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-Here's a look at all the latest and greatest to check out at this year's show, all in one place. –
RENO, NV (March 18, 2010) – There are 71.4 million households in the United States that own a pet. This translates to about 62% of the population, according to the American Pet Products Association 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey. This ever-growing trend has prompted the pet industry to evolve to meet the expanding needs of pet parents. Global Pet Expo provides an inside look at innovative companies and their best new products.
"The top products showcased at Global Pet Expo this year are products that answer the needs of both pets and their owners," said Tierra Bonaldi, Partner of MassMedia. "The pet product industry is transforming in response to advances in technology as well as pet owner's desire to care for their pets like they would a family member."
Sure to be this show's most talked about companies, include:
- Bramton- Vet's Best, Bags on Board and Simple Solution - Booth # 2659
- Dean & Tyler- leather collars, harnesses and leashes - Booth # 3855
- Global One, Inc. - Rotations Pet Food - Booth # 4081
- Headroom Limited, Inc.- BooBooLoon inflatable dog collar - Booth # 4070
- Kurgo- pet travel products for active lifestyles - Booth # 3653
- Lucky Litter, LLC- ScoopFree litter boxes with refillable trays and interactive cat toys - Booth # 535
- PetAirapy- air purification and disinfectant systems - Booth # 3867
- Pet Head- by makers of Bed Head, for cool dogs and cats only! - Booth # 470
- Talk To Me Pet Products- introducing the new Canine Harvest - Booth # 1163
- TowerStar Pets- The Neater Feeder - Booth # 4073
- Veterinary Ventures- Drinkwell Pet Fountains - Booth # 2263
PAWSAFE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS BY SIMPLE SOLUTION
Booth # 2659
Simple Solution's line of household cleaners by the Bramton Co., is safe for kids and sets alike. No longer worry about the harsh chemicals being used around pets and kids. The new PawSafe line consists of Toy Cleaner, Toilet Cleaner, Multi-Surface Cleaner, Window Cleaner, Tub & Tile Cleaner and Floor Cleaner.
http://pawsafecleaners.com
SUN RELIEF SPRAY BY VET'S BEST
Booth # 2659
The Bramton's Co.'s line of natural health-care products, Vet's Best offers the latest in natural health treatments for animals and now they even offer a Sun Relief Spray to protect and soothe dog's skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Made with Aloe Vera and Titanium Dioxide, it also helps relieve discomfort and itching after overexposure to the sun.
http://www.vetsbest.com
BAGS ON BOARD
Booth # 2659
Even the cutest pets can leave some not-so-cute messes. Bags on Board, by The Bramton Co., are the perfect solution for picking up after your pet during the upcoming spring and summer months. On the next walk or pet outing, bring along the compact, refillable Bags on Board dispensers that attach right to the leash. Now messing with pet messes is the last thing on owners' minds.
http://www.bagsonboard.com
THE ANTIQUE COLLAR BY DEAN & TYLER
Booth # 3855
Big dogs need love too. Dean & Tyler combines style and functionality seamlessly to create premium dog products for large breed dogs. The D&T collection includes high-quality leather dog harnesses, nylon dog harnesses, muzzles, leather dog collars and leashes and professional K9 training equipment.
http://www.deantylerproducts.com
ROTATIONS PET FOOD BY GLOBAL ONE, INC.
Booth # 4081
ROTATIONS Pet Food, the winner of 2009 Pet Business Industry, offers the perfect approach to rotational feeding. Parents wouldn't feed their kids the same thing everyday, why do it to pets? Each box contains three distinctly different all-natural formulas in three separate re-sealable bags.
http://www.rotationspetfood.com
BOOBOOLOON BY HEADROOM LIMITED, INC.
Booth # 4070
The BooBooLoon brand inflatable protective petwear is a veterinarian-recommended, patent-pending inflatable collar designed to comfortably restrict pets from harming all types of post surgical wounds, or irritating healing skin disorders. Unlike outdated rigid Elizabethan or choker style collars, BooBooLoon's easy-to-use design is comfortable, effective, washable, reusable, and easily compacts for storage.
http://www.boobooloon.com
KURGO WINGA
Booth # 3653
Fetch is a classic pet pastime and now there is a new spin on an old game. The Winga from Kurgo is an interactive toy that lets owners launch durable discs up to 200 feet with a special launcher. This toy keeps with the trend of owners being active and keeping their pets healthy. Also, visit the Kurgo booth to see new pet travel products as well, like the Wander Bed, Cargo Cape and Surf N Turf Coat. Look for the booth with the Toyota parked in it.
http://www.kurgo.com/
FROLICATTM SWAYTM BY BRILLIANT PET
Booth # 535
Brilliant Pet, the makers of Original Scoopfree Self Cleaning Litter Boxes, introduces a line of interactive cat toys. FroliCatTM SWAYTM magnetically suspends a toy from a variety of flat surfaces. Owners attach the SWAY magnets on opposite sides of a table so cats can bat, swing and play for hours. Also, be sure to check out the new and improved FroliCatTM Bolt and RouseDog DARTTM laser toys.
http://brilliantpet.com
PETAIRAPY PA-777
Booth # 3867
With pollen, ragweed, dust and dander in the home irritating pets, spring and summer allergies can be a pet's nightmare. PetAirapy introduces a solution that will finally give pets relief from seasonal allergies with the PA-777. The PA-777 is a portable air purifier with six layers of purifying power. Four different filters trap allergens and give pets a safe haven in the home, while ultraviolet (UV) light kills viruses, bacteria and other harmful pathogens.
http://www.petairapy.com
THE MAKERS OF PET HEAD NOW FOR COOL CATS TOO!
Booth # 470
Rarely do cats get a chance to show off their cool side with dogs always stealing the stage. With the launch of Pet Head's new cat line including wipes and sprays, cats are more stylish than ever.
http://www.petheadshop.com
CANINE HARVEST FILLABLES BY TALK TO ME PET PRODUCTS
Booth # 1163
The makers of the Talk To Me Treatball introduce the new Canine Harvest line of wholesome snacks for dogs. The line includes Peanut Butter for dogs, Treats, Fillables and Spreads. Canine Harvest provides dogs with wholesome snacks made with real ingredients.
http://www.talktomepet.com
TOWERSTAR PETS NEATER FEEDER
Booth # 4073
Pets have a voracious appetite and an unquenchable thirst, but do they really need to make such a mess? The Neater Feeder is a revolutionary feeding system for dogs and cats that contains spills and splashes caused by pets or people. Made in the USA, the two-part containment system allows food to stay in the top reservoir while water drains into the easy-to-empty lower reservoir, protecting floors and walls and making cleanup a snap.
http://www.neaterfeeder.com
DRINKWELL PET FOUNTAINS BY VETERINARY VENTURES
Booth # 2263
Veterinary Ventures, Inc. now offers new mats designed specifically for each Drinkwell pet fountain. The mats feature a 3-inch space from the bowl rim to catch any spills or splashes that occur when pets drink from the fountain. Also, don't miss out on a sneak peak of the new Stainless Steel Drinkwell 360, due out summer 2010.
http://www.vetventures.com
