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Fundraising & Adoption Day for Local Animal Rescues

On Saturday September 22th Canvasback Pet Supplies is hosting our Third Annual Adoption Day! Our goal is to bring awareness to local animal shelters, raise money, and hopefully get some pets new forever homes!

-BBQ
... -Silent Auction
-Paw Spa
-A draw for free dog food for a...

Canvasback Pet Supplies is very excited to announce our first ever Calendar Photo Contest! We are looking for your adorable pet photos to fill our calendar pages. The Calendar will be offered for sale starting in November 2012 with the proceeds going to a local pet rescue or animal welfare...

It's that time of year again!! Get out of the house this winter and have some fun with winter dog sports. On Sunday Dec 4th 2011 Canvasback Pet Supplies will be hosting Snow Motion's Winter sport seminar. Come learn the basics of Ski-joring and Kick sledding in a fun and relaxed...

Some pets switch over to a raw diet more readily than others. There are a few reasons for this. Older ones tend to be more difficult. Pets that have food left out all day for them are not used to feeling hunger and may beg all day for food. When switching,...

Premium quality raw dog & cat food made in Edmonton Alberta Canada.
Arusha's Mission
To produce high quality species appropriate raw cat and dog that will enable our customer’s pets to live a long and healthy life
What goes into our Arusha? Only the best meats. Human Grade Growth Hormone free Anti-biotic free Never fed...

Thank you to Eukanuba & everyone who helped make this event a success! With your help we raised $2,448 for animal rescues and 10 very lucky families found new canine best friends. See you again next year!
Come down and show your support for our local animal shelters even if you not...

Sizing is very important when ordering your dog a set of Muttluks Dog Boots. The boots should fit snug without loose excess material. If your dogs boots look like flat duck feet they are too large and will not stay on.


If you are not using the sizing chart, stand...

Kick Sledding

Try something new this winter. Get outside and have some fun with winter your dog will thank you.

Originating from Finland the Kick Sled has been used as a winter mobility vehicle for over 100 years. This versatile sled is used for daily shopping trips, as a growing competitive sport and...

Because most indoor dogs shed all year round they do not have the same well developed seasonal coat as an outside dog. This can mean that even a thick coated indoor dog can benefit from the extra protection a winter dog jacket can provide. If you are unsure whether your dog...

How to measure your dog for winter dog coats and sweaters.

Looking to adopt. Here is a listing of the Winnipeg and Area animal shelters both big and small.

When ordering Hamilton nylon buckle collars add approximately 2" to your dogs neck measurement to get the correct size. These collars are sized by measuring the total length of the collar. Example neck 20" 2"extra = 22" collar needed. See Chart Below

Average Collar Size by Breed for Nylon Buckle Collars Afgan 18"...

Pet age, relative to humans, varies depending on breed. Smaller breeds under 20 pounds in weight age slower than larger breeds over 90 pounds. While an exact comparison to human age is impossible, the following rule of thumb can be used to estimate when your pet reaches his "golden" years:

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Cats tend to be cleaner animals than dogs, therefore they require fewer baths. During flea and tick season you should consider giving your cat regular flea baths, and of course longhaired cats require additional grooming to prevent tangling and matting.
Most cats HATE water with the exception of a few breeds. Brush...

Dogs' nails have a rich blood supply, called the "quick," that runs through the middle. Always cut well away from the quick of the nail. Some dogs have white nails and you can clearly see where the pink quick ends. If your pet has black nails, make sure that you...

Taking Care of Your Dog's Teeth
Yep! Dogs need to brush their teeth just like people do, but they need your help. Get your dog used to this new experience by squeezing some canine tooth paste on your finger and putting it between their cheek and gum. Canine toothpaste has a...

Canvasback Pet Supplies started Kibble for K-9s in June of 2008 in an effort to help out the smaller, less known shelters. Funds donated go towards buying pet food at our cost, as well as Canadian Tire money can be used to help purchase essential every day supplies for the “shelter...

Bite inhibition is teaching the dog to use their mouth with control, rather than not allowing the dog to use their mouth at all. Dogs use their mouths like we use our hands, and if dogs had opposable thumbs, our relationship with them would be quite different.

Learn how to strengthen the bond with your canine through the power of play. The key to successful play with your dog is to become the playmate. There are two basic types of play that are of interest to us, one is where the dog plays an individual game with a...

We've just added more items to choose from. Canvasback Pet Supplies has grown considerably since 1949 to include a 3,000 square floor store filled with over 10,000 items specifically for your pet, and we're always looking for more! Keep your best friend happy, you have come to the right place.