www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 16, 2016 | 18 n i s s e n i Bus Oakville Canadian Pet Connection puts pet health first By Vanessa Lupton active in the equine community. Feeding your pet a healthy diet can have a direct impact its behaviour, health and general wellbeing. With more than 20 years in the pet food industry, Canadian Pet Connection strives to help you transform your pet through quality diet and care. As leaders in the pet health food market, Canadian Pet Connection focuses on providing clients with a variety of high-end human grade pet foods. "When we first opened our doors more than 20 years ago, most pet food retailers were still selling feed grade, or low quality food," said Lorne Forder, owner and CEO for Canadian Pet Connection. "We recognized this market need and carefully selected several high-quality products, a trend which most stores are emulating now, but for many years we were alone in this particular market. Our challenge was to educate the public that not all pet foods are created equal." With two retail locations in Oakville, the father-and-son business offers a wide range of products ranging from food, toys, beds and treats to supplies for day-to-day pet care. In addition to super-premium kibble, Canadian Pet Connection offers several brands of raw food frozen and dehydrated. For pet owners looking to In addition to the many services offered at store level, clients are also able to purchase products through the store's online store, a hub for product sales throughout Canada and the United States. However, their commitment to animal health isn't limited to retail, grooming and online shopping, as they also import products and supplements for exotic small mammals which they distribute to the veterinary community across Canada. "We've had roots planted in this community for two decades. Our staff is well trained and consistent with their advice and level of service," said Forder. "This gives our clients a sense of continuity as they see the same people when they shop. The knowledge and experience that our staff offer really adds value for our clients. They feel confident that the advice they are receiving is accurate and reliable." Located at 1500 Upper Middle Rd. (in the Sobeys plaza) and 361 Cornwall Rd. (in the Whole Foods plaza), Canadian Pet Connection invites you to stop by to learn about improving your pet's health through a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.canadianpetconnection.com for more information, or call 905-847-3299 for the Upper Middle Road location, or 905-815-0320 for the Cornwall Road store. Canadian Pet Connection keeps your pet healthy. Left to right: Lindsey McMullen, Lorne Forder, Brandon Forder and Marni Richmond. Photo by Riziero Vertolli, Metroland Media Group learn more about feeding a raw diet, the knowledgeable staff is able to discuss the benefits and will be able to assist in picking the right products for your pet. "We don't carry any lower grade products," said Forder. "There are many stores carrying higher end pet foods, but at the same time they're selling lower quality items. We don't do that. We have a philosophy in feeding and we stick to our principles and we practice what we preach." In addition to food and supplies, both locations offer award-winning pet groom- ing services for dogs and cats, and even offer nail trimming services for rabbits and small animals. Having won the Best Groomer award in the Oakville Beaver's Readers' Choice Awards for 10 years, Canadian Pet Connection will have your pet looking and feeling its finest. For horse enthusiasts, both locations also sell a variety of horse products that according to Forder, are hand-selected by Canadian Pet Connection's equine experts who have an advanced understanding of all things equine and are very much Chorus helps children with speech and literacy difficulties All parents want their children to succeed. 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