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18/08/2025

18/08/2025

18/08/2025

🌿 Natural Support for Dogs with IBD 🌿

If your dog suffers from IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), you know how tough it can be on their tummy 💔. One natural supplement that’s a real game-changer is Slippery Elm.

✨ What is Slippery Elm?
It’s an herbal remedy made from the inner bark of the Slippery/Red Elm tree (Ulmus rubra). When mixed with water, it forms a soothing gel — perfect for calming sensitive stomachs.

🐾 Why it helps dogs with IBD:
✔️ Coats & protects the digestive tract
✔️ Reduces inflammation (thanks to natural tannins)
✔️ Lubricates & eases waste elimination
✔️ Gentle, safe, and effective

🧡 How to use:

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of organic slippery elm bark powder (1–2x daily), or

1 capsule (350–400mg) daily

👉 Always introduce slowly and check with your vet before starting supplements.

💡 Tip: Mix slippery elm with a little water to form a paste before adding it to your dog’s food — this makes it more effective!

13/08/2025

🎾 Tougher. Bouncier. Better.
Why do our second-hand tennis balls disappear so fast?
Because they’re:
✅ Stronger than most pet shop balls (built for the court, not just the toy aisle)
✅ Perfect for fetch fanatics
✅ Budget-friendly so you can stock up
✅ Re-loved & ready for a second life of zoomies and slobber

🐶 Grab a few before they’re gone — they literally bounce out the door!

15/07/2025

15/07/2025

"Our research indicated that dogs fed a non-processed meat-based diet during the weaning period, puppyhood, and adolescence, which corresponds to the age range of 1 month to 1 or 1.5 years, were associated with a significantly lower risk of developing DC later in life. Conversely, dogs consumed an ultra-processed carbohydrate-based diet during the same periods was associated with a significantly higher risk (p = 0.01, p = 0.001, and p = 0.02 for weaning, puppyhood, and adolescence, respectively). Additionally, residing with other dogs was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of DC development later in life (p = 0.015). Moreover, from the non-modifiable factors model, a maternal history of DC and small size of the dog were strongly associated with an increased risk of DC development later in life."

25/06/2025

25/06/2025

IMPORTANT: With a winter storm moving in and brutally cold temperatures and wind chills continuing over the next several days, be sure to take precautions to keep your pets safe.

The ARL strongly recommends that outdoor dogs be brought indoors during cold snaps. If your dog HAS to stay outside, they must have access to adequate shelter and fresh (not frozen) water at all times. The shelter must be insulated, with dry bedding such as straw to keep them warm and give them protection from the wind. Do NOT use blankets outdoors, as they will collect water and freeze. Aging dogs, undernourished dogs, and dogs with medical conditions should not be out in the cold even with a doghouse – it’s just too dangerous.

If you see a pet in distress in the city of Des Moines, call (515) 283-4811. During extreme temps, these calls will be considered priority calls. Outside of Des Moines, call the non-emergency police dispatch number for that area.

Please keep your pets safe, and if a pet’s situation worries you, don’t hesitate – just call.

Find more tips on keeping pets safe in cold weather at https://bit.ly/3YSaHrc.

25/06/2025