Bark Avenue Pet Supply

Testimonials

Dear Bark Avenue Pet Supply,

Thanks for your suggestion to increase the amount of moist foods in my cat's diet. His fur has gotten softer and silkier, his stools are less difficult to pass, and BEST of ALL he has far fewer hairball issues! He loves the Weruva "Paw Link'n Chicken" and Primal Beef and Salmon. 
Dave
Phoenix

Hello Bark Avenue Pet Supply:

I just wanted to say thank you…I believe I wrote a review approximately three years ago about the wonderful service I received from your business when my Boxer dog, Sage, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. All of you were so nice and caring. Nancy Stewart was especially compassionate and helped me through this difficult time. She also educated me on Azmira products and other products in your store that did indeed help my dog and gave us more time with her than the “traditional” veterinarian we had at the time ever believed she would have. I do truly believe the vitamins, supplements, and change in a high protein food did make a difference. I so appreciate all of you, the education, and love you have toward animals.

Recently, I was in your store again because we adopted a Boxer dog whose family except her sister dog were devastated by the tornado in Joplin, Missouri. I came to your store after a long period of time and was greeted with those familiar friendly hellos and smiles like I had been there yesterday (not three years ago), and yes, I found Miss Nancy, who I think is an absolute treasure! She assisted me in choosing a dog food that will work well with Boxers since they are prone to cancer and I wanted a high protein/low carbohydrate dry food.

I just wanted to say thank you…thank you for taking the time to give your customers the time, education, and knowledge they need to make the best choice in choosing the right products for their pets and their pet’s specific needs. Also, thank you for offering free trainings. Fortunately, I came into the store a few days before the training with Dr. Lisa Newman regarding Valley Fever and was able to attend which was so informative. I missed the one you had recently with Randall Thomason; however, I am going to keep checking back on the website for any additional trainings. I want to stay educated as much as possible. So, thank you again and see you soon because Pepperoni loves her dog food, Nutri Source!

Sincerely,

Leslie T.

Dear Bark Ave Staff,

My 9 year old lab was dealing with an arthritis issue that had been going on for a couple of weeks. He wasn’t getting on the bed or “flipping” up into his chair as usual. After a discussion with a couple of people who shop at Bark Avenue Pet Supply, I decided to try Azmira’s Yucca Intensive. They swear by it and suggested I try it. After the third dose mixed in applesauce (it’s bitter), I was surprised and thrilled to see that he was back to getting on the bed and in his chair. Pretty amazing! I continued for about a week and he has been fine ever since. For once I owe the customers a big thank you...usually it’s one of you folks.
Barb R.  Gilbert, AZ




To Staff at Bark Avenue Pet Supply,

Monkey Man began his life as a little kitten with huge ears (which should have been a clue to how big he would become). During his formative years, he lived with two other normal sized cats, who free fed.

This was the beginning of a life time of weight problems.  I tried restricting his food, but he just started eating my dogs’ food – not something that made them very excited about their unexpected dinner guest!

Through the years, he continued to gain weight. He also had health issues related to it, such as, trouble jumping up on things, and eventually a slight limp in his legs.

I lost my other two cats over the next ten years, due to age, and finally when Monkey Man was my only cat, I decided, THIS WAS IT!! HE WAS GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT!

I went to Bark Avenue Pet Supply and spoke to the very knowledgeable staff on what to feed my ‘big boy’… First they suggested a no grain, low carb diet. We tried that for a couple of months, and I actually think he got bigger!!

Then the staff suggested we try Innova’s low fat formula, and SUCCESS, we have been losing ever since!!

Monkey Man is now svelte and quite handsome, in a tabby catty way, and I thank the pet supply store, for adding additional years to the life of one of my all time favorite cats.

                                                 Thanks so much,

                                                 Marilyn & Monkey Man



Dear Bark Avenue Pet Supply,

After visiting two different holistic vets, my Golden Retriever, Cassidy still had no relief from a chronic skin condition. He literally had crusty lesions from head to feet. On a 100 pound dog, that’s a big area! His belly was very red and of course he’d scratch until bloody.

Because of my belief in a holistic approach, I declined steroid shots. I’d heard about Nzymes from Bark Avenue Pet Supply, and figured I’d nothing to lose. My baby was suffering!

After working with the knowledgeable staff at Bark Ave, and adhering to the advice about diet change, as well as, following the Nzymes protocol, I began to notice some improvement after a month’s time. Seven months later Cassidy was free and clear of any symptoms.

It has been three years, and he has had no reoccurrence. I still to this day use Ox-E-Drops in the water dishes for all my dogs.

Thank you Nzymes!!!

Karen D.
Mesa, AZ


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Dear Bark Avenue Pet Supply,



I am writing to tell you of my dog, Casey’s remarkable recovery from a skin condition using the Nzymes' products. Casey is a 4 year old white German Shepherd/lab mix. She is a “rescue” dog and as a puppy spent the better part of her first year on and off antibiotics for a host of different conditions. However, by the time she had her second birthday, Casey had overcome her problems and seemed to be very healthy. That was until of March, 2009.

On March 23, 2009, I took Casey to the vet. She had been scratching herself for just over a week and her beautiful white coat had begun to thin so much that the skin on her legs and belly was visible. Her skin color was pink to red, she was restless and unable to sit in one spot comfortably for any length of time without licking or scratching herself. The vet diagnosed her with a staph infection and put her on a course of prednisone and antibiotics.

Over the course of 2 weeks, Casey improved and was taken off the prednisone but continued on a course of daily antibiotics for a few weeks more and then was instructed to ”pulse” the meds taking them on Saturdays and Sundays only.

This went on until June. During this time Casey would begin to clear up but every two to three weeks she would aggravate so severely that the vet would put her back on a daily dose of antibiotics and often times restart the prednisone. It was about this time I began to wonder about the continued use of the antibiotics and if maybe we should be taking a nutritional approach to this problem. I mentioned my concern to the vet who felt the protocol was fine but wanted to explore the possibility of food allergies. So, in mid June, Casey started a strict diet of rabbit and potato while continuing on the antibiotics. The diet was to last a full 10 weeks and no other food to be fed to her.

Casey did very well on the diet but the skin affliction still continued in the same pattern…improved for two weeks then an aggravation. Each time, we increased frequency of antibiotics until the symptoms subsided.

In the third week of August, Casey was scheduled for her recheck and was supposed to start the next phase of the food allergy protocol. However, it seems she had found a dog biscuit that our other dog had hidden away several days before her appointment and before I could take it from her, she ate it. The vet advised me that the ten week test had been nullified and that we would have to start all over again.

It was then I decided to start researching a nutritional therapy for Casey. After some on line research, I found Bark Avenue and you, Elizabeth. Your expertise of the Nzymes product is excellent and your suggestion that I call the company with further questions led me to eventually speak with Nzymes’ Director of Research. He was such a huge help answering all my questions and even offering additional health information which helped me to determine Casey had developed yeast infection which was being exacerbated by the continual use of antibiotics.

Casey discontinued the antibiotics and started the Nzymes program on August 26, 2009. Within four days, her itching and licking had almost stopped. By September 14th, her appearance was 75% improved; the skin on her belly had turned from red/pink to black ; a sign that the yeast infection was healing. Her fur was beginning to grow back and her restlessness was gone. In addition, her disposition was improving. She was becoming more energetic and playful; very much like she used to be before this ordeal began in March.

Since September, Casey has steadily improved and she is back to her old self. This has been such a remarkable journey and it goes to prove that antibiotics are not always the answer. Sometimes better nutrition is what the doctor should order.

Casey and I truly appreciate all your assistance.

Best regards,

Dee Babicke
Mesa, AZ