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09/01/2026

Yak chews may seem like a natural choice, but their extreme hardness can crack teeth, injure gums, create choking hazards, or cause intestinal blockages. Safer chews like bully sticks, trachea, fish skins, collagen and air-dried meats can satisfy the urge to chew with less risk. 🐾 See our treat page on our website. link in bio.

08/30/2026

🥕 Why Carrots Are a Smart Snack for Your Pet — The Science 🐾:

That crunchy orange treat is actually a little pharmacy of plant compounds. Here’s what the research says:

🌈 Color = Different Superpowers
Carrot color isn’t just pretty — it signals different nutrients:
• Orange = alpha- & beta-carotene
• Purple/black = anthocyanins + the highest polyphenol/antioxidant load
• Red = lycopene
• Yellow = lutein (an eye-supporting nutrient)

🛡️ A Real Immune Boost (Proven in Dogs)
In controlled studies, dogs fed beta-carotene had stronger immune responses ; higher helper-immune cells and more antibodies. Dogs genuinely absorb beta-carotene into their blood and immune cells.

🔥 Nature’s Anti-Inflammatories
Carrots contain unusual compounds called falcarinol and falcarindiol. In lab studies these calmed inflammatory signals in cells (lowering IL-6, TNF-alpha, and nitric oxide).

🦠 Happy Gut Bacteria
Carrots’ soluble fiber (pectin) is food for the good bugs in your pet’s gut. Pets need fiber for a healthy microbiome. Bacteria ferment it into short-chain fatty acids that support the gut barrier, calm inflammation, and help regulate metabolism.

🍬 Low in Sugar — and No, They Don’t “Feed Yeast”
Carrots taste a little sweet, but the actual sugar per serving is small. A carrot has a low “glycemic load,” meaning a normal treat-sized portion does not spike blood sugar. The yeast overgrowth people worry about is driven by refined/free glucose in the gut, not by the modest natural sugars in a whole, fiber-rich vegetable — in lab models it’s concentrated glucose that fuels yeast growth. Bonus: carrots’ fiber actually feeds the good bacteria instead.

👀 Eye Support
Lutein and beta-carotene are antioxidants that help protect the eye from oxidative stress.

✅ Pet-Parent Tips
Offer carrots raw for a satisfying crunch (great for teething puppies, too!) or lightly cooked, depending on your dog (and what kitties prefer). Steamed, mashed carrots (mixed with bone broth) work great on a lick mat, and slicing mini carrots into thin rings makes great low-calorie training treats for dieting dogs 🥕
➡️ 1 inch of carrot for every 3 pounds of body weight per day.

08/30/2026

My dogs get it every day

Pumpkin can naturally support your pet’s digestion! Its soluble fiber may help firm loose stools, ease mild constipation and support a healthy gut. Choose plain, 100% pure pumpkin—not pie filling—and begin with a small amount. Persistent diarrhea, vomiting, blood or lethargy needs veterinary care. 🎃🐾

For other ways to treat diarrhea visit our website: Link in bio.

08/30/2026

Congratulations to our Rally students who showed Well yesterday at Morris Hills Kennel club Shows at Top Dog please post your accomplishments s folks

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Congratulations to the raffle winners from the Sniff N Go
Kim Appel
Lori Miller
Pat Gombocz
Lynn will be in touch with you about picking up or delivering your prizes. Thanks so much for supporting the raffle.

08/30/2026

Another successful SNIFF N GO is in the books. Thanks very much to Lee Laubach and Lynn Rhinesmith organizing this fun event. We had a full house and everyone enjoyed training their dogs in the different areas special thanks to our volunteers who made the day possible Nicole, Mimi, Diane, Annie, and Margaret.
Our next sniffing will be Thanksgiving 🦃Friday, November 27
If you’re interested in joining this fun and fast growing sport, please contact us for the next intro to Nose Work class


08/27/2026

Fromm Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of 3,852 Turkey Pâté and 1,973 Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Wet Dog Foods over potential metal contamination.

The recalled products were sold through local pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada as follows:

Product Name: Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food
UPC: 072705118700
Lot Code: EP2A3306 551006
Best By 032029
Net Weight: 12.2 oz. per can

Product Name: Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet
Dog Food
UPC: 072705132324
Lot Code: EP2A3306 551029
Best By 032029
Net Weight: 12.5 oz. per can

No other lots or products are included in this recall.

Read more about this recall

🔗 https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/fromm-family-foods-issues-a-voluntary-recall-of-two-products-over-potential-metal-contamination/

08/27/2026

Who funds the research shaping pet food, medications and veterinary recommendations? Following the money can reveal potential conflicts of interest—but it’s also important to evaluate the quality of each study. Ask questions, read labels, seek independent research and work with a trusted veterinarian to make informed choices for your pet. 🐾 Visit our pet food manufacturer page on website. Link in bio.