Health and Safety
Choosing the Right Large Breed Puppy Food
July 15, 2020
The TL;DR 01 If your dog is expected to be over 70 lbs as an adult, you technically have a large breed dog. 02 Almost any food can be a large breed puppy food, but you’ll need to check the calcium levels on the bag to be sure. Read More
Corn Has No Place In Pet Food
July 8, 2020
The TL;DR 01 At BPE we prioritize quality and providing foods that will help your pet thrive. Not inexpensive products designed simply to help keep your pet alive. 02 Corn is high on the glycemic index, it does not provide any unique nutrients, it’s not highly bioavailable,… Read More
How Much Can My Dog Carry In Their Backpack?
July 7, 2020
In Justin's article, he makes the statement that we often overestimate how much our dogs can carry, and we absolutely agree! The general rule of thumb for an active, adult dog is that they can carry no more than 25% of their body weight. Read More
COVID-19 and BPE – May Update
May 15, 2020
From the entire BPE team, we hope that you and your family are staying well. It’s been a while since we last updated everyone on our situation. Since our last update in March, a lot has changed but a lot has stayed the same. The biggest change is probably… Read More
COVID-19 and BPE
March 21, 2020
From the entire BPE team, we hope that you and your family are staying well. As a company, BPE is doing our best to try and stay abreast of the current situation we are all facing. We know that the entire Central Oregon community is facing this together. COVID-19’s… Read More
Pet Dental Health: Does Your Dog or Cat Have Bad Breath?
January 22, 2020
Does your pet have bad breath? Did you know that’s not normal? Bad breath can be a sign of dental disease, which can be a huge problem for your cat or dog. Taking care of your pet’s teeth will help your cat or dog… Read More
4 Ways to Help Prevent Cancer in Your Dog
November 16, 2019
Unfortunately, dogs don’t live as long as we’d like them to. In fact, the lifespan for dogs has decreased by an average of six years in the last four decades. A whopping 90% of that is due to environmental factors, so what can you do to help your dog live… Read More
2 Minute Read – Pig Ears, Salmonella, and You
August 2, 2019
October 30, 2019 Update: According to the CDC, this outbreak appears to be over, as the rate of new human illnesses reports has slowed and returned to baseline levels. This post has been updated for clarity. This recall makes sense, but we aren’t pulling our pig ears off the… Read More
Pet Fire Safety in Central Oregon
July 12, 2019
Every year thousands of pets are hurt or killed during fires. It’s not fun to think about, but fire is a part of life in Central Oregon. We know you care about your family and pets, so follow these simple steps to prevent and prepare for fire related… Read More
Industry Statement on DCM: FirstMate
July 9, 2019
Diet and DCM The FDA is trying to see if there is a relationship between diet and DCM. Follow our coverage of the topic here. DCM Info, This Way FirstMate’s… Read More
Industry Statement on DCM: Zignature
July 6, 2019
Diet and DCM The FDA is trying to see if there is a relationship between diet and DCM. Follow our coverage of the topic here. DCM Info, This Way Zignature’s… Read More
Industry Statement on DCM: Nulo Pet Food
July 6, 2019
Diet and DCM The FDA is trying to see if there is a relationship between diet and DCM. Follow our coverage of the topic here. DCM Info, This Way Nulo’s… Read More
What the FDA Actually Said: Are Boutique Foods to Blame?
July 5, 2019
On 27 June 2019, the FDA updated their investigation into a potential link between certain diets and canine DCM. The update is about 14 pages long and has been updated to include charts and name brands. We dug into it and pulled out 5 things that the FDA… Read More
What the FDA Actually Said: Is DCM Reported in Unexpected Breeds?
July 5, 2019
On 27 June 2019, the FDA updated their investigation into a potential link between certain diets and canine DCM. The update is about 14 pages long and has been updated to include charts and name brands. We dug into it and pulled out 5 things that the FDA… Read More
What the FDA Actually Said: Are DCM Rates on the Rise?
July 3, 2019
On 27 June 2019, the FDA updated their investigation into a potential link between certain diets and canine DCM. The update is about 14 pages long and has been updated to include charts and name brands. We dug into it and pulled out 5 things that the FDA… Read More
The 5 Things the FDA is Actually Saying about Food and DCM
July 3, 2019
Previously we commented on the updates from 2018. Those can be found here. On 27 June 2019, the FDA updated their investigation into a potential link between certain diets and canine DCM. The update is about 14 pages long and has been… Read More
Moving to Bend: Pet Safety Tips for Central Oregon
March 28, 2019
You love being outdoors with your pets. In fact, that is one of the reasons you moved to Bend. But if you moved here from a city there are probably some hazards you haven’t thought of. So let’s talk about how to keep your pets purrfectly safe in Central… Read More
5 Ways to Prevent Pet Poisoning
March 6, 2019
In 1961, Congress designated the week of March 16-22 as National Poison Prevention Week. Since then, the pet loving community has adopted the idea and expanded it to be Pet Poison Awareness Month. So we’re focused on passing along as much information as we can to keep your pets safe… Read More
12 Ways to Go Green With Your Pet
October 31, 2018
Have you ever wondered how to be a more Earth friendly pet owner? If you’re like most of us, we spend a lot of time trying to reduce our environmental footprint. Well, here are 12 easy ways to become a green pet owner by reducing your pets’ environmental pawprint! 1. Read More
Three Marketing Phrases that May Not Mean What You Think
September 28, 2018
The pet food industry has changed a LOT over the years and today it is probably harder than ever to figure out what is and isn’t good for your pets. We see the market leaders come up with a new idea and then over time the rest of the market… Read More
Does My Dog Need Grain Free Kibble?
September 28, 2018
In light of the FDA’s investigation on certain grain free foods and DCM, it feels like a good time to think about why you’re feeding grain free in the first place. Quality grain free kibble can be an absolute life saver for those dogs that have an allergy but it… Read More
9 Tips for Moving with Your Pet [Curated]
September 13, 2018
By Justin Chaplin via apartmentlist.com While moving to a new home is an exciting chapter in you and your pet’s life, there are some steps you should take and things you should know before embarking on this journey. We’ve compiled a list of the… Read More
The FDA's Investigation into DCM
August 15, 2018
We will be constantly updating this post with our most recent information regarding the investigation along with any context that we can provide. Update 1: August 21, 2018 The FDA has not come forward with anything new but there is more and more commentary about this being published. Read More
Grain Free Diets
August 7, 2018
A few weeks ago, the FDA came forward and made a statement that they were “concerned about reports of heart disease in dogs that ate certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legumes or potatoes as their main ingredients.” In that same press release, they went on to… Read More
How to Protect Your Dog From Ticks
June 6, 2018
No matter how hard you try to avoid it, sometimes ticks happen. The first step in tick safety is prevention. You can try: Holistic Sprays Products such as Frontline Tick repellent clothing Adding garlic or apple… Read More