BERGAN AUTO-WATA AUTOMATIC WATERER

If you keep your dog's water bowl outside, it might not be the first thing that is on your mind to regularly refill it. In fact, it can be easily forgotten. Historically, solutions to this have been such ideas as keeping the hose running at a steady trickle or even keeping multiple water bowls outside to keep the dog hydrated while the owner was away. However, the best solution available to a dog owner is the The Bergan Auto-Wata Automatic Waterer.

The Bergan Auto-Wata Automatic Waterer is an automatically refilling water bowl that provides a fresh water supply for your pet while you are away from home. The Bergan Auto-Wata Automatic Waterer comes with a connector for a regular garden hose. If the water is kept on a slight trickle, the bowl will refill itself with the aid of a simple float mechanism like that inside of a toilet. The back-up reservoir behind the bowl holds up to 1 qt and the bowl itself holds 1 qt. This is the kind of outdoor water bowl that will sate the thirst of just about any outdoor dog. This bowl is meant for outdoor use during moderate to warm weather and it should be disconnected in the winter months to protect pipes from freezing.

The Bergan Auto-Wata Automatic Waterer can be mounted to the wall, fence or patio floor to prevent it from being accidentally knocked over. If it does get kicked, The Bergan Auto-Wata Automatic Waterer also has a flow-stop to make sure that no extra water is spilled. This water bowl is designed to take a beating. It is made of a strong, crack-resistant, high-density polypropylene which is a widely-used plastic.
It is easy to forget to refill your dog's water bowl when it is outside. The notions of leaving a bowl (or several) out or a slow running hose for your dog's water supply aren't really secure. The Bergan Auto Wata Automatic Waterer is the solution that will give you peace of mind and also take care of your dog's outside water needs.

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NATURAL BALANCE DOG FOOD ROLLS

If your dog is a picky eater, working through a new training regimen, older, or needing something new and nutritious, Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls might be for you.

A dog food roll can be used as a tasty retort to a picky eater. There is no question that some dogs have fussy palettes. At times these types turn their noses up to the food that they have been regularly consuming for long periods of time. Sometimes they don't want to try new things, and they demand flavor enhancers with their food before they will consider consuming it. For a picky dog, a Natural Balance Dog Food Roll might be the perfect solution to those finicky ways. Natural Balance states outright that their dog food rolls can be “full feed or add to dry.” “Add to dry” is what the owner of a picky dog should consider. Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls are easily grated, chopped or crumbled. But the addition of some Natural Balance to your finicky dog's meal should be enough to put it “over the top” and make your dog happily consume his meal.

Because of the tantalizing flavor of Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls (beef, lamb, turkey, duck and potato) they can also be used as a training treat. If you are working through a discipline routine with your dog, Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls might very well be the product that you need to get your dog's absolute attention with! This product isn't just for owners working with the family dog either, breeders, trainers, and show handlers can all benefit from the positive responses that their dogs will give this product.

Another interesting use for Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls is that medication can be hidden within pieces of it. Natural Balance also cites that their food rolls are great for convalescing dogs as well. If your dog is older, or possibly even recovering from an illness or surgery, Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls might very well be the palatable food to consider in order to guarantee that your pet eats all of his meal.

Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls are a highly concentrated dog food packed with nutrition. They are a great product for a lactating females, older dogs, or even weaning puppies. This is a dog food that can be transitioned to over a 7 day period with minimal gastronomical issues. Dogs are sensitive to the foods that they have introduced to their diet, and Natural Balance does its best to provide an easy adjustment. Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls have been developed by veterinarians and animal nutritionists with a focus on optimal skin and coat conditioning. This product contains premium meats(an excellent source of protein), dried kelp(an excellent natural source of vitamins, mineral and trace elements) and high quality animal fats (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, vitamin E, and ascorbic acid – vitamin C). The animal fats are the what will help your dog to have healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Each unopened roll can be stored for up to a year. At room temperature! Of course, after opening, they should be refrigerated. Long term storage of this opened product requires freezing. There is no BHA, BHT or Ethoxyquin in this product. Instead, potassium sorbate, a non-irritating, non-sensitizing preservative is used.

Full of nutrition and dense with latent energy, Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls are a wonderful additive to your dog's kibble. These rolls are packed with value, and don't require huge servings, because of how compact and balanced they are. West Coast Pet Supply is proud to stock four different flavors of Natural Balance Dog Food Rolls in varying sizes. Give one a try and see how your dog likes it.

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Orijen Dog and Cat Food

West Coast Pet Supply is pleased to now stock Orijen Pet Food. Orijen Pet Food products are made at their award-winning factory in Alberta, Canada. Orijen won the Glycemic Research Institute's Pet Food Of The Year Award for 2010-2011. This is an award for the pet food with the healthiest overall product. Orijen has come by this award naturally, because they are a company that makes sure their products are biologically appropriate. What this means is that Orijen Pet Foods focuses on dogs and cats and their evolutionary and anatomical needs. An aspect of this focus is their strong protein formulas achieved by a large choice of fresh meats. Orijen also zeroes in on a limited carbohydrate formula, keeping their percentages at 80% protein and 20% fruits, grains, and botanicals. Orijen doesn't use vegetable proteins, and cites them as “inappropriate.” Orijen uses ingredients supplied by locals in the region. Orijen Pet Foods are always fresh, never frozen and preserved with botanicals rather than standard preservatives.

Orijen's products are always fresh and never frozen. The poultry used in their products are completely free-run. Think of the classic Midwestern farm with chickens and turkeys doing as they please in a weather-sheltered barn environment. This is the type of table-grade poultry that arrives at Orijen for processing every day. The free-range concept that Orijen uses for its poultry also applies to the boar, beef, lamb and bison it uses in its Regional Red Dog Food products line.

Similarly. The fish used in Orijen's products are wild-caught year round from the northern lakes in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg as well as the North West Territories of Canada. Orijen's saltwater fish are harvested by independent fishers from the Pacific Ocean. Herring and flounder are caught wild, and salmon are wild or farmed, according to season. Orijen's adage of “never frozen, always fresh” also applies to the fish that goes into Orijen Pet Food. Even more importantly, all of the fish that go into Orijen's Pet Food products are tested for mercury which is a common fish pollutant. This helps to keep the “fit for human consumption” production standards that Orijen prides itself with.

The botanicals found in Orijen products are selected by one of North America’s leading homeopathic veterinarians. Orijen's’s products aren't preserved with Ethoxyquin, BHA/BHT or any other popular pet food preservatives. Instead, various natural preservatives such as fennel, peppermint, fenugreek, vitamin E and rosemary are used to give the Orijen products a decent, natural shelf life.

Protein-rich, carbohydrate-limited, and grain-free, Orijen Pet Foods are designed to match your pets' natural diet as closely as is possible in a kibble format. Orijen food is also produced in small batches. This gives the kibble a unique shape, smell and color. Orijen Pet Foods are a wholesome, ingredient-conscious product for you to consider for your pet dog or cat. With a variety of both dog and cat foods being stocked here at West Coast Pet Supply, you are sure to find the formula that best fits your pet.

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CRATE TRAINING YOUR CAT

Crate Training Your Cat
By: WCPS

When people think of crate-training a pet, they usually think of a dog. However, cats can be crate-trained too. Cats, while a little more finicky than dogs, can be conditioned to use their crate as their hang-out spot just as much as dogs can.

If you plan on flying with your cat, Petmate Cabin Kennel is a great cat-friendly travel carrier. It is built to fit directly under the airline seat in front of you. The Petmate Cabin Kennel is also great for automobile travel as well.  The Petmate Cabin Kennel also feature lots of ventilation holes, so that your cat gets a healthy airflow. The Petmate Cabin Kennel also comes in a model with a wire top, so that you can actually look in and interact with your cat while traveling.

Petmate Cabin Kennel

The Noz2Noz Pet Suite crates are also great multi-use pet carriers. They feature steel doors that open left or right, and some models also feature an overhead opening as well. Some of these models are airline approved, but it is good to look into the specific airlines to find out their particulars.

Noz2Noz Pet Suite

Using a crate is probably a part of your regular veterinarian routine. If your cat is familiar with her crate, trips to the veterinarian will be a lot less stressful. Lots of cat owners simply rely on their crate for times when they need to move the somewhere stressful.  However, the crate can be a regular part of your cat's life, thereby making it easier for times of travel, both good and potentially tense.

Your cat's crate should be big enough for her to remain comfortable for extended periods of time. One aspect of this might be the inclusion of a litter box. There are disposable litter boxes available by Van Ness that will fit into a cat's crate to add an extra sense of security. Van Ness makes a variety of odor and stain resistant, unbreakable, high impact plastic litter boxes.

Van Ness Disposable Little Pans

Part of the security that a cat may feel about their crate is that cats are territorial and will enjoy their own space. This applies whether in the house or on the road. One idea if you have a full grown cat is to leave a new crate in the room/territory that your cat spends the most time in. That way she will explore it on her own. The idea behind this is what is known as “free access crate training.” Placing treats and toys into the crate will also help to kickstart regular crate use. Even if your cat goes in and pulls the toy or treat out, half of the battle was getting her to go in there in the first place.

Another key issue is to get your cat used to being in this enclosed space. The use an over the counter pheromone like Comfort Zone might just reduce any notions of stress concerning this new object in your cat's space. Feel free to add bedding, lightly sprayed with the pheromone as well.

Comfort Zone

If you are looking to keep your cat occupied in her crate for an extended period of time, you might also consider hanging a scratching toy from the ceiling. Pieces of carpet for the cat to scratch on are also a good idea.

The Booda Hang-N-Scratch is a good example of a toy to hang in your cat's crate. This toy is made of 100% sisal which removes old claw covers.  This removal of old claw covers is why cats scratch in the first place.

Booda Hang-N-Scratch

Climatizing your cat for a crate should be a pleasurable experience for your cat. Outside of whatever treats you may have already placed inside of the crate, when you go to pet her, have some extras on hand.

Petting your cat while she is in the crate and actually giving her treats while she is inside will be extremely useful in getting your cat used to her crate. Also, as you experiment with shutting the door for short periods of time treats will be a key part of selling this action. This isn't something that should be done immediately. This should be after several days of your cat having the crate in her space and finding that it is a safe place to hang out in. If you close the door on her too quickly, she may not be so anxious to make the crate her hang-out spot.

Innova Cat Treats are perfect for this. Innova Cat Treats are made with elements from all five food groups and are also rich with important fatty acids. As a matter of fact, these treats are evenly cooked so that there is a minimum of value lost from the nutrition as they are being prepared. Innova Cat Treats are also preserved with Vitamin E. These treats are 40% protein and if given sparingly, can be a healthy addition to your cat's diet.

Innova Cat Treats

It is very possible to crate-train your cat. Cats aren't the same as dogs, but with the right balancing of treats, attention, and possibly even pheromones, your cat should take to a crate with little or no problem.

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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RABBIT HUTCHES

Indoor and Outdoor Rabbit Hutches
By: WCPS


There are essentially two different ways to house your pet rabbit. The most common is an outdoor hutch. Of course, there is also the indoor cage. Outdoor hutches demand a bit more vigilance, but they do keep your house clear. Indoor hutches are probably the safest but require a level of constant attention. Whichever hutch that you choose, rabbits are relatively flexible creatures and if their housing is handled properly, their location will work well for both you and them.

Outdoor rabbit Hutches

If you are thinking about choosing an outdoor hutch, the first concern should be the effects of the weather on both the hutch and the rabbit. In a perfect situation, it should have a tiled or even asphalted roof. An outdoor hutch should be able to resist wind, rain, and sun. The location of the outdoor hutch needs to be thought through, and part of that process should be the weather that the rabbit will be exposed to. Also consider the walls that come with the hutch and if the rabbit will be protected enough in the case of both a serious storm or extreme heat. Rabbit hutches tend to be up against fences, houses and garages. If possible choose a wall for the hutch that will help the rabbit with the outside weather.

With an outdoor hutch, safety is something that a rabbit owner should be concerned with. Chances are that where your rabbit stays won't be akin to “the forest.” However, rabbits are still in a position to be bullied by neighborhood dogs, raccoons and even cats. Something to consider is that your rabbit should not be left in a position where their floor is unguarded. Many outdoor hutches have wire floors because rabbits do generate a lot of waste and a wire floor allows it all to fall through.. However, outdoor rabbit hutches should have a space where there is wood or some sort of platform between the ground and their feet. Even if it seems that there is no way for a potential predator to get into the hutch, a rabbit's feet can be attacked if it has no safe place to stand. Also, it is good for rabbits to have different surfaces to stand on rather than just wire.

Indoor Rabbit Hutches


Choosing an indoor rabbit cage isn't quite as difficult an choosing an outdoor one. Weather and the potential for predators outside of other household pets aren't really a part of the equation. This gives you a bit more freedom to choose an indoor rabbit cage based on your own needs, as well as those of your rabbit.
In regards to rabbit waste, indoor rabbit cages typically offer a tray under the wire floor which can slide out for easy cleaning. The other type of indoor rabbit cage is the plastic “catch-all” base that detaches from the rest of the cage. Usually this base is rather deep, so that any waste that the rabbt generates can be caught in bottom of the cage and it can easily be dumped into the trash. Plastic bases efficiently stop bedding and litter from being kicked out of the sides of the cage by your rabbit.

Your rabbit should be able to get in and out of the cage (if it is to be left of the floor, and the door is open), and you should be able to reach inside as well. The entry should be easily accessible because you will need to be able to reach in and touch your pet in the center of the cage, spot clean, refill and clean food bowls, and remove old food or treats.  A door on the side might be all that you need. Some cages are made with a door on the side and a door on the top for better accessiblility. There are several different options for an indoor cage.  There are even indoor cages that come on casters.  These are good if you need to move your rabbit into different areas of the house while cleaning, etc. A lot of the decision-making depends on where you will be keeping the cage and also the temperament of your rabbit.  Whatever the case may be, you should be able to reach all parts of the interior easily. An indoor rabbit cage with one side door and one top door is probably best.

Indoor cages also need to be cleaned regularly.  The best is once every three days.  Rabbit fecal matter doesn't particularly smell, but rabbit urine can be quite pungent.  Also, rabbit urine will stain anything that it is on after a period of time. One nice thing about rabbits is that they pick a corner to use for their urine, and they stay with that corner.  However you choose to work with your pet rabbit, whether a pile of hay in that corner or newspaper, this is something that needs to be cleaned up regularly. If not, you will receive an olfactory notice every time you are near the cage.

It is possible to keep a pet rabbit happy both outside and inside.  If you are considering keeping your rabbit outside, a key benefit is that the rabbit will be out in the fresh air.  If you are considering keeping your rabbit inside, the rabbit wil be safer from potential issues with other animals.  Whatever way that you choose to house your pet rabbit, if you do it correctly, their location will be something that you and your pet will be happy with.

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BIODEGRADABLE PET WIPES

Biodegradable Pet Wipes
By: WCPS

Biodegradable Pet Wipes are made by The Green Pet Shop. The Green Pet Shop is an Earth-Friendly company that looks to provide products that are safe for people, pets and the planet.

With a strong consciousness concerning the potential carbon footprints that we and our pets can leave on the planet, The Green Pet Shop strives to bring pet products to the market that won't compromise the environment. By recycling materials and using organic and natural ingredients, The Green Pet Shop manages to maintain their “green” attitude with all of their products.

West Coast Pet Supply currently offers The Green Pet Shop's Biodegradable Pet Wipes. These aren't your average pet wipes. The first thing that you will notice abut them is that they are big, they measure 9”x 5”. They are also strong. They will handle the paws of a frisky dog, and not leave a stickiness. These wipes are fragrance free, and only contain natural plant ingredients. Biodegradable Pet Wipes are safe for people, pets and the planet. With a 3 in 1 purpose of cleaning hands, paws and coats, Biodegradable Pet Wipes fulfill a pet-owners almost daily need to “clean something up.”

Biodegradable Pet Wipes are great for removing dirt from your pet's feet after a walk. They are also good for pets that don't like to bathe. They are safe and gentle enough to use around eyes, ears, cuts and minor scrapes. Furthermore, they can be used to control dander and loose hair. In fact, Biodegradable Pet Wipes can help minimize hairballs in cats, by picking up loose hair before it can be ingested. Biodegradable Pet Wipes also are made with natural moisturizers which will help your pet's coat look healthy and shiny.

Each pack contains 80 wipes, and the pack is small enough for a coat pocket or a glove box. Because they are biodegradable, you won't have to feel bad about “wasting paper” in order to touch up your pet or get him clean. All of the natural ingredients in The Green Pet Shop's Biodegradable Pet Wipes will decompose back into their natural elements.

Biodegradable Pet Wipes by The Green Pet Shop are safe for people, pets and the planet.

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Great Dog Co.'s Antler Chews

By: WCPS

In 1991 Great Dog Co.'s first product was Michael's Great Dog Biscuit Mix. The idea was a wholesome one, with an organic product that you would bake at home. The product failed, but Great Dog Co. has kept the original standards that they started out with. One of those standards is evident in the fact that Great Dog Co. manufactures in a human grade facility. Their chews and treats are made for dogs, but prepared as if they were being made for humans. Furthermore, Great Dog Co. doesn't use soaks, colorants, washes, nitrates, BHA, BHTs, or sorbates.

Great Dog Co's Antler chews are a sturdy dog chew that last for an incredibly long time, sometimes as long as six months! Sold as “natural, mineral rich and renewable” Great Dog Co.'s Antler Chews will not splinter.Not only that, they are teeth whitening, all natural, and tougher than just about any other chew that you could give your dog. If you have been shelling out money regularly for dog chews that get destroyed immediately, or neglected, perhaps one of Great Dog Co.'s antler chews are for you and your pet.

Elk and Deer shed their antlers every year. It is interesting to know that antlers are actual bone, and not some other sort of material. Deer shed their antlers in December and elk shed theirs in the springtime. The animals re-grow their antlers again every year. A strong “rack” on one of these creatures is a sign of a healthy, calcium-rich diet. A full antler rack grows rapidly on a deer or elk in just three to four months. It is said that the rate at which deer and elk antlers are renewed makes them the the fastest growing formation in the animal kingdom. Similarly, it is said that the detachment and eventual shedding of the antlers is the fastest deterioration. Obviously, the antlers are a determining factor in whether the animal will have a chance during mating season in the autumn.

Great Dog Co.'s Antler Chews come in three heavy sizes. There is the Medium, which will slow down a chew toy destroying dog that's 15-45 lbs. The next step up is the Jumbo which is for dogs that are over 45 lbs, and then there is the Monster size, which is for dogs over 65 lbs. These are great new products now available at our online store here at WEST COAST PET SUPPLY.

Medium Antler Chew


Jumbo Antler Chew


Monster Antler Chew

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