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October 11, 2012
Kinn introduces products for administering pet meds

Anyone with pets knows that the challenge of getting them to swallow pills is up there with giving them baths.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Anyone with pets knows that the challenge of getting them to swallow pills is up there with giving them baths.

One company has introduced a line of products designed to make the process easier. Kinn announced the launch of Kudose, which allows pills to be hidden inside homemade treats, and Krocodile, a pill splitter and crusher.

October 25, 2011
Natura Pet Products adds two adult dog food varieties to portfolio

Natura Pet Products has expanded its California Natural grain-free line.

FREMONT, Neb. — Natura Pet Products has expanded its California Natural grain-free line.

California Natural grain free now includes two varieties of adult dog food: kangaroo and red lentils formula and salmon meal and peas formula. Both products contain novel proteins, in addition to essential vitamins and minerals to ensure canines have a complete and balanced diet, the company said.

The new formulas are available in 5-lb., 15-lb. and 30-lb. bags, and will hit retail next month.

August 24, 2011
Shelf-sized freezer units enable impulse merchandising opportunities

The Frosty Paws freezer unit pictured here is located inline with pet care in this Giant supermarket located in central Pennsylvania.

LEBANON, Pa. — The Frosty Paws freezer unit pictured here is located inline with pet care in this Giant supermarket located in central Pennsylvania. This makes for a much more intuitive impulse purchase opportunity that targets consumers with an intent to buy dog treats, as opposed to a placement adjacent to frozen people treats, aka the ice cream aisle, where Frosty Paws had traditionally been merchandised.

August 24, 2011
Shoppers fetching natural dog food

Pet lovers want the best for their furry friends. Last year, Americans spent $55 billion on their pets, according to Packaged Facts, and the upward trend shows no signs of slowing.

NEW YORK — Pet lovers want the best for their furry friends. Last year, Americans spent $55 billion on their pets, according to Packaged Facts, and the upward trend shows no signs of slowing.

One of the brightest spots in the pet category is natural and organic pet food. While Packaged Facts estimated that the market segment accounts for about 7% of pet food sales, the market research firm sees a huge upside to the segment.

June 7, 2011
Wellness brings big flavor to small dogs with new pet food

Wellness natural pet food has introduced two dog food recipes that support total well-being among small dogs.

TEWKSBURY, Mass. — Wellness natural pet food has introduced two dog food recipes that support total well-being among small dogs.

The company said its Super5Mix Small Breed line now includes Small Breed Just for Puppy and Small Breed Healthy Weight varieties that provide necessary nutrition for growing dogs and those that need help achieving weight loss, respectively.

June 30, 2010
Eukanuba gets pure

Eukanuba has launched a line of dog food that is free of corn, wheat, soy...

June 6, 2010
Shoppers lap up all-natural offerings for their pets

Pet products, much like children’s products, have proven to be recession resistant. Sales of all...