America's Coolest by Pets+

  We Won!!! To say that we are honored and thrilled to be named America's Coolest by our favorite industry trade magazine, Pets+, would be an un...

Lilly's Day 2020

LILLY'S DAY ~   Here’s the deal…I’m SO over 2020. I don’t think I need to explain why, as I’m guessing you feel the same way, but you know what? Th...

Fromm ~ Rich in History

I must be getting old…in fact, I’m sure of it. I hated my history class in grade school and loathed it in high school, but for some reason, I’m fin...

Why We LOVE Stella & Chewy's

It’s been 14 years since we first opened and I still remember how novel it was to carry frozen raw food for pets at the time. Frankly speaking, we ...

I'm Feeding a Good Food...

I’m feeding a good food…. It’s Eukenuba! (Or Iams) (Or Pedigree) (Or YUCK!!!) Your best friend just posted a picture of a perfectly cute little pup...

Summer Pests

It looks like summer has finally arrived in the Midwest, which is a much welcomed break after the cold, gray winter. With all of the new blooms and...

Road Trip Essentials

Where can you find a road trip companion that won’t change the station during your favorite song, beg you to stop at every rest stop, and ask, “are...

How to Help the Grey Beards

I have a dog. (Henry).  I have a big dog (180 pounds – an English mastiff). I have a big old dog with hip & back issues (he will be 8 this year...

Easy ways to "Green" your cleaning routine

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means…spring cleaning! Before you reach for those bottles and cans of smelly, chemical-laced cleaning ...

Dog Park Etiquette

The temperatures are rising and our furry friends are itching for a long romp in the park. Before you open that double gate and let your pooch run ...

Fleas & Ticks...Eww!

It’s finally becoming summer in Chicagoland. We’ve waited all winter for some sun and fun outside with our pets. Unfortunately, with the nice weath...

Keeping Kitty Healthy

There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t have someone visit our stores and ask how to help their dog through diet & supplementation. We ins...