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Nutrition – Which Brand of Pet Food is the Best? – Part 1
By Don Hanson<A version of this article was published in the June 2014 issue of Down East Dog News> In this first of a three part series, Don discusses the importance of looking at the companies behind the foods. Not a day goes by here at Green Acres without at least somebody asking us, “Which brand of … Continued
Read morePet Health and Wellness – External Parasites – Ticks and Fleas
By Don Hanson<Updated 28MAY17> This post is based on an episode of The Woof Meow Show which aired on May 3rd, 2014. Don Hanson and Kate Dutra talk with Dr. Dave Cloutier from the Veazie Veterinary Clinic about ticks and fleas and how to safely and effectively protect your pet from these parasites and the diseases they … Continued
Read morePet Health and Wellness – Internal Parasites – Worms
By Don HansonThis page is based on an episode of The Woof Meow Show which aired on April 26th, 2014. Don Hanson and Kate Dutra talk with Dr. Dave Cloutier from the Veazie Veterinary Clinic about hookworms, whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms and the scariest of all the internal parasites; heartworm. We discuss the importance of protecting your pet … Continued
Read moreHousetraining
By Don Hanson(If reading is not your thing – checkout our podcast on housetraining below) https://traffic.libsyn.com/woofmeowshow/WoofMeowShow-2013-01-05-TYDM_Housetraining.mp3 Training your puppy or dog not to urinate or defecate in your house should begin as soon as you bring them into your home. The same process used to housetrain a puppy can also be used with an older dog that … Continued
Read moreAccepting the Pet You Have
By Don Hanson< This article was originally published in Green Acres Kennel Shop Paw Prints, January 2005> <Updated: 26NOV13> “Accept the dog you have, not the one you wish you had.” This quote, from a presentation entitled: Relationship: The heart of positive reinforcement training, by Leslie Nelson of Tails-U-Win! Canine Center in Manchester, CT, was for me, … Continued
Read morePodcast – Bravo’s Raw Pets Food, Treats, Chewables and Bones with Bette Shubert
By Don Hanson< Click to Listen to Podcast> In this episode of The Woof Meow Show on August 10th, 2013, Kate and Don interview Bette Schubert, the founder of Bravo Pet Foods. We discuss Bravo’s line of frozen raw pet foods, treats bones, and chewables. Tune in and learn how you can get your dog or cat … Continued
Read moreVaccinations–Interviews with Dr. Ron Schultz
By Don HansonVaccines are incredibly important in preventing infectious diseases in both animals and people. However, they can also cause life threatening adverse reactions. This interview discussed the importance of vaccines and how to use them in the safest manner possible. I first learned of Dr. Ron Schultz sometime between the spring of 2000 and the spring … Continued
Read morePodcast – Feeding Your Pet A Raw Diet with Nicole Lindsley of Steve’s Real Food for Pets
By Don Hanson< Click to Listen to Podcast> In this episode of The Woof Meow Show from March 23rd, 2013,,Don and Kate talk with Nicole Lindsley of Steve’s Real Food for Pets. We discuss the Steve’s product line, formulas specific to dogs and cats, how much it costs to feed Steve’s, the benefits of feeding a raw … Continued
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