Tobyandbella's Deep River's Pet Supply Store and Pet Treat Bakery

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Tobyandbella's Deep River's Pet Supply Store and Pet Treat Bakery

Tobyandbella's Deep River's Pet Supply Store and Pet Treat BakeryTobyandbella's Deep River's Pet Supply Store and Pet Treat BakeryTobyandbella's Deep River's Pet Supply Store and Pet Treat Bakery
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Information and Education

Your pet isn't feeling well? has itchy smelly ears? itchy skin? allergies? to foods?  How do you know?  Is what your feeding your pet making them sick? How do you choose what to feed? 


Check out information to help solve your problems below.

Coronavirus and Our Pets

Coronavirus - Articles from Experts

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We are living through the first ever pandemic in our lifetimes that has had the effect of closing so much that we take for granted.  But what about our pets? Can they get this? We have searched and found some information for you.

  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Updates
  • OVC - UofG Studies Covid and Pets
  •  VCA Canada - April update
  • Centre for Disease Controls - April Update
  • Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Kennel Club 
  • Shelley Rankin,  University of Pennsylvania  School of Veterinary Medicine
  • CBC  News 
  • OSPCA - Update
  • New York Post - How to Care for pets during COVID-19

Your Pets' Health and What you are Feeding

Essential Oils and Your Pets

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

a number of small brown glass vials surrounded by various herb flowers - chamomile, clover, violet

There are so many products on the market touting so many varied claims.  Ensure that the oils you use on or near your pets are safe for them.  

  • Dr. Axe - Essential Oils and Pets
  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Cats and EOs

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

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Ingredients in commercial foods are not always what they seem.   Pet Food marketing includes half truths and simple misinformation.  

  • Truth About Pet Food - Marketing Untruths
  • Ohio State Veterinary School - Myths and Misconceptions
  • Poisoned Pets - How to Find out What's Really in Your Pets' Food
  • Powdered Cellulose - Healthy Pawsibilities
  • Powdered Cellulose - All About Dog Food
  • Powdered Cellulose - Truth About Pet Food
  • Powdered Cellulose - Healthy Pets


Grain Free or Not?

Commercial Pet Food Ingredients

Prescription Diets

Whole wheat dog treats cookies shaped like squirrels brown coloured turkey flavour dog biscuits.

There is some debate concerning whether or not to feed grain free.  Review the following for some detailed information.

  • Journal of Animal Science - Pulse Ingredients are not automatically bad
  • Topdogtips - Why to Avoid Grain Free
  • Pet MD - Grain Free for Your Dog
  • Canine Journal - Is Grain Free Dog Food Safe
  • Dog's Best Life - Grain Free Diets
  • Consumer Affairs - Grain Free Dog Foods
  • Tufts University - It's not Just Grain Free


Prescription Diets

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

Prescription Diets

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What's with prescription diets? Why are some called "prescription" and some "veterinarian line"? Why do they cost so much?

  • Prescription Diets - Hero's Pets
  • Prescription Diets - Dog Food Guide
  • Prescription Diets - Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Prescription Diets - The Cheerful Vet
  • Prescription Diets - Local 12
  • Prescription Diets - Truth About Pet Food

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Canines.  History, updates, facts.  Additional information below - scroll down.

  • FDA Complaints received
  • FDA Report - July 12, 2018
  • FDA Report - February 19, 2019
  • FDA Report - June 27, 2019
  • FDA Report - June 27, 2019 Q & A
  • Tufts Veterinary College - It's Not just Grain Free
  • Tufts Veterinary College -  Risk of Heart Disease DCM...
  • More info below...DCM and Your Pets 2020

Food - So How do We Choose?

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

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How to Choose an Appropriate Food?

  • Decoding Pet Food Report - Cornucopia Institute
  • Tufts Veterinary College - Questions' you Should Be Asking About Your Pets' Food
  • Ohio State U Vet Med Centre - How to Choose a Diet
  • TruthaboutPet Food - Human Grade vs. Feed Grade
  •  WSAVA  Cat Owners' Guide to Nutritional Information on the Internet
  • WSAVA - Dog Owners' Guide to Nutritional Info
  • WSAVA - Tips for Selecting Healthy Pet Food
  • Consumer Affairs - Selecting Dog Foods

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

An array of colourful raw dog foods including meat organs, apples, celery, blueberries, cranberry

Your final feeding decision depends on your knowledge, level of comfort, consultation with experts and your own dog.  Here is some food for thought.

  • Consumer Affairs - Dog Food Reviews
  • Here Pup - Pet Food Reviews by breed and brand
  • Dog Food Advisor - Pet Food Reviews
  • Canada Pet Connection - 20 Top Canadian Foods



Cat Food Reviews

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

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There are not as many cat food advisory sites but I've located a couple for you.

  • Consumer Affairs - Cat Food Reviews
  • Cat Food DataBase Independent Reviews -  Reviews
  • Best Cat Advisor - Things you Should Know When Selecting Cat Food
  • Feline Living - Food Selector Guide
  • Cat Water to prevent crystals and UTIs? Clinically proven results from the University of Montreal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - information.  


Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?

Independent Pet Food Review Sites

Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?

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As with anything else pet food - there are pros and cons - advocates and opponents.  Here is some documentation for you to review. 

  • Benefits of Rotational Feeding - AvoDerm
  • DogFood Advisor Opinion
  • Dog Food Insider
  • Whole Dog Journal
  • The Dogington Post

Allergies? Feeding Homemade?

Allergies? Feeding Homemade?

Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?

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Fact and fiction from veterinarians. 

  • Tufts - Cummings School of Veterinary - Home made Diets - Cats
  • Deciphering Fact from Fiction
  • Dogs with Food Allergies - Pets Web MD

Flea and Tick Prevention

Allergies? Feeding Homemade?

Flea and Tick Prevention

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Lyme disease, flea infestation, side effects from repellents.  Which is the lesser of evils?  The following articles pose some independent research on various types of preventatives.  We do offer some natural solutions.  The decision is yours. 

  • NRDC - Non Toxic Ways to Protect your Pet
  • NRDC - Flea and Tick Product Directory of usual deterrents and review
  • Web PetMD - How to Remove a Tick
  • NRDC - Poison on Pets II
  • Web Pet MD - Ticks - Fleas Q & A
  • Rescue Dogs 101 - Flea and Tick Medications
  • Dogster.com - Is Your Flea Control Hurting Your Dog
  • Dogs Naturally - Dangers of Flea and Tick

CBD Oil and Your Pets

Allergies? Feeding Homemade?

Flea and Tick Prevention

small glass vial of golden coloured oil along with a small bunch of dried grass or herb CBD oil pets

There are currently no Veterinary Association approved CBD Oil products on the market.  Research is being conducted as it is anticipated that there may be health and pain relief benefits for dogs as well as people.  We will post information as we find it.

  • Canadian Association of Cannabinoid Medicine - FAQ
  • Dr. Axe - CBD Oil for Pets
  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Cautions - Fact Sheet
  • American Kennel Club - CBD Oil for Pets
  • Preventive Vet - What To Know if You Want to Give Your Dog CBD
  • College of Veterinarians of Ontario - Cannabis and CBD Oil for Dogs
  • Today's Veterinary Nurse - CBD Oil for Dogs and Cats - What's New

Site Content

DCM and your pets - updates 2020

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The grain vs. grain free debate continues.  Independent review of hundreds of studies by experts in a variety of veterinary and pet nutrition fields have new findings.   Don't take our word for it...review the facts below.

  • DCM study: no link to grain-free pet food, no closure
  • No DCM link to grain-free dog food in 150 study analysis
  • Journal of Animal Science -DCM study article
  • DCM Research Partners Background Information

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