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Solid Gold Northland joins PetPAC

Solid Gold Northland is excited to be a new member of PetPAC, which is a membership of pet professionals and companies in the Twin Cities Metro Area. PetPac offers pet industry professionals in our area an avenue to get to know others in the field, network and provides excellent education for us all on diverse pet […]

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Vital Essentials at our Household

There is nothing better in the world than coming home and being greeted by my 70 pound, GSD Maverick. We have a routine: I walk in the door, set down my carry-all, he jumps on me in greeting, and we then proceed to have a love fest like we haven’t seen each other in days […]

Give the Gift of Food- Paws on Grand

  YOU’RE INVITED! When: Sunday August 7th, Noon to 4pm What: 6th Annual Paws on Grand – “Paws” as in your little friends at home and “pause” to shop, dine and conduct services on the Avenue. Besides great sidewalk sales and dining and services for pet parents, pets will be pampered with treats, toys, pet tags, […]

What a Weekend for Pet Lovers!

Summer is here and it’s a great time to take Fido and/or FiFi out to enjoy their favorite pass time, or to enjoy pet friendly community  activities. If you’re in the Twin Cities, there’s a lot of dog-related activities going on this weekend  for all of you to discover. Here are just a few we […]

Free Beef Jerky & Pins for Pets

What does  Solid Gold Northland’s Facebook page and  a 10 oz. bag of Solid Gold Beef Jerky have in common with Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet’s event, The Fourth Annual Pins for Pets….bowl for the fix Fundraiser? We’re working together to create a winning situation for pets. Each year Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet hosts […]

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Pet Food in the Freezer!

Started in 1995, Solid Gold Northland grew out of our desire to bring healthy foods to pets, foods that are free of chemicals, allergens and perservatives. It is our passion to bring you the healthiest products from companies who  are passionate about pets and nutrition, and who are leaders in natural products and foods for […]

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Kudos to Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Ultra Litter!

Peeing outside the litter box is the number one reason cats end up unwanted and in shelters.  Urinary tract infections are common in cat, so confirm there is not a medical problem.  Dr. Elsey’s Cat Litters are a favorite choice for both cat owners and cats alike…happy day! Today’s post is provided by guest blogger […]

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Add Variety to Your Pet’s Diet

Day in and day out, most of us feed the same food to our pets. For the most part that is just fine, but I think it is easy to add some variety to your pet’s diet. Most people feed a dry kibble to their pets. In deciding which kibble to use, make sure it […]

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Teaching Your Dogs Good Eating Habits

A dog with finicky eating habits can make life tough for their owner: How do you know what food to try next? Why isn’t Rover eating well? There was a recent post on Solid Gold Northland’s Facebook page from a woman who was experiencing that very problem with her dog. Her dog is a small […]

A Visit to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control

In a recent blog post I talked about The Importance of Licensing Your Pet. I had spent time with Minneapolis Animal Care and Control, MACC, and was astounded at the good deeds they provide for people and animals in the Minneapolis community. As promised, this second part of the post is talking about the programs […]