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West Coast Pet Supply currently stocks several different sizes of training leads. Shorter training leads are great for teaching your dog to stay in a specific spot and stepping away from him. Also, with a training lead you can walk all the way around your dog at a distance and have him hold his position. When the “stay” command is mastered, the dog can then be called forward in short distances.

Whether they are natural den animals or not, dogs function well in small, enclosed areas for limited amounts of time. Think of the classic dog house in the backyard. The difference between a crate and a dog house aren't that big. A crate is one of the more perfect things you can get for your dog so that he can have a space in the house that he can call his own. The crate should be his personal hangout spot. Dogs are social creatures and they want to be a part of the family, so the crate should be positioned somewhere in the house where the humans congregate, like the kitchen or the living room.

West Coast Pet Supply stocks several anti-flea and anti-tick products in our online store for all sizes and most life stages of dogs. Fleas are not only an irritant, but can carry tapeworm eggs that hatch when consumed. Ticks are notorious blood-suckers that can carry Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and ehrlichiosis. Some of the products that we carry handle mosquitoes, lice and biting flies as well.

Some Iams and Eukanuba brands of dry dog food were taken off the market in July of 2010 as one of their factories was being retooled and revamped. Iams suspended its operations at the facility to take a fresh look at all of their processes and procedures to ensure that they were doing everything possible to consistently meet their high quality standards.

Wholesome Hide all natural rawhide chews are made in the USA. They are hand-tied and 100% natural. Natural processing means no potentially harmful chemical residue. Wholesome Hide rawhide chews are made from the freshest, thickest beef hides available in the USA. Also, to this day they are the only rawhide treat to be produced entirely in the USA as well. Because they are made in the USA it can be guaranteed that Wholesome Rawhide treats aren't processed with harsh, potentially dangerous chemicals.

Earthbath is the perfect shampoo for your dog or cat. Manufactured in California, it is the official shampoo of the San Francisco Zoo. Earthbath which has been around since 1995 was founded on two principles: the love of pets and the environment. When it comes to shampooing your dog's or cat's coat, probably one of the worst things that you could do to it is use a human-grade shampoo. When it is time to shampoo your pet, you should use the best product available. Earthbath's shampoos, spritzes and conditioners are specially-made for sensitive pets and environmentally conscious pet owners with a focus on soothing itches, repelling fleas and enjoyable scents.

West Coast Pet Supply currently stocks Mars Coat-King stripping combs. Manufactured by Mars of Australia, these stripping combs are perfect for removing undercoat hair. They are sturdy, wooden- handled stripping combs made with high quality steel.

Recently West Coast Pet Supply has begun stocking Nature's Variety Pet Foods. Nature's Variety is a pet food company from Lincoln Nebraska that utilizes the monicker, “Pure nutrition for your dog and cat.” Nature's Variety also states that they regularly hear from customers who say that their products “eased an allergy, helped weight loss, improved skin and coat, or interested a picky eater.” Nature's variety dog and cat foods feature quality meats, fruits and vegetables.

You asked and we listened.  The request was for Friskies canned cat food, and now we stock all kinds of it in our cat food aisle here at the warehouse an online. 

Friskies has a long history.  Originally, Friskies was a dog food brand.  It was converted and first sold as a cat food in 1956 by the Carnation Company.  Carnation and Friskies were purchased by Nestle in 1985.  Nestle Purina Petcare continues to bring Friskies to cat owners worldwide, with a staggering selection of varieties. 

West Coast Pet Supply is excited to now stock six items of the Purina Pro Plan dog food line. We have considered our customers and have focused on their puppies, large breed puppies, large breed adult sized dogs, adult dogs, and dogs with sensitive skin and stomachs.