You have enthusiastically volunteered to look after the world’s biggest and most lovable goofball: a creature so pure of heart that they have precisely zero clue how to take care of themself, and who does unpleasant things (and racks up the same kind of bills) when they’re ill.
I’m not talking about your spouse. I am talking about your dog – and your cat, too, if you have one – whose well-being is well worth popping by Pet Evolution for.
“They may not be able to talk, but they can give you any number of signs when their diet isn’t suited to their needs,” said Alex Apsey, business director and certified nutritionist for Pet Evolution of Eden Prairie. “First and foremost is their coat, which malnutrition can turn dull, dry, brittle or patchy. A poor diet can also cause skin irritation, weight gain or loss, lethargy, or the kind of behavior that ruins carpeting.
“I’m sure you’ve admired your pet’s pearly whites before. Do you know what those long, sharp teeth didn’t spend millions of years evolving to chew on? Corn. Wheat. Soy. Animal by-products. Artificial colors. In fact, it’s almost as if your pet’s body is specifically designed not to digest all the junk that goes into lower-quality food.
“Pet Evolution’s wholesome, natural foods provide all the nutrition a healthy canine or feline body needs. It doesn’t matter if they’re under the weather or in the prime of their life. Once you’ve helped us discern their unique dietary needs, we’ll make sure you select the ideal food for them. And if they have developed an allergy to chicken or beef – which happens often – then our foods made with duck, venison, wild boar, kangaroo, lamb, and many other primary ingredients will ensure they still have something tasty and fortifying to eat.”
Pet Evolution’s dozens of food brands each belong to one of three tiers: Select, which is devoid of ingredients that don’t belong inside pets’ stomachs; Classic, which meets all the same stringent standards as Select but contains even higher concentrations of real meats, fruits and vegetables; and Signature, which is raw and freeze-dried meats, simple as.
“We prefer sourcing our foods as locally as possible,” said David Denniston, owner. “As a Minnesotan company, that means most of them come from right here or Wisconsin. If we stock food from anywhere else, then it’s only because it has satisfied our rigorous standards for quality.”
“Pet Evolution carries an enormous selection of health supplements, too,” added Alex. “Yeasty Beast Protocol homeopathic remedy for red and flaky paws. CBD tinctures to help take the edge off. Hip and joint chews, which let senior pets live more comfortably and reduce younger ones’ risk of developing future problems. We’re here to recommend whatever they'll need for a full, happy and healthy life, no matter their age, breed or size.”
Foods, treats, supplements and expertise aren’t the only things available at Pet Evolution. Far from it! There are bespoke tags, light-up collars, doo-doo collection systems, and ergonomic leashes that turn a walk in the park into … something very easy. There are toys galore, including dangly bobblers that drive cats bonkers, stuffed animals so cute you could probably get away with gifting them at baby showers, and the ever-popular bacon-infused Benebone Zaggler. And does your dog eat like they’re late for something important? Check out Pet Evolution’s assortment of puzzle bowls by Outward Hound, which only reward dogs who pause to be thoughtful.
Visit Pet Evolution of Eden Prairie at 8248 Commonwealth Drive any day of the week to see everything they have in store. And remember: Pet Evolution can make your pal beautiful, too! Their DIY scrub-a-dub-pup stations provide everything you need to destinkify Fido, and their professional groomers will coif any pooch or purr-monster to furfection.
Call (952) 521-3355 to schedule your pet’s grooming appointment or diet consultation, or visit PetEvolution.com to learn more.