Health Center

As with humans, nutrition plays a very important role in the overall health and longevity of our pets. Feeding your pet a high quality diet can result in:

• Greater nutritional benefits in smaller food quantities
  
• Improved digestion and absorption of nutrients
  
• Stronger immune system to prevent infection and illnesses
  
• Healthier skin and coat and an overall improvement in quality of life
  
• Fewer veterinary visits which means lower veterinary costs
  
• Reduced pet waste

While the importance of a healthy diet seems simple, it can be confusing to navigate through the vast number of pet food products available today. Use our helpful nutrition and health resources while making decisions about your own pets’ diet or ask one of our knowledgeable associates for assistance during your next store visit.

Did You Know?
According to the Animal Protection Institute, the average dog lives 12 years and costs $13,000 for pet care…and only $3000 goes to food! Our Wellness Resources section has valuable information for improving your pet’s well being.

Pets eating holistic foods require 20-40 percent less food than pets on economy brands to get the higher nutritional values. Find out what proper ingredients to look for when selecting a pet food.

For certain 'economy' brands, advertising amounts to over 50% of the cost of food. We carry some of the industry’s leading pet food brands.