Maser's is a full line pet store and
all breed full service dog and cat grooming salon. We carry many great lines of Dog and Cat foods
with competitive prices. We sell Cats, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Rodents. And
supplies for all!
Maser's is also a Washington state accredited and licensed
vocational school for pet grooming. We offer courses for those who just want to
be a groomer assistant, bather and dryer, or up to full courses for advanced
grooming techniques.
Store Hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00 - 7:00
Friday - Saturday
9:00 - 6:00
Sunday
10:00 - 5:00
No Grooming
Grooming Hours:
Drop off MON - SAT.
7:15 - 10:30
Pick up until store close
The Nature's Variety line of natural pet products was developed by families who
have been engaged in sustainable production agriculture for over 140 years -
raising quality livestock and growing crops in America's heartland. For the past
30 years, they have been primarily focused on the meat processing business.
Their experience in processing meats for human consumption gives them an ongoing
advantage in providing superior, nutritional pet products.
Nature's Variety's team is passionate about improving the health of your pet
through better nutrition. With better ingredients and better nutrition, you can
help your pet maintain proper body weight, reduce the risk of allergies, and
enjoy a longer, healthier life by maintaining a healthy diet.
Nature's Variety selects the highest quality ingredients for the production of
their nutritionally dense and bio-available diets and treats. Their natural,
nutritious products are produced with integrity and care for the health of your
companion animal. All of their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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How does Nature's Variety put raw benefits into a kibble? Learn about our exclusive freeze dried raw meat BIO-COATING.
How does Nature's Variety put
raw food benefits into a kibble?
*Freeze Dried Meats
*Enzymes
*Probiotics
*Amino Acids
*Essential Fatty Acids
Nature?s Variety recommends a high level of meat protein in a pet?s diet ? including fresh meat such as Nature?s Variety Prairie Brand Raw Complete Diets. But what about kibble? Now, we?ve pioneered a unique and revolutionary concept called Bio-Coating.
All Nature?s Variety Prairie Brand Kibble Diets are now coated with our freeze dried diets. Each kibble is coated with a special freeze dried raw food blend which provides microbials necessary for optimum nutrient absorption. This freeze dried food is made available in its natural, nutritious state ? ready to release its health enhancing benefits when consumed by your pet. For more information on this revolutionary kibble, visit our canine and feline diet pages.
The Nature's Variety rotation regimen can play a role in building a healthier immune system, promoting dental health and addressing many common health concerns such as food intolerance, obesity, allergies, digestive problems and diabetes. Want to learn more about rotation benefits?
Rotate for Variety and Health!
Maintaining good health and reducing the risk of disease has a lot to do with feeding a wholesome, variety diet. The complete line of Nature?s Variety Prairie Brand products provides a convenient way for pet guardians to rotate pets with:
*Meat-based kibble diets enrobed with Bio-Coating?
*Canned foods made with 95%muscle and organ meat
*Frozen or freeze dried diets made with 95% muscle and organ meat and ground raw meaty bones
*Counter quality natural meat and bone treats
The rotation regimen can play a role in building a healthier immune system, promoting dental health and addressing many common health concerns such as food intolerance, obesity, allergies, digestive problems and diabetes, some of which have been linked to continuous consumption of carbohydrate-based diets only.
Because of the known benefits of raw, unprocessed foods and the known negative effects of heat processing, Nature's Variety encourages pet owners to rotate through all of Nature's Variety Kibble, Canned, and Raw Frozen Diets.
The Nature's Variety product line has been developed to offer the most wholesome variety of foods for your pets, carefully processed to retain their natural nutritional value.
Spice up your pet's diet with fresh, raw foods and bones, quality kibble and canned diets, and quality slow roasted meaty bone and jerky treats. Rotate through this healthful variety and see the payoff in your pet's vitality...and renewed interest in its food bowl.
There's no substitute for nutritious ingredients. Read about our wholesome
ingredients.
Alfalfa Sprouts
These certified organic sprouts are sources of vitamins,
minerals, and protein. They are a complete food that is
nutritionally rich with a high potency of over 50 different
amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. They have a
detoxifying characteristic, enhance the immune system, have a
cholesterol reducing capacity, improve absorption, and also
contain antioxidants.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Many processed foods do not have a proper PH balance. Apple
Cider Vinegar helps to maintain proper acid/alkaline balance in
the body. It also contains numerous minerals and helps in
calcium assimilation. It also has potential benefits to
protect against certain parasites, fungus, and kidney and
bladder.
Apples
A natural source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C & K. Also
high in fiber.
Blueberries
Are outstanding sources of powerful antioxdants to suppoort
urinary tract health.
Bones, Ground Bone
A significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally
occurring compounds associated with joint health.
Broccoli, Lettuce, and Spinach
These vegetables are rich in calcium, natural antioxidants,
lutein, Vitamin A and C.
Brown Rice
Superior carbohydrate source. Rich in B vitamins.
Carrots
This yellow vegetable is rich in Vitamin A, C, potassium, and
natural fiber. Carrots supply nutrients necessary for the
health of the eyes, immune and digestive systems.
Chelated Minerals
Minerals which are absorbed more easily and retained longer.
Chicken, Duck, Quail, and Pheasant Eggs
Often known as one of the best complete foods, eggs provide a
complete amino acid profile including other essential nutrients
necessary to ensure optimal health. Nature?s Variety has chosen
a wide variety of eggs, including the shells for additional
natural calcium and to ensure a better and more complete
nutrient profile.
Flaxseed
Source of essential fatty acids and other essential nutrients.
Essential fatty acids are vital for the health of skin, coat,
cardiovascular, immune, reproduction, and nervous system.
Nutritionists recommend flaxseed for health conditions such as
arthritis, cancer, heart, and reproductive problems.
Honey
High in protein and enzymes and contain much of the necessary
dietary amino acids. Other concentrated essential nutrients
found in honey are minerals, B-complex vitamins, and vitamins C,
D, and E. It has natural antiseptic characteristics and is a
good source of energy.
Inulin
Stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive
system.
Kelp
A source of numerous trace minerals and is known for its
anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory qualities. The iodine content
of kelp is believed by some nutritionist's to be useful in
treating some cases of hypothyroidism. Kelp is known to improve
the circulatory stimulation and promotes growth of good hair
coat.
Norwegian Virgin Salmon Oil and Virgin
Olive Oil
These oils are a great source of Vitamins and is a source of
Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. The source of the salmon is the
pristine, unpolluted waters off the North Sea Coast of Norway.
It is rich in astaxanthin and other trace elements. The oil
blend is naturally rich in antioxidants and is naturally
preserved. This oil blend provides dietary nutrients known to
benefit the cardiovascular system, nervous, immune and
reproductive systems and are good for health ailments such as
cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and reproductive problems.
Menhadden Fish
Aids in palatability of food and is a source of protein and
omega 3 fatty acids.
Montmorillonite Clay
A Sodium-Calcium Aluminosilicate which contains a combination of
over 50 mineral compounds including Antimony, Barium, Beryllium,
Boron, Bromine, Cadmium, Carbon, Cerium, Cesium, Chloride,
Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Dysprosium, Fluoride, Gadolinium,
Gallium, Germanium, Iodine, Lanthanum, Lithium, Manganese,
Neodymium, Nickel, Phosphorus, Rhenium, Rubidium, Samarium,
Scandium, Silicon, Silver, Strontium, Sulfur, Tellurium,
Thallium, Thorium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium, Ytterbium, Yttrium,
Zinc, and Zirconium. Recent feed studies by the Veterinary
Medical Diagnostics Laboratory at Texas A&M University have
shown that montmorillonite clays can effectively bind and remove
toxins.
Persimmons
Persimmons can be found growing naturally in the forest of many
countries including the United States and are a favorite fruit
of many animals foraging in the wild for food. This fruit is a
good nutritional source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, carotenoids,
and dietary fiber.
Parsley
Source of Vitamin A, C, and Calcium. Also has antibacterial,
antiviral, antiseptic, and antifungal characteristics.
Pork Fat
Pork fat is high in Linoleic Acid and medium chain fatty acids.
Pork fat has a balanced ratio of saturated and monounsaturated
fat to help maintain cell membrane integrity. Also, new research
suggests that pork fat may help support cardiovascular health
and alleviate allergies.
Pork Heart
Pork Heart is a lean protein that is low in Sodium. It is also a
good source of Vitamin B6. Of all animal-based protein, pork
protein is the most digestible, with the most favorable amino
acid profile.
Pork Liver
Pork liver is a very good source of lean protein. Our nutritious
pork liver is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including
Thiamin, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboavin, Niacin,
Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Iron,
Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium. These vitamins and
minerals help provide complete and balanced nutrition for dogs
and cats.
Rosemary, Sage, and Clove
Herbal ingredients with antioxidant characteristics.
Tapioca
Tapioca, from the root of the cassava plant, is grain-free and
gluten-free. There are no known alergies to tapioca, and many
veterinary teaching hospitals incorporate tapioca into their
hypoallergenic, homemade recipes for food allergies and
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
How does raw food compare to heat processed food? Read about the benefits of a
raw diet.
Nature Does It Best! Raw Food Benefits
Heat processing, which is standard in the pet food industry, changes or destroys
many important nutrients. In fact, some nutrients now recognized as essential
have only been identified in the last few years. Doesn?t it make sense to stay
as close to food?s natural state as possible?
Many pet owners have been convinced that so-called corrective diets (a special
regimen for allergy, digestive troubles, obesity, etc.) are the best way to
improve health problems. They may help certain symptoms simply by providing a
change, but may not treat underlying causes. By feeding your pet a diet rich in
raw foods, you?re letting nature provide the best - naturally balanced -
nutrition.
Some of the Benefits of Raw Foods
minerals better assimilated
vitamins more bioavailable
beneficial antioxidants present
amino acids more bioavailable
natural digestive enzymes still present
probiotics spared
amino acids such as taurine are not destroyed
Some of the Negative Effects of Heat
Processing
loss of up to 100% of certain vitamins
loss of up to 60% of certain amino acids
enzymes destroyed
probiotics destroyed
loss of up to 10% of certain fatty acids
fats can become toxic or rancid
oxidation of cholesterol
Let us answer your questions about our nutrients and raw food.
Raw Food Questions
Why is a raw food diet better than a commercial food?
Raw food diets contain proteins, essential amino acids, and those valuable
enzymes that are destroyed in the manufacturing process. Any temperature over
117-118 degrees Fahrenheit will break down valuable nutrients in food products.
Are there special precautions when feeding a raw food
diet?
Good hygiene should always be practiced. Always clean and disinfect working
surfaces, utensils and food bowls. Wash your hands after preparing meals.
How do I start my pet on a raw food diet?
It is always a good idea to start out slowly on a new diet with any pet. Slowly
increase the amount of new food being added to the present diet over a period of
3-4 weeks. If any digestive upset or loose stool occur, make this transition
more gradual. It is a good idea to allow your pet?s digestive system to calm
down and return to normal before proceeding. There is no need to rush this
transition.
How much do I feed my pet?
How much you feed your pet is affected by factors like weight, actvity level and
type of food you are feeding. For feeding information based on your pet's weight
and activity level, please visit our
Interactive Feeding Guideline.
Nutrient Questions
What is ash? Should I be concerned about the ash
content in pet food?
First of all, ash is the inorganic mineral portion of any substance. When
referring to dog and cat food, "ash content" is the mineral matter, including
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and copper. The ash analysis does not
reveal the percentage of each mineral, therefore it does not tell much about the
food.1 It also does not tell much about the food's
contribution to urinary tract infections, such as Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS).
The latest findings show that urinary tract trouble occurs when the urine
becomes too alkaline. So, some commercial foods now add extra acid. There are
side effects from use of these acid formulations, however, and all they do is
cover up the problem instead of curing it.2
If ash isn't the problem, then what is? How do I
prevent urinary tract problems?
There is much proof that feeding an obligate carnivore primarily a grain-based
dry diet can contribute more to a urinary stone problem than any other single
factor. The long-term dehydration that occurs causes concentrated urine and
places considerable strain on the kidneys.1 Feeding
poor-quality food to pets results in toxicity and an excessive elimination load
on the lining of the urinary system.2
By contrast, a diet of meat, bones, and organs contains a mineral content - or
ash content - that is not synthetic or artificial. When a whole food substance
is ingested, the animal has a very slim chance of developing a mineral
imbalance. Taking in nutrients as they occur in their natural state or as a
whole food source will prevent the animal from concentrating minerals or
vitamins, thus causing health issues.1
1 Patricia Cooper, DVM 2 Richard H Pitcairn, DVM, Ph.D., and Susan Hubble
Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete uide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats,
Rodale Press, Inc., 1995.
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