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Meet Swindle!
Mary is the proud master of Swindle, a dynamic Belgian Malinois who does competitions for a living – or better yet – for fun! In this blogpost, we’re sharing Swindle’s story as shared by Mary. I...
View ArticleWhat Does Your Pet Say About You?
There’s a long-standing myth that pets look like their owner’s, and it’s not without evidence. Have you ever noticed a resemblance between your friend and their pet? Have you ever noticed a resemblance...
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New Look, Same Formula and Quality
You may have noticed that some of your FirstMate Canned Pet Food has a new look. Why the change? We have not changed the formulation, sourcing, quality or manufacturing. All cans are still made in our...
View ArticleFirstMate Pet Foods Nutritionally Complete Diets – Understanding Dilated...
Recent reports from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have suggested a link between grain-free diets and incidents of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). More specifically, the FDA is investigating...
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Best U.S. Cities to Visit with Your Dog (or Cat!)
Ready for a weekend getaway, but don’t want to leave your furry friend at home? Whether you’re escaping from a tough week at work or the stresses of daily life, bring your pet along on your next trip!...
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6 Tips for Dog Safety on Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner! You’ve picked out your costume, filled a bowl with candy for trick or treaters, and carved the perfect pumpkin. But have you thought about the safety of your furry...
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Dispelling Black Cat Myths
Halloween brings with it scary stories about mythical creatures – ghosts, goblins, and vampires. There is one pet that tends to get lumped in with these imaginary creatures – the black cat. Black...
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics
What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? They are supposed to be good for your stomach, right? Yogurt…? Today we will delve into what they are, what they do, and how they can be...
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New Year New Dog
For most, the new year ushers in a moment for reflection and growth. As you order a salad for lunch and pick up a new box of floss, remember that this is also a good time to help your pet establish...
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7 Tips for Your PowderHound
Winter is upon us. Time to gear up and get out. It’s true that not every dog will be as enthusiastic about leaving the warm comforts of home for the great white abyss, but many dogs revel in snowy...
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How 3 FirstMates Got Their Names
Have you ever wondered how to come up with a great dog name? Something that’s memorable, fits the dog’s personality, and shows off the most unique qualities of your FirstMate? It can be a daunting...
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Six Tips on Training a Reliable Recall – How to Get your Dog to Come to you...
You and your FirstMate have a great rapport–you spend time outdoors and love to chill out at the end of the day—but do you have trouble getting your dog to come to you when called? Maybe he only...
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30 Years in Pet Food, Adaptation is Key
One realizes the importance of taking a long range view of things if one wants to achieve any chance of crystallizing goals. Whether it is in sports, academia, art or business, rare is the overnight...
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Impulse Control: Why You Need to Practice This With Your Dog
Written by Janine Allen This video shows me working on impulse control and decision making with a puppy. As a foundation skill, it helps teach the puppy to resist impulse to grab things on the ground,...
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Meet the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association
Written By: Lauren Farricker When you hear the word avalanche, it may fill you with fear. But did you know your chances of survival are far greater with the help of a dog? We set out to learn more...
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Nose Touch: Why Is It The Rage With Dog Trainers?
Written by: Janine Allen The nose touch is the go to behavior for many dog trainers and performance competitors. The trainer offers the dog the flat palm of her hand and the dog excitedly nudges his...
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Make Homemade Dog Treats Using FirstMate Food
As any pet owner will tell you, dogs are naturally curious animals, willing to sniff at (or try to taste) just about anything. It’s also not a surprise to find your furry friend hovering around the...
View ArticleDCM – Message From the President – July 2019
July 2019 To Our Valued Customers, FirstMate Pet Foods has been in business for 30 years. We have been producing quality pet foods since the beginning. It was our intention, right from the start, to...
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Drop that, you thief!
Written by: Janine Allen Dogs are not innately thieves. They put things in their mouths because that’s just what dogs do. It is when they believe they will be punished that they grab and slink away....
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Relationship Between Longevity and Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Obesity is a major health issue of dogs and cats, and the prevalence of obesity is rising rapidly. Obese animals have a large amount of white adipose tissue, or fat. High levels of white adipose tissue...
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