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Just 4 Paws & Hooves Handmade treats for dogs, cats, and horses by SAMANTHA ST.CLAIR
HOOSING TREATS FOR YOUR pet can be a lengthy process. You walk into a store and see multiple aisles of soft and hard treats, specialty cookies, and more brands than you could ever remember. It may take hours to thoroughly research each one to find the best choice for your pet, especially if your companion has dietary restrictions. How can you possibly choose? The answer is easy: look for local, handmade, fresh, and tasty options with a seller willing to help you find just what you’re looking for to spoil your friend.
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At Just 4 Paws & Hooves, you can find everything you want for your companion, no matter their unique needs. Operated by Elizabeth Lentz, Just 4 Paws & Hooves is a local small pet treat business that strives to provide quality, healthy, and flavorful snacks for horses, dogs, and cats. Treats are baked fresh weekly, humangrade, and contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients. Numerous flavor options include apple, banana, blueberry, strawberry, and just in time for fall, pumpkin. “We have a line of 35 treats, including ten wheat-free and five grainfree,” Elizabeth said. “The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture licenses us, and each product is lab tested for an accurate nutritional analysis.” Just 4 Paws & Hooves focuses on making sure even pets with sensitive digestive tracts can have treats. “We have customers with pets who can only have so much protein, or who are sensitive to certain ingredients,” Elizabeth explained. “A lot of my inspiration for creating treats comes from clients who request specialized
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treats for their pet’s unique diet.” Even if your pet can eat anything, there are many benefits to choosing fresh food. “Quality treats are important because our pets are like us. They are part of our family, and we should feed them healthy food.” Elizabeth encourages people to inspect ingredient labels on any food they are tempted to buy for their pets. “There are so many additives and preservatives that are causing pets to become ill with anything from digestive problems to cancer,” Elizabeth said. In the long run, carefully choosing your pet’s food saves on vet bills, and your pet will thank you for the delicious taste that comes with healthy eating! Elizabeth began making homemade treats and food for her pets before her passion for providing safe dietary options grew into Just 4 Paws & Hooves. Anyone interested in changing their pet’s diet to include healthier snacks should stop in and visit Just 4 Paws & Hooves at the Oxford Farm Market or their new location at the Lancaster Market Place. Visit facebook.com/Just4PawsandHooves.
