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Smack for Cats
Minimally processed, nutrient-dense food for your cat Here at Smack, we pride ourselves on creating the best quality food for your pet. Our raw, dehydrated product offers the perfect combination of raw, fresh food in an easy-to-serve format - no fridge or freezer required! If you're wondering whether Smack is the best choice for your cat, here's how our raw, dehydrated offerings can help support your obligate carnivore: Protein-rich food We use only the best cuts of non-medicated meats (no added hormones) and wild-caught fish in our recipes, all of...
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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
Finding their way home: the importance of microchipping your pet Each year in North America, over 10 million pets go missing or get lost. While many are reunited with their owners, a top reason why some pets never find their way home is because their owners could not be contacted. One of the simplest ways to ensure that you and your pet can find each other again is to get them microchipped - a simple procedure that can give you huge peace of mind. In this blog, we take a...
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Local Business Spotlight: Doodle Dogs
Celebrating their tenth year in business, siblings Corey and Meghan opened Doodle Dogs in 2016 as a small, specialty boutique blending healthy pet foods with Etsy-inspired handmade gear from local...
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Local Business Spotlight: Discover Dogs
Discover Dogs is a family-run dog retail store specializing in nutrition, local and low-ingredient products, and low-processed food in Vancouver, B.C. The Discover Dogs team works hard to create a space that goes...
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Retailer Spotlight: Bone & Biscuit Legacy
Janneth was looking to branch out and build a business that she could one day hand off to her kids. Her family had always loved pets, and when she had...
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Local Business Spotlight: Bosley’s — The Comma
Bosley’s at The Comma in Vancouver, B.C., is a bustling store and a destination for pet parents. With an impressive selection of pet food, treats, toys, and accessories, they have...
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Why Whole Foods Are Better For Pet Health
If you’ve ever looked at a pet food label and wondered what all those added vitamins and minerals really mean, you’re not alone. Many commercial diets rely on synthetic supplements...
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The Link Between Gut Health and Pet Vitality
A balanced gut microbiome enhances your pet’s mood, immunity, weight, and vitality. Smack’s dehydrated raw recipes feature whole foods without fillers, preserving beneficial bacteria for full-body wellness. Find out more...
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Celebrating the Benefits of Raw Food Diets for Pets
Discover the health benefits of feeding your dog or cat a raw food diet, including a strengthened immune system, improved digestion, cleaner teeth, healthier skin, and increased vitality. Learn how...
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Making the Grade: How to Prepare Your Pet for Back to School
Prepare your pet for back-to-school season and being left home alone with these five tips. Ease separation anxiety, create routines, and incorporate Smack Pet Food into mental and physical enrichment.
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Local Business Spotlight: Brindle Pet Supplies
Bret Nederlof was fueled by the desire to make life better for pet parents and their four-legged friends when he founded Alberta-based retailer Brindle Pet Supplies. Now, Bret combines a...
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Novel Proteins ~ When allergies hit, it might be time for a change
May 1, 2025 What is a novel protein diet for dogs and cats? What do you do when the meat your pet loves doesn’t love them back anymore? For a...
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