Pet Valu Blog
November 5th, 2012
Alison
Slippery sidewalks and stairs are a serious issue. But did you know that salt and chemical ice melters can bother your pet’s paws? Have you ever noticed your pet walking gingerly or limping after trekking across a walkway that’s been sprinkled with ice melter? The likely cause is that a traditional ice melter is aggravating his paws. A chemical ice melter can also be harmful if your...
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November 5th, 2012
Alison
By Tera Cashen
Winter can be a harsh season for many wild birds. As temperatures drop, scores of birds fly south to find readily available food. However, there are many birds who fly north for the winter, or remain in the area, and because of the declining amount of food available, it can be important to leave food out for these birds.
Extreme Temperatures & Food
As long as birds can...
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October 31st, 2012
Alison
NAME: Red
BREED: Macaw - Greenwing
SEX: Male
STORE: Brampton Springdale
AGE: One year
PET PARENTS: Satbir & Navdeep
WHAT WE EAT FOR DINNER: Parrot granules, fruits
FAVOURITE TREATS: Peanuts with the shell, cantaloupe, apple, pears, watermelon, grapes and my not-so-healthy favourite… french fries!
CLAIM TO FAME: My bright red and green feathers are a show stopper...
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October 19th, 2012
Alison
Hey Pet Parents! Show off your pet passion on your Halloween jack-o-lantern this year!
We’ve created some stencils perfect for making your own pet-centric pumpkin. Pick the stencil you like, and print it out at home. Then cut out the shape and trace it onto your pumpkin.
Be sure to send us photos of your handiwork on our Facebook page.
Dog
Cat
Bird
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October 10th, 2012
Alison
Merrick has started a pet food revolution! Merrick 5-Star and Before Grain products will be transitioning to the new Merrick Classic and Merrick Grain Free lines. These exciting new products are coming to a Pet Valu near you.
Each new recipe contains no corn, wheat, soy, gluten or genetically modified organisms, and all offer increased nutritional value and balance, leading to higher...
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October 10th, 2012
Alison
Candy, costumes and just the right amount of spooky surprises - there are many reasons to love Halloween. But as with children, it’s important to be mindful of your pets’ safety as you prepare for fright night.
Trick or treat tips
Dogs are notorious for being very excited by the ringing of the doorbell, while cats tend to run for cover. To avoid scary surprises, such as...
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