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Bison, also known as buffalo, is a flavourful and tender red meat and is substantially more lean than beef or lamb. For pets with weight issues, bison is a low calorie meat and is also a good source of iron, selenium and zinc. Bison are raised and processed without additives,
steroids, growth hormones or drug residues. They spend the majority of
their life grazing on forage and some producers finish their bison on
grass while others finish on grains. What kind of products have bison meat? Raw foods such as Arusha and Urban Carnivore, dehydrated food such as N-R-G, canned food such as Evanger's Bison and tendons and bones are common sources of bison for dogs and cats. It is always beneficial to switch up protein sources for your pet to add variety to their diet. Additionally, for pets with allergies to certain foods/proteins, bison is another alternative. Ask us about trying bison and if it is a good choice for your pet! | |||
Q:
Is it true that there is a lot less stool when a pet is fed a raw
diet? A:
Yes, this is true! Because raw food is so easily digested, there is a lot
less waste, therefore less stool. The stool is more compact, is odourless,
and will disintegrate very quickly. Colour will vary, depending on the
kind of meat consumed. Additionally, stools are harder which helps keep the anal glands properly
cleaned. | |||
Last newsletter we discussed cat litter, and that Tail Blazers
only carries a few select ones, for the health of your
cat.
This is because most litters on the market are made of clay (often with
harmful chemical perfumes added) causing problems when cats scratch in the
litter or lick it off their paws, ranging from bowl impaction
to lung/respiratory issues to ingestion of toxins. Previously we featured Feline Fresh, an all natural
pine litter. This issue, we feature Swheat Scoop. Swheat
Scoop
is all natural wheat-based litter.
Natural enzymes occurring in the wheat prevent odours, and it is scoopable
and low-dust. As well, it’s certified flushable (the only “certified”
flushable litter available) and 100% biodegradable. It
is easy to switch from a clay based litter to Swheat Scoop litter because
it looks and feels very similar. How
to switch your cat to a new litter
The best way to switch to Swheat Scoop litter: “To make the changeover even easier, pour three
inches of Swheat Scoop litter on the bottom and add
one inch of the brand you’re currently using on top.
Then allow your cat to freely mix the products when using the litter box.
Repeat this process, if necessary, when you change the litter again. But
this time, add only a half inch of the other brand. Only flush when
there is 100% Swheat Scoop litter in the box” www.swheatscoop.com General
Tips for switching to a healthy cat litter” Typically, when switching to a new kind of kitty litter, it is best to make a gradual switch, over a couple of weeks or so, so the cats have a chance to adapt to the new litter. Though in many cases, you can switch immediately to one of the natural kitty litter alternatives without problems, depending on your cat. 1. Add about 1/8 new litter to the total amount of litter in the box, mixing it in with the old.
2. Over time, increase the amount of new, and decrease the amount of old over
about a one to two week time frame (by changing the entire contents of
the litter box). This can be done daily or every
few days.
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‘Tis the season when the
bugs come out! Protect your dog from bites with natural bug repellents.
Why natural repellents? They WORK and they don't contain the harmful
chemicals (harmful to pets and humans) that traditional bug sprays do.
Alberta
made Citrus Shield (by On The
Trail) is 100% all natural,
non-toxic
outdoor spray for dogs and their human companions. It is an essential oil blend of
citronella, bergamot, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and lavender. Essential oils
have been found in numerous studies to be highly effective bug repellents.
Comes in a convenient to carry, light and break-proof aluminum mister.
Buzz Away is another all natural
bug spray. Pure essential
oils of citronella, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lemongrass, peppermint, water,
denatured ethyl alcohol and castor oil make this chemical free formula
very effective. | |||
NRG
is a Canadian-made dehydrated food, great as a summer travel food, for the
cottage, or alternatively it can be used year round. It is simple and easy
to feed and store because it is dehydrated. When it’s time to feed your
dog, you just have to re-hydrate. NRG is good for travel because it
doesn’t take up a lot of space, and no refrigeration/freezing or can
openers required.
Dehydrated food is a viable alternative to the usual choices because the NRG
process of dehydration causes very little nutritional loss (3 to 5%), as it
is done at a low heat to protect nutrients. This process creates a product
that is easily stored. NRG has a regular formula (with oats), grain-free and raw dehydrated choices in a variety of meat choices. Meat used is human-grade, free range, and comes in chicken, salmon, beef and buffalo and has a variety of vegetables and calcium added. | |||
Need more food?
Favourite toy get forgotten at the last campsite?
Stop
by one of our numerous locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna (BC),
Lethbridge and Red Deer to get those items while travelling this
summer! For
more details or maps, visit https://tailblazerspets.com/tailblazers_contact.html
-Always
bring plenty of fresh water and a bowl.
-For pets that get stressed when travelling, try adding all natural,
fast-acting Rescue Remedy to their water. It calms and reduces
stress. -Make
sure tags are on and up to date. -Plot rest stops along the way while traveling with your dog, and plan to stop every 3-5 hours to allow your dog to relieve himself, drink water and stretch his legs (more or less depending on your dog’s needs). -Check ahead with your vacation destination spots - do they allow pets at their facility? -Have
fun and don’t forget to take food, toys, leashes, treats and poop
bags! | |||
-article
from CBS3.com Ticks
and fleas are common this time of year, but many of these treatments are
now under US federal investigation due to the more than 44,000 complaints
to the government about adverse reactions these medications have caused.
This number doesn’t include all the adverse reactions that didn’t get
government complaints. “The Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates products containing pesticides, is intensifying its evaluation of spot-on treatments which are topically applied, usually between the pet's shoulder blades.” The reports include cats and dogs suffering
adverse reactions ranging from skin irritation and burns to seizures to GI
problems and even death. To read the stories of three such dogs and for
thefull
article, go to http://cbs3.com/local/Spring.Fleas.Ticks.2.1009282.html
Natural Flea Remedies | |||
We
have a new page on our website! | |||
Thank
you for shopping at Tail Blazers! With
your support, Tail Blazers has donated 1% of May sales to local
pet charities! | |||
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