Warm summer weather means more than flip-flops and relaxing in the sun. It means those annoying fleas and ticks are back- and worse than ever! Fleas can cause your pet to be uncomfortable and itchy, but they can also cause much more serious health problems. On the other hand, ticks can transmit Lyme’s Disease, which can also be transmitted to us humans! We have a lot of SAFE options to help you get rid of fleas and ticks or prevent the problem all together.

Here are some tips in preventing your pet from getting these little parasites.

1.) Find NATURAL flea and tick control at Hungry Hound. Why Natural? Other flea and tick control products contain chemicals and toxins (specifically permethrins) that are dangerous for your pet and can cause issues such as skin irritation, seizures, neurological problems, and even death. These products are likely to be carcinogenic (cancer causing) to humans and extremely dangerous around small children. Does this seem like something you would want for your furry family member? At Hungry Hound, our products contain natural active ingredients such as peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemon grass oil, and thyme oil that are a natural repellant and kill those pests. They even smell great!

2.) Fleas and ticks absolutely love long grass and shady outdoor spots. Try keeping them away by mowing regularly and removing tall weeds. At Hungry Hound, we carry a spray that kills pre-existing fleas and ticks and also prevents them from inhabiting your lawn.  Simply hook it up to your hose and spray your yard.  Easy!

3.) If you find a flea on one pet, make sure to treat ALL of your pets. Just to be on the safe side.

4.) Finally, these parasites are drawn to dogs with low immune systems. They tend to stay away if you are feeding your dog a biologically appropriate diet and keeping them in tip-top shape.

 Be sure to check your dog every day to make sure the fleas and ticks are staying away!

You may be asking yourself: “Why would using these food toppers be better than using a cooked meat, cheese, etc.?” The answer is that raw is simply what your carnivore is designed to eat. It has all the natural enzymes and nutrients your dog needs that aren’t found in processed kibble. Although you may be feeding a high quality kibble, dogs aren’t made to eat a kibble-based food and need extra enzymes to help break them down. Furthermore, using a cooked meat actually takes away the natural enzymes and nutrients raw meat provides.

Now don’t go running to the grocery store buying raw meat. They are packed with hormones and antibiotics that may make your dog sick! Our selection has no hormones, is antibiotic free, has no artificial flavors or colorings, and some are even organic. These food toppers are easy to feed, as they are freeze-dried and break apart easily. They provide all the nutrients and benefits of a complete diet your dog will thrive on!

Come check out our selection today!

Our sales associate position requires an upbeat, positive attitude and the desire to help improve the lives of dogs by offering sound and reliable advice on products and services offered. Must enjoy dealing with people as well as the ability to multi-task while offering excellent customer service.

This position requires you to:

*Be available to work evenings, Saturdays AND Sundays if needed.
*Lift 40lbs off the floor repeatedly.
*Love dogs and the people that love them.
*Work under pressure, being able to handle difficult customer service situations with a smile.
*Be comfortable (and good at!) talking to people and selling.
*Have a passion for natural living.
*Be familiar with dog breeds
*Have the ability to take appointments accurately
**Previous retail experience preferred.

Hungry Hound offers discounts, bonuses, and benefits.  This position requires extensive training of up to 4 weeks, and is not seasonal.

If you think you can add to our already fabulous team please send your resume to woof@hungryhound.com, or print and fill out our application!  Applications are accepted in person Monday – Sunday.

Hungry Hound application for employment  

Where:  Wicker Park, Munster

When:  Saturday, June 8th.  Pet fair starts at 8am, walk starts at 9:30am. 

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Martingale collars, also known as double loop collars, slip over the head and can be worn a little more loose for comfort if so desired.  They have a “loop” which will tighten the collar around your dog’s neck if they pull or try to back out of it.   The advantage of using a martingale collar over a standard collar is that a standard buckle collar has to fit tight enough that it can’t slip over the ears when pulled forward by a dog backing up, it must be uncomfortably tight all the time. The martingale collar allows the dog to wear a comfortably loose collar that is only tight when it needs to be tight.

Hungry Hound carries martingale collars by Wiggles, Wags, and Whiskers, who guarantee their collars to not break.  They come in tons of sizes and widths, are lined with comfy and soft velvet, and can even be machine washed! 

When the Thundershirt is not delivering enough calming action (probably because I forgot to put it on her until it was too late), I give her a chewable calmer by Pet Naturals.  These little chews always do the trick!  And they must taste great, because all 3 of my dogs come running when they hear the bag open, and even Lexie lets out a little drool in anticipation. 

We have all of these products, and more, to help your pets keep their cool when Mother Nature is whipping up a frenzy outside.  See you soon!

Frequent buyer programs

The following companies have frequent buyer programs that are honored at Hungry Hound.

Born Free:  Buy 12 bags of kibble, get 1 free.  Save 12 UPC codes and receive one bag of the smallest size free.  Must redeem the free bag within 2 months from last purchase.

Fromm Foods:  Buy 12 bags of kibble, receive 1 free.  Free bag will be the size and flavor purchased most frequently.  You must save the bar code from each bag -it must say “Proof of Purchase” and list the size and flavor on the bar code- as well as receipts from Hungry Hound.  Bring the bar codes and receipts to Hungry Hound and receive your free bag.  Must redeem free bag within 2 months from last purchase.

Honest Kitchen:  Sign up on their website for their frequent buyer program.  Save the bar codes from your boxes and each bar code is worth points.  Send bar codes to The Honest Kitchen for a voucher for free product.  See their website for further details.

Nature’s Logic:  Buy 12 bags of kibble or 12 cans, receive 1 free.  Free item will be the size and flavor of the least value.  You must save the bar code from each bag and the Hungry Hound receipts.  Bring the bar codes and receipts to Hungry Hound and receive your free bag. 

Nature’s Variety:  Buy 12 bags of kibble or raw diet and receive 1 free.  This program is a punch card that you receive from Hungry Hound.  Free bag will be the size and flavor of the least value.  No receipts or bar codes necessary-we provide you with a punch card only valid at Hungry Hound. 

Northwest Naturals:  Buy 12 bags of raw, receive 1 free.  Free bag will be equal to the least expensive formula purchased.  Send bar codes from the bags and your original receipt to NW Naturals for a voucher for a free bag.  

Nutrisca:  Buy 11 bags of kibble or cases of cans, receive 1 free.  The size of the bag most frequently purchased will be the size you receive free.  1lb bags are not included in this program. You can save the Hungry Hound receipts as proof of purchase. 

Orijen/Acana:  Buy 12 get the 13^th free.  Free item will match the least expensive product purchased.  Envelope must be filled out in its entirety.  Save your Hungry Hound receipts and once you get 12 bring them to us and we will give you the free bag.

Primal Pet Foods:  Buy 12, Get 1 free.  Any combination of 3lb and 6lb frozen formulas and freeze dried formulas.  Free item is equal to least expensive item on the card.   

Wellness:  Buy 12 bags of kibble and receive 1 free.  This program is a punch card that you receive from Hungry Hound.  Free bag will be the size and flavor of the least value.  No receipts or bar codes necessary-we provide you with a punch card only valid at Hungry Hound.     

Hungry Hound reserves the right to refuse any of these programs at any time without notice.  These programs are all regulated by the manufacturer, not Hungry Hound.  We have to adhere to their rules, and ask you to do the same.  Please be diligent about saving the required items, as we can’t help you if you throw them out.    

The approaching warmer weather means lots of long walks with your furry friends on wooded trails and watching Fido and Bella do their favorite thing in the backyard… playfully roll around in the thick, green grass.   Unfortunately, warmer temps also bring out the bugs, especially ticks.  Ticks are attracted to warmth and motion which is why our pets are often their target.  To help protect both you and your playful pup this Spring and Summer, here’s what you need to know about these pesky little critters:

- Ticks are blood sucking parasites that latch onto their host, feeding until they’ve had their fill – charming little buggers!

- These are the 4 most common “hard” ticks found in Indiana and what they look like:

• Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick, also known as the “eastern wood tick”)
• Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick, also known as “deer tick” or “lyme disease tick”)
• Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick)
• Amblyomma americanum (lone star tick)

- Ticks lurk in grassy areas waiting for their next meal – but don’t think you’re out of the woods (pardon the pun) if you live in the city as they can be found in urban areas too.  When not attached and feeding on their hosts, most hard ticks live on the ground in vegetation, such as grassy meadows, woods, brush, weeds, leaf litter, etc.  Most ticks will crawl to the tips of grasses, brush, leaves, or branches and wait.  With their front legs outstretched, they will wait for a host to brush up against them. When the tick does come into contact with an animal, it will grab on and crawl to an appropriate area on the animal to feed.  

- Once a tick attaches to your pup, they can feed for several hours or even days, leading to itching, irritation and inflammation. Ouch!  Ticks also carry diseases including Lyme disease, which affects both people and animals.

- Ticks like to nestle into warm spots around the ears, legs and tummy.  To help keep your pooch tick-free, check them daily during the Spring and Summer months by running your fingers through their fur to feel any small bumps. Make sure you check between their toes, under armpits and behind ears. 

- You can protect your pup from ticks by adding a Frontline treatment when you have your dog groomed at Hungry Hound which will both prevent and treat for ticks.   Frontline recommends that you apply the product every four weeks.  Once dead, most ticks will drop off naturally. If they don’t, try removing them with a gentle pull – preferably with tweezers. If the tick doesn’t come out, don’t pull harder as the mouthparts may be left in the skin, leading to infection. Instead take your pet to the vet.

- Hungry Hound offers a fantastic selection of natural flea and tick repellents that can be used daily.   Look for these products on our shelves now and get your hounds ready for Spring and Summer!