Benefits Of Dog Chews
Who hasn’t searched the whole house for a missing shoe only to find it in pieces under the bed? Almost every dog owner has lost several household items because their dogs were bored and started chewing on something for entertainment. Most dog owners give their dogs chews only as a way to keep their pups fangs away from their furniture and destroying their houses, but what most people don’t know is there are several health benefits that a chew can offer for your dog.
Benefits Of A Grain-Free Diet For Dogs Diagnosed With Grain Allergy
Nowadays dog owners are more concerned about what they put in their pawed friend’s food bowl. Well-informed pet parents are seeking better options when it comes to their pet’s health and wellness. Dogs with intolerance to grains can suffer from skin irritations, severe digestive issues, and frequent ear infections.
How To Select The Right Toy For My Dog?
Dogs are playful and will probably play with anything you give them, they keep bringing the stick for you to throw again, right? Well, playing with sticks is not always safe for your dog… they can cause serious injuries on your dog’s mouth, tongue, and throat!
Cottage Life With Your Dog!
Now that summer is here, you may find yourself taking a trip to the cottage with your dog. To help you prepare for these trips, we have put together a list of items you need!
Having your dog in the car can sometimes be distracting! While some dogs are able to lay in the back seat quietly, others cannot. Either way, it is important to keep them safe and secure by investing in a seatbelt or barrier!
Reducing Firework Stress For You And Your Pet!
Holidays are often great times to get together with family & friends, to enjoy good food and fireworks! Fireworks may be beautiful and exciting to us as humans, but for our pets, these fireworks can create anxiety and fear! Can you blame them?
As a pet owner this can be stressful for you too, as your pet’s behaviours change completely in a second! Your happy dog can turn into a panting, crying, lap dog for days! Luckily, you’re not alone. There are lots of tips and tricks to help your pet stay comfortable and calm!
Stay Fresh, Stay Cool Dog!
Summer is here, which means HOT weather is here! Did you know that your dog isn’t able to sweat like we are? This means it is important to keep your pet’s cool and smelling FRESH!
Keeping your dog cool throughout a heat wave can be difficult especially if your home does not have air conditioning, or if you are out of the house! There are SO MANY items you can get to help your pet stay cool at home! Everything from cooling bandanas, to cooling mats, and even special dog popsicles! When you’re on adventures with your pet, you can keep them cooler in the car with the Metro Cooling Fans, keep their body temperature down with a cooling vest, and keep them cool during play time with Freeze N' Float toys! It’s also important to make sure there is lots of fresh, cool water available to them at all times.
Buckle Up For Safe Dog Travels!
We all know the importance of making sure that we are buckled up to keep us safe in the car. Our cars come equipped with seatbelts for humans, but how do you keep your pet safe while driving in the car?
There are a variety of options to keep your pet safe and secure while riding in style, and our in-store employees can help you make sure you choose the right option for you and your pet!
Fabulously Freeze Dried Dog Food
We have all been there, your dog has been eating the same food for years, then one day, they turn their nose up at it. Perhaps you have needed to switch your dog’s diet for medical reasons and they just simply WILL NOT try the new food. Maybe you just feel like switching it up for your furry friend! At Ren’s we now carry lots a variety of freeze dried food and meal mixer options! Gone are the days of tossing treats and lunch meat into your dog’s bowl and begging them to eat! No more need to give up your food to trick them into eating!
Healthy Happy Dogs!
Our pet’s health matters, and we all want to do the absolute best to keep our pets healthy and comfortable all through the year! This can be accomplished through regular vet checkups, providing nutritional food and using supplements and vitamins! Pet nutrition has come a long way in just a few short years, at Ren’s we have lots of different supplements and products to help you manage your pet’s physical and mental health! Vets will often recommend supplements to help your dog stay healthy. After a visit to the vet, you may be left wondering what exact products could help your dog! To help keep your dog healthy and feeling amazing, come into your local Ren’s and chat with our extremely knowledgeable staff! Check out the great supplements we have from HomeoPet, Thrive and Vet’s Best to help you and your pet with everything from allergies and hot spots, to joint problems and anxiety!
Common spring and summer seasonal health issues in dogs include allergies and anxiety.Did you know dogs can be allergic to almost anything! This includes ingredients in food or environmental allergens such as plants, mould, dust, dander and cleaning products! Common symptoms of allergies in dogs include scratching, hair loss, itchy or runny ears and eyes, sneezing, paw chewing and constant licking. Sometimes, the cause of a dog’s allergies are quite obvious, while other times it takes a bit of investigation. If you suspect that your dog has allergies, it is best to take your pet to the vet first! From there, your vet can help you figure out what supplements and food can help alleviate your dog’s allergies!
Many dogs experience anxiety related to thunderstorms and fireworks, can you blame them? They don’t always understand what is happening, and this can be extremely stressful for any dog owner! But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are lots of products to try to help alleviate these symptoms and keep your pet calm during these scary times! We carry everything from natural health products to calm your pet to ThunderWorks pet calming solutions.Check out all of our supplements and health products! If you have any questions about these products, contact your local Ren’s to learn more!
Nitro & Cyprus
Nitro has been showing his new little bro the ropes! These are Nitro and Cyprus favourite high reward treats.
Peanut YUMMY
Looking for a fun game day treat? If you have any empty marrow bones lying around this might be perfect for you! (Kongs also work perfectly).
The Birthday Cake
My chihuahua, Tucker, turned 1 this week. I wanted to bake a cake for him as a special treat but I knew it would have to have ingredients that weren’t going to make him sick.