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Happy Spring! After the long, cold and snowy Canadian winter, you may be as thrilled as we are to see the arrival of spring. From our hearts to your hearts, thank you for making our 8th Annual Show Us Your Heart Campaign a huge success! Global Pet Foods and Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ are proud to announce that you helped us raise more than $200,000 for local animal shelters and pet rescues across Canada. Thank you so much for opening your hearts and wallets to provide much-needed funds to care for homeless animals and foster pet adoptions across the country. We are thrilled to feature a great Canadian, Tanya Kim, as our front cover feature. Tanya Kim is currently the host of CTV’s etalk (with Ben Mulroney), one of Canada’s most-watched entertainment news programs covering all showbiz fronts. Kim’s unique interview style and charming personality has made her a media darling in her own right. Kim currently lives in Toronto. She has a dog named Miss Louise, a beautiful 85-pound bull mastiff. Now that the extreme cold and major snowstorms are a distant memory, spring brings the return of the birds, warmer weather and sunshine. Our stores are busy stocking up on all of the season’s essentials that you’ll need to care for your pets. From clean-up tools to cool leashes, collars and harness, to much-needed flea and tick products and fun toys, we have a great selection of products to choose from so that you and your pets can enjoy this wonderful time of the year. As Canada’s Healthy Choice for Pets, our Healthy Pet Care Specialists can teach you all you need to know about keeping your pets healthy and happy during spring. This season provides us all with another great opportunity to lead an active, healthy lifestyle with our companion pets. May we all commit to doing our best for them. Warm regards, Jim Walker, President, Global Pet Foods
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Spring is a time for renewal. The snow and ice melt way, and the birds return to our backyards along with warmer weather, longer daylight hours, budding trees and eventually, beautiful gardens. Baseball, long walks, and open windows…spring is a favourite season for many people. Spring also brings new chores, and a list of “things to do” to ensure that we’re ready for the season so that we can enjoy it to its fullest. For pet parents, spring can be a challenging time for their furry companions, but there are a number of precautions that we should take so that they can enjoy the season in all its glory.
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A Walk in the Park This article is a repeat from one of our previous issues, because dog parks seem to cause stress for people and their pets. For most people, 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 other pet parents (while keeping an eye on your dogs). We all need to be mindful of proper dog park etiquette during our visits in order to keep the park safe and fun for everyone. 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. And while many of the suggestions below are more common sense than anything, it’s often observed that they’re not heeded regularly.
DON’T X 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.
Keep your dog on-leash until you get to the off-leash area. This is not just respectful to other park users, it’s much safer for your dog.
X Take your dog if she is sensitive to other dogs, where
Close all doors to the dog park after entering or exiting.
the park is enclosed, and if there are more than approx. 2 dogs per every 180 sq. ft. of space.
X Bring or use treats and toys when other dogs are nearby.
X Allow dogs to form loose packs. X Allow a dog to bully another. X Ever let your dog off-leash in an unfenced dog park if he/she is not responsive to your verbal commands.
Observe the dogs in the dog park to see if there are any potential health or behavior problems before entering. Clean up after your dog. Supervise dogs when they are playing and interrupt any rough play. 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.
X Worry if some dogs don’t play with other dogs in a
Check to be sure that there aren’t a large number of male dogs who are un-neutered at the park.
X Bring your dog if he/she has not be spayed or
Be cautious about taking advice from other park patrons who are not canine care professionals.
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neutered yet. If your male dog is not neutered, he may constantly try and mount other dogs.
X 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.
X Don’t scold or touch someone else’s dog. You wouldn’t want them to do that to your dog.
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Be friendly with other pet parents. It’s more enjoyable if everyone is nice to each other. Always observe all of the rules posted at your local dog park. Each town has its own set of by-laws. And finally, have fun!!
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K9 COACH From Snowflakes to Flowers in Bloom - Exercise is for every Season -
When winter is upon us, it is difficult to imagine that it will ever turn into spring. At the beginning of winter, it is hard to believe that we will ever see the snow melt. The winter doldrums seem to be inevitable and every year we wait for sunshine and BBQ season. You never see it happen, just one day it is there.
Starting a fitness program with your dog should be done step by step. It is not a good idea for either of you to overdue it at the beginning. Start slowly with a warm up, and work your way up to a brisk pace over time. Watch your dog for signs of fatigue, panting or slowing down and rest at appropriate times. Lets face it…your own signs of fatigue may be evident long before your dog shows any As we are now aware, this type of sustained aerobic activity can help reduce stress levels in humans. This type of exercise also affects dogs in a positive way. Many of us would prefer to spend the first couple of months of each year in hibernation, and during these times our television watching and Internet surfing becomes a larger part of our day. Our dogs do not have this type of distraction and therefore devise other ways to amuse themselves. Many family pets become destructive during the winter months, often chewing household furniture and belongings. Dogs do suffer from stress related disorders, often from a change in routine. Getting your dog out, rain or shine or sleet or snow for regular daily exercise should help his stress levels and curb these unwanted behaviors. On top of that, a dog that is physically tired will have a lot less energy to spend chewing the table legs. So, how much, and what type of exercise is required for your own dog? In some cases there seems to be a point where the
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One of the best ways to cure the winter blahs, and to get ready for Spring, is to start an exercise program. Our dogs are great companions for one of the best fitness programs around… walking. In fact, many people find it easier to make a commitment to their furry companion than to make a commitment to themselves.
dogs get hyper active. Dog parks are great fun for dogs and people but sometimes can be too much of a good thing. They get into these groups and instead of “wearing out”, actually reach a point where they get into a frenzy. One suggestion would be to watch your closely at the dog park and take notice of when his behavior changes. You can then use this guideline to cut your park visits a bit shorter, or to take a break from the group. Using your break to work on some obedience exercises to re-focus him can often help. Given the correct amount of exercise, with a cool down period, you will notice that your dog should return home in a more relaxed state. The best idea when visiting the park is to walk there and back home. This walk should be about 15 minutes and on lead. This will provide the warm up and cool down periods needed. Many people drive to the park and home and the dog comes back into the house still in “park mode”. It is important to remember that the cool down is equally important to the warm up. If your walk has been particularly strenuous, take an extra lap around the block at a slower pace.
The second part of an all-encompassing exercise program is to wear your dog out mentally. Using any obedience words you have in your repertoire is a great way to tire your dog. Have him work for you. Have him do a nice heel to the park and back, sitting at all the curbs. Do a 15 to 20 minute obedience lesson each day, separate from your walks. Perhaps enroll in an advanced obedience class or get involved in a dog sport. Even teaching your dog tricks and putting him through his paces will help to tire him out.
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The hardest part is usually getting started. Once you have settled into an exercise routine, the benefits will be so great that this habit will be hard to break, especially when you consider how important this time is for you and your dog to spend together. Come spring the pair of you will be in great shape and who knows, a marathon may be just around the corner.
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Let's Celebrate 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.
Melissa will keep Sable happy and healthy this spring by providing her a properly balanced diet suited to her needs. Melissa will guarantee Sable has plenty of toys to play with, as playing is her most favourite pastime!
Tony will help Missy stay healthy throughout the spring season by feeding her a grain-free diet and adding a few drops of Omega-3 fish oil that he finds in his local Global Pet Foods store. Fish oil drastically reduces Missy’s reactions to allergens during spring that can trigger asthma attacks.
Maggie will keep Aria, a rescue pup, healthy this spring by ensuring she has plenty of physical activity. Aria will have off-leash puppy play dates, along with outdoor and indoor training. Aria will be kept happy with lots of love and companionship from her best bud, Maggie. Meet William and Simon, one year old Eskimos. Kimberly will keep William and Simon happy and healthy this spring by continuing to feed them a raw diet. William and Simon will stay physically active by going for long hikes along the lake with Kimberly (once the weather gets warmer of course).
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May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Key facts about Pet Cancer:
What are the warning Signs?
1. Cancer accounts for nearly 50% of all diseaserelated pet deaths each year.
1. Your pet has a lump or sore that won’t go away.
2. Cancer is the #1 natural cause of death in older pets.
2. There is a discharge or bleeding from any part of a body opening.
3. Dogs will get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans.
3. Your pet is eating but losing weight.
4. One in four dogs dies of cancer.
4. It is hard for your pet to chew or swallow.
5. Over 50% of the dogs over age 10 will die of cancer.
5. Coughing or abnormal breathing.
6. Just like in humans, cancer can occur in virtually any part of your dog’s body.
6. There is a bad smell emanating from your pet.
7. Approximately 1 in 4 dogs develops a tumour of some kind during his lifetime.
8. Your pet has quit eating for more than a day or two.
8. The cause of cancer in pets, just like people, is largely unknown. 9. Pet obesity will put them at a higher risk of cancer.
7. Your pet tires easily and doesn’t want to exercise. 9. Changes in your pets urinary or bowel habits, and/or blood in urine or stool. 10. Your pet appears to be in pain especially during movement.
Cancer is common in older pets, but there are several steps you can take while your pet is young to help minimize the chance of them developing it at a young age: 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 therefore, our companion pets, who spend most of the time lower to the ground are more at risk and end up taking 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.
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Regular exercise also prevents obesity in dogs. 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.
MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT 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 by-product meal, meat meal, or corn-gluten meal), as these are low quality sources of protein. Need help? Schedule a consultation with the Healthy Pet Care Specialists at your neighbourhood Global Pet Foods store.
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.
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
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! Research shows the link between acidic PH and cancer because cancer thrives in an acidic environment and doesn’t survive in a normal, more alkaline environment. A proper pH will improve the quality of your life as well as the quality of life for your pet. Canine Caviar is the only alkaline based pet food in North America that is specifically designed to help reduce the risk of cancer and other health related conditions. It is not the cure but it provides the ingredients for a holistic and healthy lifestyle pet plan. Canine Caviar, an easily digested formula, will quickly settle digestive upsets, reduce itching, scratching, shedding and hotspots. Canine Caviar is available at Global Pet Foods stores across Canada.
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An Interview with Canadian Television Personality,
Tanya Kim
Tanya Kim is a Canadian television personality. A classically trained pianist and dancer, Kim was raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She attended Ryerson University from 1994 to 1998, graduating from the journalism program, specializing in broadcasting, and worked as a videographer at MuchMusic before joining CTV.
Kim is currently host of CTV’s etalk (with Ben Mulroney), one of Canada’s most-watched entertainment news programs covering all showbiz fronts. Kim’s unique interview style and charming personality has made her a media darling in her own right. Kim currently lives in Toronto. She has a dog named Miss Louise, an 85-pound bull mastiff. she gets really excited she starts wheezing through her nose a little bit. She’s so adorable. She’s nine years old, so, she’s been with me all that time. I’ve had her since she was three months. HPJ: So with your busy schedule how do you find time to spend with Louise? TK: Every morning, no matter how tired I am, I make sure she gets her morning walk. In the winter it’s a little bit harder, I’m not going to lie to you, but it has to be done. She also has a dog walker that comes every day who is basically Louise’s second mother. She’s slowed down quite a bit because she is older. When she was younger we played fetch. It was basically both of us getting exercise at the same time because I would throw the ball, and she would run after it and then she would kind of just stand there and sniff around and slowly make her way back. So then I would walk to her and we would go back in the other direction. HPJ: How does Louise keep you healthy - body, mind and spirit?
HPJ: So we know that you call your dog ‘Wheezy,’ what’s the story behind the name? TK: When I first saw her, her eyes were more green as opposed to the hazel color that they are now, so I thought I was either going to call her Olive or Louise. But I felt like Louise just really stuck, so it was either ‘Geez Louise’ or ‘Aww Sweet Louise’. But now, Wheezy is the short form. Also, when she’s excited she does a lot of sneezing, like wheezing- sneezing, which is so weird. She doesn’t bark, she’s a very quiet dog but when
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TK: Obviously the walking is a great form of exercise. Even if we’re not running but just being outside and getting some fresh air, we are enjoying the day together. She has a very calm kind of Zen disposition, and that completely mellows me out when I’m super stressed. Coming home to her is like the best thing. As Ben, my co-host, would say it’s his kids. He could have the worst day but when he gets home and his boys come running to him, it just turns everything around. That’s kind of how I feel about Louise. She just keeps me happy and healthy, and petting a dog is good for lowering your blood pressure, right? She de-stresses me and she makes me laugh. She’s a pretty sweet dog. HPJ: Does she have any interesting quirks? Anything funny? TK: She has this new thing she picked up. She’ll stick her head on the top of her bed or even on the carpet in the hallway and she twists her head around, as if she’s drilling it into the ground.
MIND BODY SOUL SPIRIT I don’t know why she started doing that. Even when she’s excited and wants to play, her tail doesn’t wag like a normal dog from side to side. It actually spins like a propeller around in circles. It’s pretty cool and I’ve never seen that before. We also have this routine at breakfast and dinner time when I get her meal ready. She just sits there and then we give each other a side-eye until she actually barks. I have a video of it on my phone, where I ask her “You want it? You want your food?’’. And then she talks back to me. That’s a little routine that we have. It’s the only time she barks. I think she does it just to amuse me. HPJ: You’ve described Louise as one of the loves of your life. What makes her so loveable? TK: It’s her face. She has the softest ears ever. I would love to somehow keep those with me forever, even as a muff in my pocket. They’re so incredibly soft. And her eyes… she has the most expressive eyes that I’ve ever seen on any animal.
HPJ: How would you describe her personality?
HPJ: It’s clear you just adore Miss Louise… TK: She’s basically my child, and we spend a lot of time together. She’s just so good with puppies, and she’s very gentle. There was a time when I was trying to find a balance between work. I felt like a bad mom because I was traveling so much. My friends remind me that I’ve given her a beautiful life, but she’s made my life a thousand times richer. In return, the least that I can do for her is take care of her and feed her what I believe is the best food for her, and give her all the love and affection and toys that I think she needs. My friends tell me that I’ve given her a really beautiful life and not to feel guilty. I miss her when I’m gone. Now the guilt is not necessarily there anymore, but I still miss her when I travel. She’s not going to be here forever because she’s nine years old now. I think her dad passed away when he was ten and her mom at around the same age. But she seems to be doing great. She can still hear and see, she’s eating, and she’s happy when we are out for our walks.
TK: Loving, sweet, calm. She has a very calming energy. She is peaceful, a gentle giant, curious, very loving, but a little weird sometimes.
she’s so fast that she’d hoover up nuts and bolts, nails, pieces of metal and beer bottle caps. All of a sudden I’d hear crunch, crunch, and crunch. I would say, ‘’Louise, drop it’’ and I’d have to pry her mouth open and pull it out. She’s not so bad now, clearly, but I’m sure if you put something in front of her she would eat it.
HPJ: On that note why do you think you guys are the perfect match for each other?
HPJ: Do you have a favorite memory with Miss Louise? For example, an adventure you two had together.
TK: They say dogs and their owners are very similar. I would have to agree, I feel like we’re both a little bit tomboyish and kind of rough around the edges and not afraid to get dirty and play with the big boys. But on the inside we’re super soft and we have huge hearts. We’re super gentle and sweet. It takes a very special person or dog to notice that. That’s how I feel we’re the same.
TK: She’s a very sensitive animal. I think most dogs are sensitive to the energy of their parents. There was a period in my life where things were a bit tough. I was moving out of my place, and I was kind of couch surfing for a little bit and this was while I was working so I had to try to keep it together. Louise was just there for me, by my side all the time. Any time when I’m upset she comes and sits right beside me and she’ll lick my face. That’s how loyal she is. She’s very sweet, and that’s how you know that a connection is there between us.
HPJ: Miss Louise loves__ TK: She loves cuddles. HPJ: Miss Louise won’t eat__ TK: Nothing (laughs). When she was little she was such a sneak. We’d go on a walk and her nose would be on the ground. And
HPJ: Miss Louise has taught me__ TK: How to love unconditionally. Volume 5 ISSUE No 2
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Joy?
Why Do Our Pets Bring Us With over 160 Global Pet Foods stores across Canada, we see firsthand as to just how much joy pets bring to our customers (and to us!).
From the way that people pick out the “right” bed for their dog, a new toy for the cat, or ask the common question of our Healthy Pet Care Specialists, “Is this the best food for my pet?”, we know that our customers want the best for their pets. And we are more than happy to help because we want the best for your pets too. We love to see the joy your pets bring you. It’s one of the key reasons why we love what we do.
“True joy is that which gives us more energy and makes us feel more alive.”
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The bond between people and their pets is really unlike no other bond. Yes, children bring their parents and extended family joy too. But children grow up and, in most cases, lead independent lives, whereas our pets depend on us for their entire lifetime. We are their sole providers and caregivers.
There’s no question of the tremendous pain that people go through when their pets are ill or have passed over the “Rainbow Bridge”. It is the same pain akin to losing a spouse or a child. For most people, they cannot imagine their lives without their pets. Our pets bring joy to our lives.
Why do our pets bring us so much joy?
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Our pets do not discriminate. Our gender, race, appearance, wealth (or lack thereof), where we live, what we do, or how we dress means absolutely nothing to our pets. They just love us - plain and simple – unconditionally. Unconditional love is very difficult to find in humans. Our pets are forgiving. There is rarely a conflict among packs of animals. They solve their problems and move on. They don’t hold grudges or worry about what happened yesterday. Yes, dogs and cats may have excellent memories, but veterinarian and animal behaviourist, Alexandra Horowtiz states that the cerebral cortex in a dog’s brain, the part responsible for higher-order though functions and language, is not sufficiently developed to support human-like conceptual thinking. The same anatomical feature which makes our dogs incapable of feeling guilt also allows them to forgive easily because they don’t have the framework of language to help them structure and retrieve memories in any detail. Our pets teach us to live for today. As humans, we wish for things that we don’t have, or spend time regretting what we have done or not done. We spend a lot of time worrying, don’t we? Our pets? They live for today! Every day is a new day and they simply live it and they love living it with us, whether it’s curled up beside us or sitting on our laps, or going for a walk. What a great world it would be if we lived like our pets!
There isn’t a better feeling than when we come home and our pets are so excited to see us. Our pets greet us every day as if we have been away for days or years. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? Watching our fish tank at night relaxes us. Petting our ferret, rabbit, hamster, lizard, puppy or dog, kitten or cat, calms us.
Our pets love us unconditionally. And that brings us joy. Volume 5 ISSUE No 2
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Great Things Come in Small Packages Caring for Small Animals If your child wants a pet and you’re not sure that your family is ready for a dog or a cat, you may want to start ‘small’ and add a guinea pig, hamster, or a rabbit to your family. Small animals make great companions for both young children and adults. The Healthy Pet Care Specialists at Global Pet Foods stores can help you with adopting a small animal.
they seem to enjoy the comfort of their cages. But they need companionship and activity for their overall health and wellbeing too. If you have multiple small animals, they will enjoy playing together. Small animals will also provide great entertainment when they start moving outside of their cages. All small animals should partake in both physical and mental exercises every day. Most of the activities will relate to their burrowing and chewing instincts. A running wheel is the most important piece of equipment to ensure that hamsters or guinea pigs get daily exercise. Hamsters typically run a distance of about eight miles per night. TIP: Buy a running wheel without an axle if your pet has a long tail.
While it may seem that small animals are easier to care for than dogs or cats, small animals still need daily care. It’s important that your small animal gets used to you and other members of the household as soon as you bring them home. They also need to become accustomed to being handled. If your child is going to be the ‘primary’ caregiver, ensure that they are involved with the pet right from the beginning.
Another popular toy that provides great exercise, mental stimulation and entertainment is a polycarbonate plastic ball. Your small animal will love the freedom and exercise as their legs give the ball motion to roll around the room. This allows them to be outside of their cage, and ensures they can’t escape! Your pet can overexert itself, so give them a rest after 15 or 20 minutes of being in the ball.
Feeding your new pet a small treat is a great way to have them warm up to you. When they’re comfortable with that, you can carefully pick them up with one hand supporting the bottom, the other over the back. Hold him for a short time at first, and then gradually increase your time with him. The best way to safely approach rabbits is to start by stroking the top of their head. Do not offer your hand to a bunny to sniff in the same way that you would to a dog, because most seem to find this gesture offensive and may attack (lightning fast lunge with a snort). Most bunnies don’t like to have the tips of their noses or chins touched. Their feet also tend to be ticklish.
Small animals have natural burrowing and tunneling instincts, so a great option to facilitate this is tunneling equipment. Although cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towels can be used, they will end up being shredded quickly. Buy a cage that is equipped with tunnels. Even ferrets are very curious and will love playing in tunnels (appropriately sized, of course!). Please ensure that the diameter of the components is the right size for your pets. It’s also important that the components are easy to remove and reassemble because you’ll need to clean and disinfect them on a weekly basis.
Teach your child to be very gentle with their new pet. We often overlook the importance of providing daily activity for small animals – guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and rabbits - because
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Gnawing is a favourite activity for small animals. To help maintain your small animal’s dental health, ensure that you provide chew toys. There are vegetable flavoured or plain wood chew toys in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes available, as well as hard alfalfa cubes. Some pets, like bunnies, guinea pigs and chinchillas must chew. Their teeth keep growing just like your hair and fingernails do. Gnawing is how they keep their teeth trimmed. With trim teeth, they can keep chewing their food. Without chew toys they will chew on the food bowls and even on their cages. Hamster’s teeth grow continuously, so your pet will need to chew - a lot - to keep their chompers in tip-top condition.
Harnesses and leads work well with ferrets. Even bunnies and guinea pigs can be harness-trained when they are young. Harnesses and leads allow you to take your pet outside and keep them from getting away from you and from getting into things. Most harnesses can be adjusted to fit the size of your small animal. Be sure to provide the appropriate food for your small animal and water every day. Check the cage for chewed or damaged areas, where your pet could escape. Remove any old food and check the toys to be sure they are still working and in good condition. Your small animal’s cage should be kept in a safe and comfortable area in your home; cages should not be placed in drafty areas or in direct sunlight.
Global Pet Foods has a wide variety of products suitable for small animals. We can help you select the right products that are appropriate for your pet and provide you with guidance on caring for your small companion. Volume 5 ISSUE No 2
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The Global Pet Foods 8th Annual
Show Us Your Heart™ Campaign raises over
$200,000 for homeless pets!
Money may not buy the wag of a dog’s tail, but $200,000 will help shelters across Canada turn homeless pets’ stories into happy tales. Global Pet Foods and Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ are proud to announce that the 8th Annual Show Us Your Heart™ campaign raised over $200,000 for local animal shelters and pet related charities, breaking last years record.
Thank you so much for showing your hearts to make our 8th annual Show Us Your Heart Campaign a great success! We are continually amazed by the generosity and support of our customers. The funds raised will make a world of difference to pet shelters and rescue groups that are struggling to care for pets who have been abandoned and need to cover expenses, such as veterinary bills. “I’m thrilled that Blue and I could help raise greater awareness of this important fundraiser”, said Don Cherry. “As an animal lover, it’s rewarding to know that these dollars will help pet shelters and rescues create a better life for pets in need.” From February 1 – 15, Global Pet Foods and Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ asked Canadians to show their hearts to homeless pets by making a donation at any Global Pet Foods store or by donating online. Global Pet Foods and Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ then matched the first dollar of each in-store donation. All proceeds raised during the Show Us Your Heart Campaign will be donated to local animal shelters and pet related charities. Since its inception, Show Us Your Heart has raised almost $800,000 for homeless pets. For more than 35 years, Global Pet Foods has actively supported local companion animal charities and shelter organizations.
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Show Us Your Heart Animal Angel Rescue Foundation Vaughan Animal Services Abby Cat Adoptions Action Volunteers for Animals Adopt a Dog Save a Life / North Toronto Cat Rescue Aggie’s Rescue Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society Alberta Bulldog Rescue Anima-Cause Québec Animal Adoptions of Flamborough Animal Aid and Adoption Animal Alliance of Canada Animal Angel Rescue Foundation (AARF) Animal Outreach / Animalert Animal Rescue Foundation Animal Rescue Krew (ARK) Ann and Pete Foster Home for Dogs B.A.R.K. (Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines) Battle River Animal Protection Society Brant County SPCA Bullies in Need (K9 Rescue Me) Burlington Humane Society C.B. Animal Band-Aid Sanctuary Cambridge Humane Society Canadian Guide Dogs for The Blind Cats Anonymous Cats Anonymous Rescue and Adoption Cause for Critters Centre Animal Nouveau Départ Cherry Beach Cat Rescue Cherry Brook Zoo Cochrane and Area Humane Society Colchester SPCA Community Veterinary Outreach Companion Animal Rescue Effort Danes in Distress Derniers Chatons Doberman Rescue of Ontario Durham Humane Society Earthdog Terrier Rescue of Manitoba Edmonton Humane Society English Mastiff Rescue Etobicoke Humane Society Feline Friends Network Feline Protection & Adoption Association Fixed Fur Life Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue and Adoption Inc. Gananoque & District Humane Society Genesis Dog Rescue Gerdy’s Rescue / CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion Grande Prairie and District SPCA Grand River All Breed Rescue Helping Homeless Pets
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Fundraiser Recipients Hopeful Hearts Dog Rescue Humane Society of Durham Region Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes Huronia Animal Control Kent County Animal Rescue KW Humane Society Lincoln County Humane Society Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Loyal Rescue Inc. Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program Meow Foundation Milton Canine Rescue MIRA Mississauga Humane Society New Hope Animal Rescue Niagara Falls Humane Society Nickquenum Dog Rescue North Bay Humane Society North Halton Kitten Recue Northern Sky Greyhound Adoption Association Northumberland Humane Society Oakville Humane Society ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals OSPCA – Orangeville & District Branch Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue Paws Fur Thought Paws It Forward Dog Rescue Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation Peace River SPCA PEI Humane Society Pictou County SPCA Pound Dog Rescue Rosie’s Adoptions Royal Canadian Potcake Rescue S.A.F.E Team Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCARS) SPCA de l’Ouest du Québec SPCA Montérégie Speaking of Dogs Street Outreach TAGS The Animal Guardian Society T.E.A.M Dog Rescue Tails To Tell The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) The Annex Cat Rescue Toronto Animal Service Upper Credit Humane Society Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Control Centre Vets Without Borders Wasaga Beach Cat Rescue Whisker Rescue Society of Alberta Whitecourt Community Services York Regional Police Service Dogs
Congratulations to our Show Us Your Pet Contest Winners! 1st Prize! Free Food for a year!
2nd Prize! 1,000 AIR MILES® reward miles! Pet’s Name: Theo Pet Parent: Rachel Toronto, ON
Pet’s Name: Tango Pet Parent: Lisa Carlisle, ON
Recipients of a $150 Global Pet Foods Gift Card
Pet’s Name: Loki Pet Parent: Cheryl
Pet’s Name: Duke Pet Parent: Jonas
Pet’s Name: Rusty Pet Parent: Crystal
Pet’s Name: Macaroni Pet Parent: Sheila
Pet’s Name: Willow Pet Parent: Robyn
Pet’s Name: Darwin Pet Parent: Rachelle
Pet’s Name: Layla Pet Parent: Jennifer
Pet’s Name: Carlos Pet Parent: Nicole
Pet’s Name: Trigger Pet Parent: Noelle
Pet’s Name: Alice Pet Parent: Danielle
Pet’s Name: Poppi Pet Parent: Mary
Pet’s Name: Rocky Pet Parent: Kathy
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Charlottetown, PE
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613-825-5615
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613-966-8100
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613-836-3023
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905-775-4640
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905-792-7387
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613-726-7622
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905-495-4455
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705-743-2727
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17 Worthington Ave. (Fortino`s Plaza)
905-495-5531
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905-831-4554
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39 King George Rd. (King George Rd. & HWY 403)
519-759-8531
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1888 Scugog St. (HWY 7 & Water St.)
905-982-8774
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200 Carnwith Drive E. (East Village Common)
905-425-1899
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1070 Major Mackenzie Dr. E. (Major Mackenzie & Bayview)
905-508-8895
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905-639-5969
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126 Tower Hill Rd. (Tower Hill Rd. & Yonge St.)
905-883-4729
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3550 Dundas St. (Dundas St. & Walkers Line)
905-319-1999
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3110 Kingston Rd. (Kingston Rd. & Fenwood Heights)
416-265-1047
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595 Plains Rd. E. (King Rd. & Plains Rd.)
905-681-9899
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166 Bennett Rd., West Hill (Lawrence Ave. E. & Bennett Rd.)
416-286-5673
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970 Franklin Blvd. (Franklin Blvd. & Elgin St.)
519-624-2555
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1595 Ellesmere Rd. (Ellesmere & McCowan)
416-289-6255
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905-373-1984
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416-759-3331
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20 Balsam St. (HWY 26 & Balsam St.)
705-446-9539
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416-298-0028
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905-628-8700
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416-443-0788
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416-621-2745
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226 First Ave. E. (Main St. & Owen Sound St.)
519-925-3471
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416-234-0056
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905-646-0508
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647-341-5202
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905-578-3500
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416-534-7368
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416-686-9468
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613-548-8048
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416-964-0450
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519-749-2821
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416-463-7387
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669 Belmont Ave. W. (Belmont Ave. & Glasgow St.)
519-571-4444
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808 York Mills Rd. (Leslie & York Mills Rd.)
416-449-7900
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370 Kent St. W. (Kent St. W. & HWY 35)
705-324-9794
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125 Lower Jarvis St. (St. Lawrence Market)
416-368-4222
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509 Commissioners Rd. W. (Wonderland & Commissioners)
519-474-3647
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470 2nd Dug Hill Rd. (Dundas & 2nd Dug Hill Rd.)
613-392-9191
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395 Wellington Rd. (Wellington North of Commissioners)
519-686-7387
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4721 HWY 7 E. (HWY 7 & Kennedy Rd.)
905-475-5777
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911 Southdale Rd. W.
519-652-3643
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2 Welwood Dr. (Brock Rd. & Welwood Dr.)
905-862-3262
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5990 16th Ave. (16th Ave. & Markham Rd.)
905-471-5593
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2810 Major Mackenzie Dr. (Major Mackenzie Dr. & Jane St.)
905-832-3304
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268 King St. (King St. & Hugal Ave.)
705-527-4432
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3 Market Lane (Stonebridge Plaza - Near Walmart)
705-429-2224
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400 Main St. E. (Ontario St. & Main St. E.)
905-878-9808
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255 Dundas St. W. (Dundas St. & Hamilton St. N.)
905-689-3377
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1030 Kennedy Circle (Kennedy Circle & Louis St. Laurent Ave)
905-864-9738
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519-579-9494
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905-819-9255
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440-450 Columbia Street W. (Laurelwoods Shopping Centre)
519-725-4343
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1170 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. #32, (Creditview & Burnhamthorpe W.)
905-501-0411
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910 Dundas St. W. (HWY 2 & McQuay)
905-493-6474
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224 Lakeshore Rd. W. (Lakeshore & Mississauga Rd. S.)
905-278-4112
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7887 Weston Rd. (Weston Rd. & HWY 7)
905-851-4297
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2901 Eglinton Ave. W. (Eglinton & Winston Churchill)
905-369-0577
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385 Springbank Ave. (Springbank Ave. & Devonshire)
519-539-0111
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289-805-6623
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905-356-3555
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705-472-2698
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403-240-1443
CALGARY
285 Shawville Blvd. SE (Shawnessy Shopping Centre)
587-353-9373
CAMROSE
5706 48th Ave. (48th Ave. & 56 St.)
780-608-2024
COCHRANE
320 1st St. W. (1st St. & 3rd Ave.)
403-932-3132
DRAYTON VALLEY
102-4930 55th Ave.
780-514-3752
EDMONTON
6655 178th St. (Callingwood)
780-481-3347
EDMONTON
2027A 111 St. NW (23rd Ave. & 111 St. - Heritage Village)
780-705-8868
EDMONTON
10103 - 117 Street NW at Jasper Avenue
780-454-0808
EDMONTON
276 Manning Crossing
780-457-3647
GRANDE PRAIRIE
#113 10530 117th Ave.
780-357-2100
LEDUC
#103-5101 50th Ave.
780-980-8711
PEACE RIVER
8002F 102 Ave.
780-624-2949
RED DEER
3701 50th Ave. (50th Ave & 32nd St - Canyon Plaza Mall)
403-309-3232
RED DEER-NORTH
6320 50th Ave. #43 (Village Mall)
403-352-7797
ST. ALBERT
1 Hebert Rd. (Herbert Rd. & HWY 2)
780-458-7775
SYLVAN LAKE*
Bay 1, 40 Hewlett Park Landing
WETASKIWIN
4523-56 St. (Auto Mile)
780-361-2024
WHITECOURT
#2 4331 - 52nd Ave. (Whitecourt Power Centre)
780-778-5470
1220 St. Mary’s Rd., Unit C (Shoppes of St. Vital at Avalon Rd.)
204-414-7387
MANITOBA WINNIPEG
QUEBEC - Pitou, Minou & Compagnons BOUCHERVILLE
450 Boulevard de Montagne
450-906-3494
BROSSARD
8200 Blvd. Taschereau
450 812-2562
GATINEAU
1160 Boul. St-Joseph #12 (Faubourg du vieux port)
819-205-0200
ÎLE PERROT
475 Grand Blvd. (Don Quichotte Plaza)
514-453-4000
MONTRÉAL
5326 Chemin Queen Mary (Decarie Blvd. & Coolbrook St.)
514-482-0100
MONTRÉAL
10410 Lajeunesse
514-507-8131
PIERREFONDS
14905 Boulevard Pierrefonds, (Boul. Pierrefonds & Rue St. Pierre)
514-696-0111
POINTE CLAIRE
245F St. Jean Blvd. (St. Jean Boul. & Donegani Ave.)
514-694-2152
QUÉBEC CITY
965 Rue Nordique (Beauport Plaza)
418-914-4266
ST-EUSTACHE
136 25th Ave. (Centre 25ième)
450-974-2777
STE-ROSE
683 Boul. Cure-Labelle
450-963-2153
TERREBONNE
1341 Grande-Allee Blvd. (Boul. Grande-Allee and Rue Levis)
450-471-1967
VAUDREUIL-DORION 3100 Harwood (Centre 25ième D’achat Hudson)
450-455-0262
VAUDREUIL-DORION 585 St. Charles Ave.
450-424-4545
Join the largest
Canadian-owned Pet Specialty
Retail Chain.
Global Pet Foods is the fastest growing pet specialty food and supply franchise. Our family-oriented company is inviting energetic, pet-loving people who want to own and operate a Global Pet Foods store.
Over 160 Stores and Growing!
Friendly, family-style franchise system that keeps the Global Pet Foods brand expanding rapidly across Canada with a loyal and established customer base. Full training is provided along with continuous marketing and advertising support.
Franchise Family
Global Pet Foods store owners 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.
NOVA SCOTIA BEDFORD
30 Damascus Rd. (Bedford Commons)
902-835-2250
DARTMOUTH
100 Main St. - Westphal Plaza (Main St. & Gordon Ave.)
902-434-8361
HALIFAX
201 Chain Lake Dr. (Chain Lake Dr. & Washmill Lake)
902-876-0894
NEW GLASGOW
91 Lawrence Blvd. (Albion Park Plaza) STELLARTON
902-755-5609
NEW MINAS
8927 Commercial St. (Kings Centre)
902-681-0757
SYDNEY
20 Sydney Port Access Rd. (Grand Lake Crossings)
902-567-5457
TRURO
68 Robie St. (Fundy Trail Mall)
905-895-4646
NEW BRUNSWICK DIEPPE
9 Champlain St. (Champlain St. & Wheeler Blvd.)
506-854-8316
FREDERICTON
1111 Regent St. (Regent St. & Priestman)
506-455-1133
MONCTON
1126 Mountain Rd. (Mountain Rd. & Mapleton Rd.)
506-859-8595
SAINT JOHN
80 McAllister Dr.
506-652-2622
SAINT JOHN
600 Fairville Blvd.
506-653-8661
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CHARLOTTETOWN
405 University Ave. (University Ave. & Belvedere Ave.)
902-368-1326
SUMMERSIDE
454 Granville St. (Granville St. Plaza)
902-724-1326
*Opening Soon
Canada’s Healthy Choice For Pets
Global Pet Foods, a pet specialty store franchise, has one of the largest selection of pet food, toys and accessories in Canada. For over 35 years, we’ve focused on creating and maintaining the reputation associated with the Global Pet Foods trademark. Our Healthy Pet Care Specialists provide consumers with pet nutrition and pet care education, along with great product recommendations, so that people and their companion pets are healthy and happy.
For more information about becoming a Global Pet Foods Franchisee: Email: franchises@franchisebancorp.com
Phone: 1.866.463.4124 Volume 5 ISSUE No 2
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READY. SET. GO!
Our customers tell us, time and again that their pets become healthier, happier and more alert on GO! TM recipes. That’s because we created GO! TM to be a complete, nutrient-packed food that puts more “life” into everyday dogs and cats. We have high protein, lower carb recipes that help your pet stay strong and fit; recipes for pets with food sensitivities and specific dietary needs; and recipes that provide preventative care to keep pets healthy for life.
petcurean.com
3 off
$
Redeem for $3 off any GO! TM dry dog or cat food 16lbs or larger.
Offer expires May 31st, 2014. Coupon has no cash value. Sales tax not included. Not valid if copied or transferred. One coupon per customer. Offer good at participating Global Pet Foods only. Not to be combined with any other offers. Global Pet Foods Retailer: Return to your distributor or Petcurean representative to receive your credit. Distributor: Return to Petcurean to receive credit for your cost. Coupon Code: GPFMarch14