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This year, Agri Feed Pet Supply turns 50. And as I sit down to write this, I find myself thinking less about the business milestones and more about the people who made this place what it is — starting with my grandfather, Mel Sturm, who opened these doors in Knoxville in 1976. It Started With a Merchant's Heart Mel Sturm was a merchant most of his life. It was in his blood. He grew up in Jellico, Tennessee, learning the trade from his own father's stores. After serving our country in the United States Navy during World War II, he...

Backyard chickens are now the third most popular pet in America — right behind dogs and cats. And it's easy to see why. They're entertaining, surprisingly personable, and they reward you with fresh eggs every morning. But like any pet, what you feed them matters enormously. The difference between a bag of generic scratch grain and a certified organic, soy-free feed shows up in your hens' feathers, energy levels, and the richness of those egg yolks. At Agri Feed Pet Supply, we've always carried supplies for the backyard flock keeper — but we've recently expanded our chicken department significantly at...

A gradual transition isn't just a suggestion — here's why it matters, how to do it, and what to reach for if your pet needs a little extra support along the way. Agri Feed Pet Supply Knoxville, TN Feeding Tips Why your pet needs time to adjust When changing or upgrading your pet's food, its digestive system needs time to adjust. A gradual switch reduces the chance of loose stools, gas, or stomach upset. Dogs heavily rely on their sense of smell to identify what they eat. Introducing a new scent into their diet can initially lead to hesitation or...

Fresh & Raw Feeding When we evaluate a brand for our shelves, one of our criteria is how few synthetic vitamins and minerals it uses — and ideally, none at all. Not every brand we carry meets that standard perfectly, but it's what we look for. Green Juju is one of those brands that takes it to an extreme: a complete and balanced raw diet built from just organ meat, a dark leafy green, and kelp. Five to seven ingredients. Nothing synthetic. Nothing else. We've carried raw food for a long time and we know these products inside and out....

Pet Nutrition The Truth About Prescription Pet Food — And Why We Now Carry Square Pet By Agri Feed Pet Supply  ·  Knoxville, TN Your vet recommended a prescription diet and you assumed it was medicine. It's not. There are no laws requiring a prescription for "prescription" pet food — and when you look at the ingredients, you'll understand why we believe you deserve better options. That's why we now carry the full line of Square Pet VFS at both Knoxville locations. This is one of the most important topics we've ever addressed on this blog, and we want to...