with teach your puppy that there is nothing to fear. Waiting until she is older (and when the nails are too long) to start clipping their nails will most likely result in a very negative experience and it will be more difficult to keep their nails trimmed. Use a gentle soap & paraben free shampoo and don’t bathe too often. Bathing often can actually discourage a puppy from cleaning themselves which can increase the chance of a

Stain & Odour Remover

Training Treats

Please ensure to keep a good quality Stain and Odour removing product on hand at home. Waiting until the accident happens is too late, especially if your floor is carpeted. Applying a product shortly after an accident will increase the chances of removing all odour from the affected area. Removing the urine or poop odour from the area will help to ensure that the puppy doesn’t have the same accident again because dogs aren’t encouraged to pee or poop where they have gone before.

A variety of soft and crunchy training treats is best.

Soft treats are great for training repetitive behaviours like “sits” & “downs”. Soft treats don’t need to be chewed (they are swallowed immediately) and thus allow for more precise marking of a desired behaviour.

Crunchy treats are great for single behaviour rewarding such as returning from being let outside or going potty!

Remember that a “Trail Mix” of treats is more useful.

Puppies are more likely to stay excited when there is a variety of treats in your pocket/pouch and they don’t know which one is coming next, as opposed to being rewarded with the same treat over and over again.

NOTE: Keep puppy training sessions short - no more than 5 minutes at a time.

Keep in mind that while dental chews work well as a preventative maintenance measure, they are not always effective in removing caked-on tartar for mature dogs. Enzymatic toothpaste make life easy as the enzymes do the work. Natural toothpaste requires more brushing but is preferred by some people.

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Please also be careful about using everyday household cleaning products since many are either made of or smell like amonia. Amonia is the smell of pee so when using these types of products all you are doing is removing the odour and replacing it with the smell of pee again! Most Stain & Odour products Chews can also help remove the stain & odour associated A variety of chews is essential in keeping your puppy with pet vomit. Ask your Global Pet Foods Healthy busy. And that translates into owner sanity! Hard Pet Care Specialist for product recommendation. chews and softer chews can stimulate your puppy.

Harder chews can also help with encouraging your puppy’s teeth to all come out sooner. Teeth coming Dental out together can actually encourage better dentition.

Don't wait until it’s too late. Keep it positive, and Please be mindful that some chews are so hard that they prevent that insanely high-priced dental work later can chip your puppy’s teeth so you may want to avoid in your dog’s life. Starting early, and providing them. NOTE: Always watch your puppy while they’re your puppy with an edible dental chew a few times chewing or consuming a treat in case they choke. each week can help to reduce many visits to the dentist. These chews help to maintain clean teeth by encouraging your puppy to chew.

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SOUL

The best thing that we can do for our companion pets is to provide them with everything they’ll need to maintain their health for many years. A commitment to the following recommendations noted below can help to do just that.

Keep your pet at a healthy weight Ensure that your companion pets gets a minimum of 1 – 2 hours of exercise each day Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet.

Keep your pet free of parasites such as Flea & Ticks and heartworm.

Have your pet examined by a veterinarian at least once each year for early detection of any health issues and ensure that their vaccinations are up-to-date for diseases such as distemper, parvo, and rabies.

Spay or neuter your pet.

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soy, propylene glycol, brewers rice ( just to name a few!),you may want to consider looking for a new food for your pet. Many of the pet food brands found at Global Pet Foods contain “Super” food ingredients that will provide your pets with the maximum amount of nutrients with minimum calories. Super food ingredients can help people and pets fight disease, boost energy and maintain good health.

If you’re not currently shopping at Global Pet Foods, but you would appreciate a second opinion we invite you to visit your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store and speak to one of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists for healthier pet food recommendations. Our goal is to help you keep your companion pets happy and healthy for many years!

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One of the key items on the list above is your pet’s daily diet. As Canada’s Healthy Choice for pets, we have people bring their companion pets with serious health issues into our stores on a regular basis. In many cases, those health issues can be resolved with changing the pet’s diet. You’ll find over 40 brands of pet food at Global Pet Foods stores and many of those brands are specialized and formulated in a manner that will not only resolve some of these health issues, but keep pets happy and healthy for years to come.

You should be able to recognize most of the ingredients noted on the bag label of your pet food and understand their purpose. If your pet food contains ingredients such as corn, gluten meal, corn syrup, sugars (ie. xylitol, sorbitol, malitol), nitrates/nitrites,

SOUL

Look for one or more of these superfood ingredients in your pet’s food

Blueberries

are packed with fibre which aids in your pet’s digestion & helps control blood sugar levels. They are also known to improve cardiovascular health and cognitive function.

Lentils

are rich in iron and fibre. The magnesium and folate promote a healthy heart in both pets and humans alike. Lentils are also a great source of energy and help to balance sugar levels.

Carrots

are loaded with psychonutrients and Vitamins A, K & C. They promote the health of your eyes, heart and lungs. Carrots are known to improve your dog’s vision and blood sugar levels.

Spinach

Known for its high iron content, spinach is a fibre-rich superfood. Its high-levels of Vitamin K contribute to proper bone health. The flavanoids and carotenoids found in spinach contain anti-inflammatory and cancer preventing properties to help sustain your pet’s health.

Cranberries

have long been used to help pets and humans experiencing kidney issues and urinary tract infections.

Plus cranberries support normal cardiovascular and immune systems.

Sweet Potato

High in fibre, sweet potatoes are a great source of antioxidants, iron and vitamins A, B and C. They keep your pets coat shiny and healthy and support a strong immune system, healthy digestion and proper healing.

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From our heart to yours,

“Thank You!”

to everyone who donated to pets in need. The proceeds are going to more than 130 animal shelters & pet rescue organizations across Canada.

Our annual Show Us Your HeartTM Fundraising Campaign has now exceeded

$1,500,000 in funds raised since inception.

Canadians have a big heart for pets in need which was proved by the thousands of paper hearts plastered across the windows and throughout the Global Pet Foods stores across Canada. We did ourselves proud with another record-breaking Show Us Your Heart™ Fundraiser!

From February 10 – 26, 2017 Global Pet Foods, along with Michael “Pinball” Clemons, asked pet lovers to show their hearts to homeless pets by making a donation at any Global Pet Foods store or by donating online at www.globalpetfoods.com.

Once again, our customers have shown the size of their hearts through their donations and support.

We were quite moved by the children who emptied their piggy banks and asked for donations in lieu of birthday gifts in order to donate to our campaign.

We also are very grateful to have people across Canada dig deep into their pockets to ensure that over 130 animal shelters and pet rescue groups across the country can continue to feed and provide medical care for the thousands of pets in their care.

We truly appreciate the generosity of our customers, and on behalf of Michael “Pinball” Clemons, all of us at Global Pet Foods, and all of the organizations that will benefit from these donations, we extend a sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’!

Thanks to the generous donations by Canadians across the country, the Global Pet Foods Show Us Your Heart™ Fundraising Campaign has now raised over 1.5 million dollars to help animals in need.

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Show Us Your Heart

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Fundraising Campaign Recipients Abbey Cat Adoptions Action Volunteers for Animals Hamilton Adopt A Dog Save A Life Adopt Me Cat Rescue Aggie’s Rescue Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society Alberta Guide Dogs & Autism Support Dogs Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force All Breed Canine Rescue All Paws Rescue Group Animadoption Animal Adoptions of Flamborough Animal Aid & Adoption Animal Alliance of Canada - Project Jessie Animal Angel Rescue Foundation Animal Assistance Society of the Niagara Region Animal Outreach Strathroy Animal Clinic Animal Rescue Transfer System Senior Animal Rescue Animal Shelter Society Animals Homeward Bound Animatch Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association Battle River Animal Protection Society Beaver Creek Farm Sanctuary Benevolent Bully Rescue Brantford County SPCA Bullies in Need Burlington Humane Society Camrose Dog Park Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind CA-R-MA New Brunswick CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion Cause for Critters Animal Rescue Society Cherry Street Cats Cochrane and Area Human Society County of Leduc Animal Shelter Society Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary Durham Humane Society Edmonton Humane Society ElderDog Canada Etobicoke Humane Society Feline Friends Network of Stratford Feral Cat Rescue Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue and Adoption Inc. Friends of Forsaken Animals

Georgian Triangle Humane Society Gerdy’s Rescue Grand River All Breed Rescue Greater Moncton SPCA Greyhound Relocation & Adoption Canada Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue Foundation Helping Homeless Pets Homeless and Injured Animal Rescue of Canada Hope for Wildlife Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes In the Woods Animal Rescue Jack Darling Off Leash Dog Park Jenn’s Furry Friends Rescue Keeping Cats Homed Kingston Animal Rescue Ladybird Animal Sanctuary Lanark Animal Welfare Society Lost Boys Hope Loulou’s Rescue Marley’s Hope Midland & District Animal Center Mississauga Humane Society Neveah’s Charity of West Lincoln New Hope Animal Rescue New Life K-9 Rescue Nicquenum Dog Rescue North Bay Humane Society North Halton Kitten Rescue Northern Reach Rescue Northumberland Humane Society Oakville Humane Society Orangeville OSPCA Organization for the Rescue of Animals Ottawa Humane Society Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue Partner Dogs Canada Peoples Animal Welfare Society Paws it Forward Dog Rescue PEI Humane Society Peterborough Humane Society Pickering Animal Services Pound Dog Rescue Quinte Humane Society Refuge Maison LE Chat Botte Regroupement Des Amis Des Animaux Reguge Anni-maux Rescue Angels Rescue Angels Society Haven House Ronronne Avec Moi Safe With Us Dog Rescue Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary Sit With Me Dog Rescue SPCA SPCA L’Outaouais SPCA Monteregie SPCA of Cape Breton SPCA of Pictou County SPCA, King’s Branch Speaking of Dogs Rescue Street Outreach Street Souls Dog Rescue Sundance Canine Rescue Society Sylvan Lake Dog Park Taffy’s Legacy Canine Rescue and Rehabilitation TAGS The Animal Guardian Society Tails to Tell Team Cat Rescue Team Chelsea The Annex Cat Rescue The Canadian Federation of Humanie Societies The Comfie Cat Shelter The Fredricton SPCA The Scarborough Bluffs Cat Relief

SPIRIT

Congratulations to our Show Us Your Pet contest winners!

Harley

Pet Parent: Christi Chichak Calgary, AB

Casey

Pet Parent: Pauline Milner Willow Grove, NB

Oreo

Pet Parent: Tina Modugno Boucherville, QC

Bonnie

Pet Parent: Dina Scheitzbach Brampton, ON

Farrley

Pet Parent: Anne Farr Sydney, NS

Millie

Pet Parent: Janelle Charlottetown, PEI

Stella

Pet Parent: Natasha Ottawa, ON

Fruitloops

Pet Parent: Lydia Gagnon Kanata, ON

Pepper

Pet Parent: Edgar Shlensky Aurora, ON

Lucy

Pet Parent: Lisa Christensen Airdrie, AB

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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 companion 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 people who are really committed to doing just that. Below are photos of some of our readers’ companion pets and a description of what our readers will do to ensure the total health and wellbeing of their companion pets during the spring season.

Aspen Toby will maintain Aspen’s health with a raw diet, a salmon oil supplement, long daily walks and lots of fun puzzles and games for mental stimulation.

Rapala Rapala Is a one year old Walker Hound mix. Jen ensures that he goes out for walks many times a day and plays fetch. He is fed a quality dog food, and bones are his favourite treat!

Rapala has a lot of energy and loves his exercise!

Tamara Tamara will be turning 15 years old in April. She likes to be indoors, but enjoys relaxing on window perches. She has three different windows where she likes to spend time.

She needs to feel like she’s the queen!

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Mocha Mocha is a Red Tri-Aussie.

Valerie takes her for walks every day and ensure that she gets tons of play time.

Valerie brushes her hair to keep the shine in my coat.

Mocha enjoys bullies sticks and knuckle bones which help to keep her teeth clean.

Joey Wendy ensures that Joey walks an average of 12-15 kms every day! When Joey gets tired Wendy will utilize his doggy jogger.

Riley & Lucy These two stay happy and healthy by looking after their human baby brother!

They also like to get their exercise by running and playing in the yard.

Onyx Onyx likes to play with Aspen (featured above on the top left). They both enjoy games and long walks to keep them healthy & fit.

SPIRIT

Iris Kelsey will keep Iris healthy during spring by taking her on all types of adventures and giving her lots of healthy snacks like green peppers which are a great source of vitamin C!

Duckie Duckie likes to play with Princess outdoors, going on lots of hikes and eating healthy. They are both looking forward to spring!

Chance Michelle plans to keep Chance healthy by ensuring that he spends time playing with his other companion dogs, going on hikes and runs. And of course he’ll be swimming and playing ball!

Snyder Cassy will keep Synder healthy by feeding him a natural grain free diet (ACANA) along with kelp supplements. She’ll take him for long walks every day, hit up the dog park when he can.

Snyder is also Cassy’s Service Dog!

Princess Marie will keep Princess and Duckie healthy this spring because they are looking forward to exploring new territory which means many long walks.

Squirrel Squirrel can’t wait to be outdoors because all this winter weather is giving her the blues. Oceane says that Squirrel will keep healthy during spring because she has lots of energy and likes to run and play in the yard!

Blue & Bear Christina will keep Blue and Bear active by taking them for hikes in the park and swimming! She says that playing with the frisbee with these two Aussies is a must!

Christina will ensure to brush their teeth regularly and give them a coconut oil supplement for healthy coats.

Remixx Lindsay will keep Remixx healthy by taking her for hikes with her friends. They always find the best views in the Kawarthas during their hikes.

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NEWMARKET

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905-853-9550

DARTMOUTH

100 Main Street - Westphal Plaza (Main Street & Gordon Avenue) 902-434-8361

NIAGARA FALLS

3643 Portage Road (Portage Road & Thorold Stone Road)

905-356-3555

HALIFAX

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

902-876-0894

NORTH BAY

34 Champlain Street (Algonquin & Highway 17/11)

705-472-3331

NEW GLASGOW

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

902-755-5609

NORTH YORK

280 Sheppard Avenue East (Sheppard & Willowdale)

416-222-8253

NEW MINAS

8934 Commercial Street (Kings Centre)

902-681-0757

OAKVILLE

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

905-339-1503

SYDNEY

20 Sydney Port Access Road (Grand Lake Crossings)

902-567-5457

ORANGEVILLE

47 Broadway (Broadway & Highway 10)

519-942-8187

TRURO

68 Robie Street (Fundy Trail Mall)

902-895-4646

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519-853-8833

905-369-0577

902-835-2250

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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

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454 Granville Street (Granville Street Plaza)

902-368-1326 902-724-1326

ALBERTA AIRDRIE

400 Main Street North (Main Street Centre)

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)

CALGARY

285 Shawville Boulevard SE. (Shawnessy Shopping Centre)

587-353-9373

CAMROSE

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

780-608-2024

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

403-945-3663

403-452-7297

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

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10530 117 Avenue (Royal Oaks Plaza)

780-357-2100

LEDUC

5101 50th Avenue

780-980-8711

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3701 50 Avenue (Canyon Plaza Mall)

403-309-3232

RED DEER-NORTH 6320 50 Avenue (Village Mall)

403-352-7797

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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

WINNIPEG

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

204-414-7387

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1855 Grant Avenue (Kenaston Village Mall)

204-416-7100

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250-861-3663

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450 Boulevard de Mortagne

450-906-3494

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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

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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 CITY

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

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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Franchisee: Mark & Tara Leeder They own two of the Global Pet Foods stores in Calgary, AB (Cambrian, Edgemont locations)

Put your love of pets to work for you.

Join the largest Canadian-owned Pet Specialty Retail Chain!

Global Pet Foods is the fastest growing pet specialty food and supply franchise. Our familyoriented company is inviting energetic, pet-loving and business-minded people who want to own and operate a Global Pet Foods store.

Global Pet Foods franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – they love pets, and in turn, they care about customers and their pets.

Opening your own franchise business doesn’t have to be complicated. We take all the pre-opening hard work out of being an entrepreneur and walk you through every step of the way.

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

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