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Review of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Diet

Please check out these amazing articles on DCM by the Journal of Animal Science!! The article, which can be accessed here, is an exhaustive literature review regarding the causes of DCM, and the first research resulting from BSM Partners’ long-term DCM research effort, said BSM officials.   And click here for another one from Pet Product News!! Review of canine dilated cardiomyopathy in the wake of diet-associated concerns  Sydney R McCauley, Stephanie D Clark, Bradley W Quest, Renee M Streeter, Eva M Oxford Journal of Animal Science, Volume 98, Issue 6, June 2020, Abstract Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has been in the literature and news because of the recent opinion-based...

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The Truth About Grains

The Truth About Grains

At Ciji's / Paws 'n' Play we are committed to helping you keep your pets stay healthy and happy.  There has been a lot of information circulating recently about grains and DCM in dogs.  We just wanted to provide some insight from one dog company and some useful links for your reading pleasure.  We will continue to follow this research and help in the best way we can.  Let us know if you have any questions...we are always here to help!  https://truthaboutpetfood.com https://www.frommfamily.com/connect/fda20190702/ On June 27, 2019, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued itsthird status report on its investigation into any...

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Know the Signs & Treatments of Heartworm Disease

Know the Signs & Treatments of Heartworm Disease

What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal species, including wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions and—in rare instances—humans. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live in proximity to many urban areas, they...

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Ciji's Article in the Front Porch

Ciji's Article in the Front Porch

Bob Corman’s first job was as a bagger at an Albertson’s grocery store; today, customers may find him bagging healthy pet foods—but now he’s the owner of his own store in Park Hill. In May, the Colorado native and longtime Stapleton resident purchased the neighborhood institution—Ciji’s pet store—from Bonnie Simpson. Simpson, who opened Ciji’s two decades ago when natural pet foods were relatively new, says she only ever considered selling to Bob, convinced of their shared vision. Bob Corman, the new owner of Ciji’s pet store in Park Hill, sits on a dog food bench with his store manager, Celeste...

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