When we opened our store in 2000, we weren’t willing to sell chemical flea prevention at all. In the early 2000s, that was a lot easier to stand by. Truthfully, even the chemical options available at the time were often not enough. Since then, the spread of ticks and the severity of tickborne disease have both increased dramatically. According to the CDC, annual reports of…
Recall: Steve’s Real Food Quest Products
Important Recall Notice: Steve’s Real Food for Pets Quest Line Go Raw, LLC, maker of Steve’s Real Food for Pets, issued a voluntary recall of its entire Quest product line on February 17th, 2026, due to low thiamine (Vitamin B1) levels found in Quest Chicken Diets. As of 2/26/26, the recall has been expanded to all Quest products while further testing is completed. Read the…
Why Your Dog Is Shedding So Much This Spring (And What Actually Works)
Spring Shedding Season: Why Your Dog Is Suddenly Leaving Fur Everywhere (And What Actually Helps) If you’ve noticed an alarming increase in dog hair tumbleweeds rolling across your floors lately, you’re not imagining things. Welcome to spring shedding season — that magical time of year when your dog transforms every black sweater you own into a fur-covered disaster and your vacuum cleaner starts working overtime….
Pure Seaweed Fights Plaque: ProDen PlaqueOff for Dogs & Cats
Pure Seaweed Fights Plaque Your dog’s breath could knock over a small child. Your cat’s teeth look like they’re auditioning for a horror movie. We get it. Dental health isn’t the most glamorous part of pet parenting, but it’s one of the most important. That’s where Proden PlaqueOff comes in, and honestly, it’s kind of brilliant. What Makes Proden PlaqueOff Different? Most dental products for…
Winter Enrichment for Indoor Cats: 5 Boredom Busters
Even if temperatures aren’t hitting record lows this weekend, January in Maine still means serious indoor time – for both of you. When the sun sets before you’ve finished your afternoon coffee and going outside feels like a negotiation, your cat’s world shrinks to the same four walls, day after day. That’s not great for either of you. The good news: a few strategic changes…
Spotlight on OC Raw: Family-Owned Raw Nutrition for Dogs and Cats
When it comes to feeding our fur-fam, we want nutrition that’s both scientifically sound and genuinely wholesome. That’s just what OC Raw (short for Olivia’s Canines) is about. They are a family-owned California company that’s been quietly revolutionizing raw pet food since its humble beginnings on a driveway. The OC Raw Story: From Backyard to Commercial Kitchen OC Raw has an origin story that resonates…
Products That Help Senior Pets Live Their Best Lives
Thoughtful Support for Aging Dogs and Cats As dogs and cats grow older, their needs begin to shift. Their metabolism slows, joints may stiffen, digestion becomes less efficient, and organs can become overtaxed. You can help your animals stay comfortable, active, and engaged well into their senior years. From a holistic perspective, aging well means caring for the whole animal: body, mind, and emotional wellbeing….
When the Air Gets Dry, Don’t Let Your Pet’s Coat Flake Out
Why Omega Oils Are the Secret Weapon for Skin & Coat Health Winter Isn’t Just Cold, It’s Dry Once the heat clicks on and the air gets crispy, a lot of pets start scratching, flaking, or looking a little…meh.Dry indoor air robs moisture from skin and coat. While sweaters help, what your pet really needs is support from the inside out. That’s where omega fatty…