Dog Supplies

Spring is now in full swing and BestBullySticks wants to make sure you and your dog get the most from the sunny months ahead. For this week’s installment of our Dog 101 series, we’re discussing Springtime Dog Grooming Tips because a well groomed dog doesn't just turn heads, it helps keep them healthy too!

Reasons to Groom

Grooming is an activity pets regularly conduct by themselves. They still need your help, though! There are a few reasons why grooming should be high on your list of dog-related priorities this spring. Regular grooming habits will not only decrease your pets chance of developing epidermal and oral health problems, it’s also a great way to create a strong bond, monitor your dog’s health and even help to prevent disease.

Lyme Disease

The first step to protecting your pet from Lyme disease is making sure they’re on the correct preventative medications. BestBullySticks suggests all-natural flea and tick medications as an alternative to the toxic ingredients found in many common medications. Spot treatments are filled with chemicals and have been proven to pose a threat to both pets and owners.

Caused by a bacteria from the genus Borrelia, the chance of contracting Lyme disease is much higher between May and August — the height of tick season. Here are a few early warning symptoms: Read more

Emergencies do happen. And sometimes, finding your way to the doctor can be difficult. Becoming familiar with Basic First Aid procedures is a great way to minimize harm and bring stability to emergency situations. The first week of May is National Pet Week, and we at BestBullySticks wanted to get a head start helping raise awareness for animal first aid.

Even if you’re certified to administer first aid on people, don’t go trying to play veterinarian! Advanced veterinary first aid should only be administered by certified individuals or a veterinarian. The American Red Cross is a great resource for education on the subject and even offers courses in Pet First Aid. Let’s look at some basic steps to you can take to ensure both you and your pet prepared for anything.

Identification

While safety starts with proper identification, a collar and tags are only the beginning. Microchipping is now widely available and no longer prohibitively expensive. Pets sometimes get lost. And while collars can come off — or even worse be taken off — microchipping provides a surefire backup plan that will last a lifetime. Costing only $45 on average, microchipping is the first step to safety with your pet.

First Aid Supplies

Keep a list of phone numbers on hand including your veterinarian's number, and others like the Animal Poison Control Center: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) and a local emergency veterinary clinic. In the case something happens to you, keep a friend’s number handy who is capable of caring for your pet in your absence. It’s also a good idea to maintain a history of your pet’s medications and vaccinations for reference. The American Veterinary Medical Association has compiled a comprehensive list of pet first aid supplies that should be in your emergency kit. Read more

Fruitables now Introduces a new flavor to their SuperBlend Digestive Supplements for Dogs: Sweet Potato. Fruitables benefits your dogs digestive health as well as also helping them to lose those extra pounds and it tastes as good as it works.

If your dog is suffering from constipation or loose stools then Fruitables SuperBlend Digestive Supplements is the product you need. To stop your dog feeling uncomfortable and unwell with their upset stomach, give them this delicious product that will not only sooth their tummy but also improve the health of their gastrointestinal tract.

Fruitables contain soothing herbs such as ginger and spearmint. These herbs are then blended with fruit and vegetable fiber as well as vitamins. Together all these ingredients are perfect for supporting a healthy gastrointestinal tract (G.I. tract). Sweet potato flavor has the extra ingredient of pea fiber, from the inner pea added, to it because it contains less fiber than the other flavor of Fruitables, pumpkin. This means the fiber ratio is correct for your dog’s health and therefore producing a healthy balance of soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes regular bowel movement and good intestinal health. To use Fruitables SuperBlend Digestive Supplements as to enhance your dog’s health or to maintain weight it is recommended that you replace 10% of the volume of your dog’s diet with this product.

As if this product could not get any better, it then has another purpose, helping overweight dogs reduce their size to a more healthy weight.  Fruitables sweet potato only contains 68 calories per cup which reduces calorie intake. It also satisfies your dogs more and makes them feel full so they do not want to eat fattening treats or snacks between meals.  To use Fruitables Sweet Potato SuperBlend Digestive Supplement as a weight loss product, it is instructed you should replace 30% of the volume of your dog’s recommended daily diet with this digestive supplement. University studies have found that up to 2% weight loss per week can be achieved, although consulting with your vet beforehand is advised.
In Fruitables SuperBlend Digestive Supplements there are four value added ingredients to benefit your pet’s health, these are ginger, taurine, l-carnitine and choline. Ginger is used extensively as a natural aid in treating stomach upset, diarrhoea and nausea, making your dog feel better. Taurine is very beneficial in keeping your pet’s heat strong and healthy and it maintains strong cardiac output and circulatory system support. L-carnitine helps convert fat into energy and it increases lean body mass, it therefore helps overweight dogs shed a few pounds. Finally, choline is very important for burning fat in the body, again helping your dog lose weight.

Best Bully Sticks supplies Fruitables SuperBlend Digestive Supplements in sweet potato flavor in either individual cans or cases of 12. They also supply pumpkin flavor Fruitables SuperBlend Digestive Supplements, amongst other dog supplies.

So whether your dog has digestive issues or is just a bit on the chubby side, give them Fruitable to benefit both their health and their happiness.

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Cranimals Gold is an antioxidant dog supplement containing cranberry extract and seaweed meal powder. Antioxidants are the best natural defence against disease and aging. It will give your dog all he or she needs to have healthy skin, a brain that performs to its best, sharp eyes and a heart of gold. Cranimals use unique ingredients in their whole food supplements that you won’t find in any other pet product.

Cranimals Gold works in a unique way to combine cranberry extract with DHA Omega-3 fatty acids. DHA is important for proper neurological development of both humans and animals. It improves the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to the omega-3 fatty acids, which could benefit dogs of all ages. DHA is also an anti-inflammatory which means it not only reduces pain but is also important for your pet’s brain functions such as memory and coordination, as well as improving vision, skin quality and heart health. One gram of Cranimals Gold supplies dogs with the equivalent amount of DHA as 37 grams of short chain Omega 3.

The second advantage to giving your pet Cranimals Gold is that it also provides them with beta carotene. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that is particularly important for vision, immunity to stop those nasty virus’ getting in and joint health so your pet can act as young as they feel. It has also been known to prevent cancer. A lack of beta carotene in your pet’s diet may result in abnormal bone spurs or skin lesions. Although important in all breeds of dog, a suitable amount is especially important in the Boxer breed’s diet.

Three other important supplements are found in Cranimals Gold. Firstly, choline, which enhances cognitive performance and, again, joint health. Secondly it contains a large quantity of calcium to keep your pet’s teeth and bones strong and healthy. Finally, anthocyanidins, which are very helpful in improving the health of the urinary tract.
Cranimals Gold is also suprisingly easy to give to your pet; they could practically do it themselves. Is all you have to do is mix Cranimals Gold with your dog’s wet food, or alternatively you can add it to snacks. Cranimals Gold is suitable for all dog sizes, for smaller dogs, below 25kg, use 1 teaspoon a day; for those dogs between 25kg and 50 kg, use 2 teaspoons a day; and for the biggest of dogs, above 50 kg in weight, use 2.5 teaspoons a day.
Best Bully Sticks supply Cranimals Gold in a 4.2 oz resealable bag , which means no spillage and more goodness for your pet.

All Cranimals products are guaranteed to contain no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and Cranimals Gold is no exception. Their cranberries are sourced directly from the farm and are certified organic in the United States, Canada and European Union. Organic farming is also better for the planet, so not only do Cranimals help improve the health and vitality of your pet, but also the health of the whole planet. Not only this, Cranimals also donate a proportion of their profits to pet rescue and pet cancer research.

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Best Bully Sticks Launches Bellrock Growers Wheat Grass Garden

Most pets naturally crave greens as part of a balanced diet, which is why you can spot your pooch chewing on grass in your back yard on occasion. Wheat Grass contains high concentrations of chlorophyll, enzymes, anti-oxidant nutrients, vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, minerals and amino acids. Not only does it contain all of these great characteristics, but it is great for promoting;

• Digestion
• Clean teeth and fresh breath
• Healthy skin and coat
• Resistance to disease

You can often find Wheat Grass in human health food stores because of its great healing properties for humans as well. This grass can be fed to both cats and dogs. Wheat Grass is a leafy green, it contains no gluten and is safe for pets with gluten-related allergies.

This is a really cool fun project to do with the family, kids, etc....  no green thumb required, just open, water, and see the results!

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