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Class Action Filed for Prescription Pet Food
What is Prescription Pet Food? Class Action Lawsuit Filed for These Brands of Prescription Pet Food Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets (Including Pro Plan CN, DRM, EN, Fortiflora, HA, JM, NC, NF, OM and UR.) Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Iams Veterinary Formula Hill’s Prescription Diet Prescription pet food is dog and cat food that is…
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Study Debunks Dire Warnings About Popular Pet Food
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Healthy Pets Link A recent study has been published confirming the safety of raw pet food In a survey of over 5,600 pet owners in 62 countries, over 75% of whom purchased commercially prepared, raw, minimally processed pet diets, there were 0 confirmed cases of pathogen transmission to humans Despite fear mongering from…
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FDA Finds No Evidence that Grain-Free Diets Cause Canine Heart Disease
Pet Business News Evidence shows that risk factors for DCM relate to a dog’s unique health situation and is not related to a grain-free diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that there is no scientific evidence that a grain-free diet causes canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The agency outlined the multiple potential factors…
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Study Finds No Link Between Grain-Free Diets and DCM in Dogs
A new paper examines 150 previous studies and their results relieve any association to ANY food, including Grain-Free Diets! After a 2 year long wait, here’s this morning’s global headline…. thoughts? A group of veterinarians, veterinary cardiologists, and animal nutritionists from BSM Partners, a pet care research and consulting firm, published their first study on…
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National Institute of Health Awards $3 Million for Study of Cannabinoids, Terpenes
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), a section of the National Institute of Health, has issued nine research grants to study the “potential pain-relieving properties and mechanisms of actions of the diverse phytochemicals in cannabis, including both minor cannabinoids and terpenes.” Totaling three million dollars, the awards include an impressive list of institutions and…
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New Study finds raw pet food is NOT the risk FDA makes it to be
A new worldwide study of raw pet food opposes what the FDA tries to tell pet owners. The FDA has – for years – told pet owners that raw pet food is dangerous. Veterinary organizations have spoken out against raw pet food, some practicing veterinarians have refused to treat pets fed a raw diet. So…a…
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Cancer In Dogs: How To Fight Back With These 3 Herbs
By Dana Scott Cancer is the one word that’s on almost every dog owner’s mind. And if cancer isn’t on your mind, it should be … statistically, your dog has a 50/50 chance of getting it. My old Chili developed cancer a couple of years back, after she needed an emergency spay. And I’ve seen…
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CBD – NATURAL RELIEF FOR YOUR PET
Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active constituents of the cannabis plant, has profound healing and balancing effects on all mammals. Pet owners have used it for a broad spectrum of medical and behavioral issues — cancer pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, seizures, neurological and digestive disorders, anxieties, obsessions, past traumas, withdrawal, mood, and memory. During recovery…
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COCONUT OIL: THE “GOOD” SATURATED FAT
By Dr. Jean Dodds Hemopet.org For some of us, coconuts conjure up images of palm trees and tropical locales. For others, they take us back to mouth-watering memories of our mother’s home-baked coconut cream pie – or even the sweet, gooey center of our favorite childhood candy bar! But did you know that besides tasting…
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Spike in Consumer and Franchise Candidate Activity Fuels Ben’s Barketplace Momentum Heading into the Rest of 2017
Backed by a unique pet nutrition consultation business model and increasingly strong sales, Ben’s Barketplace is aggressively promoting its franchise opportunity on the West Coast. There are few segments of the franchising industry that experience consistently scaling growth. But demand in the pet care industry is at an all-time high, and it’s showing no signs…
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Pet Nutrition Consultations: The Ben's Difference | Ben's Barketplace
Pet Nutritional Consultation Diet is a difficult subject when it comes to pet care. There is a lot of advice out there, and there are many brands and types of food to choose from. The ingredients that some advocate are spurned by others. There are pet foods formulated for breed, size, age, and other criteria,…
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Pointy Retailer Spotlight: Ben’s Barketplace
On September 18th, Ben’s Barketplace was recognized by Pointy as this months retailer spotlight. A leader in advanced technology geared towards increasing store sales and opportunities, Brad & Sally Romero use the Pointy system to increase their online presence and search engine ranking! He came across Pointy on Facebook and decided to give it a try “We…
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Benefits of Owning a Pet Store Franchise
Are you thinking about owning a pet store franchise? Owning a franchise as opposed to starting your own business from scratch has many benefits. With franchise ownership (vs starting your own business) there is a built-in business structure with an identifiable brand and proven marketing plan. Developing your business model and identifiable brand takes a…
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Who Sells Organic Dog Food Online?
Taking care of your furry friend shouldn’t be difficult. Make sure they receive plenty of love and attention, take them into the vet regularly, get them out to socialize and exercise and feed them nutritious food. The food part however can prove far more challenging than it should. Big brand pet food providers often offer…
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How To Recognize Malnutrition
Taking care of your dog starts with making sure they are properly fed and given plenty of water. However, if you don’t know what to look for you may confuse a slender dog with malnutrition. There are several signs of malnourishment: Dog’s Appearance If your pet’s ribs, pelvic bone and lumbar are prominent, with a…
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Benefits of Organic Dog Food
Searching for the right food for your dog is important. You don’t want to just settle for the big name brand, boasting you receive an extra 20% for free! Cheaply priced dog food is exactly that: cheap. It’s like putting cheap, processed food into your body every single meal. You might save money, but you…
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There's Never Been A Better Time!
Do you love pets? Are you the person who gravitates towards the furry little friend in someone’s house instead of spending time with the people? Perhaps you would spend all day, every day, walking with your pup or playing with your cat. If this sounds like you, opening an organic pet food store may be…
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Natural Pet Foods with Dr. Jyl
Dr. Jyl Rubin goes to Ben’s Barketplace in Roseville to discuss the importance of natural and raw foods for dogs and cats. A “species correct diet” can help keep pets healthy, especially if their owners have tested and know their pet’s food intolerance and allergies.
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The Best & Worst Foods For Your Pet
You are what you eat – and that is true for pets, too! People are not the only creatures impacted by their diets. Your cat, dog, or other pet is equally at risk of drawbacks from poor food choices. The worst foods for your pet are relatively easy to identify. They are the commonly used,…
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Do's & Don'ts of Raw Pet Food
Feeding your pet a raw food diet is an excellent way to make sure your furry little friend receives the very best vitamins and nutrients for a long and healthy life. That said, there are several do’s and don’ts you need to follow in order to avoid negative side effects of some less than desirable…
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Filler Ingredients: What You Need To Know
Have you ever looked on the back of a pet food label, only to find you have no idea what some of the ingredients are? If so, you are not alone. Many of the big-label brands of dog food use “filler” ingredients to bulk up the food and decrease the cost of production, passing the…