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What’s New at The Natural Dog in June? Synthetic-Free Carna4, Handcrafted Pet Food and More. By Meg Levitt Want to know how our shop, The Natural Dog, keeps your pup or cat happy and well-nourished? By bringing in the healthiest pet foods and snacks, …

We have NEW treats for dogs! We now carry Beg and Barker Jerky and NOBL Canine Food Bars! These treats are delicious, and your dog will be sure to LOVE them. The Beg and Barker treats are great as snacks or as an awesome reward when conducting training. …

Throughout the Coronavirus epidemic many of us are working from home and we are trying our best to socially distance ourselves. Under these conditions, our dogs are probably bored and are more likely to get less exercise and receive less mental …

Do you and your pup spend a lot of time outdoors? It is important to make sure that they are well protected from pests with a highly effective product, of which we have several options. Cedarcide is an all-natural, non-toxic insecticide and repellant for …

A picture is worth free primal! @primalpetfoods is giving you a chance to win primal for a whole year! Start by creating a shopping list online at primalpetfoods.com/build , then come in to the natural dog (2 locations) and take a pic of your list in …

By Dawn Price, Registered Dietitian – Owner, The Natural Dog Newburyport, MA As temperatures fall and daylight hours are shortened, our dog’s activity level may also be decreased compared to other times of the year. Exercise restrictions means lower …

Finally!! The FDA has officially rescinded their claims about Grain Free Diets and it’s correlation to DCM. PLEASE Read & SHARE!! https://www.petbusiness.com/industry-news/fda-find…

Rotation Feeding for Pets What is rotation feeding? Rotation feeding is a hot topic amongst pet food ‘foodies’. The concept revolves around changing your pet’s diet regularly. It’s all about variety. We humans don’t like to eat the same thing every day, …

Here is a link of the article in the Journal of Animal Science in case anyone would like to share with their veterinarian. View Article Here Abstract Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has been in the literature and news because of the recent opinion-based …

We have many customers looking for retractable leashes. This article summarized all the reasons we don’t carry or recommend retractable leashes. Article by John Perritano Nov 2, 2018 I went to go buy cat food one day in June and I came home …

Petcurean Pet Food Demo Day Saturday, Feb 15 th 11a-3p This Saturday a Representative will be in our Newburyport location from 11a-3p. There will be free samples, coupons, raffles, free goods and deep discounts!! Stop by and learn why Petcurean is …

Here is a great interpretation by a Veterinarian regarding DCM. This podcast is courtesy of The Organic Paw Captured onsite at the Raw And Natural Dog Summit, holistic veterinarian Dr. Chris Bessent of Simple Food Project in Wisconsin sat down with us …

Are you feeding kibble but want to add more nutrition to the bowl? Kibble is convenient and some times more economical than fresh meat diets, but the nutritional benefits are far more inferior. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy ways to increase …

New Hamilton Location Grand Opening Event Saturday, December 14th 12-5pm Vendors Free Samples Raffles & Prizes (including 6 months free dog/cat food!) Stop by for a Swag Bag (while supplies last) 22 Railroad Ave, Hamilton Holiday …

With all the confusion surrounding pet food and DCM. We would like to share another informative article from Susan Thixton, author of TruthAboutPetFood.com Is it any wonder Pet Owners are Suspicious? “ Cardiologists and nutritionists ” are making …

By Dawn Price, Registered Dietitian Owner The Natural Dog, Newburyport MA There are many options available to consider when incorporating additional food supplements to your pets diet. Many of these considerations are based on individual needs. However …

As we all know a firestorm was started by the FDA with their recent letter on Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). This response by a Veterinarian gives great insight about grain free diets and DCM. Please read!! https://canobievet.com/fda-dcm-and-grain-free …

Good for People and Pets There’s a growing body of research that shows natural Hemp plant extracts can help your animals too. Just like us they experience pain and anxiety. Our added protection from the organic essential oils and honey combined with …