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With Earth Day rapidly approaching — April 22nd to be exact — we at BestBullySticks thought this would be a great opportunity to share ideas about making the most of this important holiday. After all, a clean and healthy environment will benefit both humans and their pets across the globe. First things first, though. Let’s take a step back take a look at the origins of this great holiday.

Earth Day

Originally conceived by John McConnell, an advocate of peace, religion, science and the common good, the idea of Earth Day was first presented in 1969 at a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) summit in San Francisco.

What was to follow was entirely grassroots in nature. Earth Day began as a peaceful cross-country demonstration celebrated by over twenty million Americans on April 22nd, 1970. With such widespread support, lawmakers were quick to take notice of just how interested people were in environmental awareness, and more importantly, reform.

Following the events of April 22nd, 1970, momentum for the movement steadily grew and by 1990 the initiative was taken internationally. Now organized by the Earth Day Network, Earth Day is celebrated in 141 nations across the globe! Read more

Best Bully Sticks stocks many different organic foods, treats and chews for your dog. To get a better understanding of why organic dog products are better for your pet, it is important to look at what actually goes into these products.

It is pretty much common knowledge that organic foods contain no artificial colours, preservative or flavors. You should steer clear of these ingredients because you can never be sure of what they actually are or what they are made from. The effects these artificial chemicals have on your dog is unknown, they could be the cause of allergic reactions or just change the way your dog acts, it is very difficult to predict. These chemicals can also upset your dogs tummy or give them digestive problems.

It is important to look at why each ingredient that goes into organic dog products is classed as organic. Firstly, we will look at organic meat, particularly beef, chicken and lamb as these are the most common meats in dog food. For beef to be organic it is usually from grass fed, good quality cattle and has had no preservatives added to it.  Organic chicken comes from free-run chickens who have not been given antibiotics or hormones. Lamb is organic when it is grass-fed, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, naturally-raised and free-range. Particularly in dog treats and chews the meat would have had no chemicals added to reduce or eliminate odours, nor would it have had colouring added to it. Another factor that makes it organic is that it would not have had cereals or grains added to it as a filler to bulk it out. An example of products that use yummy organic meat is Paw Naturaw Organic Diet for Dogs, which comes in a selection of forms including mini rolls, medallions and patties and also a selection of flavors. Primal Organic Jerky Chicken Chips for Dogs are another example of an organic treat for dogs that are 100% natural and taste great. They are particularly good to use when training your dog.
Many meats in organic dog products are frozen raw to eliminate the loss of nutrients whilst cooking. Meats contain fat and fiber but most importantly they are high in protein, which is one of the most important elements in your pet’s diet. It is important in all elements of growth and development as well as having a big part to play in making up the immune system. Meat by-products do not complain this high source of protein, which is why organic is best. In the wild dogs eat only meat, therefore pure meat is a diet that dogs can solely live off.

Some organic dog products contain a large amount of top-quality fish. For fish to be organic it must be wild caught, and therefore brought up on a natural diet. It also must contain no preservatives or other chemicals and is usually delivered fresh to the producer. Acana Provincial Pacifica Grain Free Dry Dog Food is an example of a fish based product. As the name suggests it also contains no grain to bulk out the product. Fish contains high levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6, which is excellent in maintaining a healthy shine to your dog’s coat and also keeping their skin at a good quality. Fish also contains a high level of protein.

The other ingredient that often features in organic dog products is organic fruit and vegetables. These are fruit and vegetables which have grown without the help of any chemicals and have no grains or wheat added to the products to bulk them out. Fruit and vegetables are very low in fat but also full of vitamins and minerals to nourish your dog. For example, pumpkin, which features in Fruitables Pumpkin and Apple Dog Treats, is a natural source of antioxidants, rich in Beta-Carotene, key vitamins and nutrients, fiber and it is low in calories. Antioxidants help your dog to fight diseases and remain healthy; there are also high levels of these in Barkwheats Blueberry and Lavender Dog Biscuits.

Whichever organic ingredient is present in your dog’s treats and food is guaranteed to make them healthier and more nourished than the poor quality ingredients present in regular dog food. So for a happier, healthier dog, choose organic.

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If you want the very best for your dog, we now introduce Acana Dog Food, which brings a level of sophistication to dog food. Their mission: “To produce world-class pet foods from fresh regional ingredients” Due to the distinct high quality of their products, they use only top class ingredients, which not only offers great flavor but also a high range of nutrients for man’s best friend. They can assure every ingredient they use is of a suitable quality because the majority of their ingredients are supplied by local people who they know and therefore trust to provide fresh ingredients every day, rather than cheaply imported ingredients from suppliers they will never meet.

Acana Dog Food is exclusively produced by family owned and operated award-winning Champion Petfoods and based in Alberta, Canada in an award-winning facility. All their products meet international regulations and standards certified by the Canadian Government, which has lead to Acana Dog Foods being sold in 45 countries worldwide, however they are not like every other multinational corporation.

Acana Dog Food share your passion for pets, which makes them stand out from the other dog food producers. They share your love for dogs and cats, which means they want to provide the very best for them. Acana Dog Foods want to supply your pets with the nutrients and nourishment they deserve and help them to achieve their full potential, which is why they produce such high quality products.

Best Bully Sticks supply three flavors of dry dog food, all of which are grain free and contain at least 3 meat ingredients that are both fresh and regional. Each contain 60% premium animal ingredients and 40% regional fruits and vegetables supplying your pet with high levels of protein and it’s also low in carbohydrates meeting the needs of your pets carnivorous anatomy. Acana Dog Food aim to supply pets a variety of fresh meats that mirror those they would be consuming in their natural environment.

Each meat ingredient in Acana Dog Food has its own quality value to make sure your pets aren’t fed a dogs dinner. The chicken used is free run and contains no preservatives, the finest lamb are free-range and high in protein,  B Vitamins, zinc and iron and the duck, again free-run, are highly nutritious. This doesn’t mean to say the fish ingredients are any less worthy, they are delivered fresh and therefore are not frozen and also do not pump preservatives into your pets body.

Many products from Acana Dog Food contain Omega-3 fatty acids. This will give your dog a “luxuriant hair coat”, not only do Acana Dog Food look after your pet on the inside, but they also want them to shine on the outside and look the best they can.

No matter which Acana product you choose you are guaranteed to be feeding your pet a superior dinner, giving them the nutrients they need to undergo a fit and healthy lifestyle. Acana want the very best for your pets, they therefore provide world class dog food to exhibit their passion.

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At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our pack and family. Like our beloved pugs Sushi & Espy, we only want to give your furry family member the best in healthy, safe pet products. We are constantly searching for the best of the best so if you have any feedback or product suggestions please let us know. So here is what’s new on the site and in our wag of the woods! Please be sure to check out our barkworthy New Products for everything we have added in the last month.

Introducing World Class Acana  Pet Food!

Produced exclusively by Champion Petfoods, in their very own award-winning facility in Sunny Alberta, Canada, the Acana Pet Foods brand is sold in 45 countries and all their foods are certified by the Government of Canada to meet every known international pet food regulation or standard.

As a 'boutique' producer, they don't use commodity ingredients from suppliers or brokers they don't know and will never meet. Instead, they focus upon world-class ingredients raised or fished within their region by people they know and trust, and that are delivered to their door FRESH EACH DAY.

They maintain a high standard of excellence and take great pride in their reputation for producing pet foods that customers consider to be the World's Best.

But perhaps what sets Acana Pet Foods apart from the marketers and multinationals is their true passion for dogs and cats. Just like you, they are first and foremost pet lovers, and it is with their own pets in mind that they developed Acana - a food to nourish your dog or cat as nature intended.

Nourish As Nature Intended With Orijen Dog Food !

Dogs and cats evolved as hunters — the structure of their teeth, jaws and digestive system scientifically classifies them as carnivores, adapted to a meat-based diet that’s rich in animal protein and fat.

Yet witness the current trend of ‘holistic’ pet foods that are largely grain-based, contain little meat or protein, exceed 40% carbohydrates, and feature fashionable ingredients — more often for their consumer appeal than for any nutritional benefit to dogs or cats.

BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE ORIJEN IS UNIQUELY DIFFERENT FROM TODAY’S CONVENTIONAL DRY DOG AND CAT FOODS

Protein-rich, carbohydrate-limited and grain-free, ORIJEN features the highest fresh meat inclusions of any dry dog or cat food, at the same time excluding many conventional pet food ingredients — such as inappropriate high-glycemic cereal grains and vegetable proteins that simply are not present in the natural diet.

To mirror the natural diet, ORIJEN also features a diversity of meats including fresh, free-run chicken and turkey, fresh whole eggs, fresh free-range red meats and fresh saltwater and freshwater fish — all in a Biologically Appropriate ratio of 80 percent meat, 20 percent fruits and vegetables, and zero grain (80.20.0).

By mirroring the foods that dogs and cats evolved to eat, Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN nourishes as Mother Nature intended, resulting in the peak health and happiness of your cherished dog or cat, as well as your peace of mind.