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Ice cream specifically for dogs

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:43:39 +0000

Nutritionists from British Wagg Foods, which produces feed for animals, have developed ice-cream for dogs. For now, desserts and Hound Frost occurs only in three flavors, but the future looks satisfied customers up and waving tails …

Ice cream made from natural yoghurt. Of course, it shall assist the digestion of bacteria probiotyczne. Designed for the extract from ta ‘Jukka, which reduces the unpleasant odor winds. By no quadruped could not resist them, hidden in milk products, sweet dog cookies.

Ice cream is still in testing stage and will be reviewed by kudłatych kiperów. Their creators are hoping that will be on shop shelves for future years. You can get them in shops with articles for animals and supermarkets, at the beginning of probably only in the UK. Prices have not yet been proposed.

Rabbit on leash, it’s already normal view

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:42:14 +0000

This annual futerkowego Friend – Tusię has a 10-year old Victoria Lubowiecka New MiastaLUbawskiego. Girl goes out once a day with him for a walk.

- With her sister bought it in a store zoological. Typically, the aforementioned chest Tusia sitting or running the house – says Victoria.

Victoria Rabbit likes to eat fruits and vegetables. Owner buy him the vitamins and pet rabbits.

The economic crisis hit the pet food

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:44:44 +0000

Economic crisis hits even pets. While dogs and cats are no more frequent Visitors to the aesthetics, the most notable is that the owners discussed how to save a few pesos to buy croquetas reducing or changing the brand of a product cheaper.

And that, according to Gerardo Galindo, director of Marketing for the firm maltaCleyton, the crisis affected the price of food for dogs and cats, and it increased more than ten percent, a result of the high cost of raw materials and the devaluation of the peso.

That is, if a bag of ten kilos it cost about 200 pesos, now worth 220 pesos.

“I have two large dogs, Hercules and Hades. Croquetas buy packages of ten pounds, but now I buy a brand that comes at half price to the very commercial and well. Besides not spending on veterinary myself because the beef comes out very expensive, “said Agustin Garcia, owner of pets.

For Galindo, many raw materials are imported, the fluctuation of the dollar was strong and the market showed up to three price increases in the last 12 months.

“In general, most producers of pet food had to lower their margins to avoid passing on the impact the consumer. Were increases of up to ten percent, “reiterated the steering maltaCleyton.

According to Galindo, the market value of the pet food in Mexico is estimated at seven billion pesos, a niche with great potential for growth if one considers that 48 percent of the population to feed their pets with food for humans.

In terms of volume, equivalent to 600 thousand tons annually, representing 11 percent for cat food, according to Galindo where there is greater potential for growth because the segment of dog food to be slowly growing more mature.

According to the representative of brands such as Winner, Top Choice, Power and Minino Canino, with the emergence of the economic crisis of pet owners began to change their purchasing habits.

“Although the market continues to grow in volume, is lower in value. The consumer will not let you give croquetas their animals, but look for options with the best price, so we focus our strategies to capture these buyers, “said Galindo.

In your opinion, now is an opportunity to attract consumers from other brands to its products, and the possibility that once the economy improves rate of return to their previous purchases.

He said that “fortunately” for pet food often get customer loyalty if they work well into their dogs or cats.

“In the case of pets, when the owner buys a product that shows its performance in the hair, teeth or digestion of animal remains there. It is difficult to change unless you have a problem of accessibility to products, “said dirctivo Marketing.

He added that other changes can be observed in the market for pet food is that those loyal to any brand owners, to be “short of money,” looking to buy large bags or presentations that mean paying less, but this should visit the Sales repeatedly.

In addition, some owners opt to purchase croquetas per kilogram in the traditional market (shops and markets).

Another option is to buy the croquetas internet sites that sell in bulk.
The rise in raw materials and the dollar to the peso, resulting in an increase of ten percent in these products

That is, if a bag of ten kilos it cost about 200 pesos, now worth 220 pesos.

For Galindo, many raw materials are imported, the fluctuation of the dollar was strong and the market showed up to three price increases in the last 12 months.

“In general, most producers of pet food had to lower their margins to avoid passing on the impact the consumer. Were increases of up to ten percent, “reiterated the steering maltaCleyton.

Caring for animals?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:44:10 +0000

In our country there are many families who own a pet in their homes, the rates are very diverse, ranging from fish, dogs, cats and canaries (most common) to hamsters, ferrets, ducks, and some extravagant and even reptiles or amphibians are prohibited by law. But not all animals are suitable for home and take less if you do not have the space and environment they require for their healthy growth.

Pets are not toys for children, but most people buy them for that purpose, the animals are living beings that require care and protection, care for and protect all living things, we will, without doubt, better human beings.

II. Insured dogs and cats? A problem in the cities is street fauna; at least in Mexico there are approximately 16 million dogs, of which 62% are street, which are carriers of various diseases, according to estimates by the Committee for Animal, and they’re killed nearly 80 thousand in the anti-action that provides no solution and that each year nearly a million are born pups, as well as being carriers of various diseases that cause harm to people.

Since early 2007, Miguel Hidalgo in the delegation, as well as implementing programs to improve the quality of life of neighbors, we are also concerned about improving the environment and foster care for animals, which designed a program called Safe canine and feline health, which seeks to take control of the canine and feline street securing home and veterinary care at an affordable price. Once registered for the insurance is provided: chip identification, registration of ownership card of canine and feline life, collar, identification plate, polyvalent vaccine for dogs, cats polyvalent vaccine, rabies vaccine, three veterinary consultations a year, desparasitaciones to two years, three minor healings, permanent sterilization, which is undoubtedly a better animal care.

III. Care and protection ¿? There are two fundamental concepts that should govern the care and protection of animal welfare and responsible ownership. The first involves providing the basic elements of domestic animals such as health, food and space, recreation and affection. Moreover, animal welfare is that animals should enjoy an environment free from hunger, thirst, pain or physical discomfort, fear or distress.

Like people and plants, animals also feel, so this important issue requires attention from all sectors of society, starting with adaptations to the regulatory framework to provide the necessary tools to enable animals live far from abuse. Therefore, from the Chamber of Deputies impulsaré creating an animal welfare law to promote responsible ownership and care of animals, besides denying the cruelty from rabies and in its various forms.

Cleyton hunting cats Mexican

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:43:31 +0000

The pet food company wants to conquer maltaCleyton the Mexican market for cat food, worth 7.000 billion pesos (MDP) through a new product that lets you reach more potential consumers .

Despite the crisis, the pet market, which includes dogs and cats, has enjoyed steady growth and it is estimated that domestic consumption of food for these species is close to 598.000 tons, according to the National Manufacturers Balanced Food and Animal Nutrition (CONAFAB).

In 2009 the segment of cat food will grow between 10 and 12%, according to estimates maltaCleyton.

Expectations of growth are mainly due to that 48% of the population in Mexico is that the pet food fed to humans.

The strategy to increase its market share is to market Minino Plus, a presentation of food in 20 kg to allow the company to position itself among the 74% of Mexicans who choose the croquettes to feed your cat.

This product is designed for all ages of pets and is available for sale since August.

In 2007 the volume of tons produced in the three lines of this company for cats was 45, 267, a figure that in 2008 this figure rose 36%, to end the year with 61, 364.

“Woman of the dogs” as they appeared unaware of dead pets at home

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:42:51 +0000

Fuenzalida, still in the home of the woman, a situation that deeply draws the attention of the owner of the dogs. However, she did not want the separation of their animals.

Although the authorities against him the crime of “animal abuse” to Fuenzalida, even without a place to relocate the thirty women shelters animals, which still remain in the home of 01611 Avenida Bulnes.

The woman does not accept having committed this crime, proof of payment vouchers buying large quantities of food for dogs.

Moreover, said the dogs as they appeared unaware that the police found dead on Friday during the operation, said that these were not his property and had never seen before at home.
It also says a neighbor sector that is common to leave animals in the vicinity of the house of women, because they consider that a blanket Fuenzalida dogs that people leave.
The resident stated that the sector is also common for unscrupulous leaving dead dogs in the area adjacent to the house with Slavic Kuzma Bulnes Avenue.
The owner claims that the dogs in operations were made last Friday that it had damaged some kennels in the house. However, women did more statements, and that he hopes will resolve the request of the cause, the report of the expert psychiatrist Medical Legal Service (SML), which determine the state of mental health Fuenzalida.
However, the woman hopes that justice ruled in his favor, and felt that caused him not to abuse animals.

After Drilling Helps Sometimes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:48:02 +0000

Are you sometimes so – because they buy a product over the years and suddenly it is no longer on the shelf? “Pity,” you’re thinking and access to substitute. Maybe it’s not as good but cheaper, and above all one thing: Each time again to get. But sometimes even after drilling, as the following story to our little series “Where the customer is still king” proves.

Kaufland in Bad Duerrheim, between the shelves with a loud pet. There was for years to buy dog food, which was considered an insider tip. “Fröschle it says and is in the same factory by Gustav in Fröschle 74196 Neuenstadt / stove produces. Especially among athletes is that dog food alone from fresh cattle slaughter products therefore an insider’s tip, because it is without color and preservatives for a more attractive price offers: 15 percent crude protein, 9 percent crude fat, crude ash 3.6 percent, crude fiber 0.4 and humidity 70 percent . Exactly at this moisture is often the case with other dog food cans recognize that the weight of the can often only empty water is composed. Here lies “Fröschle” really at the top-feed, and most others have around 80 percent moisture.

Shock, severe distress: The shelf is empty, but there is no label on it more. A call to the responsible employee in Kaufland Bad Duerrheim confirmed the suspicion. “Fröschle” is in the range of Kaufland been removed and thus no longer be preserved. Where the good food are getting now? A call to the company “Fröschle” can hope again. Since a week the purchase of land with dog supplies. But in Bad Duerrheim was still yawning void in the shelves. And thus started a small test, if the Client Service Center of Kaufland based in Neckarsulm his name really worthy.

It took Christine Egwu the handset, listened to the customer with a friendly voice, he promised to review and recall. Actually, you know already. The customer service staff respond very friendly – but they never call again. Not so when buying land service. A short time later called back and Christine Egwu announced that it “Fröschle” back in the bath Kaufland Duerrheim there. And lo and behold, now they are again as the bright red boxes with the Bernese dog drauf. To feel the customer really king as yet …

The rendezvous of the beautiful floppy ears

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:46:46 +0000

Hollywood actor Peter Falk aka Lieutenant Columbo from the Inspector of the eponymous U.S. detective series called his best friend with the big floppy ears and the eyes just loyal “dog”. There are the German Basset Breeder much imaginative: “Aloisius of Pynacker Court”, “Buddy from Rusterberg”, “by Agatha Bernibass” and “Timpetoes Schorsch” are the unusual names of some four-legged, on the weekend in the country-specific groups for breeding Basset -Hounds on the airfield and care was taken in visually.

For the third time was Wolfgang Hofer, Chairman of the National 2 North of the Basset Hound Club, and his wife Barbara, the event on the grounds next to the Tower restaurant organized. “The place is ideal for the show, and the noise did not bother,” rejoiced the Pinnebergerin who with her husband to care for many years operated a hairdressing business.

Dr. Doris Milkert, chairman of the Association for German Dog Care (VDH) and breeding manager, was enthusiastic: “The place is super good for the participants to achieve and we will be well received here.” The noise of the fliers were also a welcome essence test: “The Basset is socially tolerated and its everyday use.”

Owners of a total of 24 Bassets from northern and eastern Germany were to keep their four-legged present. The longest ride was Marion Haase, who came with her nine year old son Luke and two Bassets from the Saxon Riesa arrived was behind him. “It gives us great pleasure, to show the dogs. We will soon also begin with a pedigree,” said Haase.

Under the strict eye of Paul Sanders from the Netherlands, a judge for Basset Hounds, led the participants in their animals. Bassets were evaluated from different age classes with the form of so-called value notes: “Excellent”, “Very good”, “Good” and “Enough” and the youngest in class with “promising”, “promising” and “Little promising.” This respected Sanders, inter alia, on racial characteristics, such as eyes, rib basket, ears, legs and movement.

For the winner in the end, there were cups and dog food, for the owners of champagne with a specially prepared Basset label. For best male was “Champion Snooper Ludwig” by Barbara Hofer chosen. “Timpetoes Obrah” by the breeder Stader Marlis Willhöft landed among females in the first place and also won the overall victory as the best dog of the exhibition. And the next appointment in care is already clear: the organizers are planning to in the summer of next year at the aerodrome, a club-show winner at the footing.

Five stars for four paws

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:45:47 +0000

The managing director of Mera Petfood GmbH Kevelaer knows dogs love it finely. Or at least believe that Mr Chen and mistress, the luxury food, mixed with rice for their four-legged buy. The trend is for the exclusive. “Our most expensive series grows the most,” says company Prokurist Günter Kalf. And it maintains the mid-sized companies with 55 employees, even in times of economic crisis on the market. And even more: It invests in the production.

Around ten million euros, was the family business three years ago in its new location in the industrial Kevelaer. At 30 000 square meters, a new production facility – initially for the finished feed.

Retail sales is the guarantor

Another four million are currently in the expansion: in 5000 square meters, a new baking book for dog biscuits, which is still in bets from the tape running. For the district of Kleve Wirtschaftsförderung reason enough, the family business under the Summer Food Tour “to visit.

Since 1949 presents Mera pet her. First calves milk, since the 80s dog and cat food. Although the proportion of dog food with 95 percent clearly dominated. 50 000 tonnes a year to leave the premises in Kevelaer, 25 percent of them are mainly exported to other European countries. In Germany, the total of 160 products to 20 percent to breeders and sold to 80 percent in specialist shops.

For the medium-sized businesses is the dealer a chance against big names in the industry to exist. Because the latter are looking for their distribution is now on the food chain. For the forage produced Mera While the markets under their own brands sell. The brand Mera but it will not give discount.

Another must for Bernd Vos and his team is specialization. Meanwhile, there is food for puppies, old dogs, big dogs, dogs with allergic reactions and even recipes that have normal nutritional products go further, like salmon and lamb. “Five stars for four paws” is the motto. Whoever does not mitmische may not sell, even Bernd knows Vos.

Rising paragraph for Company Expansion

For the CEO, it was not an easy decision, despite the financial crisis to invest. But: “Close your eyes and through,” said Bernd itself Vos. In 2006 the economic situation had been difficult. The expansion of the production site but have paid. The sale was increased by 50 percent. The reinforced Bernd Vos again this year, implementation of the investment. As a company, you should just come in advance and show what they can. Only then had chances to win new clients, says the Lower Rhine and enjoy a bite dog Leckerli from corn and wheat, fresh from the machine.

Cats and sterilization: a question of sensitivity

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:43:36 +0000

What amazes is that description that they have been the case of domestic pets, affectionate, accustomed to the presence of humans and that, surely, until a few hours before, had next to mother cat and the very people who then abandoned them .

What we as an association indigna is that when you begin to get feedback on encouraging birth control in the colonies of cats feline free, it seems that the sterilization of animals to disease, who live with us, not taken into account by persons and insensitive uncivilized so exposing the new born to a life of hardship, accidents, pain, and not infrequently a dead orribili.Spesso the choice to have the kittens are due to bias: a litter prior to sterilization or “I wanted to live with my children the experience of a litter “” first wanted them all and now I do not know what to do. ”

We want to reiterate with force and conviction that sterilization is a range of responsibilities and a social duty towards all animals and you can not lose consciousness hypocritically claiming that it is not natural, we think that nothing is more violent and unnatural death starvation, thirst, investment vehicle or survival in gattili overcrowded, where the risk of contracting diseases is high.

We do not want crates or cages, but the biggest empty cages and animals are free and happy.
Who comes to finding an abandoned adult cat should not only provide food but immediately contact an animal to receive financial assistance and practical so that it can be sterilized before you become pregnant, which would increase the number of animals unwanted and which we must be rid: as best we can abandon them.

We often hear that sterilization is costly: we remember that the health intervention addressed only once in the life of the animal and an adoption that should provide the manager, perhaps setting aside a small monthly sum until they reach sexual maturity of its .

In this regard, the UDA (Ufficio Diritti Animali) of the municipality of Varese, where the group A-Mici strays is part, has already proposed to the president of the medical products in the province of Varese, on an experimental basis and for a limited time, sterilization of domestic cats at a reasonable price for people in economic difficulty, which has been documented.

The choice of ethics and duty of sterilization will be promoted dall’UDA early next year in primary schools for first grade. Projects are being prepared, but to share with teachers, provide information on values for the relationship between man and animals with special regard to their welfare and their dignity in a word to the proper relationship between man and animal, which aims to guarantee right to life, health, termination of early and thus to fight the phenomenon of stray dogs.