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08.03.2011 | 01:37 pm
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August Ask the Vet
07.22.2011 | 10:55 am
Holistic Select Staff Vet - Dr. Al
This month Dr. Townshend answers your questions about vitamin supplements for dogs and increasing water intake for summer.
Q: I feed Holistic Select to all my dogs, who range from five months to ten years of age. They eat different varieties, one eats Holistic Select Nourish Puppy Health, one eats Holistic Select Lamb and Rice and one eats Holistic Select Weight Management dry dog food recipe. Is there any reason to give any of them vitamins as a supplement?
A: It’s great that you have adjusted each pet’s diet in order to provide for their life stage or special needs. Meeting a pet’s special needs or life stage nutritional requirements will certainly promote a long, happy and healthy life for your pets. All of the Holistic Select diets are not only complete and balanced but go beyond basic nutrition to provide optimum levels of nutrients including vitamins and minerals. There would be no benefit in supplementing with a general vitamin and mineral supplement and it could alter the nutritional balance by providing too much.
Q: I’m feeding my dog Holistic Select Dry Dog Food and I’m wondering what I can do to provide more sources of hydration for my dog this summer. Should I sometimes add water to his food? Should I offer canned dog food occasionally?
A: Dogs that are on exclusively dry diets will generally drink enough water to maintain adequate hydration. Increasing activity will usually encourage more water consumption. Holistic Select Canned dog food recipes are almost 80% water but they also contain additional calories so you must be careful to reduce the amount of dry food being fed when you add canned food to the daily diet. I would not recommend adding water to the dry dog food because it can soften the food and encourage dental plaque. Hot water will kill the probiotics on the food and should never be used. If the pet does not eat it all right away it can spoil and cause problems.
If you want to encourage more water intake, you might flavor the water in the water bowel. Add just a small amount of canned food to the water in order to make it more appealing. Keep in mind that the water will need to be changed regularly as it too could spoil.
Enter to Win a 10-Year Supply of Holistic Select Pet Food!
07.13.2011 | 01:31 pm
Enter to Win a 10-Year Supply of Holistic Select Pet Food and Star in our Ad Campaign!
You’ll Get a coupon to Save $10.00 OFF Holistic Select Pet Food just for entering!
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For our Casting Call Contest, it could be worth a 10-year supply of our pet food and a starring role in our print ad campaign! Create your “ad” featuring a picture of you and your dog or cat and you could be our next Pet-Wise Parent star! You can submit up to three ads for a chance to win! Enter today: http://tinyurl.com/5td2jja.
July Ask the Vet
06.28.2011 | 02:17 pm
Holistic Select Staff Vet - Dr. Al
This month Dr. Townshend answers your questions about a dog with a history of tumors and a cat with seasonal skin allergies.
Q: My 10-year-old pit bull terrier mix has had to have three skin cancer tumors removed from various parts of his body – first his leg, then his ear, and most recently his chest. Is there a food I can give him to hopefully minimize the recurrence of this? Perhaps something to boost his immune system?
A: There are several types of tumors that can occur in the skin. Surgery and in some cases chemo-therapy are the best approach. Diet is important in order to optimize the immune system and keep the pet in the best possible condition in order to do all that is possible to slow the progression. Generally speaking, providing a complete and balanced diet that contains natural antioxidants and Omega 3 fats would be essential. Holistic Select Vitalize Senior Health is designed with the older dog in mind.
Omega 3 fatty acids in a good ratio with Omega 6 fats, L-Carnitine, Vitamins A, D, E and C, Beta Carotene, as well as Pre and Probiotics are all included in the diet and would be ideal for your dog’s needs.
Work closely with your veterinarian to develop an ideal protocol for detecting new growths as soon as possible and removing them. Regular exercise and a great diet will also help to enhance your pet’s quality of life and hopefully help to extend its life as long as possible.
Q: Our cat appears to have allergies during the spring/summer transition. She is licking her feet and legs nonstop and we don’t know what to do. We are thinking of switching her food to help with the issue. Any suggestions?
A: Seasonal allergies are usually not associated with food as the food is fed all year long and one would expect the symptoms to also be all year long.
Feeding a diet with good levels of Omega 3 fatty acids would help to reduce some of the inflammation that may be causing the licking. All of the Holistic Select feline dry recipes contain optimum levels of fatty acids. Supplementing with additional amounts (fish oils such as salmon oil are a good source) during the most difficult times may help. Keep in mind that for the general health of cats, we also recommend feeding a canned diet in order to encourage water consumption as that is also critical for the health of our feline friends.
Work closely with your veterinarian to possibly determine the offending allergens in the environment and eliminate them from exposure.
Holistic Select Included in HGTV’s Green Home Giveaway!
05.24.2011 | 12:37 am
HGTV is giving away their 2011 Green Home, complete with Holistic Select Pet Food!
The 2011 giveaway of HGTV’s Green Home certainly has a lot to offer. The 2,400 square foot eco-friendly home in Stapleton, CO boasts the latest and greatest in green living. Each carefully crafted room has something special to offer and the garage not only offers a deluxe pet washing station but it also comes fully stocked with a supply of Holistic Select Pet Food! Entries to win this beautiful home are accepted through June 2nd. Visit HGTV’s Green Home Giveaway website to learn more and to enter today!
Holistic Select® “Worth Our Weight” Pet Food Drive Benefits Bideawee Animal Welfare Organization
05.19.2011 | 12:35 pm
3,500 Pounds of Dog and Cat Food Donated to Feed Animals Awaiting Adoption
Holistic Select® pet food recently donated 3,500 pounds of dog and cat food to Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations, as part of its “Worth Our Weight” pet food drive. The event was held in conjunction with the grand opening of the new PETCO superstore in Manhattan’s Columbus Square.
More than 100 dogs and cats participated in the charitable weigh-in, which kicked off with a special appearance by actress Kelly Rutherford and her dog, Oliver, who was the first pet to hit the scale. For every pet who weighed in, Holistic Select donated an equivalent amount of pounds of pet food.
“We are thrilled to be the beneficiary of this generous donation from Holistic Select, said Nancy Taylor, President and CEO of Bideawee. “It’s exciting that with their help, we can provide wholesome natural food and treats for our dogs and cats who are waiting to find their forever homes.”
The “Worth Our Weight” pet food drive was part of a promotion for the recently launched Holistic Select Health Scale (www.petwiseparent.com/healthscale), a tool designed to help pet parents evaluate and improve the holistic health of their cats and dogs. The new tool focuses on five main areas of holistic pet health: nutrition, education, socialization, physical health and environment. Participants rank their pets on a scale of one to five based on the accuracy of a set of statements pertaining to each area. The fun and interactive online tool was available onsite at the event as a way for pet parents to discover how they’re doing with respect to their pet’s whole-body health and gain valuable insight with experts’ tips for improvement or just as a refresher.
About Bideawee
Bideawee, which means “stay awhile,” in Scottish, is one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora Kibbe, Bideawee has been providing shelter, care and compassion to homeless animals in helping them to find their forever homes for over 100 years. Bideawee is a not-for-profit 501( c ) 3 humane animal organization and 100% of Bideawee’s funding comes from private sources. For more information visit: www.bideawee.org.
About Holistic Select® – Pet Food for the Pet-Wise Parent.TM
Holistic Select, a proud member of the WellPet family of brands, is the line of pet food and snacks for the pet-wise parent. Holistic Select is built on a foundation of premium proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and is filled with a unique set of Select Actives® known as “Nature’s Power Ingredients.” This complementary blend of enzymes, direct fed microbials, botanicals and phytonutrients provides superior nutritional benefits and enhances the whole body health of pets. Holistic Select food and snacks have no added artificial colors, flavors or synthetic preservatives. Visit: http://www.holisticselect.com to learn more. Find Holistic Select on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/holisticselectpetfood and Twitter at http://twitter.com/holisticselect.
Holistic Select® Natural Pet Food Launches Online Health Tool
05.02.2011 | 09:13 am
Interactive Quiz Helps People Rate Pets’ Health and Offers Expert Advice
Holistic Select® pet food recently launched the Holistic Select Health Scale (www.petwiseparent.com/healthscale), a tool designed to help pet parents evaluate and improve the holistic health of their cats and dogs. The new tool focuses on five main areas of holistic health: nutrition, education, socialization, physical health and environment. Participants rank their pets on a scale of one to five based on the accuracy of a set of statements pertaining to each area. The fun and interactive online tool is a great way for pet parents to discover how they’re doing with respect to their pet’s whole-body health and gain valuable insight with our experts’ tips for improvement or just as a refresher. And, for a limited time only, each pet parent that completes the Holistic Select Health Scale will receive an exclusive savings offer for Holistic Select pet food.
Holistic Select enlisted a panel of experts to develop the health scale and provide tips and guidance, including:
Nutrition: Dr. Al Townshend, staff veterinarian for Holistic Select, graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. He then honed his skills in two large metropolitan small animal practices, before establishing the Eastern Shore Animal Hospital in his hometown of Chestertown, MD. He is a contributing author of Canine Sports Medicine.
Education and Training: Dr. Jake Tedaldi is the founder and primary veterinarian at Vetcall, providing mobile veterinary services throughout the greater Boston, MA area. He is a regular contributor to the Kiss 108 “Matty in the Morning” radio show, has been a featured expert on “The Pet Hour” on Sirius XM Radio and is a weekly contributor to NECN’s morning show.
Socialization: Lisa Hartman is author of Dial A Dynamite Dog: The Ultimate Field Guide to Training Your Pet. She is a recognized pet expert and dog trainer in Long Island, NY as well as South Florida. Ms. Hartman believes in a “whole dog” approach to pet ownership: dog friendly training and socialization; exercise and environmental enrichment; proper nutrition and healthcare; and, of course, plenty of love.
Physical health: Dr. Shawn Messonnier created the Acupuncture and Holistic Animal Health Care Center, in Plano, TX, which offers both conventional and alternative therapies for dogs and cats. He reaches over half a million pet owners each month as the holistic columnist for several publications, including Dog Fancy, Animal Wellness, Whole Living, and Dog World magazines. Currently Dr. Messonnier hosts his own award-winning radio show, “Dr. Shawn-The Natural Vet”, for Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius/XM.
Environment: Elena Gretch is the founder and CEO of It’s a Dog’s Life NY (itsadogslifeny.com), a dog walking and grooming service. She is certified by the Certification Counsel of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business.
“At Holistic Select, we believe proper nutrition is just the start to giving your pet a happy, healthy life,” said Emily Saunderson, Brand Manager, Holistic Select. “The health scale and experts’ tips are great resources to help guide those who are looking to pursue a more holistic approach to their pets’ well-being.”
To take the Holistic Select Health Scale quiz and receive exclusive savings*, visit www.petwiseparent.com/healthscale.
*while supplies last, offer valid only in the US
About Holistic Select® – Pet Food for the Pet-Wise Parent.TM
Holistic Select, a proud member of the WellPet family of brands, is the line of pet food and snacks for the pet-wise parent. Holistic Select is built on a foundation of premium proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and is filled with a unique set of Select Actives® known as “Nature’s Power Ingredients.” This complementary blend of enzymes, direct fed microbials, botanicals and phytonutrients provides superior nutritional benefits and enhances the whole body health of pets. Holistic Select food and snacks have no added artificial colors, flavors or synthetic preservatives. Visit: http://www.holisticselect.com to learn more. Find Holistic Select on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/holisticselectpetfood and Twitter at http://twitter.com/holisticselect.
NEW! Holistic Select® Health Scale
04.22.2011 | 11:32 am
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Discover our new informative tool for pet parents.
We recently launched this exciting and informative new tool to help pet parents like you gauge the holistic health of your pet. We know that nutrition is one important aspect of whole-body health for your pet and this interactive online quiz serves as a comprehensive tool for you to examine all aspects of your pet’s holistic health. The Holistic Select® Health Scale focuses on five main areas of holistic health: nutrition, education, socialization, physical health and environment. A set of statements pertaining to each area is presented and you are asked to rank your pet on a scale of one to five based on the accuracy of the statements. At the end of the quiz, you are presented with your overall score as well as access to tips from our experts in each of the five areas. And, for a limited time only, each pet parent that completes the Holistic Select Health Scale will receive an EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS OFFER* for Holistic Select pet food!
To help develop the quiz, as well as provide helpful tips for pet parents, we enlisted the following panel of experts: Dr. Al Townshend, staff veterinarian for Holistic Select; Elena Gretch, dog trainer; Dr. Jake Tedaldi, veterinarian and author; Lisa Hartman, pet expert and dog trainer; Dr. Shawn Messonnier, veterinarian, holistic columnist and radio show host.
To take the Holistic Select Health Scale quiz, visit www.petwiseparent.com/healthscale.
*To ensure receipt of our savings offer, please disable any pop-up blockers before beginning the quiz.
Nourishing Your New Puppy
04.22.2011 | 11:28 am
Give your puppy the nutrition he needs to succeed.
Spring is a popular time of year when people welcome new puppies into their home. Whether this is your first puppy or you are an experienced pet parent, obtaining a new puppy is a significant undertaking that necessitates considerable effort on your part to assure that your new puppy grows and develops optimally in body, mind and spirit.
In essence, puppies have the same needs as our children do in order to grow and develop into healthy, happy adults. That’s why Holistic Select® never thinks of people with pets in their lives as “owners.” In every sense, you are a parent to your dog or cat, providing all the things necessary to nourish their body, mind and spirit.
We believe that pet-wise parenting begins with the right nutrition.
Every pet should have a natural healthy diet comprised of quality ingredients such as proteins from quality meat meals, grains, fats and carbohydrates. A puppy’s balanced diet must contain optimum levels of vitamins and minerals for the puppy to grow and develop properly. Not just adequate, but optimum natural and holistic nutrition that addresses the specific needs of the puppy is essential.
In addition to a basic diet, Holistic Select Puppy Recipes add functional food ingredients that provide added benefits. For example, all three of our Puppy Recipes – Nourish Puppy Health Anchovy, Sardine & Chicken Meal; Small & Mini Breed Nourish Puppy Health Anchovy, Sardine & Chicken Meal and Large & Giant Breed Puppy Health Lamb Meal & Oatmeal – contain guaranteed levels of DHA (an essential Omega 3 fatty acid) to support your puppy’s brain development.
Becoming a parent of a small & mini or large & giant breed? There are specific nutritional considerations for large and small breed puppies to aid in proper development.
Small & Mini Breeds
Many of the smaller breeds of dogs are very active, energetic pups that require lots more calories per pound than the giant breed puppies. They also require adequate levels of fiber to help regulate absorption of glucose (sugars) from the digestive tract.
The smaller breed puppies are known to be more vulnerable to a condition known as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Proper levels of fiber in the diet ensure a slow and steady absorption of glucose rather than all at once. The risk may increase if a puppy does not eat frequently during the day.
A smaller kibble size makes it easier for the puppy to eat and encourages easy ingestion of adequate amounts of food with less effort.
However, large or small, proper brain development is essential for all puppies, so adequate amounts of the essential Omega 3 fatty acid Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are needed in the diet. These levels are guaranteed in the Small & Mini Breed Nourish Puppy Health Recipe.
Large & Giant Breeds
Pet parents of large and giant breed puppies must always keep in mind that some of these breeds have a potential growth of 100 times their birth weight. For this reason, their rate of growth must be carefully controlled.
If they grow too rapidly, large and giant breed puppies are prone to developmental bone issues. For the first 10-12 months of life, these special puppies need to be fed a diet that allows for growth but also maintains a slightly lean body condition. This ensures that the developing bones are not forced to carry excess weight, which can cause stress and possibly lead to painful developmental problems.
Optimum levels and proper ratios of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus are also essential to proper development.
Nutrition for these breeds should also contain essential nutrients for proper brain development. It is imperative that large and giant breed puppies receive the proper training necessary for you to maintain control of the very strong adult dog. Without optimum brain development the task of training a larger dog becomes much more difficult. Adequate levels of DHA, an essential Omega 3 fatty acid, have been shown to enhance brain development and assure optimum potential for training. DHA levels are guaranteed in Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Puppy Recipe.
Holistic Select® Pet Food Offers Basketball Fans Special Savings
04.05.2011 | 09:39 am
$5-Off Coupon Offered for Blue II’s Favorite Natural Pet Food
Holistic Select® premium food for pets is giving college basketball fans with “the blues” a reason to celebrate. In honor of being college hoops bulldog mascot, Blue II’s food of choice, Holistic Select is offering Americans the chance to register for a $5-off coupon* for natural dog food or cat food. Although Indianapolis’ prized ’Dawgs didn’t win the national college basketball title, every pet and pet-wise parent is a champion.
“While they didn’t win the national title, the ’Dawgs are still winners in our book,” said Thano Chaltas, chief marketing officer for Holistic Select. “As we all look forward to next season, we encourage fans to nourish their pets with the food that makes Blue II one of America’s top dogs.”
To be eligible to receive a coupon* for $5 off dog or cat food, pet parents over the age of 18 must register at www.holisticselect.com/blue2 between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 5. The savings offer is valid only for one day, while supplies last. For more details, please visit www.holisticselect.com/blue2.
*while supplies last, offer valid only in the US
About Holistic Select® – Pet Food for the Pet-Wise Parent.TM
Holistic Select, a proud member of the WellPet family of brands, is the line of pet food and snacks for the pet-wise parent. Holistic Select is built on a foundation of premium proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and is filled with a unique set of Select Actives® known as “Nature’s Power Ingredients.” This complementary blend of enzymes, direct fed microbials, botanicals and phytonutrients provides superior nutritional benefits and enhances the whole body health of pets. Holistic Select food and snacks have no added artificial colors, flavors or synthetic preservatives. Visit: http://www.holisticselect.com to learn more. Find Holistic Select on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/holisticselectpetfood and Twitter at http://twitter.com/holisticselect.
