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Pet News Roundup: Technology for Pooch Owners, Teddy Saves a Life and Celebrity Cat Tweets!

by The Dish Editors on February 3, 2012

Here on The Dish, we’ll keep an eye on the latest news in the pet food industry. We’ll have a mix of articles, statistics, news and fun facts from a variety of pet industry sources and Twitter.

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Pet Tales: Precise Dog Foods Fuel Champion Glen Eagles Dachsunds

by The Dish Editors on February 1, 2012

After showing dogs since age four and working with canines in law enforcement for almost 30 years, Lisa Kennel, owner of Glen Eagles Dachshunds, is no stranger to the industry. Kennel has studied different dog foods for many years – even making her own.

A veteran show dog breeder, Kennel’s pride and joy, Pedro “Drakesleat Spaghetti Junction”, is currently the number one Triple Hunting Dog in the country. Pedro has sired over 22 champions, and there is even a statue of him in the United Kennel Club lobby!

With dogs who do high performance work, Kennel depends on a food that keeps her pets both mentally and physically healthy. In the past, some of the high-end dog foods Kennel tried resulted in hyper, nervous animals. That’s when she decided to try Precise.

Before Kennel started feeding her dogs Precise, she put it to the test by dropping the kibbles into water to dissolve. In the past, when performing this test with other dog foods, she saw hair and other questionable ingredients left behind after the kibbles dissolved. Once the Precise kibble dissolved, she was surprised to find that she didn’t see anything that concerned her, so she felt good about feeding her dogs Precise. She then began feeding her kennel strictly Precise Lamb Formula and even uses the food as treats!

Pedro enjoys chowing down on Precise, and Kennel says the amount of dental work since he’s needed since switching to Precise is lower than when she fed him other dog foods. With Precise, Kennel has also noticed excellent coats, which are paramount when dachshunds are graded during shows.

“It takes a lot to win me over with the dog food, and Precise has done that,” said Kennel.

With Precise’s help, Kennel is able to keep kennel’s motto — “Nutrition, Genetics and a Loving Environment.”

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Meet the Precise Team: Scott Steed

by The Dish Editors on January 26, 2012

We make all our own dry food, in-house in the USA, by pet owning experts who take great pride in what they do. In our Meet the Precise Team series, we’ll introduce you to some of the people that make Precise Pet Products run.

Scott Steed is the Eastern Regional Sales Director for Precise Pet Products! Scott is responsible for business development and sales.

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Great Dane Lady Approved: Switching your puppy’s food safely

by Linda Arndt on January 24, 2012

The Great Dane Lady, Linda Arndt, has more than 38 years of experience as a canine nutritional consultant and breeder. In our Great Dane Lady Approved series, Linda will talk about her research and work with Precise. You can explore Linda’s website at GreatDaneLady.com

Recently, I have received many comments and questions about a previous blog post on the different approaches used for switching your dog’s food versus your puppy’s food. Many puppy owners have heard it’s better to switch food slowly to allow adjustment. However, in my experience, it’s better to switch your puppies quickly.

Large and giant breeds grow very quickly from birth to six months of age. At times, you can see a significant difference in just 24 to 36 hours, so changing foods can be tricky with these dogs. It is best not to stretch out the transition period on very young puppies (8 to 20 weeks of age) because it can throw them into developmental orthopedic disease. One such condition is hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), a bone disease that usually affects young, rapidly growing, large breed dogs. Puppies could also experience panosteitis also known as Pano, “self limiting” bone disease characterized by wandering lameness that switches from leg to leg. A faster food transition tends to avoid these problems, but probiotics are essential to the process as well because switching foods quickly can often cause digestive upset so probiotics help prevent this problem.

Each dog food company uses different vitamin/mineral premixes, and there can be an enormous difference in the “quality” from brand to brand. This is another reason why it is important not to stretch out the transition past three meals on very young dogs. By mixing together different foods (adult & puppy) or different brands, you are sacrificing the integrity of each diet diet. This can be very problematic and cause a drastic growth spurt. Additionally, inferior minerals can tie up other quality minerals needed for development.

As long as you use a high-quality, multiple bacteria-based probiotic product combined with digestive enzymes, the transition will be very easy in the early ages, often better than with a mature dog, which may take a little longer. Probiotics that I recommend to ease the transition are ProBio Pac, BakPakPlus or 4 in 1 Probiotic from www.firstchoicenaturals.com.

Remember, Precise Pet Products are rich with nutrients and made with quality ingredients your puppy or dog needs. Each of our lines of dog food also comes in formulas specially made for specific sized puppies.

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Pet News Roundup: Avalanche Survival Story, Feline-Inspired Fashions and Pancake’s Musical Video!

by The Dish Editors on January 20, 2012

Here on The Dish, we’ll keep an eye on the latest news in the pet food industry. We’ll have a mix of articles, statistics, news and fun facts from a variety of pet industry sources and Twitter.

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Precise Pet Products Announces Four New Hires, One Promotion

by Courtney Beck on January 19, 2012

Nacogdoches, Texas – January 19, 2012 – Precise Pet Products, an American-based manufacturer and supplier of all-natural canine and feline foods, is pleased to announce the addition of four members to its sales team as well as one promotion.

“We’re very excited to see the Precise Pet Products family expand, both through the hiring of talented individuals and the promotion of current dedicated team members,” said Kirk Young, executive vice president of Texas Farm Products. “Each individual’s extensive experience, knowledge of the pet industry and dedication to quality makes them a perfect fit for the company mission of providing premium pet food to specialty pet retailers across the country.”

Previously Northwest territory sales manager, Helen Hurd has been promoted to regional sales manager, with responsibilities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

The following new hires will hold responsibilities for servicing, managing and developing the customer base within their respective territories:

  • Scott Goriscak, a pet industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, takes on responsibilities of Mid-Atlantic territory sales manager. Prior to joining Precise Pet Products, Goriscak worked with Bil-Jac Pet Foods Inc. as the territory sales manager for the New York area. Goriscak has also held leadership positions with Nutro Products Inc. and Petco Inc.
  • Donavan Meyer assumes the role of territory sales manager in the Southern area, spanning Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama. Meyer previously worked for JRS Custom Fabrication as a National Account Manager and later Sales Manager. Meyer has also held positions with Sara Lee, Royal Canin US and ClosetMaid North America.
  • James Stewart will manage the Florida and Southeast Georgia territory as a sales manager. Before joining the Precise Pet Products team, Stewart worked with Sara Lee as a solution sales representative, where he was a top ranked sales representative.
  • With over seven years of sales and marketing experience, Ben Pennell will assume the role of territory sales representative for Northern California and Northern Nevada. Prior to joining the Precise Pet Products team, Pennell worked with Ogilvy Marketing where he led the Mountain Region in sales increases per demonstration.

To learn more about Precise Pet Products and the Precise Holistic Complete line, visit www.precisepet.com or call 1-888-4-PRECISE (1-888-477-3247). Also, connect with Precise Pet Products on Facebook at www.facebook.com/precisepet and Twitter by following @PrecisePet.

About Precise Pet Products:
Precise Pet Products, a part of Texas Farm Products Company, is an American-based manufacturer and supplier of canine and feline foods made from all-natural ingredients produced mostly from U.S. sources. Located in Nacogdoches, TX, Precise Pet Products provides affordable pet foods that are safe and nutritious. Using the latest in technology and testing capabilities, Precise Pet Products boasts a history of responsible pet food products. For more information, please visit www.precisepet.com or call 1-888-4-PRECISE (1-888-477-3247).

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Ask Our Vet: What Precise canned food formula is best for my cats?

by Dr. Lisa Drapela on January 18, 2012

Q: I have heard good things about Precise canned cat food but need guidance on which variety would be best for my cats. I have a 16-year-old that is overweight and a 9-year-old prone to UTIs. Can you suggest one of your foods that would work for both of them?

A: Any of the canned cat food flavors would be great for your cats. It depends on their likes and dislikes. All of the Precise canned cat foods are in a pate style and come in 5.5 ounce and 13 ounce cans. The Precise Holistic Complete canned cat formula, however, is in a flaked style and is only in the 3 ounce can for now.

There are several flavors in the Precise canned foods. The Chicken and Turkey formulas are very popular, while some cats enjoy the Ocean Fish variety. The canned food should greatly help your UTI-prone cat and the higher protein should help with weight loss for your older cat.

Our on-staff veterinarian Dr. Lisa Drapela is on-hand to answer questions about your dog or cat’s health. Whether you’re wondering about the best Precise formula or just have a general health question, visit the Ask Our Vet section here on the website to connect directly with Dr. Drapela. We’ll feature some of her answers here on the blog.

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Kirk Young Featured in Pet Product News International

by The Dish Editors on January 18, 2012

What’s the best way to display dog food on retail shelves for maximum exposure and profit? Pet Product News International explored this topic in their December 2011 issue and turned to Kirk Young, executive vice president of Precise Pet Products, for some insight. Two of the strategies Kirk shared are to show confidence by stocking a full brand line and to consider off-shelf displays.

Click here to read the full article.

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Ingredient Insight: Selenium

by Dr. Lisa Drapela on January 12, 2012

We’re very proud of the premium ingredients found in our foods. In our Ingredient Insight series, our in-house vet Dr. Lisa Drapela provides an in-depth look at how these ingredients protect and boost your pets’ health and energy, why we chose them and what makes them unique. Read all of our Ingredient Insight blog posts here.

It is amazing the number of minerals, required in large and very small amounts, necessary for maintaining good health. The term “trace minerals” describes those that are needed by the body, but in limited amounts.

Selenium is one of those trace minerals, and is typically found in whole grain products, meats, poultry and fish. Excess amounts of selenium can be toxic, so it is important to have this mineral in the diet and it should be in complete balance with the other minerals.  Selenium is a key component in one of the body’s antioxidant systems. If selenium becomes deficient, more stress is placed on the body’s other antioxidant systems which can deplete them more quickly.

Selenium yeast is an organic form of selenium found in Precise canine formulas and is considered to be the safest form of selenium supplementation. In this form, it can be more easily absorbed by the body and can actually be stored in certain tissues for times of stress on the body. Dietary supplementation using selenium yeast promotes the body’s ability to counteract oxidative stress and protect against degenerative diseases such as cancer.

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Pet Tales: Meet happy and healthy Bullmastiff, Mason!

by The Dish Editors on January 10, 2012

Here at Precise, we want to hear from our community. Our Pet Tales blog posts come directly from customers who have submitted stories about their experience with Precise products. Click here to share your own story.

Loretta Maye from Clark, N. J. writes:

My Bullmastiff, Mason, used to have severe allergies. His paws would get extremely swollen and raw, and he was very itchy. There were quite a few times when I even had to take him to the emergency room to get steroid shots. The vet recommended a prescription dog food that was extremely expensive! I tried it for a while but nothing was changing. I did some research online and I found reviews in a blog about Precise Sensicare Formula. Now, after switching to this Precise formula, Mason is free of all symptoms!

I love the price and the quality of Precise Lamb & Rice Sensicare. More importantly, I love that it makes Mason feel better. Mason can go on enjoying sleeping, getting hugs and going for rides in the car!

Loretta and Mason order their Precise Pet Products online from our friends at Hearty Pet!

Thanks for sharing, Loretta! We are thrilled that Precise Pet Products help keep Mason happy and healthy!

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