Spring is here, which means more time outside for you and your four-legged friend. In preparation for the nice days ahead, we asked Global Pet Foods how you and your pet can ‘spring’ into action this season!
What is new in-store for spring?
“Our family recently sat down and selected a huge collection of Ruffwear Pet Products outdoor gear. In the coming weeks (end of April), we will be receiving everything from backpacks to lifejackets and even dog sleeping bags! We had a ton of fun getting together as a family and deciding what options would be the most fun and useful for our customers. We were inspired by our recently sparked passion for the outdoors and spending it with our furry family members. With the current pandemic and the limitations it has put on our typical recreational activities, we found a love for the outdoors and we wanted to share that with all of our customers by providing them with all the tools they need. Grab a backpack for your dog and pack it full of poop bags, portable food and water dishes, a raincoat and they're very own sleeping bag!”
How can we get our pets ready for the change in weather?
“With the change in weather, we obviously have a huge melt that comes along with that. When this happens, it unearths a ton of mold, mildew, dust, etc. and this can trigger seasonal allergies in many dogs. Some ways you can help support your pup through that, and prevent symptoms from occurring, are adding immune system boosters to their diet. Adored Beast Liver Tonic is our personal favorite because it naturally controls and balances the body's histamine response, which will control and limit the symptoms that come along from seasonal allergies. Other options we have are Adored Beast Phytosynergy, hemp and fish oils, and this really great Green Smoothie Elixir from Primal Pet Foods. These are all general immune system boosters packed full of antioxidants.”
What is the ‘better bowl’ concept?
“The "Better Bowl" concept is about the idea of elevating your pet's bowl of food, bringing it from a stale bowl of heavily processed pieces of kibble to a super nutritious and tasty bowl of food, with little added cost and effort! With simple additions like Raw Goats Milk, Bone Broth or veggie and/or mussel purres/smoothies, you can provide your pet with so much extra nutrition like antioxidants, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Statistics we refer to when the question comes up of adding things to a pet’s current food is the rate of cancer in dogs today is one in two, and in a study conducted by Purdue University, it was shown that by adding fresh food to a pets bowl 3 times a week, the rate of cancer was decreased by 90%. We strive to be proactive instead of reactive at our store and promote pets to live their best lives and thrive, not just survive.”
Global Pet Foods’ Story
The majority of Global Pet Foods’ stores are franchise-owned and are spread right across Canada from beautiful British Columbia to the stunning shores of Newfoundland. We have become the third largest Pet Specialty retailer in Canada and sixth largest in North America. From cats and dogs to birds, fish, and other small animals, they specialize in a wide selection of natural and holistic pet food, treats and supplements, in addition to toys and other essential products that pet parents need.