June is Adopt-A-Cat Month! Welcoming a new member into your family is an exciting and joyous occasion. However, all life changes require time, patience and care. We will be looking at some of the ways that you can support a successful transition…
What are food allergies? Food allergies occur in dogs and cats when their immune systems accidentally identify a particular food ingredient as harmful which creates antibodies to fight off the dangerous invader (the food). The most common food allergies are…
On This Day…14 Years Ago Today marks the day, April 5th, that 14 years ago I opened the first Bentley’s location in Downtown Arlington Heights, IL I opened in 2008 and as challenging as that year was, I think it…
As warmer weather arrives, we tend to go on longer walks with our pets. Exercise is always great for your pet, but keep in mind, especially if your pet is a little older, you may need to ease into those…
Some of us don’t think we need to take care of our pet’s teeth. Maybe we think the kibble is cleaning them? If you don’t know already, kibble does not clean your pet’s teeth and gum line. It’s a myth…
Are you feeling lucky? Luck won’t protect your pet from these annoying little bugs called fleas and ticks. It’s normal to encounter these pests from time to time but what we do as a preventative routine can make a big…
The Many Benefits of Grooming Your Pet There are more benefits to grooming your pet besides the obvious of trying to control shedding. Here are more reasons to regularly brush and bathe your pet: A Closer Bond When taking the…
The Pet Food industry is experiencing product shortages nationwide. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and port issues have resulted in many pet food & supply shortages. Many manufacturers who import ingredients or packaging materials (aluminum for cans) have been impacted…
Moisture is crucial for the digestive tract and overall organ function. Simply drinking water will not allow our pet’s to receive the amount of moisture needed to prevent dehydration. Our pets are genetically built for high protein, high moisture diets.…
The word cold can have many different meanings depending on where you live in the US. I think we all know what bitter cold weather is and how it can cause cute little paws to get frost bite faster than…