Keeping Spring Activities Safe and Fun for Your Pets

Keeping Spring Activities Safe and Fun for Your Pets Mother Nature Powell River

Spring is such a fun time for pets—they can finally get some activity in the sunshine without having to trudge through cold snow and ice! But after that snow melts, there are some potential dangers to be aware of before you let the pups out for a run around the yard or neighbourhood park. Things […]

Man’s Best Coworker: How to Work from Home with Pets

how to work from home with pets Mother Nature Powell river

More folks are working from home or adopting a hybrid work model that’s half in-home and half in-office. While our pets are happy to have more time with their owners, having them around can create some challenges while trying to work from home. We put together these tips to help pet owners like you learn […]

Give Your Pet the Gift of Fresh Breath This Valentine’s Day

give your pet the gift of fresh breath mother nature powell river

Getting covered in puppy kisses is one of the sweeter sides of pet ownership, but if your pooch has stinky breath, it’s a less pleasant experience. This Valentine’s Day, get your pets a gift you’ll all appreciate—fresher breath! And what’s the best way to make your pet’s breath fresher? Raw bones!  Chewing on raw bones […]

Protect Your Pet’s Paws This Winter

best dog paw winter protection tips

Most of the year, a dog’s paws act like built-in shoes. The leather skin pads are resilient to most surfaces and weather. But winter for a dog can be hard on the feet. Exposure to snow, ice, and salt can lead to frozen toes, frostbite, and cracks in the skin. Here are the best tips […]

Choosing a Raw Diet for Your Dog

dog eating a raw bone on grass Mother Nature

More and more dog owners have been switching their dogs to a raw food diet, and many of them are seeing some incredible health benefits as a result. Raw diets seem to be super helpful for dogs who have allergies, have trouble losing or gaining weight, or have digestive problems. These diets often include fresh, whole meat and a larger portion of fruits and vegetables, which can reduce the risk of cancer. They also have higher water content by volume, so they’re easier on your dog’s liver than dry kibbles.

Raw Bones: Cleaner Teeth & Better Breath for Dogs

raw bones teeth cleaning dogs powell river header

It might seem counter-intuitive, but raw bones can help clean your dog’s teeth and freshen their breath.  We’re probably all familiar with stinky dog breath, which often leads us to notice that our pups teeth are developing some plaque. We’ve also heard all about how we should brush our dog’s teeth. Training your dog to […]

The Importance of Variety in Your Dog’s Diet

dog diet variety powell river

It certainly isn’t uncommon for a dog’s diet to consist of the same food every day, but could you imagine feeding your family the same fast food combo meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week? Well, truthfully, it isn’t much different. A dog diet that includes a wide variety of ingredients and […]

The Benefits of Raw Dog Food

benefits of raw dog food diet

With the recent surge in the popularity of raw dog food, the question of what to feed our canine companions is more prevalent than ever. And unlike the readily-available education about kibbles strewn around the internet, there seems to be very little information on switching to raw and the benefits that can bring. That’s why […]