Peaks Family Pets - A Natural Way to Feed Your Dog
Diet is the foundation of your dog’s health and happiness, and at Peaks Family Pets we are well aware of this reality. We are the original locally owned pet food supplier in Squamish, dedicated to offering premium pet nutrition for over 30 years. With regards to the food we offer for dogs, we dedicate on raw food for dogs and raw bones for dogs, we promise to provide nothing but 100% healthy and organic products to our beloved dogs.
Healthy Dogs Raw Food Feeding: How Raw Food is Beneficial
A raw food diet is also know as the BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) and is based on feeding dogs and cats as nature intended. This includes raw edible bones (recreational bones and ground bones), muscle meat, organ meats, and vegetables. Advocates of raw feeding think it can result in:
- Better Digestion: A natural diet can be less complex for the dog to digest, resulting in better nutrient absorption.
- Shinier coat and healthier skin: Raw food contains nutrients that can help with getting a shinier coat and healthier skin.
- Increased Energy: Many dog owners report that their dogs have more energy on a raw diet.
- Dental Health: Raw bones can help in removing bacteria from teeth, aids in dental hygiene.
Our Raw Food Offerings
We offer a wide range of raw food to our customers at Peaks Family Pets for dogs with the following needs:
- Whole Food Recipes: Complete meals containing muscle meat, organs, bones, and vegetables, designed to provide all the micro- and macronutrients necessary.
- Pure Proteins: For dogs with allergies or special dietary requirements, single-protein options.
- Air-Dried and Freeze-Dried Raw Foods: Similar in convenience to traditional kibble, and you don’t lose nutritional value by switching to this form of raw food - perfect for traveling.
Raw Bones for Dogs
Feeding your dog raw bones has nutritional and recreational value:
- Dental Health: Splitting of raw bones scrapes the cartilage and strengthens gums.
- Mental Engagement: Chewing on bones keeps the dog mentally stimulated, which can tire him and minimize boredom (and its related behaviors).
Calcium The chunks of bones are a good source for calcium, phosphorus, and some other nutrients that are essential for your dog.
Guidance and Support
Starting a raw diet can be intimidating, but our knowledgeable team is ready to help with the transition:
- This is personalized advice: We provide you personalized recommendations depending upon the age, breed, health state, and activity of your dog.
- Informative: We can educate our pet owners on proper handling, portion sizes, and safety practices for raw feeding.
- Local Knowledge: We proudly serve the Squamish community and know what local pet owners want the most.
Why Choose Peaks Family Pets?
This long history in Squamish is evidence of our passion for pet health and pet owner satisfaction:
- Informed Staff: Our staff are pet lovers with a wealth of knowledge, even resources that can answer your questions.
- Convenience: Local stores provide nearby in-store shopping and ordering online with local delivery options.
Join the Peaks Family
Please come visit Peaks Family Pets and our selection of raw food for your dog. Whatever your reason for wanting to feed your pet more naturally — whether you just want to switch gradually to a completely new diet, or if you just want to offer an occasional raw bone for enrichment — we hope to help you through your journey towards natural pet nutrition.
Call to Action
So, are you ready to level up your dog’s meals with healthy, natural goodness? With information all at your fingertips, you will soon realize that raw feeding is exactly what your dog needs! You know, our team is here to support you in making the best decisions for the health and happiness of your furry family member.