Undoubtedly, when it comes to feeding our pets (and ourselves) fresh is best. What is truly ‘natural’ for our little carnivores to be eating is not a highly processed dry kibble. Although formulated to be ‘balanced and complete’, if the diet is not actually fresh, how healthy could it possibly be? Raw beef and bite-sized beef cereal are not equally nutritious. Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) diets or Prey-Model diets are not a fad. Raw food diets, consisting of raw (uncooked) meats, organs, and bones have been advocated as nutritional therapy by Holistic Vets and Nutritionists for decades. A raw diet most closely replicates a cat and dog’s ancestral diet. So although they have been domesticated over thousands of years, biologically and anatomically they are still carnivores and thrive on diets high in animal-based protein. Most commercial diets…

Feeding ourselves healthy, balanced diets is challenging enough, so when it comes to our pets, do we really know how to make the best choices for species, breed, lifestyle, and overall wellness that go beyond feeding and incorporate vitamins, minerals, herbs? If you are thinking, "I can barely remember to take my own daily multivitamin" you are certainly not alone. Supplementing your pet's diet can be relatively simple in practice, and  highly effective for their optimal health, for example:

-       as a preventative health measure with a daily multivitamin or probiotic

-       as a needed therapy for illness or injury such as joint relief or bladder care

Although this may seem overwhelming at first, especially with so many options to choose from, a little knowledge can go a long way and help to provide optimal health for your pets.

Dogs and cats, like humans, have individualized needs, and although…

Do you really know, ‘What’s in their Bowl?’ Feeding your pets is a lot like feeding your family – what they intake has a direct effect on their behavior, coat, energy level and much more. So, if you think feeding your pets should be as easy as scooping dry kibble from a bag and pouring it into a bowl, you may want to think again—and, think outside the bag.

At Pussy & Pooch, we are passionate about healthy pet nutrition year-round, and work with customers about the types of food best for their pets, and the difference in the quality of pet food ingredients, learning the variety of ways you can ‘go natural’ and more. Our 4^th annual ‘What’s in Their Bowl’ promotional campaign taking place now through June 3 makes it easy to get the facts and…

I’m famous for saying that my outfit isn’t complete without cat hair, so naturally, I know a thing or two about hairballs. Celebrating National Hairball Awareness Day (4/27, it’s the last Friday every April) is a fun way to become more informed on how to best manage your “hairy beast” AND keep yourself cat hair-free.

 Ever wonder what exactly is a hairball?  A hairball is an undigested accumulation of hair in the stomach that has been ingested by your cat during their daily “grooming” routines – more on that below. Their rough tongue texture grabs the hair, which can be especially problematic in long-haired breeds, but also in ‘super-groomer’ short-haired breeds. Typically the hair passes all the way through the digestive track, but if not, is often vomited up… and usually in less than…

Have you gone green in your daily life? What about your pet(s)? Reducing ones carbon footprint and helping to protect Mother Earth is something we all inspire to incorporate more of in our daily lives. And, reducing your pet’s carbon paw print has never been easier with the myriad of eco-friendly, sustainable, or organic options now available in pet products.

Over the last 5 years, Pussy & Pooch has celebrated our product manufacturers that design their products to have the least impact on the environment, provide quality at a fair value, are made domestically wherever can be, and whose company’s purpose blend social and environment consciousness with pet care.

Our annual Bark (and Meow) for Green awareness campaign throughout the month of April is our way of…

Although we typically think of “Going Green” in April as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, do you know why animal lovers are also encouraged to “Go Orange for Animals” during this month? The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America in 1866 and is, today, one of the largest in the world! Founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law, ASPCA’s “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month” encourages us all to Go Orange in April to create awareness for animals.

For a list of fun ways you can Go Orange click here -- and remember to show your Orange Glow  with one of our best-selling dog leads, the…

Oh, the joys of puppies – kisses & licks, learning to play fetch and some cool tricks, running fast, snuggling close, belly rubs, chewing toys and of course, the not so fun things like indoor potty mistakes…

Puppy potty training is one of the more challenging aspects of the first year with your pup. And today, as we celebrate National Puppy Day, we’re offering new furbie parents 15% off The Pet Loo and all Pet Loo accessories in-store and online*, including the ultra fab Pet Loo Pee Pods, Synthetic Grass and Wee Care cleaner. The Pet Loo is a dog potty solution that is hygienic, convenient, and an environmentally friendly way to allow your pet…

It’s no secret, GREEN is our favorite color— so naturally, we love celebrating St Patty’s Day with all that glitters green and gold! Feeling lucky?

Get into the spirit this weekend and join us in-store with your pets on Saturday, March 17^th. We will have festive Leprechauns serving GREEN Beer for Dogs (and humans!) and shamrock treats, AND they will be sharing their Golden Prize-Pots… It’s your chance to win free grooming services, Pawbar meals, and lots more! So, before you head out on that traditional pub-crawl, celebrate St Patty’s with your pooches and P&P for some good, GREEN fun!

If you love GREEN as much as we do, save 10% off anything GREEN in the store for one-day only— think collars, leads, harnesses, toys, apparel, beds, and…

When we launched the Meow Mingle Cat Social series last year, we kicked it off with a special feline birthday celebration for Minxx, one of our founding four-legged P&P mascots. We created a festive cat Quinceanera to honor her 15 furry years which was decorated with plenty of colorful peacock feathers (her favorite) and featured a fresh-made liver birthday cake, fresh-made turkey meatballs, and swag and prizes for cats in attendance. This month Minxx turns 16, so naturally we will be hosting a Sweet 16 Meow Mingle cat birthday party for her, and all of you are invited!

Turning 16 is a pretty big deal for us humans, but, for pets even more so considering that the equivalent in human years is 81!  Do you know how to calculate a cat’s age? It’s often believed you calculate with a simple multiplication of 7, however cats mature much more rapidly within their first two years.…

Not a million reasons – but rather 5 million reasons – to spay & neuter your pets. That’s right, 5 million dogs/cats are killed annually in animal shelters due to over pet population and homelessness. This mass euthanasia of defenseless animals in our communities is staggering! Get the Facts.  World Spay Day (Feb 28) is an annual campaign of Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets, street dogs and feral cats -- not just for one day, or one month, but all-year long. Be informed and be an advocate for spay/neuter and responsible pet ownership in your community. Do…