Sojos, one of the leading manufacturers of freeze-dried raw pet food formulas, has been acquired by WellPet. Sojos began manufacturing its dehydrated formula in 1985 under the brand name of Sojourner Farms. Since then it has introduced additional dog and cat food formulas, as well as a line of treats. WellPet is the manufacturer of […]
Does Your Pet Eat Food or Feed?
Imagine settling down in a comfy chair at your neighborhood restaurant. You order from the menu description, then lean back in anticipation of a tasty chicken dinner with a side of veggies and locally made bread. The smells wafting from the kitchen prime your taste buds, and your anticipation builds. The food arrives. Only it’s […]
Grab a Gift with Smiley Dog's Voter Deal
The Best of Western Washington kicked off early this month. Last year Smiley Dog made it into the Top 10. With your help, perhaps we can nudge into single digits this year! It’s easy to vote, but you do have to set up an account if you’ve not done so previously. Just head over to […]
The Dog Aging Project is Underway
It was just a passing mention in a recent email exchange with a client, but it certainly raised my eyebrows. Have you heard about The Dog Aging Project currently underway at the University of Washington? The Dog Aging Project is led by two molecular biologists and UW pathology professors, Dr. Daniel Promislow and Dr. Matt […]
Whole Dog Journal Introduces New Column
If you’re a regular reader of this site, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of The Whole Dog Journal (WDJ). The WDJ is a fact-filled monthly publication which has been educating dog owners since 1998. (Full disclosure: WDJ ran small article highlighting Smiley Dog in December 1998) Despite it’s small size, it’s rare to receive an […]
Win a Subscription to The Whole Dog Journal
Want to be entered in a drawing for a free one year Whole Dog Journal subscription? That’s 12 issues mailed to you along with online access to each monthly edition, a $39 value! (You can get a subscription for only $20 right now, but it’s still a great deal) Simply refer a friend to Smiley […]
When "Made in the USA" Isn't USA Made
“I won’t feed any pet food with ingredients from China.” That’s a quote often echoed by pet parents in one form or another. With memories of Chinese-tainted food recalls fresh in our memory, it’s understandable to be wary of Chinese ingredients in pet food. Many of us look for a “Made in the USA” label […]
Merrick Pet Care Sold to Nestlé Purina
Merrick Pet Care, based in Amarillo, Texas, was recently purchased by Nestlé-Purina. Castor & Pollux, which Merrick had purchased in 2012, was also acquired by Nestlé Purina in this deal. The private equity firm Swander Pace Capital acquired Merrick in 2010. They announced the sale to Nestlé Purina last week and the deal is expected to […]
The SuperZoo 2015 Report
I probably shouldn’t admit that one of the highlights of this year’s SuperZoo trade show came after the show had closed. The Trade Show itself certainly met expectations and you can read a bit about that below. What you won’t read about is the excellent performance of Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil. It was a […]
Glacier Peak Supplement Report
It’s been a few months since last updating the results of the Glacier Peak Holistics test and supplements. I’m happy to report that Ginger’s issues have almost completely disappeared. Ginger, our test subject, did not have significant issues we were trying to eliminate. There was daily licking and itching which was being kept under control […]
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