Mountaintop Natural Pets

Source: PRWeb.com, Jan 14, 2010

Green Pet Organics™ introduces Simply Wild™ Natural Dog Treats, all-natural holistic biscuits made for dogs. Simply Wild™ dog treats come in five different flavors, Maple Glazed Bacon, Peanut Butter, Grilled Bison, Lamb & Trout, Venison & Apple.

Green Pet Organics™ introduces Simply Wild™ Natural Dog Treats, all-natural holistic biscuits made for dogs. Simply Wild™ dog treats come in five different flavors, Maple Glazed Bacon, Peanut Butter, Grilled Bison, Lamb & Trout, Venison & Apple. Simply Wild™ can be used in conjunction with Green Pet Organics™’ Wild Alaskan Salmon Treats™ that are designed to support healthy hearts, joints, coats and skin.

Simply Wild™ treats are made with real whole foods like farm fresh vegetables, nutrient-rich fruits, human grade meats, wild game and omega-rich wild trout. Simply Wild™ treats are made wheat-free, corn-free and soy-free. Simply Wild™ Maple Glazed Bacon flavor contains Potato, Pork, Lecithin, Arrowroot, Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Natural Smoke, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Peanut Butter flavor contains Barley Flour, Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter, Rolled Oats, Tapioca Flour, Water, Blackstrap Molasses, Brewer’s Yeast, Garlic. Simply Wild™ Grilled Bison flavor contains Potato, Bison Liver, Brewer’s Yeast, Lecithin, Blueberries, Arrowroot, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Lamb & Trout flavor contains Barley Flour, Trout, Oats, Smoked Trout, Blueberries, Wild Rice, Garlic, Rosemary. Simply Wild™ Venison & Apple flavor contains Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Venison, Apples, Peas, Carrots, Oats, Brewer’s Yeast, Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary.

In addition to Simply Wild™, Green Pet Organics™ also offers glass and surface cleaners specially designed for pets. These products include the Glass & Surface Cleaner and the All-Purpose Household Cleaner. Green Pet Organics™ is a leading manufacturer of 100% natural products for pets.

Contact Edward Lew at 1-800-306-7910 ext. 269 for more information about Green Pet Organics™’ products or visit www.greenpetorganics.com.

Source: Businesswire.com

Dynamite Marketing, which makes natural dog food and nutritional supplements such as a probiotic for dog health, is inviting Facebook fans to enter a drawing to give 200 pounds of its Super Premium Dog Food as a charitable donation to the animal shelter of the winner’s choice.

In addition, Dynamite will donate one pound of natural dog food to the Idaho Humane Society for every fan who signs up by March 19.

This continues Dynamite’s practice of making charitable donations as an incentive. Last year it offered top distributors the choice of a prize such as a trip to Hawaii or a charitable donation to the organization of their choice. The result was $22,000 in donations to animal charities.

“We tossed around ideas in our brainstorming sessions, trying to determine what would really motivate people who use our dog food and other products,” said Callie Novak, Dynamite vice president. “They are passionate about making the world better. We attract people driven by projects that help animals, improve soil, and save lives. The local animal shelter is always a favorite, and a place where we can contribute to dog health. For many of our fans, giving to a charity actually is more of a motivation than a personal prize.”

Dynamite has been making all natural dog food for four generations. It also makes natural food and nutritional supplements for cats, horses and virtually every member of the animal kingdom. Dynamite products are available through more than 4,000 individual distributors across the country.

All products use only natural ingredients and are made in the United States for quality control. Dynamite’s recently developed Ultimate Dog Food is a raw, natural dog food that does not need to be refrigerated.

Additional information is available at www.DynamiteMarketing.com or by calling 1-800-697-7434.

Source: Businesswire.com, Dec 14, 2009

After years of treating pets and studying both Western and Eastern veterinary medicine, two Nashville veterinarians have founded Pet-Tao Pet Foods to provide dogs a diet designed to help them lead a longer, healthier life.

During their decades in private practice, veterinarians Dr. Marc Smith and Dr. Casey Damron encountered numerous clinical cases that did not respond to the treatments used in traditional veterinary medicine. They wanted to provide more for “man’s best friend” — not only in treatment options, but also in prevention strategies.

Upon completing training at the Chi Institute, the veterinarians concluded that fresh food based on sound Eastern principles is the foundation for a long, happy, and healthy life. After two years of intensive research and development, the vets have launched Pet-Tao Pet Foods, believed to be the first dog food that combines the strengths of Western Nutritional Science with the time-proven theories of Eastern Medicine, primarily Eastern Food Therapy.

In Eastern Food Therapy, food items are chosen and combined in ways to heal the body as well as keep it in balance. The focus is on the effect the food has on the body after it is eaten. Each food item is described as having energetic properties such as warming, cooling, or flavors that act on the body in certain predictable yet different ways.

Pet-Tao Pet Foods is now being sold nationally through a network of 70 partner veterinarians, select retail locations, and direct to consumers through www.pet-tao.com. Testimonials from appreciative dog owners are flooding in from across the country. For instance, Moose, a seven-year-old male castrated Yellow Lab, had numerous medical problems including obesity, skin and ear disease, and a thyroid condition. On the Pet-Tao Yin Diet for 120 days now, Moose has lost 11 lbs.; his skin disease has improved by 50 percent; and his thyroid medication has been reduced by 50 percent.

Pet-Tao Pet Foods is made from human-grade ingredients, consisting primarily of muscle and organ meat (beef, chicken, turkey and fish), vegetables and culinary herbals. It is all-natural with added vitamins and minerals and has no artificial preservatives or flavors.

For more information, visit www.pettao.com or call 615-934-3832. Also, check out Pet-Tao news on Facebook and follow Dr. Smith’s blog.

Source: PRWeb.com, Nov 24, 2009

Ragazzilife.com, the web based social network for dog parents and certified canine nutritionist Stacy Alldredge host a fun and informative culinary event. Stacy Alldredge will talk about natural, well balanced and home cooked dog cuisine and prepare special tasting menus for dogs to try on site. Parents will be able to network and mingle while enjoying complementary cocktails, wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. The event is hosted in a fabulous and private NYC Soho loft.

Why is it that as a society, our diets have taken a positive turn towards whole, organic, and unprocessed foods, yet our “best friends” are still getting servings of dry or greasy mystery chunks? What is really in your dog’s food?

The nation’s top selling dog food contains the following ingredients: Meat by-products, Modified corn starch, Soy flour, Potassium chloride, Tricalcium phosphate, Titanium dioxide colour, Salt, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, Thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B-12 supplement, pyroxidine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, folic acid, and sodium selenite.

What a mouthful – literally.

And what in the world are those ingredients? www.RagazziLife.com (the social network for dog owners) will be hosting an event on Wednesday December 9th from 6:30-9:30pm with special guest canine nutritionist and behavioral Stacy Alldredge. Stacy will dispel rumors and concerns associated with home cooked, natural and well balanced dog cuisine as well as prepare and create special tasting menus for all dogs to enjoy!

Does Fido need to lose a couple pounds? Is Spot allergic to most foods? Should Boomer just eat healthier? Stacy will present three different recipes that target and help your dog’s dietary issues. With Stacy’s certified nutrition expertise, no pooch will leave hungry, but they’ll all leave healthier. And with ingredients straight out of most people’s traditional holiday dinner menu (apples, asparagus, turkey, fish, beef, pasta, rice and more), event attendees will know that their dogs are eating as well as they are this holiday season.”

For more information please visit: http://www.ragazzilife.com/store

Wag, Wine and Dine
Wednesday, December 9th
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Safe Harbor Loft
446 Broadway (b/t Grand and Howard)
3rd Floor

About RagazziLife.com:
RagazziLife.com is an exclusive web based initiative for dog-parents. Based on the deep bonds that dogs can offer, it’s no surprise that we’ve transformed from dog owners into uncompromising and unconditional dog-parents. The idea of this user-friendly, invite-only community is to connect these uncompromising dog lovers so they can interact by email, chats, dates, and fun events with their dogs.

Once a member of the online community, users will have access to discover the best services, the best products, and the best information for their dog. RagazziLife.com will offer several sections of the site:

About Stacy Alldredge:
An ardent advocate on behalf of dogs for approximately 20 years, Stacy Alldredge is a specialist in canine behavior problems and a certified canine nutrition specialist. Stacy has successfully trained several thousand dogs and their guardians to enhance the quality of both their lives. Stacy was the canine nutritional consultant on the recently published cookbook, THROW ME A BONE: 50 Healthy, Canine Taste-Tested Recipes for Snacks, Meals and Treats by Cooper Gillespie. She lectures regularly and has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today in New York, Fox News as well as New York 1. Stacy is a consultant to numerous national and regional veterinary and breeder organizations as well as a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, The United States Dog Agility Association, The National Club for Dog Agility, and The North American Flyball Association, as well as multiple certificates in Applied Animal Behavior.

Source: NJ.com, September 18, 2009

According to Guinness World Records, the world’s oldest living dog a 21-year-old dachshund named Chanel passed away on August 28, but many have disputed her standing, claiming that their dogs surpassed that age mark.

One dog who could have claim to that title is a 25-year-old Pitman Chihuahua named Cujo (that’s 175 in dog years) whose owner, Edna Freeling brings him everyday to her supplement shop, The Health Garden, in Pitman.

“Customers have told me time and time again that I should enter him into the record books, but the problem is that I do not have his papers since he was adopted from a shelter,” said Freeling. “Therefore, I couldn’t really prove his age. However, the vet and shelter were able to give me an age range when I got him and he’s been here at the shop with me ever since.”

Cujo, who used to be brown, is now almost entirely white. He only has one tooth and is slightly jittery, but is in otherwise good health.

“I’ve always cooked a lot for him ground meat, brown rice, fresh vegetables,” said Freeling. “Broccoli is actually one of his favorites. And I never take him to the vet, he was only there when I first adopted him. He hasn’t had shots in all the years I’ve had him and he’s never been a sickly dog.”

Owning a vitamin and natural food store, Freeling said she knows which supplements to give him, like glucosamine and chondroitin for his arthritis. She even once concocted her own homeopathic potion to get rid of a rash on his head. And most importantly, she said, “I spoil him. He goes everywhere with me.”

Freeling said she doesn’t believe in running to the doctor herself for every ailment, preferring acupuncture and vitamins, so she carries the same approach to her pet.

“I actually had a dog growing up, a mutt that looked like a shih-tzu, that lived to be 21 and only died when it was hit by a car,” said Freeling. “That dog never went to the vet either.”

Cujo, who has a special bed behind the counter, used to greet guests in his younger years but now prefers to relax with his owner. He won’t, however, protest to the affectionate pats and kind words offered by customers young and old.

“He’s as good as a dog can be and always has been,” said Freeling. “All my customers just adore him and people always come in asking for him.”

According to Associated Press reports, a dog from New Iberia, La., named Max, is vying for the record with his owner claiming he has just marked his 26th birthday, but his documents are still under review.

Even if she had the necessary paperwork, Freeling said she didn’t know if she’d care to get Cujo involved.

“All that doesn’t really matter to me,” said Freeling. “I’m just glad to still have him here.”

Source: Send2Press.org, September 15, 2009

Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (www.AskAriel.com) is hosting a pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar “Natural Cures For Pets” to help save the lives of homeless pets. With the current economy, abandoned cats and dogs are entering shelters at an alarming rate and Ask Ariel is hoping the seminar will raise much needed funds to help save them. The pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar will provide valuable tips to help pets live longer and healthier lives through holistic pet care using nutrition and natural pet supplements. Speakers are Dr. David Gordon, Medical Director, VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital and Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist and founder of Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist.

“Natural Cures for Pets” will provide an overview of holistic veterinary care and teach pet owners about the best foods to feed their pets as well as how to use nutritional supplements for common pet health issues. The seminar will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital in Lake Forest, CA. Admission is a $15 donation to Ariel Rescue, an IRS approved 501 (c) (3) public charity that saves the lives of shelter dogs in impoverished communities. Seating is limited so please RSVP by email at askariel1@gmail.com or phone 949-499-9380.

Details about “Natural Cures For Pets” can be found on the Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal blog (www.askariel1.blogspot.com). Recent topics covered on the blog include natural treatments to treat kidney disease in cats, foods that contribute to allergies in dogs and holistic treatments for cats and dogs getting chronic urinary tract infections. Pet owners learn that many of these chronic pet health conditions can be caused by certain foods. For example, the common practice of giving dogs peanut butter can cause allergic reactions, yeast overgrowth and ear infections.

“Many pet owners are frustrated because their pets suffer with chronic health conditions such as endless scratching and itching, canine arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease; conditions where conventional veterinary care has offered limited options. Many of these pet health conditions can be successfully treated using holistic veterinary care including dietary changes, nutritional supplements and acupuncture,” says Susan Blake Davis.

Davis, along with Dr. David Gordon, holistic veterinarian, address a full range of pet health concerns on their blog “The Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal” (www.askariel1.blogspot.com). Pet owners can submit questions to the blog about their pet’s health problems. Advice is offered so that pet owners can understand their options from both a conventional and holistic veterinary standpoint. For example, owners that have senior dogs with arthritis may be giving their dogs daily pain medication without realizing the benefits their dogs can experience using joint support supplements. While medications may help with the dog’s pain management when necessary, the Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal explains how fish oil and other joint support supplements along with acupuncture and chiropractic, can help improve the dog’s mobility and quality of life overall. The popularity of The Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal as well as holistic pet Web sites such as www.AskAriel.com follow an ever-increasing trend by pet owners who are looking for answers beyond traditional veterinary care to improve their pet’s health and longevity.

100 percent of the proceeds from “Natural Cures For Pets” will be donated to Ariel Rescue, an IRS approved nonprofit charity whose mission is to save the lives of shelter dogs in impoverished communities. Since 1999, Ariel Rescue has saved the lives of over 1,200 dogs that would otherwise have been euthanized. Ariel Rescue volunteers rescue the dogs from animal shelters, bring them to the veterinarian and then feature the pets on www.petfinder.com.

For more information about Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist, Ariel Rescue or Susan Blake Davis, CCN, pet nutritionist, please visit www.askariel.com or call 949-499-9380.

Source: PR.com, September 11, 2009

Simple Innovation Creates a Huge Hit.

Dog collars are out and the Walkeez fleece-lined dog harness is in. A simple innovative re-think of the conventional dog collar has created a huge stir in the pet agility world and All Pet Naturals, the premier web store for natural pet care remedies and accessories, has hit a home run by securing the rights for internet sales to the natural products pet market in Canada and the United States.

Walkeez – from The Simon Edwards Releashme Collection — is a new refreshing harness design that uses the calming principles of Tellington Touch[1] to remove unpleasant pressure on the neck thus reducing stress and relaxing your pet to boost its sociability. The harness is handmade, top quality, easy to fit, adjustable and safe. It comes in six sizes, four colours, and fits all breeds.

“It’s about time a product like this came along,” says William Greenbaum, Founder of All Pet Naturals. “Most owners don’t realize that a dog’s optic nerve travels outside the spinal column so always yanking on his collar or pulling it backwards can cause lasting eye damage and actually increase its anxiety. People think when their dog is pulling its healthy. But it’s actually trying to escape pain. It’s all backwards for them,” he says.

Approved by veterinarians, the Walkeez harness wraps more comfortably around the torso than any other harness on the market today. The dog becomes more balanced since the leash is attached further down the dog’s body, making the centre of gravity very different.

With a lower center of gravity and a greater feeling of security, like a blanket, the dog’s body language is more natural allowing him/her to be calmer and more sociable around people and other dogs. The animal can then learn more appropriate behaviors.

Prices start at $49.95 USD for the smallest size that fits a Dachshund to $74.95 for the larger breeds such as German Sheppard’s and Mastiffs. Available in Red, black, Purple and Royal Blue.

Sizes & Prices Chart

Size 1 -15 – 18″ – Miniature Dachshund, Papillion ($49.95)
Size 2 -15 – 22″ – Pugs, Toy Poodles, small Whippets ($54.95)
Size 3 -17 – 24″ – Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Poodles ($59.95)
Size 4 -19 – 26″ – Collies, Staffordshire Terriers ($62.95)
Size 5 – 21 – 30″ – Medium Labs, Dalmatians ($64.95)
Size 6 -24 – 35″ – German Sheppards, Rottweilers, Mastiffs ($74.95)

Available Colors – Red, Black, Purple & Royal Blue
Ships by Canada Post – Flat Rate $10.00

Machine Washable at Low Temperature. Do not Tumble Dry.

All Pet Naturals is the premier online web store for natural pet care, herbal and homeopathic remedies for different pet health conditions such as anxiety, circulatory failures, organ detox, immune boosters for cancer and other diseases, plus pet accessories, vitamins, supplements, probiotics and natural sprays for fresh breath, ticks, fleas and sunburn control. Visit allpetnaturals.com. Find information, tips and resources on our blog and on our sites on Twitter and Facebook. Join our conversation.

AllPetNaturals
Always Healthy, Always Helpful

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Bill Greenbaum at 778.238.7410.

[1] Developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon) in the UK, Tellington Touch calms and soothes animals relieving stress and improving health and common physical problems.

Source: BusinessWire.com, June 5, 2009

Leading organic and natural pet food brand Castor & Pollux has broken the half-million-meal barrier, donating more than 538,000 meals for dogs and cats in shelters in less than a year as the founding sponsor of freekibble.com.

Created to provide healthy food for hungry homeless dogs and cats, freekibble.com commits to raise 10 pieces of kibble for shelters across the country each time a visitor answers a trivia question on the freekibble web site. Castor & Pollux helps fulfill that commitment by donating its ORGANIX® and Natural Ultramix® dog and cat foods. Castor & Pollux provides food to 12 freekibble-sponsored pet shelters across the country, in many cases fulfilling all of the shelter’s food needs.

“For most shelters, finding food is a constant challenge — you never know when a food donation may come in, or what the quality will be when it arrives at your door,” said Jill Franklin, executive director of freekibble beneficiary The Humane Society of Forsythe County, in Georgia. “Now, we have a steady supply of extremely high-quality food, which both adds to the health of the pets in the shelter, and frees us to focus on finding good homes, not finding the next meal.”

Castor & Pollux co-founder and “Top Dog” Shelley Gunton says the relationship with freekibble is a special one.

“We know we’re not the world’s largest pet food company or biggest shelter donor, and we salute everyone who chips in. But with freekibble, we’re part of a bigger-than-life story that started when a young girl from our area had a vision of feeding every dog and cat that’s in a pet shelter,” said Gunton. “We share the value of feeding pets in need, and with freekibble, we’re participating in a meaningful way.”

Freekibble.com was founded last spring by Mimi Ausland, a 12-year-old at the time. Soon after, she founded freekibblekat.com, and has since become a national sensation, recognized as a People Magazine Hero Among Us, national ASPCA Tommy Monahan Kid of the Year, and national Prudential Spirit of Community honoree.

In addition to donating food to support freekibble site “clicks,” Castor & Pollux created GOOD BUDDY® Mimi’s Favorite Mac & Cheese flavor dog cookies, which generate additional meal donations and funding. The bright red boxes can be found at natural grocery and pet specialty stores across the country. Priced at $4.99, the cookies are a great way for dog lovers to treat their pets while donating a meal to shelter dogs; with each purchase, Castor & Pollux donates additional meals and funds to freekibble.

Castor & Pollux Pet Works’ principal business is organic and natural dog and cat foods, featuring the ORGANIX® line, which complies with all USDA National Organic Program regulations applying to ingredients and packaging of organic human food.

About Castor & Pollux Pet Works

Founded in 2000, Clackamas, OR-based Castor & Pollux Pet Works is a passionate, independent, family company that offers a range of organic and natural food, treats and supplies for informed, conscientious pet parents. The company celebrates the love of pets in the family, and is committed to feeding pets in need. Through its Pet & Soul foundation, Castor & Pollux has donated more than $700,000 in food, financial aid and volunteer time to organizations including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Project Pooch, and AniMeals.

Castor & Pollux Pet Works
1-800-875-7518
www.castorpolluxpet.com