Pet Nutrition Plus in Ellenville is a terrific source for good brands, including Orijen, Merrick, Felidae, and the appealingly named Taste of the Wild. Steve Umbria, who opened the store in August, says the best dog food is frozen raw, followed by canned food, freeze-dried raw, and then kibble. “The Web site Dogfoodadvisor.com rates every dog food from one to five, with five being the best. We carry all five- and four-star foods,” he says. “Variety is good for your dog, too. We wouldn’t want to eat one food all the time, and neither do they.” It’s true that high quality pet food is on the pricey side, but the better it is, the less your pets need to eat. More important, Umbria points out, they’ll be healthier, so there will be fewer vet visits for ailments like skin and ear problems caused by grain-heavy diets.
Address:85 N. Main St.Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-1111
