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"We just seldom see the so called inevitable diseases in our patients, when we can get the owners to raise their pets on their natural foods."

Robert Goldstein, VMD;
Marty Goldstein, DVM;
Richard J. Kearns, DVM;
H. Robertson, DVM



Located in Calgary    
       Proudly Canadian

Welcome!

Optimal Pet Foods is a pet store that specializes in quality healthy pet food, including dry, canned and raw food. You will also find a full line of supplements, treats, fun toys and every day pet supplies for your dog, cat and small animals.

Unfortunately many pet foods on the market contain questionable ingredients and dangerous additives. We take the extra step to scrutinize our products to ensure they meet our quality standards - we keep your pet's health at heart!

By feeding species appropriate pet foods, and utilizing a common sense nutritional approach, you too can realize the optimal health that nature intended for your pets.

No more will there be the dry coat, the itching, allergies, or lack of enthusiasm and health. Switch to a "REAL" healthy pet food and transform your pet's life today!

We Keep Your Pet's Health at Heart!
Our Foods Do Not Contain:


  Corn, Wheat or Soy

  By-Products

  Un-named Rendered "Animal Fat"
  or "Meat and Bone Meal"

  Heavy Starch Content

  Fillers

  Chemical Preservatives,
  including BHA, BHT, propyl
  gallate or ethoxyquin, which
  have been linked to chronic
  disease in laboratory animals.

  Say Yes to a Healthy Pet Food - Learn More in Our Article:
  What's Really in Your Pet Food? The Top 12 Ingredients to Avoid


It begs the question... is your pet food great food or just great marketing?

Not sure if your pet's food is healthy? Simply drop into the store with your current pet food label or name and we'll happily help you find the best food for your pets.

The Resources page also contains helpful articles, links and book suggestions. Browse to learn more about how we can help!



What's New

We began this business to truly help pets, educate consumers and allow people to make informed decisions when it comes to their pet's health and longevity. Many pet stores claim to carry healthy products when this simply isn't the case, this is where we are different. We will help you find the best dog food, cat or small animal food for your needs.

This is the first part of a series of need to know articles on pet food, the pet food industry and why raw feeding is so important.


What's Really in Your Pet Food? The Top 12 Ingredients to Avoid
  New

Uncovers what really lies in your pet food. You will be surprised at what unsavoury ingredients can be found in your pet's dish!

How to Figure Out Pet Food Labels   New

Something so simple has become overtly misleading. Get the facts on how to decipher the true ordering and content of your pet food.

Raw Bones Promote Dental Health   New

Discussing raw bones and chews for dental health.


More to come soon! See all articles and resources in Education & Resources


New Products


Back to Basics Raw Pet Food
has arrived! Calgary made, come in and try these new quality meals, raw meaty bones and green tripe! New to raw? Now is the time to start experiencing the remarkable benefits of feeding a species appropriate raw food diet.

The goal at Back to Basics is to make feeding a raw, biologically appropriate diet more CONVENIENT and AFFORDABLE. If our pets could talk they would be asking for "raw food, please!"

Back to Basics Raw Pet Food



Deli Fresh
refrigerated prepared meals are now in!

As a great alternative to home cooking, these prepared meals come in chunks and chubs in various recipes, including the new Vital grain-free varieties! Happy, healthy dogs eat Fresh! Picky dog? Look no further. More at www.delifreshpet.com

Deli Fresh Vital Dog Food


Summer is hot! Quench poochy's thirst whether you're on the go or at the dog park with the Water Rover and Gulpy portable water bottles. Various sizes and colours are now available.

Portable water bottles for dogs




Featured Products


Back to Basics Raw Pet Food

Why feed raw? Because that is what dogs and cats are supposed to eat!

"Owners who want healthy pets will always choose species appropriate raw food - feeding a diet that most closely resembles what your dog or cat would eat in the wild."

Back to Basics promotes REAL food for your dog and cat; with a great variety of foods that will provide dental benefits along with the many other benefits of feeding raw, fresh, species appropriate foods.



Orijen is Canada's award-winning, family-owned and operated pet food maker with a tradition of innovation and quality spanning over a quarter century. Orijen uses fresh regional ingredients to produce Biologically Appropriate foods that promote the peak health of dogs & cats.

Orijen is GRI Pet Food of the Year, two years in a row!

GRI awarded Orijen Pet Food of the Year for 2008-2009 & 2010-2011.

Learn more about Canada's top pet food maker: Read More