Carlsbad: 760.720.7505

Del Mar: 858.792.3707

Specializing in Natural and RAW food diets. Your neighborhood pet store with a twist. If your pet has problems, Dexter's Deli has solutions.
DextersDeli.com and DextersDirect.com

760.746.5777
Free home delivery of Premium, all natural, Holistic Dog and Cat Food.
www.NaturesSelectSanDiego.com

Whole meats · No Artificial Preservatives · No by-products · Delivered FREE to your door! Made from fresh ingredients in the USA!

100% Natural... 100% Convenient

We Deliver Healthy Natural Dog and Cat Food to the following counties: San Diego and surrounding cities.

Nature's Select Super Premium Pet Food uses the freshest and finest ingredients available. We use whole meats, whole ground rice and natural preservatives like Vitamin C & E and Rosemary extract. We never include any by-products, corn, wheat or chemical preservatives. Our dog food and cat food formulas are highly digestible to provide maximum nutrition for your pet. All our recipes are formulated to exceed the nutritional levels established by AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages. Even Better, We Carry The Big Bag For You, And The Delivery Is Free ! We never forget that you and your pets depend on us. After you place your order, your local distributor will contact you to confirm your dog food and/or cat food order and delivery day. If your delivery address is outside of our service area, please contact us, we'd be happy to provide you with the best price on shipping your quality pet food.

760.753.0970
120 Aberdeen Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Thrift Shop is not just a great place to shop. It is also an important source of operating funds for the care and adoption of animals and the rest of the Humane Society's services. Your donation, or purchase, will directly benefit only the Humane Society and the animals needing care. Rancho Coastal Humane Society is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and contributions are tax deductible.
www.rchsthriftshop.com (shop online)

619.718.7777
4805 Mercury Street • Suite B • San Diego • Stop by for the freshest mixed hays for your rabbit companions • We carry Oxbow Timothy and Purina Hi-Fiber pellets, CareFresh litter, and a wide range of rabbit cages, x-pens, toys, treats and other supplies for your favorite bunny friend.
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Whether you've just adopted a new friend or you're just looking for a great place to shop for pet products, be sure to stop by San Diego Humane Society's onsite boutique, Muttique!

Some of the great items you'll find at Muttique:

• Collars and leashes
• Interactive food toys
• Cat scratching toys, furniture, litter boxes, and cat treats
• Small animal supplies
• Positive reinforcement training and pet care books
• Training tools approved by our behavior trainers
• SENSE-ation and SENSE-ible Harnesses, and Gentle Leader dog walking gear
• High quality pet food for dogs, cats, and small animals
• Pet grooming supplies
• And much more!

Muttique Locations

858.675.1053
A Natural Foods Grocer for Your Pet. We specialize in all-natural, made in the U.S. products, including our toys & collars!!
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 Here's some information you should know about Treats!

KILL EM’ WITH KINDNESS?

Treats; they come in many shapes, sizes & flavors, but have you considered how they can affect your pet’s overall health?  And, how can they be used to not only show your pet how much you love them, but actually improve your pet’s health?

First, let’s discuss: What IS a treat?  Well, treats can be your typical biscuit or soft meaty morsels, but treats also include chews (ie: bully sticks), raw supplements like chicken necks, raw veggies, &  even bones.  Basically, anything that isn’t part of your pet’s daily diet.

Like us, we have to be informed about everything our pets eat…not only because we are adding calories to their diet, but also because there may be ingredients in the treat that could conflict with a health concern you & your pet are attempting to manage with diet.  Or, the treat or supplement may not be easily digested by your pet’s sensitive tummy.

First, let’s look at some specific examples of treats that may be harmful to your pet.

Rawhides:  These are very difficult to digest and may create gastrointestinal upsets even if your pet doesn’t normally have a sensitive stomach.

Grains:  Treats containing grains like wheat, corn or soy (although any grain can be a problem for some pets), should be avoided if your pet has a grain-allergy. 

Foreign Sourced/Irradiated:  Beware of treats that are “too good to believe”. We all know dogs love the meat strip treats, and we’re all trying to watch our budget, but you really do get what you pay for.  Inexpensive treats made in countries that do not use strict processing standards or that

are irradiated can be detrimental to your pet’s health

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OK, so now you ask,”Well, what are appropriate treats for my pet?” 

Answer:

Limited Ingredients: Treats that contain a few, pure ingredients and meet the same criteria you hold dear for your pet’s daily diet; whether you’re controlling the fat content, eliminating specific ingredients, or using unique proteins.  All meat treats, raw supplements & meaty bones, tendons instead of rawhides and yes, even veggies are all acceptable and even beneficial treats for your pet.For example, chicken necks and raw meaty bones are not only an excellent source of calcium, but are also a great way to maintain good dental health.

A good rule of thumb is to pick treats that have the fewest ingredients possible.  If they have added glutens, soy protein isolates or other ingredients that you are unfamiliar with, just avoid them.

And, be inquisitive, call the companies and ask them where they get their ingredients.  A lot of US based companies source their ingredients from other countries to save costs.  They can put “Made in the USA” on the package, but they may still be using foreign-sourced ingredients.

Use the same care and diligence in picking your pet’s treats as you do shopping for your own foods, and your pet will be happy & healthy.

 Article by Amy Hodges of Wholesome Choice