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Nutrition for Pets: 10 Food Items You Must Feed Your Furry Pals for a Healthy Coat

Unlock the secret to a luscious fur coat for your furry companions with our guide to essential pet nutrition. Discover the top 10 food items recommended by veterinarians and pet nutritionists to promote a healthy and vibrant coat. From omega-3 fatty acids to protein-rich sources, ensure your pets receive the nutrients they need for glossy fur and optimal health

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ARIZONA

TEMPE (11am)

Moeur Park

701 N Mill Avenue, Tempe

TUCSON (11am)

Hotel Congress

311 E Congress Street

CALIFORNIA

CASTRO VALLEY (10am)

Redwood Rd & Castro Valley Blvd (corner by Safeway)

LONG BEACH (10am)

4th Street Promenade

350 The Promenade North

NORTHRIDGE (12pm)

CSUN

(corner of Nordhoff St/Lindley)

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Circle of Orange

100 S Glassell Street, Orange

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The Shops at Palm Desert (near Buffalo Wild Wings)

72-840 CA-111, Palm Desert

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NEW LOCATION:

6700 Block of Tobia Way, Fair Oaks

SAN DIEGO (11am)

3325 Zoo Drive, San Diego

TEMECULA (1pm)

Temecula Duck Pond (Rancho California Rd & Ynez Rd)

28250 Ynez Road, Temecula

COLORADO

DENVER (10am)

State Capitol (west steps)

200 E Colfax Avenue

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Veterans Plaza (11am)

1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring

FLORIDA

FORT LAUDERDALE (11am)

Freedom Corner

NE corner of Oakland Park & US 1

TAMPA (10am)

5311 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa

GEORGIA

ROME (2:30pm)

Heritage Park Trail Levee

1 Shorter Ave, Rome

IDAHO

PONDERAY (10am)

30640 Highway 200, Ponderay

ILLINOIS

CHICAGO (10am)

Fullerton / Halsted / Lincoln (near old Children's Hospital in Lincoln Park)

IOWA

ANKENY (11am)

Hawkeye Park

400 NW Lakeshore Drive, Ankeny

MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON (11am)

The Boston Common

139 Tremont Street, Boston

MISSOURI

KANSAS CITY (10am)

JC Nichols Memorial Fountain at the Country Club Plaza

47th Mill Creek Pkwy, Kansas City

NEW JERSEY

TRENTON (10am)

State House Annex

131-137 W State Street, Trenton

NEW YORK

ALBANY (1pm)

East Capitol Park

Eagle Street, Albany

NORTH CAROLINA

MONROE (10am)

Belk Tonawanda Park

217 I B Shive Drive, Monroe

TENNESSEE

FRANKLIN (12pm)

Pinkerton Park

405 Murfreesboro Rd

TEXAS

NEW BRAUNFELS (10am)

500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels

DALLAS (9:30am)

Fair Parks Gate (main entrance)

3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas

HOUSTON (11am)

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney Street, Houston

UTAH

SALT LAKE CITY (11am)

Hutchings Museum Institute

55 N Center Street, Lehi

WASHINGTON

VANCOUVER (12pm)

Esther Short Park

605 Esther Street, Vancouver

WISCONSIN

GREEN BAY (10am)

1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay

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Muffled in German Luxury

By Paul Teodo & Tom Myers

The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming novel Call Me Z by Paul Teodo and Tom Myers.

I HAD NOTHING TO REPORT, AND NO ONE TO REPORT IT TO. It was barely noon. I lived alone. I hadn’t spoken to my ex in twelve years. My two boys were gone, one in Fiji teaching yoga and meditation, the other living in the city at a job he’d just started. They didn’t need my grief. My dog loved me, but lately I bored him. Most likely when I got home I’d find a pile on the floor to welcome me.

I’d clean out the office later. I found my car in the visitor lot where I always parked. I pressed my fob. Nothing, not a twitch or honk or anything. Again. Nothing. Dead. Just like me. I stabbed the key into the door and twisted the lock open. I slid into the seat. My soggy suit stuck to my chilled skin.

And yes, Rebecca was gone. After four years she left the ring on the nightstand and shut the door. She had pushed for that ring. But we never set the date. Never called me her fiancé. Walked out with a sad look on her face, but not enough sadness to get her to stay. Maybe we weren’t a good fit either. I don’t think it was the drinking. I kept that from her pretty good. And the few times I didn’t she joined in. Her reasons were just as clear as Greta’s. “We’re going nowhere. We don’t communicate. You’re far away and we have no future.” Stuff I knew was more true than not. So instead of fighting for us, I let us drift away.

A triple Dewar’s White Label with a splash of water would go good right now, but I almost had a year. The last time I had that drink I woke up in Mexico, lying on a cot embracing a bearded goat. Turns out I’m not a farm animal kind of guy.  So I wouldn’t let Rebecca’s rejection and the evisceration by Greta with all its accompanying humiliation drive me to the bottle.

I could hear Tommy telling me, “Cunning, baffling, powerful.” He talked like that. He worried too much. He was my sponsor.  

I should call him. I always felt better when I did. He’d chew my ass. But I was sixty, not a kid. And I just got fired.

I started the car. Cold air blasted my legs. I was jumpy, rubbing my hands together, waiting for the warmth. Some idiot was barking on sports talk radio. I didn’t need his big mouth yelling at me. He was trying to make everything sound important or profound, but like he was from the neighborhood. He probably was a media-wise shill from an Ivy League school knocking down a couple hundred K a year selling Viagra to guys who didn’t have anything better to do in the middle of the day. Now I was one of them. How long before I started calling in?

I’ll call Tommy instead. He’d give me his crap, and I’d listen, then feel better, and then he’d throw in, “Let’s go to a meeting.” A meeting was his answer for everything. Sometimes, you know, it’s not. Sometimes, you have to hit the problem between the eyes. He’d always say, “Pause, pray, proceed.” Sometimes, it was just too much. I threw on Puccini’ instead. Tosca. Depressing as hell, full of torture, murder, and suicide, but the music was beautiful.

I backed up my Audi. The white Crown Vic patrol car I signed a requisition for just a few months ago edged closer. For Christ sake, what did Greta think? I was going to go nuts? Randy, the old guy, sat behind the wheel, Brylcreemed hair and weird handlebar mustache. Junior, his sidekick, a steroid pumped, over-caffeinated, blonde kid coiled next to him, ready to jump out of the car. Both carefully watching to make sure I left without incident. Security. Highlands’ finest.

I threw it into gear. Randy and Junior in pursuit. What the hell, give them something to do, I’d liven up their day, and make them earn their money. I drove slowly around the campus heading towards Greta’s office. Would they just follow me or flip on their lights? Training would indicate caution, but no lights. I shouldn’t be doing this. One was old, near retirement, and the other’s juice-strained mind was totally unpredictable. As I exited the campus they looked relieved, staring between the wipers on the Crown Vic. With a nod they each saluted, acknowledging my final departure. I was touched by their deference and disappointed in my behavior.

My phone buzzed. It was stuck inside my wet pants. I yanked it out, ripping my pocket. I flipped it open. “Boss, Joe. What the hell happened?”

“Just wasn’t working out, Joe.”

“You get canned?”

“Did you talk to Jenna?” Joe and Jenna got along. He said he had a daughter that reminded him of her. Gullible and kind of quiet. She and her three kids lived with Joe and his wife. The kids were all under seven. Joe joked that he’d take any overtime he could get just to stay away from the nut-house.

I took a deep breath. Why make it worse for Joe? I was his guy and his misplaced loyalty could screw up his job. He only had three years left to retirement.  “Mutual understanding, Joe. Not my kinda place and Greta agreed. I’ll land on my feet, and things will keep going at The Highlands.”

Joe cleared his throat hard and coughed. He quit smoking years ago but he was still paying for his vice.

“Okay boss, wish you well. Keep in touch. You always had my back.”

“Joe.”

“Yeah?“

“Get that temp down in the OR for our good friend.”

He hacked again. I could see his neck turning red. “Fuck him, boss. And fuck his cold dead wife.”

“Take care, buddy.”

“Keep in touch.”

Nobody keeps in touch.

“I will.”

✶

I DROVE AROUND AIMLESSLY, THE SCOTCH CREEPING BACK INTO MY HEAD. I was done with Puccini. I put “Sona Andati,” the death aria from LaBoheme, into the CD player, trying to distract myself. It didn’t work. I shut it off before I looked for an oven to stick my head in. No real taverns in this town. I needed to call Tommy before I settled on a cocktail lounge attached to a sushi bar. It was noon and the streets were jammed with stylized fashionistas in hybrid SUVs driving their car-seated darlings who’d been born in our Taj Mahal Birthing Center to ballet, voice, or parent-toddler yoga. Having taken advantage of our Women’s Self Improvement Center, they wore their expensive yoga pants with great pride, bejeweled hands wrapped around a caramel low-fat macchiato, designer water bottle at the ready.

I couldn’t drive and dial. Even with this damn flip phone. I pulled into the parking lot of a dog groomer. An eight inch miniature something or other, tethered to a blue spring-loaded leash with a black satin harness, led its mistress towards an Audi A-8.

I pecked at the buttons like a hooded hawk. I could never remember his number. I had it stored in my phone but any attempt at technology made me sweat. First attempt got me a bakery, the next a Chinese woman, and the third an old guy who wanted to talk and didn’t care if it was the wrong number. Finally Tommy picked up. ”State your business.” His usual greeting.

“Tommy.”

“What’s up?”

“You got a minute?”

“You drinkin’?” Every time. Every single time.

“No.”

“Good.”

“It’s not just about drinking.”

“It is with us. We drink. We got no chance. So it’s all about drinking or not drinking. What’s up?”

I felt like throwing the phone out the window. Aiming at the miniature mutt whose shrill bark penetrated like a police whistle.

“What’s that?”

“Dog. Sort of. One of those squawkers.”

“Sounds like it’s being tortured.”

“I wish.” Its mistress lifted the horrible creature into her Audi. It spun in circles on the back seat. She closed the door on its high pitched yap, muffling it in German luxury.

“What happened? Did you shoot it?”

“I got fired.”

“Good. You didn’t belong there. I’m surprised you lasted as long as you did.”

Asshole. He didn’t even take a breath.

“Okay meet me at the 2 p.m. meeting at the firehouse.”

“No.”

“Really, what you got better to do?”

“No meeting.”

“I’ll meet you at Nina’s Coffee Shop at two.”

“That’s in the city.”

“That’s where you belong.”

Tommy clicked off his phone never giving me a chance to respond to his invite. It wasn’t an invite, it was an order. That’s how he operated. I hated it, and it was good for me. I was soaked. I should change. But if I went home and put on dry clothes I’d never make it by two. It was miles of busted up black top, potholes, trucks, smoke, and congestion. Two hours travel time, minimum. What the hell. I felt like a bum, just getting fired, might as well look like one. I’d fit in fine at Nina’s.

People snaking along this God-forsaken, cruelly misnamed expressway looked like zombies propped up behind the wheel in their seats. How the fuck did they do this every day?

For once the weather-guessers had been right. It had gotten colder and the drizzle turned to sleet. My teeth chattered. I banged on the vent, no evidence of warmth appeared. And my swollen prostate needed a place to piss.

I drove east. The gorilla inside me calling Tommy every vile name it could conjure. Traffic was surprisingly clear when I caught the 355 extension towards the Stevenson. You never let yourself think that in Chicago.  The hell started as the ramp merged. First with the orange signs. Construction. Down to one lane. Forty-five miles-per-hour speed limit. And nobody, not one goddamn person around. Not a hard hat or yellow vest.  Everything blocked off and not a soul carrying out construction.

A bearded, leather-jacketed asshole on a Harley, replete in red bandanna, shades and cigar swept by on the left claiming that all-important extra six feet of travel time, forcing me to jam on my brakes, skid and miss him by only inches. He raised his leather-gloved middle finger as I regained control.

Only thirty miles left.

We crawled through the deserted construction zone never topping fifteen miles-per-hour. My windows fogged. My suit grew musty. Forty minutes later traffic cleared slightly and we reached the breakneck speed of twenty-five miles-per-hour. People snaking along this God-forsaken, cruelly misnamed expressway looked like zombies propped up behind the wheel in their seats. How the fuck did they do this every day?

Eventually the construction cleared, I gunned it and shot between two semis belching smoke. As I passed the Harley, he saluted again. I didn’t wave goodbye. Then a jolt rattled the right side of my car, the vibration like an electrical shock through my hands. Pothole. Shit. The front end continued to shake. The steering wheel danced like it had a mind of its own and was happy with what just happened.

Pull off? Here, in the middle of semi-hell? The shoulders on this road were invitations for death. All I could do was slow down, and proceed. At best I’d wobble into Nina’s with a bent rim and malfunctioning suspension.

I exited at California near the Cook County Jail and immediately came to a stop behind a dirty green articulated bus. Four miles left. Inside the car was now a steam room. Droplets of foul smelling sweat dampened my seat. My disfigured vehicle no longer moved in a straight line, I relaxed my hands on the steering wheel, and tried to catch my breath. I unhinged my jaw which had been locked shut for the past ninety minutes. Just miles from my destination, I was trapped behind the world’s slowest moving vehicle and flanked by a continuous parade of broken cars dragging bumpers, tailpipes, and trailers overflowing with decrepit furniture, soon to be delivered to a home instead of the dumpster where it belonged. I loved this city despite its infamous traffic.

Thank you, Tommy, yeah, this is exactly what I needed.

The bus was a permanent fixture. It wasn’t going anywhere. Maybe it was housing for the homeless. It was definitely a stretch to call it transportation.

I saw an opening, snapped the steering wheel to the left and shot around the bus. The car responded angrily shaking and shimmying as if the front wheels were pointed in different directions.

Proud of myself, I looked in the rear view mirror to see how much distance I had put between me and the bus. My eyes were distracted by blue swirling lights following me. I didn’t need this crap. “Pull over, sir.” The cop’s loudspeaker blared. At least he gave me due respect. It’d been a long time since I’d been called sir by anyone.

I needed a drink. In a real tavern with a sticky stinking bar, dirt on the floor, and people who served you by just nodding their head. I could pull over, slide in, and drift away for days talking with construction workers, the homeless, and hangers on. Or I could be left alone. Those places knew how to leave you the fuck alone.

I momentarily thought of making a run for it. But with a wobbly front end, a foggy windshield, and congested streets I didn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell. I put the bar on hold and adhered to the cop’s order. I slowly guided my damaged car into a lot that serviced a small strip mall containing a currency exchange, a cigarette store, and a beauty salon featuring nails, weaves, and extensions.  A crowd of about a dozen young punks dressed in black, saggy pants defying gravity, some with braided hair, but mostly bald, shuffled about, music blaring, passing joints and bottles in brown paper bags.

Now I was grateful that the squad followed me in.

A freckle-faced redheaded cop exited his vehicle, hand at his side gripping his pistol. The crowd taunting, pointing back and forth between the two of us. The cop’s eyes constantly shifted between me and the group. I rolled down my window “License, registration, and insurance,” he said, eyes on the kids. “Slowly,” he emphasized as I rummaged through my glove box.

Methodically, I pulled the documents from the box and placed each, one by one, into the redhead’s hand. He didn’t belong here, nor did I. His eyes kept a constant scan on the parking lot. The music pounded louder. The wind chilled my still damp body through the open window. “Wait here.” He turned and walked back to his car.

Fucking Tommy. He drags me forty miles from home to a parking lot full of gangbangers. What the hell was I doing?

The young cop returned after running my stuff. He handed me an orange and white citation.  “You can show up in court, or…” both our backs stiffened as the blaring music somehow grew more threatening, “or pay direct. Your choice.”

“Thanks.” I said. My window swiftly rising, providing a false sense of security.

He began to leave. He turned, “and your front end is out of whack. If you’re gonna be driving around here, you need a car that works.”

No shit. I acknowledged his advice with a wave through my closed window.

I studied the ticket. Improper lane use. $125. Do not send cash. Lucky me.

I eased slowly through the lot to return to the street.  The kids didn’t move. My car wobbled even more. “Better get that fixed.” One of them laughed and kicked at the front end. I hit the gas and sped out of the lot.

Finally I pulled up to Nina’s. Soaked from the elements and my own fear. I exited my damaged vehicle spotting Tommy through the dirty window sitting alone at a table, his starched white collar peeking from under his gray hooded sweat shirt, his foot tapping to the beat of Wilson Pickett. He was fidgeting with the menu, his gnarled hands scarred from years in the ring.

I rushed in, the bell above the door jingling, my prostate screaming for a bathroom. I made a bee-line for the toilet. He looked up. “Any trouble getting here?”

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Here at PYMNTS, we see it all, often in the form of press releases – most of which claim to be the next big thing in retail, commerce and financial services. These days, those ideas are often associated with crypto.

But this week, the press release that we thought was pretty cool was from startup Bristly, letting us know that they had invested “the world’s most effective toothbrush for dogs.”

They also promised us a “cool video already going viral.”

We were a little dubious, since even the most dedicated dog owner in the office, a person who cooks their dogs a rotisserie chicken every other night for dinner, remarked that they drew the line at brushing a dog’s teeth.

Undeterred by this remarkably odd sample of one, we checked out the site anyway. There, we learned two things.

The first is that the video is cool – and if we could embed it, we would.

The second is that after only a few days, Bristly has raised over $175,000 on Kickstarter from more than 4,000 people. The goal for their Kickstarter round was $15,000, meaning they’ve exceeded their goal by more than tenfold and counting.

The people have spoken – and they want a better way to brush their dog’s teeth, a revelation we found surprising, but perhaps shouldn’t have.

By the numbers, commerce is literally going to the dogs.

Human beings have always had pets and have always loved them, of course, but in recent years that love has evolved to an entirely new level.

“America’s house pets have worked their way into a new place in the hearts, homes and wallets of their owners,” Michael Schaffer wrote in his book “One Nation Under Dog: America’s Love Affair With Our Dogs” – and data backs up that assertion. According to VIP Petcare’s data, 84 percent of pet owners consider themselves “pet parents,” which kind of explains how the term “fur babies” came into vogue.

And where there is enthusiasm, there is also commerce – and, as it turns out, quite a lot of it.

“The humanization of pets has played well for brands and retailers that have developed or pivoted their strategies for consumers looking to treat their furry friends to the best that life has to offer,” Nielsen noted in its paper on pet care trends earlier this year.

And pet owners are willing to pay, usually quite a premium, for offering their pets the best lives possible. VIP Petcare estimates that the average pet owner spends a little over $2,000 a year caring for their fur baby, and Neilson notes that as of last year, Americans collectively spent about $69 billion on pet care. And the figure has been climbing sharply – by at least $2 billion each year – since the mid-1990s. In 2016, Americans spent $66.75 billion per year on their pets; as of 2007, pet owners spent $41.2 billion.

That’s a lot of dog treats.

Except, it actually isn’t.

When looking at the numbers, it isn’t that Americans are buying their pets much more to eat, as dog food and treat sales have been fairly flat in recent years – it’s that pet parents are buying their pets so, so many other things as well. Things like spa visits, acupuncture, glitter tattoos, non-medically necessary prostheses, subscription boxes, meal kits, rotisserie chickens and artisanal toys. One brave New York Times reporter with a new puppy who decided to embed himself deep into the pet pampering lifestyle – putatively for the cause of advancing journalism – discovered that the sky’s the limit when it comes to showing fur babies the love that is their due.

But while the options may be myriad, according to Nielsen, they are all guided by a common thread – one that is also central to the owners’ buying behaviors.

“Many of the trends we’re seeing in the pet category are ones we’ve been seeing in consumer categories over the past year or two: health and wellness,” Nielsen noted in its report. “Health and wellness is paramount to success in pet innovation, and pet trends are closely following human ones. In some cases, they’re even getting there first.”

Health and wellness, of course, is a wide-ranging category for humans – encompassing everything from skin creams, to cosmetics, to exercise, to apparel, to meal kits, to vitamin supplements to whatever witchcraft Gwyneth Paltrow is selling on Goop these days. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, it is equally wide-ranging when it comes to pets.

But some of the places where it ranges are legitimately pretty surprising. For example, according to Petplan, an insurance company for pets, pet parents dropped $62 million in 2011 on plastic surgery for their pets. Some of that surgery was for medically necessary reasons, but some was assuredly cosmetic. One such popular cosmetic procedure? The implantation of Neuticles, prosthetic testicles for neutered pets.

“Some people throw the dog in the car and have him turned into a eunuch because they don’t care. But there’s a certain segment of pet owners that do care, and that’s where Neuticles come in,” said Gregg A. Miller, who invented them in 1995.

That certain segment includes both Kim Kardashian and Larry Flynt, according to The New York Times. Fun fact, according to Miller: Kardashian did not demonstrate her normally high-end tastes when it came to buying for her pet boxer.

“They had ordered the cheapest ones possible – the hard ones, the clackers – and I thought, ‘Wow,’” Miller told CNBC. For reference, a top-of-the-line pair of Neuticals retails for $469.

And while that expenditure of funds may seem a bit strange, Miller is adamant that his invention helps dogs maintain their dignity in the aftermath of being neutered. And that concern for a dog’s dignity deserves at least some credit – particularly as one delves deeper into the wild world of pet-centric commerce. It is hard to imagine, on the other hand, the recent trend of “Asian fusion” dog grooming that is apparently sweeping the streets of New York among the painfully hip and extremely rich.

The term comes care of Jorge Bendersky, a New York dog groomer who charges around $300 an hour and counts like the likes of Gisele Bündchen and P. Diddy among his clients. Asian fusion, he noted, is a dog styling method developed in Japan that has become popular stateside.

“That’s very short on the body and very long on the legs, like big bell bottoms, which gives them the opportunity to wear a dress or a sweater and necklace without messing up the hairstyle,” he noted.

In fairness, it is a terrible thing to have splurged on a $150,000 collar for one’s dog, and then have it clash with their haircut.

Mr. Bendersky further told about the times that he gets a lot of demand for French “pawdicures,” pink and purple highlights in fur, and, “for that extra rock ’n’ roll edge,” glitter tattoos.

And because a day at the salon can be taxing – particularly for a dog that got an elaborate manicure – there are also spas to help pets unwind. At The Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa in Westlake Village, California, dogs are given the options of mud baths, detox wraps, hot oil treatments, blueberry facials, deep sea mineral mud masks and oatmeal soaks.

At Oh My Dog! Boutique Hotel and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, canine patrons can choose to study dog yoga – which, yes, is called doga – or shop their dog-centric apparel boutique on site. For dogs that like their fashion less esoteric, more preppy, not to worry: Ralph Lauren’s Pets line features cashmere sweaters and polo shirts.

At the Stay Dog Hotel in Chicago, four-legged guests have riverfront suites and a lap pool.

And as it turns out, premium services for your pet don’t stop once they check out of the space. For example, for those who don’t want to feed their dog out of a bag but perhaps do not have time to cook their pet a full hot meal, there’s good news. JustFoodForDogs advertises themselves as “purveyors of handcrafted meals for dogs,” and will deliver those handcrafted meals straight to your door, featuring ingredients like venison and squash.

It sounds pretty good – but not to worry, even if one is perhaps limited to feeding their pet out of a bag, what’s in the bag is getting better. Though the amount of dog food people have been buying has been fairly flat in recent years, according to Nielsen, the demand for “higher-quality premium food” has boosted annual household spending on pet food by 36 percent over the last 10 years.

Plus, the better the dog food, it seems, the bigger the sales revenue. Nielsen’s number also indicated that “produce-derived superfoods like blueberries, cranberries and sweet potatoes” all seem to draw pet parent spending, as do “probiotics and products with functional ingredients.” When more premium features are added, such as “novel proteins” like quail or rabbit, Nielsen reported, brands see growth in “double and triple digits.”

In fact, the growth in dog food and its relative value has been so sharp in recent years that it has sparked the interest of various big consumer packaged goods players looking for more market touchpoints as consumer interests are evolving. In April, General Mills bought natural pet foods label Blue Buffalo for $8 billion, saying at the time the addition represented a “a compelling new growth platform.”

In May, J.M. Smucker bought Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, parent of the Rachael Ray Nutrish pet food brand, for about $1.7 billion, again in the name of accelerating “the growth profile” of its pet food/snacks business, which includes such labels as Meow Mix and Milk-Bone.

The biggest news in the sector of late, however, are the rumored intentions of international CPG giant Nestle to purchase Canada’s Champion Petfoods, which owns brands Orijen and Acana, for more than $2 billion. Nestle already owns the Purina pet food line, but has identified “pet care” as a high-growth area. Orijen is a premium dog food brand with an active online following, and is likely a consumer base to which Nestle would very much like to develop closer ties.

Dogs, of course, can never have too many things bought for them, as they are loyal, smart, kind and possibly the superior form of life on this planet (but for their unfortunate habit of destroying shoes from time to time). And while we might chuckle at deep sea purification masks for dogs – who, left to their own devices, will happily root through the trash and eat whatever they find there – the truth is we can’t help but applaud the commerce world’s dedication to finding new and inventive ways to make man’s best friend happy.

But we might really have to rethink the phrase “it’s a dog’s life.” These days, a dog’s life doesn’t sound so bad.

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Sears, short name for Sears, Roebuck & Company, is an American chain of department stores founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in 1886. Formerly based at the Sears Tower in Chicago and currently headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, it began as a mail ordering catalog company and began opening retail locations in 1925.

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Confessions Of A Reluctant Gentrifier

When a white academic moved to one of the most diverse districts of Chicago, her parents worried for her safety. But as pet-groomers replaced local shops, she realized what was happening to the area’s original residents. via Blogger http://ift.tt/2p5XKcc

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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Poodle Grooming

Dive into the world of professional poodle grooming with our comprehensive guide, "Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Poodle Grooming." Elevate your grooming skills to the next level as we explore sophisticated techniques tailored for all types of poodles, from toys to standards. Discover the secrets to perfecting stylish clips, mastering coat care, and ensuring your poodle stands out in any crowd. Learn about the latest grooming tools, health tips, and dietary advice that contribute to a vibrant, healthy coat. Whether you're a seasoned groomer or a devoted poodle owner aiming for that show-quality look, this guide promises to transform your grooming routine with expert insights and innovative approaches. Embrace the art and science of poodle grooming and watch your furry friend turn heads with their impeccable style and flair!

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Beyond Pet Grooming: Building Client Connections for Tip Success

Unlock the secrets to tip success in the pet grooming industry! Explore innovative strategies beyond grooming techniques to build lasting connections with your clients. Discover how personalized care, effective communication, and memorable experiences can turn satisfied customers into generous tippers. Elevate your pet grooming business by mastering the art of client relationships.

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Secrets of Success: Expert Tips for Earning Tips as Pet Groomers

Unlock the secrets to success in the pet grooming industry with our expert tips! Dive into a world of furry transformations and discover the key techniques and strategies that top pet groomers use to earn tips and build a loyal clientele. From mastering the art of handling different breeds to understanding the psychology of pet owners, our comprehensive guide unveils the hidden gems that can elevate your grooming skills and boost your earnings. Join us on this journey to unleash your full potential as a pet groomer and create a thriving business that goes beyond a simple haircut.

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Pet Grooming Party in Chicago: Join PawCare in Its 1st Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate with PawCare as we mark our 1st Anniversary in Chicago with an unforgettable Pet Grooming Party! This isn't just any event; it's a special occasion where pet lovers and their furry friends come together to enjoy a day filled with pampering, fun activities, and exclusive grooming sessions. Our expert groomers are ready to spoil your pets with the latest in pet care trends, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their best. Don't miss out on the fun workshops, exciting giveaways, and a chance to connect with other pet enthusiasts in the community. Whether you have a playful pup or a graceful cat, every pet is welcome to join the party. Let's make this anniversary a memorable one for both you and your pet. Save the date and be a part of the ultimate pet grooming celebration in Chicago!

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Pet Parenting: Should You Stay or Go During The Dog Grooming Session?

Navigating the world of pet parenting comes with its unique set of dilemmas, one of which is whether to stay or leave during your dog's grooming session. This decision can significantly impact your furry friend's comfort and behavior, as well as affect the quality of service received. Staying by your dog's side can provide reassurance to anxious pets, ensuring they feel secure throughout the grooming process. On the other hand, leaving might allow professionals to work more efficiently without distractions, potentially leading to a smoother and quicker grooming experience. This guide delves into the pros and cons of both options, considering factors such as your dog's temperament, the groomer's preference, and the environment of the grooming facility. By weighing these aspects, pet parents can make an informed decision that best suits their dog's needs and personality, fostering a positive grooming experience that enhances their pet's well-being and appearance.

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Avoiding Blunders: Essential Pet Grooming Tips for Goldendoodle Parents

Discover the ultimate guide to pet grooming for Goldendoodle owners! Learn essential tips and tricks to avoid common blunders in maintaining your furry friend's coat and overall hygiene. From brushing techniques to recommended grooming tools, this comprehensive resource ensures a smooth and enjoyable grooming experience for both you and your Goldendoodle. Elevate your pet care routine with expert insights and foster a healthier, happier relationship with your beloved canine companion.

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Simplifying Pet Care: Booking Multi-Pet Grooming with PawCare

Discover the ease of pet care with PawCare! Simplify your life by booking multi-pet grooming sessions effortlessly. Our platform is designed to streamline the grooming process for all your furry friends, ensuring a stress-free experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing individual appointments—PawCare makes it convenient to schedule grooming sessions for multiple pets in one go. Trust us to provide top-notch care for your pets, leaving them looking and feeling their best. Experience the ultimate solution in pet grooming with PawCare's user-friendly interface and dedicated services.

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Jingle Tails all the Way: Tips to Manage Holiday Grooming Rush in Your Salon

Navigate the festive fur frenzy with our expert guide! Discover essential tips and tricks to smoothly handle the holiday grooming rush in your salon. From scheduling strategies to efficient grooming techniques, we've got your Jingle Tails covered. Elevate your salon game and keep tails wagging happily all season long!

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Pet Grooming Path: Steps to a Professional Career in Grooming

Unlock the door to a fulfilling profession in pet grooming through our step-by-step guide. From acquiring fundamental grooming skills to gaining insights into the latest trends, our Pet Grooming Path is your key to success. Navigate the intricacies of grooming techniques, customer communication, and business acumen, ensuring you stand out in the competitive world of pet care. Start your journey today and transform your love for animals into a thriving career.

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Dog Dental Care: Unveiling Secrets From a Professional Dog Salon in Chicago

Proper dental care is crucial for your dog's overall health and well-being. Neglecting your dog's oral hygiene can lead to various dental issues, including gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. To shed some light on dog dental care, let's explore some insights from a professional dog salon in Chicago: