Amy's Natural Pet Pantry http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com Love Your Pet, Love Your Planet Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:26:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Dr. Jaime Gonzalez to lecture at Amy’s Thursday March 8th – 6:30PM http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/dr-jaime-gonzalez-to-lecture-at-amys-thursday-march-8th-630pm/2012/02/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/dr-jaime-gonzalez-to-lecture-at-amys-thursday-march-8th-630pm/2012/02/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:26:31 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=756  

Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry

Proudly Welcomes

Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, DVM, CVA

Please join us on Thursday March 8th, 2012 for a lecture presented by Dr. Gonzalez about Holistic Pet Care.

Thursday evening March 8th from 6:30 PM – 7:30PM

Please call or email to RSVP – 941-244-2260 or  petpantry@comcast.net

Dr . Gonzalez is a local veterinarian and owner of Bear Creek Veterinary Alternatives

His holistic approach to veterinary care combines 22 years of conventional medicine practice along with emergency care experience, and holistic medicine including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, homeopathic, nutrition, and other treatment modalities.

Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry

1078 S. Tamiami Trail

Osprey, FL 34229

941-244-2260

petpantry@comcast.net

 

 

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/dr-jaime-gonzalez-to-lecture-at-amys-thursday-march-8th-630pm/2012/02/feed/ 0 Have a Safe and Stress-Free New Year! http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/have-a-safe-and-stress-free-new-year/2011/12/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/have-a-safe-and-stress-free-new-year/2011/12/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:47:41 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=749 I saw a very scary sight the other day – tents that once contained Christmas Trees for sale are now converting over to fireworks!  Seems like yesterday that we were hearing 4th of July fireworks – and trying to calm the dogs while they acted like the world was coming to an end.  So now is the time to make sure you have the necessary products to help keep everyone calm on Saturday night.  Harry is terrified of fireworks, Fin is terrified of thunderstorms, but not pleased with fireworks.  The Thundershirt is a very useful tool in our house – and Harry will probably wear it all weekend.   The Thundershirt works to physically calm the dogs (or cats) by applying gentle pressure across the torso – much like “swaddling” a baby.  I think they are one of the most effective calming  tools available.  We also have a variety of herbal and homeopathic calming agents that are taken orally. If you have a dog or cat that is afraid of fireworks please be careful and make sure that they cannot hurt themselves, or run away during the celebration.  If you need any recommendations please call us or come by the store….it does not have to be a stressful night….there are things that will help.

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/have-a-safe-and-stress-free-new-year/2011/12/feed/ 0 Here Comes Santa Clause! http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/here-comes-santa-clause/2011/12/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/here-comes-santa-clause/2011/12/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:18:47 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=733        We are getting ready to deliver all of the goodies for Satchel’s Last Resort’s dogs and cats.  A BIG thank you to all of our customers     for making this year’s “Giving Tree” very successful.   You guys are more generous than we could have ever imagined.  The cats have treats and food and an assortment of toys and even a Christmas  Imperial Cat scratcher.  The dogs received lots of treats and toys and even a few beds.  A special Thank You to one special “Santa” who made sure that every ornament had something purchased for them – we were overwhelmed with your generosity!   We will be playing with the dogs and cats probably until dark…….. not a bad way to spend Christmas Eve!

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/here-comes-santa-clause/2011/12/feed/ 0 The Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry’s GivingTree – Give a Gift to a Shelter Dog or Cat http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/the-amys-natural-pet-pantrys-givingtree-give-a-gift-to-a-shelter-dog-or-cat/2011/12/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/the-amys-natural-pet-pantrys-givingtree-give-a-gift-to-a-shelter-dog-or-cat/2011/12/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:26:26 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=721 Tree3 Tree2

Please come by the store and check out our “Giving Tree” to benefit the dogs and cats of Satchel’s Last Resort  ( www.satchelslastresort.com)  This is how it works.  In the store we have a tree full of ornaments with pictures of the dogs and cats of Satchel’s.  On the back of the ornament is a request (consider it a suggestion) for a gift for that animal.  When you purchase an item for that animal, you get to take the ornament home for your tree, or refrigerator, or wherever you want to keep it as a “Thank You” for supporting a shelter pet.  We are also accepting general donations like bleach, contractor bags, dish washing liquid, etc.  for general use at the shelter.  Everything is very much appreciated and needed.  We will personally deliver the items to the dogs and cats and will post pictures after Christmas of what we hope to be a Very Merry Christmas for them.  We want to thank each of you for you continued support of the store (and our causes) throughout the year. We have the best customers!  We wish everyone (furry, finned and feathered ones included) a very safe and Happy Holidays!

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/the-amys-natural-pet-pantrys-givingtree-give-a-gift-to-a-shelter-dog-or-cat/2011/12/feed/ 0 Come Trick-Or-Treating at Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/come-trick-or-treating-at-amys-natural-pet-pantry/2011/10/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/come-trick-or-treating-at-amys-natural-pet-pantry/2011/10/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:56:25 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=710 Gypsy would like to invite everyone to come Trick-Or-Treat at Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry!  We will have special treats for our furry friends (and humans too).  So please stop by anytime during normal business hours of 10am-6pm on Halloween – Monday October 31st.  It will be a good opportunity to do something fun with your pets for Halloween.  Costumes are encouraged, but not required – and we love to see tricks too.  Gypsy will be dressed as Dorothy…..what will your pet be?

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Halloween toys and cookies are here just in time for you to get for your  4-legged  Trick-or-Treaters!  The toys are manufactured in The US by West Paw Design, and the cookies are also US made by Pawsitively Gourmet, Inc.    There is a ghost, pumpkin, bat and furry monster that all squeak, and cookies in the shape of a bat, a pumpkin, and a big “Howl” bone.  Come by soon and pick up a fun treat for Halloween!

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/halloween-toys-and-cookies-are-here/2011/10/feed/ 0 New Puppy Class Starting October 10th http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/puppy-class-photos/2011/09/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/puppy-class-photos/2011/09/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:40:16 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=657 Here are some pictures of our current Puppy Class. They are all having fun getting plenty of socialization, learning to pay attention with distractions present, Sit, Down, Stay, and walking nicely on a leash – well most of the time anyway!  Our next session will start Monday October 10th at 6:30 PM. Please call the store at 941-244-2260 for more information or to reserve your spot.  There are still a couple of spots left.

Here are Gabby, Marshmallow and Cinnamon - part of Hershey can be seen to the left.

 

Here are Abbey and Patty having a chat while little Abbey Joy gets a scratch from Dad.

 

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/puppy-class-photos/2011/09/feed/ 0 Harrison’s Bird Foods http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/harrisons-bird-foods/2011/09/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/harrisons-bird-foods/2011/09/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:54:40 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=630     We are very excited to announce that we now carry the Harrison’s line of Organic Bird Diets.  Harrison’s has been the leader in avian nutrition since its development in the mid 1980′s by Dr. Greg Harrison.   Companion birds do better on a pelleted diet than they do on a seed based diet.   Veterinarians see many cases of liver disease in birds that they feel are due to secondary toxin exposure.  Most of these birds were fed seed-based diets that had been treated with pesticides and preserved with sulphur dioxide.  Harrison’s contains nothing harmful.  Many behavioral and medical issues of birds can be improved or prevented by simply feeding them a good, balanced diet, just as we do our dogs and cats, and ourselves for that matter! The diets were formulated from a diet Dr. Harrison developed for a clinical trial designed to improve the breeding results of a group of Hyacinth Macaws.  This diet became the foundation of Harrison’s Bird Foods, the world’s first certified organic formulated pet food.  This certification means that no pesticides, preservatives, or other contaminants are used in the product, and a third party certification of these facts is provided and documented.  All of the ingredients are from certified organic farmers who’s crops are grown without liquid ammonia, powdered fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and genetically modified organism (GMO) seeds,  and processed in a certified organic facility.  It is never too late to switch your bird over to a better diet, so stop in and talk to us and pick up some information on Harrison’s Bird Food.

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/harrisons-bird-foods/2011/09/feed/ 0 Safe Travel For Pets http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/safe-travel-for-pets/2011/09/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/safe-travel-for-pets/2011/09/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:27:09 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=614         Here is Gypsy in her new  Auto Zip Line™  with Tru-Fit Smart Harness from Kurgo.  It is much safer for dogs (and other pets) to be restrained for travel.  In the event of a sudden stop, the system prevents Gypsy from being thrown forward and could prevent serious injury. She can go from door to door but cannot jump up front (and interfere with the driver) or go into the back.  It also prevents her from jumping out of the truck when the doors open or out an open window.  She can lay down or stand and the length of the leash is adjustable.  The Zip Line attaches to any two fixed points in the vehicle and is adjustable as well. The leash disconnects and the harness/leash combo can be used for a walk when you reach your destination.

Kurgo also makes a seat-belt tab that allows you to use your current seat-belt system on your dog. Just hook the tab to any harness and thread your chest strap part of your seat-belt through the loop and snap in.  Kurgo makes booster seats, seat covers, barriers and all sorts of travel aids for you and your pets.  We have been really pleased with the quality and durability of the products. Please come in and check them out for yourself.  We will be open 10-3 on Monday (Labor Day)!

]]> http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/safe-travel-for-pets/2011/09/feed/ 0 OrgreenX 100% Organic Flea & Tick Solution http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/product-spotlight/orgreenx-100-organic-flea-tick-solution-2/2011/08/ http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/blog/product-spotlight/orgreenx-100-organic-flea-tick-solution-2/2011/08/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:49:11 +0000 Michelle http://amysnaturalpetpantry.com/?p=591

Just in time for Tick Season!   OrgreenX Spray is a cedar oil based spray that is reported to be the ultimate solution for relief from ticks, fleas and other biting insects on your pets.  Cedar Oil is an active ingredient in many natural pest control products and is recognized as a food additive by the Food and Drug administration. Cedar oil comes from the family of plants that include the junipers, three of which are used for production of the oil; Juniperus occidentalis, verginiana and ashei. The oil is steam-distilled and when fresh is pale yellow with a sweet, woody scent. Its uses include pest control for mosquitoes, silverfish and other household or fabric insects; as a product for hair and skin issues; for digestive problems; circulatory improvement; and to prevent colds. Some cultural traditions attribute magical properties to cedar oils.  All pesticides used in the U.S. must be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency based on studies showing no unreasonable risk to people or the environment. Cedar oil was registered with the EPA in 1960 as a moth repellent for clothing, and in 1993 the agency proposed an exemption from regulation for natural cedar products, believing them to be of little or no harm to the environment or humans. All pesticide products containing the oil must be properly labeled when intended for use on animals and must specify which animals the product treats.  OrgreenX is labeled for use in dogs, cat and any other animals that have fleas or ticks. It can be used to prevent flea and tick infestations or to kill them if they are already present.  Best of all – It does not smell bad and is not really oily.  It is said to repel mosquitoes and noseeums too.   We have OrgreenX available in an 8 oz. spray bottle. Please call us if you have any questions about the product or visit www.OrgreenX.com .

 

Active Ingredient: Cedar Oil……10%

Inert Ingredient:  Hydrated Silica (silane fluid)…….90%

 

 

 

 

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