If you are looking to cut down on the cost of owning a pet, this ultimate guide to DIY dog grooming can help. Many of us rely on professional groomers to take care of our dogs’ grooming needs ..read more

Take a look at the ingredient panel on your pet's food. Outside of the few recognizable ingredients at the top of the list, it looks like gibberish to most of us. How do you know what you're feeding your dog if you can't even pronounce half of the ingredients ..read more

Let’s face it, Homes Alive Pets is definitely a weird name for a pet store. I know this because anytime I tell someone about our company I get a, “Homes what?” Maybe you have even experience this when you are trying to tell someone about Homes Alive Pets. You might wonder what kind of people sit around and think about a name for a pet store, and come up with the name “Homes Alive”? Well, I assure you there is meaning behind it. In fact, the name serves as a constant reminder as to why we exist ..read more

Love them or hate them, pet costumes are already abound on the internet and are sure to make a real life appearance in your neighbourhood soon. We love cute dog clothes any day of the week, but take a look at our list of the craziest, silliest, and most ingenious dog and cat costume ideas we've seen so far ..read more

Pest contamination, food poisoning, upset stomachs, and even altered taste and texture can all be a result of how you store your pet's food. With the rising temperatures and humidity of summer, these risks can increase. Commit to following these tips for proper pet food storage and you can ensure you've done what you can for your pet's food safety.  ..read more

Whether you are gearing up for a spooky Halloween party or just want some adorable and memorable photos, you want a pet costume that is cute, creative, and yet easy enough to put together in minutes. Quality-made dog clothes can be practical , but for fun events like halloween, these easy DIY pet costumes are sure to please, but simple enough that anyone could pull them off (and they don't break the bank). Additionally, most of these are comfortable enough that even sensitive pets shouldn't have a problem wearing them ..read more

One of the attributes we value most highly in the brands we carry is transparency. Transparency allows for customers to feel confident that the brand choices that they are making for their pet are the right ones. In this guest blog post, Champion Foods, maker of ORIJEN dog and cat food and treats, answers some frequently asked questions to keep that integrity alive.  ..read more

Bully sticks are a popular natural treat for dogs, but what are bully sticks, really? Are they healthy for dogs? Should you be feeding your dog bully sticks? Could they be potentially harmful to your dog (and you, too)? Read on to find out what bully sticks are and what benefits or harm they may cause for your dog ..read more

Grooming your dog from home can save money and help increase your bond with your canine companion ..read more

Ears are one area of your cat's body that often get forgotten when it comes to grooming. Learn how to clean a cat's ears safely and keep your cat healthy and happy ..read more