Are enzymes and probiotics for pets natural?

In a natural setting dogs and cats consume probiotics by the billions from eating the insides of their prey. While probiotics are very beneficial and help with digestion, the overwhelming burden of digestion falls on the enzymes found in the raw meat. Raw meat contains naturally occurring enzymes that are necessary for complete digestion. Unfortunately, […]

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Why is my dog eating that?!

Do you have a dog that will eat just about anything? We get calls every month from people saying their dog is eating everything from grass to stool. True, some dogs chew on things when they are puppies and will eventually grow out of it. For most dogs however, eating something that is not “food” […]

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Four ways to work out with your dog

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Want to make time to exercise and get in a little play time with your pet? Try out one of these fun ways to work out with your dog. 1. Go for a run It has been estimated that dogs need between 30 and 120 minutes of exercise each day depending on their age, breed, […]

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Four winter tips for pet lovers

Get through the cold winter season with these 4 winter tips from NWC Naturals® Pet Products: Berries from many favorite holiday plants such as holly, mistletoe and hemlock are toxic. Don’t let your animals eat them. When feeding table scraps to your animal, avoid cooked bones and pieces of fat and rich gravy. When walking on […]

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Choosing supplements for your dog or cat – 5 important questions to ask

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By: Bill Bookout, President of NASC When purchasing supplements for your dog or cat, inspect product labels for answers to the following questions: 1. Are the product claims too good to be true? There are no magic bullets. If a company claims—or even implies—their supplements will treat, prevent, mitigate or cure any disease, they are […]

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Disaster preparedness for pet owners

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Natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, so it is important to create an emergency plan for your pets. Here are our top 4 tips to ensure your pets are prepared for an emergency: Have your pets properly identified Go to your vet and get your pet micro-chipped. Get your pet a collar and attach a […]

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Pet facts for pet lovers

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Today we share a few fun facts about cats and dogs. What is whisker stress? When I read this article on this subject I did not know there was such a thing. Cat’s whiskers are so finely tuned that they can even pick up air movement. Whiskers are rich in blood vessels and nerve endings, […]

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Why cats cannot be vegetarian

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Cats are carnivores which means meat is the main ingredient in their diet. Plant-based proteins don’t contain the amino acids that cats need.   Cats need much more protein in their diets than other animals and need certain amino acids like taurine which is only found in animal based proteins. Additionally, there are certain vitamins cats […]

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