Many people get a new puppy for Christmas and with that new puppy come questions: “Is it normal for my puppy to ______________?
Just fill in the blank with anything from chewing, digging, whining, barking, and much more…

Free Shipping Day is Thursday, December 17, 2009…
JeffersPet.com is happy to announce that we will be participating this year and for the first time we will offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders that day. We also guarantee to ship out orders that same day.

As we near the holidays, with all the traditions and festivities, the bright colorful lights and decorations, it is easy to forget the potential for danger that exists, not just for us but for our four-legged friends. We all know that there is an inherent danger of fire with the lights and extra extension cords and just the cold dry weather, but here are a few more tips that you may not have considered…

Did you know that the name of a pet food is far more important than just a brand identifier or cute marketing technique? The way a product is named, including the order of ingredient words is strictly regulated. For example, “Chicken and Rice Dog Food” is very different from “Rice and Chicken Dog Food”.
Here is the equivalent to your secret decoder ring for pet food labels:

Jeffers is having a virtual TENT SALE June 1st thru 7th!
We need to make room for new items and clean out the old.
We are selling over a thousand items at or near cost.
NO TRICKS! NO DOUBLE TALK! NO FINE PRINT!
June 1st through June 7th, over a thousand items will be marked down.
We must get [...]

Wow! It has been a long time since we posted anything. We haven’t been slacking; there is a lot going on. Some things I can tell you and some I can’t share yet but trust me it is all exciting.
First:
The holiday pet catalog is here. If you aren’t yet on the mailing list, be sure [...]

Parasites and Pets
A parasite commonly refers to an organism that lives on or inside another organism.1 More importantly, a parasitic relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed.2 Making the short list of parasites common to pets are fleas, ticks, mites and worms. This particular post will [...]

by Renee Jones, CPDT
As the seasons start to change from fall to winter people adjust their routines and plan for colder weather. It’s important to take a few minutes to prepare the four legged members of our family for colder weather, too.
Make certain to provide proper shelter. If you can’t keep your dog indoors [...]

Doggie Dental Care
by Renee Jones, CPDT
Although dogs rarely get cavities, they are prone to gum disease & excess tartar build-up on the teeth. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), an astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Animals can suffer the same [...]

Obesity in Dogs
It is estimated that 40% of pets in America are overweight. Further, approximately 25% of dogs in the United States are obese. It is very important that we take responsibility for our pets. If a pet is overweight, it is almost certainly the owner’s fault. There are certain medical conditions that can cause [...]