You know Spring is here when you walk into a Rainbow store – we are all about celebrating this lovely time of year – and our biggest sale of the year proves it!
The Spring Anniversary Sale, where you can save on *almost everything in the store, takes place May 2 & 3 this year. Along with 20% off nearly everything, there are special prices on livestock feed and sale items.
So join us in celebrating Spring, and Rainbow’s Anniversary, at the Spring Anniversary Sale, coming up on the first weekend in May!
Rainbow stores will be closed Easter Sunday, April 20.
What’s Up with All the Shedding? Let’s Talk Fur Facts!
Noticed your pet leaving little tufts of fur everywhere—from the couch to the car to your favorite hoodie? Yep, it’s shedding season! And here at Rainbow Ag, we’re here to help you understand why—and how to manage it.
Shedding is totally natural and happens year-round as part of your pet’s hair growth cycle. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), this cycle has a few built-in stages:
- Anagen: The growth phase—fur is growing in full force.
- Catagen: A quick transition—growth slows down and prepares to pause.
- Telogen: The resting phase—hair just hangs out until it’s ready to fall out.
- Exogen: (Bonus round!) This is the active shedding phase, when hair says its final goodbye.
How long each phase lasts depends on your pet’s breed, health, and even the season—which is Springtime here in Lake and Mendocino Counties!
For example, poodles and shih tzus can stay in the growth phase for years, which means more grooming, less shedding. Other breeds might grow and shed fur much more quickly, which can mean more fluff floating around your house. Even cats have different coats, and therefore different patterns of shedding. Maine Coon, Russian Blue and Ragdoll cats have denser coats and so are prone to heavier shedding.
But don’t worry—Rainbow Ag has everything you need to stay ahead of the shed. From deshedding tools and shampoos to supplements for skin and coat health, our team can help you find the right products for your pet.
Swing by your local Rainbow Ag and let us help you keep your furry friend happy, healthy—and a little less hairy!
Learn more about shedding and how to handle it in this article from Hill’s Science Diet.
Want to learn a whole lot about rabbits in just a few hours? Check out Rabbit Day, at the Ukiah Rainbow store, on Sunday, May 18. Learn about caring for rabbits, and showing them, from local 4-H members. There will be over 15 rabbits on display. This popular event is organized by 4-H member and national exhibitor, Garrett Weaver. So hop on over to the Ukiah Rainbow store, and enjoys some fun bunnies on May 18.
The Mendocino Kennel Club invites all dog-lovers to join in some fun events scheduled in May. The monthly club meeting are the second Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 at Skelly Dogs Training. All are welcome. The AKC Spring Scurry Rail Trail Walk will take place on Sunday May 25 from 4:00-5:00 (new time), starting at the Skelly Dogs Training studio at 275 Cherry Street, Suite F. For more information and to keep up with all the fun events planned this year (including participating in Bark in the Park on June 21), see the Mendocino Kennel Club’s Facebook Page. or contact them at mendocinocountykennelclub@gmail.com.
Trivia – Win a $15.00 Rainbow Coupon
All correct entries are entered in a random drawing. Last month we asked, Who is sponsoring the AKC Fetch Dog Novice Test on April 26? The correct answer is the Mendocino County Kennel Club and our winner is Cathy Ford.
The April question is, Maine Coon, Russian Blue and Ragdoll are examples of ______________ with denser than average fur coats.