Library

In our stores, in addition to our staff's knowledge about holistic products, we offer printed materials to help educate our customers about the products they are buying. It is our goal to offer as much of that material as possible to our on-line customers, as well. This on-line Library will not be static; that is, we will constantly add new items as they come to our attention. We hope you will be able to find the information you are seeking here and, if not, please feel free to email us and we will do our best to answer your holistic food and supplement questions.

Articles

Nutrition is the Key to your Pet's Health

Anne Hyle, BA, MS, DVM, CVA

Here are some articles written by one of our staff members, Elizabeth Chandler, taking a humorous look at life with the animals. These articles were originally by Elizabeth in her role as Healthy Pet Editor for Positive Change Magazine in Sarasota, FL Nutrition is the Key to your Pet's Health.

It is probably no surprise that proper nutrition is the most important factor in your pet's health. Feeding an optimal diet will prevent many health problems in your companion including skin and ear disease as well as more serious issues such as metabolic diseases, arthritis, and cancer. The allergies that are so common here in Florida may be significantly reduced or eliminated by feeding a healthy diet. Click HERE for more.

The Role of Supplements

By Jaime Gonzalez, DVM, CVA

Supplements are an integral part of any nutritional plan designed for overall good health. They complement the diet and can be specifically tailored to a pet according to age, physical needs, body condition, and even personality type. Their healing properties of cell detoxification and anti-aging make them invaluable tools for easing pain and inflammation, helping to resolving infections, and boosting the immune system.Click HERE for more.

Dog Health

A Pet Owner's Guide to the Dog Crate

by Nicki Meyer

Canine Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus): Ways to Reduce the Risk

by Elizabeth Chandler

Does Your Dog Food Bark? A Study of the Pet Food Fallacy

by Ann Martin

The Neem Tree

by Patrick J. McDonald

The Secret of Neem

by Maura B. Thompson

The Use of Direct-Fed Microbials in Dogs

by Larry Roth, PhD

Cat Health

Feline Urinary Syndrome

by Cindy Tittle Moore

Upper Respiratory Disease

by Cindy Tittle Moore

For Both Cats and Dogs

Articles About Holistic Pet Food

The Benefits of Grain-Free food

by Val Clows and Elizabeth Chandler

Orijen: White Paper

The Biological Food Concept and the Dietary Needs of Domestic Dogs and Cats

Holistic Equals Wholistic

by Elizabeth Chandler

A Comparison of Herbs

by Patrick J. McDonald

Rationale for Probiotic Supplementation

Presented by Wysong

Confused About Pet Food?

by Val Clows

Do You Really Expect Me to Feed That to My Pet?

Presented by Happy Paws

Clearwater, FL

Do You Really Know What's in Your Pet Food?

by Val Clows

Does Your Dog Food Bark? A Study of the Pet Food Fallacy

by Ann Martin

Meat vs. Meal on Pet Food Labeling

Prepared by Canidae Pet Food

The Truth About Holistic Pet Health

by Joy Drawdy

The Truth About Pet Food

by Elizabeth Chandler

Understanding Pet Food Labels

by Val Clows

Read the Labels!

Gulf Coast Dog Magazine

The Pet Food Falacy

Gulf Coast Dog Magazine

So How Do you Choose the Right Food?

Gulf Coast Dog Magazine

Articles About Holistic Supplements

Health Enzymes and Your Pet

by T.R. Robeck, DVM, PhD

Herbs Are Vitamins Too!

by Olga McDonald

Improving your Pet's Health with Supplements

by Val Clows

The Best Kept Secret of Health

by Patrick J. McDonald

Rationale for Enzyme Supplementation

Presented by Wysong

Comparing Protein levels in dry or canned food

How to Compare Foods on Dry Matter Basis

Protein percentages on cans vs. dry cannot be directly compared; they must first be converted to "dry matter." To do this, you will need 2 numbers: Protein and Moisture % (from Guaranteed Analysis panel on food)