Here are the top myths we hear from our customers.  It’s not their fault. These ideas are being spread primarily through marketing by the pet food companies, but unfortunately some of the myth-making is being done by veterinarians who don’t continue their own education on food to go beyond the limited one they get in school.  We want our customers to make informed decisions about feeding their pets. We strive …

STOP everyone! Drop that dental scaler that you just bought online, you’re about to do an illegal act on your pet! Yes, according to the California Veterinary Medical Board and the office of California Consumer Affairs – scraping a pet’s teeth with a metal scaler without a veterinarian over-seeing you is considered a “dental operation” and is illegal in the state of California. For 15 years Dexter’s Deli had been …

When you spend your money in a locally owned independent business much more money returns to the local community. This summer PETCO, originally a local San Diego store, now a super-giant with more than 1,150 stores nationwide (including more than 30 of their boutique-sized Unleashed stores) bought a locally owned 10-store chain called Pet People. This purchase is a new sort of addition to this pet supply giant and an …

Foraging Toys are the best way to satisfy dogs and cats natural urge to hunt, chew, problem-solve, and play. BENEFITS • Relieves boredom • Reduces anxiety • Helps with crate training • Provides physical & intellectual stimulation Download a PDF handout of this information Kong Classic – the #1 toy for puppies and dogs. Made of durable, dishwasher-safe rubber, you can put just about anything in a Kong Classic. While …

Is your pet itchy? Is their skin irritated or eyes runny? You can help them naturally with diet and supplements. Itchy Skin Runny Nose Hot Spots Goopy Eyes Red, Irritated Skin Digestive Upsets Ear Discharge Inflammation If your pet suffers from any of these problems they will benefit from some specific supplements and diet improvements. HOW THE HEALTH OF THE LIVER IMPACTS EVERYTHING ELSE The liver is arguably the most …

Looking for your favorite chicken treat? We’ve cleaned up the shelves! Dexter’s has discontinued all “Made in China” & irradiated chicken treats for the safety of your pets. There has been no recall, nor definitive information on imported or irradiated treats causing harm, but the anecdotal information keeps piling up and we decided to listen. We struggled with this decision because we know that this change will result in higher …

If you can do one thing to improve your cat’s diet…. stop feeding dry food. Whether you use canned, rehydrated, home-cooked, or raw isn’t the point, it’s all about getting moisture into the food. WHY CATS NEED MOISTURE IN THEIR FOOD It’s not enough for cats to be offered drinking water alongside their dry food. Cats have a low thirst drive; that means they will not normally seek out and …

 A personal note from Tori Rosay This holiday season is the one-year anniversary of Dexter’s passing, he was the store’s inspiration and mascot for 15 years. He was a once in a lifetime dog who had so much zeal for life – so in honor and memory of Dexter we are calling December – “DEXTEMBER”. It brings a smile to my heart every day when I see that Dexter’s memory …

Have you ever thought about hospice for your pet? Your vet may have talked to you about the three stages of your pet’s life, puppy, adult and geriatric, but what about the fourth stage: the end of life stage?   What is Animal Hospice? Hospice is often misunderstood as only being about the actual end of life. It is really about the time leading up that, the time when a …

Natural flea management, which is toxic to fleas but not your pet, is a multi-level approach. It may take a little more effort, but it keeps your pet healthy while fighting troublesome parasites.     BENEFITS Healthier Immune System Symptomatic Relief Improve Long-Term Health of Your Pet Avoid Synthetic Toxins INTERNALLY   Feeding fresh foods to optimize your pet’s health is the number one thing to do all year round …