Explaining ourselves...the wonderful world of EFAs

Those of you that have been in the store know that we are big fans of supplementing our pets' diets. It's not as though we feel that our foods aren't "good enough" to nicely sustain our pet pals, it's just that each animal is different and has different needs.
Some animals, like people, need more of certain vitamins or minerals than others, some need a joint supplement to help them with pain or stiffness, some need an herbal or homeopathic remedy to help with anxiety or fear. Supplements are not a "one size fits all" thing and we love to talk to people to try to help find the right nutritional fix or remedy for their pet.
Still there are some supplements that can be used that really will help most any animal, and one of those is an Essential Fatty Acid Oil in the form of fish oil. We feel that Dr. Shawn Messionnier, author of the excellent book, The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats, (available at The Pet Cabaret) perhaps provides one of the best explanations as to why fish oil is such a great choice for a supplement.
Dr. Messonnier says,
"Fish oil is one of my favorite supplements for a variety of problems in both dogs and cats. Even normal pets can benefit from improved haircoats when supplemented with fatty acids such as fish oil. In pets, fish oil is useful for reducing inflammation in pets with allergic skin disease and kidney failure. It possibly also helps pets with heart disease and osteoarthritis. Studies show that pets fed high doses of fish oil have better control of cancer. Extra vitamin E is needed when giving fish oil on a regular basis as fish oil supplemented for many months can lower vitamin E levels (most fish oil supplements contain additional vitamin E for this reason [all available at The Pet Cabaret contain additional vitamin E.])
Side effects are very rare using fish oil...There is concern about environmental contamination of fish oil with toxins. Studies have shown that fish meat (not oil) may be contaminated with methylmercury."

So, next time you're in the store, take a look at some of the EFA and fish oils we offer by Bravo, The Wholistic Pet, Nordic Naturals, Animal Essentials, and Wysong. You and your pet will be glad you did.

Quick Notes

Hi kids,



A couple of quick notes for you all...



Flea and tick season approaches as we speak. You all know that we are not fans of the chemical potions that are used as flea and tick repellents. We feel that they're bad for you, your pet, and the environment. We have in stock again this year the Tic Clip, a non toxic flea and tick repellent out of Germany as well as a number of herbal and esential oil sprays designed to keep you and you pets pest free and healthy.



We have in as well some non toxic household cleaners designed again, for safe, effective use in the home.



We've taken in a new line of hemp toys for cats and dogs manufactured by a small company called From the Field out of Washington state. They are simple, yet wonderful little toys made from sustainable hemp that our cat and dogs are enjoying.



Lastly, please visit Healthy Home Center site for some tips on how to make your home a better place for all the beings that hang out there. We all deserve a safe, healthy home.