Comments for The Dog Marketing Blog http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing Discussion of marketing of products for dogs and dog owners Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:51:24 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Proctor and Gamble Purchases Natura Pet Products by Cleo Parker http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/05/10/proctor-gamble-purchases-natura-pet-products/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Cleo Parker Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:51:24 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=738#comment-181 An article in Ad Age discusses the purchase, including Independent pet retailer suspicion, speculation about future strategy, and backlash after other independent pet food brands were acquired by large CPG firms.http://adage.com/article?article_id=144160 An article in Ad Age discusses the purchase, including Independent pet retailer suspicion, speculation about future strategy, and backlash after other independent pet food brands were acquired by large CPG firms.http://adage.com/article?article_id=144160

]]> Comment on Dogdration dog sports beverage by Michael http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/05/25/dogdration-dog-sports-beverage/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Michael Wed, 26 May 2010 22:38:31 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=758#comment-180 Gatorade is terrible for your dogs, the amount of sugar can cause serious harm. My dog's love dogdration and we wish you could get it at every pet store and grocery store! Gatorade is terrible for your dogs, the amount of sugar can cause serious harm. My dog’s love dogdration and we wish you could get it at every pet store and grocery store!

]]> Comment on Dogdration dog sports beverage by Jenny http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/05/25/dogdration-dog-sports-beverage/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Jenny Wed, 26 May 2010 03:06:37 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=758#comment-179 Thanks for covering dogdration on your blog. It is a fantastic product...my cats even like it! Thanks for covering dogdration on your blog. It is a fantastic product…my cats even like it!

]]> Comment on PetsMart and GNC create line of pet supplements by Lisa http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/05/16/petsmart-and-gnc-create-line-of-pet-supplements/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Lisa Wed, 19 May 2010 07:13:26 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=750#comment-178 This will be interesting to see what the ingredients are. I do believe supplements have their spot. For example, if a dog has joint problems or arthritis, if you feed a food that has extra glucosamine there is no way to add extra if your dog is having problems because if you give them extra food it will lead to weight gain. However, if your dog is limping (especially during cold winter months) you can increase their supplement without adding extra calories. I am hoping their supplement will be a healthy combination. This will be interesting to see what the ingredients are. I do believe supplements have their spot. For example, if a dog has joint problems or arthritis, if you feed a food that has extra glucosamine there is no way to add extra if your dog is having problems because if you give them extra food it will lead to weight gain. However, if your dog is limping (especially during cold winter months) you can increase their supplement without adding extra calories.

I am hoping their supplement will be a healthy combination.

]]> Comment on Pet Greeting Cards by Sandra Hill-McCowan http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/04/04/pet-greeting-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Sandra Hill-McCowan Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:50:19 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=713#comment-174 Beautiful Card. Very touching and no words needed. Beautiful Card. Very touching and no words needed.

]]> Comment on HSUS launches Humane Choice dog food by Cleo Parker http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Cleo Parker Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:03:43 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-173 Petfood Industry magazine editor Debbie Phillips-Donaldson weighed in on Humane Choice in an editorial in the April edition. (http://www.petfoodindustry.com/ViewArticle.aspx?id=27264 ) HSUS has had an adversarial relationship with both animal and feed producers in the agriculture industry, which of course are vital suppliers to the pet food industry, so as Debbie points out, this seems a curious turn for the advocacy organization. Petfood Industry magazine editor Debbie Phillips-Donaldson weighed in on Humane Choice in an editorial in the April edition. (http://www.petfoodindustry.com/ViewArticle.aspx?id=27264 ) HSUS has had an adversarial relationship with both animal and feed producers in the agriculture industry, which of course are vital suppliers to the pet food industry, so as Debbie points out, this seems a curious turn for the advocacy organization.

]]> Comment on The Future of Immunity Claims for Dog Food? by Iams ProHealth Prebiotics marketing | The Dog Marketing Blog http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2009/11/16/immunity-claims-for-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Iams ProHealth Prebiotics marketing | The Dog Marketing Blog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:22 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=503#comment-172 [...] These products show the increasing interest in nutraceuticals in human nutrition, which has spilled over into the nutritional interests for our pets.  I found the Iams website very carefully worded in its description of the benefits of  these products, avoiding any outright health claims. [...] [...] These products show the increasing interest in nutraceuticals in human nutrition, which has spilled over into the nutritional interests for our pets.  I found the Iams website very carefully worded in its description of the benefits of  these products, avoiding any outright health claims. [...]

]]> Comment on HSUS launches Humane Choice dog food by James Whitmore http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-169 James Whitmore Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:24:43 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-169 Sarah, Americans are not buying the HSUS true agenda of a vegan and pet-free America...and especially this horrible idea of a vegan dog food. Are you high? Dogs are carnivores you idiot. HSUS spent less than 1 percent of its operating budget on hands-on animal care last year. They are Peta in suits. Shut up Sarah and leave pet lovers alone. Thank you. Sarah,

Americans are not buying the HSUS true agenda of a vegan and pet-free America…and especially this horrible idea of a vegan dog food. Are you high? Dogs are carnivores you idiot. HSUS spent less than 1 percent of its operating budget on hands-on animal care last year. They are Peta in suits. Shut up Sarah and leave pet lovers alone. Thank you.

]]> Comment on HSUS launches Humane Choice dog food by Peggy McIlwaine http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Peggy McIlwaine Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:07 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-168 Well, we animal lovers better make sure we DON"T buy this dog food. Well, we animal lovers better make sure we DON”T buy this dog food.

]]> Comment on HSUS launches Humane Choice dog food by Sarah http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/2010/02/08/hsus-launches-humane-choice-dog-food/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Sarah Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:48:20 +0000 http://cleoparker.com/dogmarketing/?p=648#comment-167 I work at the HSUS, and would like to clarify a few things. This dog food is meant to serve as a choice for those who want to feed their dogs a plant based diet. If you visit the website, http://thehumanechoice.com/faq1.htm you will notice it also recommends checking with your vet before switching to this diet, as each dog is different. In addition, the HSUS is against the inhumane treatment of all animals. We are for responsible pet ownership, (employees can even bring their dogs to the office!) and responsible breeders, we even have aguide on how to find a responsible breeder at humanesociety.org/puppy We want all animals to be treated humanely, including farm animals. If consumers want to avoid eating animals, we provide them with the information they need to make that decision. If they want to reduce the number of animals they eat, we give them recipes and useful information. And if they want to avoid products that cause the most animal suffering (e.g., by switching from battery cage eggs to cage-free eggs), we applaud that too, and give them the info they need on where they can find those products. This is exemplified by our work with all different companies - whether it's helping them start to use cage free eggs, or adding a veg option to their menu. The fact is, it isn't about animal rights - it's really about human responsibility, and we're proud of the work we do on a daily basis to help the animals. I work at the HSUS, and would like to clarify a few things. This dog food is meant to serve as a choice for those who want to feed their dogs a plant based diet. If you visit the website, http://thehumanechoice.com/faq1.htm you will notice it also recommends checking with your vet before switching to this diet, as each dog is different.
In addition, the HSUS is against the inhumane treatment of all animals. We are for responsible pet ownership, (employees can even bring their dogs to the office!) and responsible breeders, we even have aguide on how to find a responsible breeder at humanesociety.org/puppy We want all animals to be treated humanely, including farm animals. If consumers want to avoid eating animals, we provide them with the information they need to make that decision. If they want to reduce the number of animals they eat, we give them recipes and useful information. And if they want to avoid products that cause the most animal suffering (e.g., by switching from battery cage eggs to cage-free eggs), we applaud that too, and give them the info they need on where they can find those products. This is exemplified by our work with all different companies – whether it’s helping them start to use cage free eggs, or adding a veg option to their menu.
The fact is, it isn’t about animal rights – it’s really about human responsibility, and we’re proud of the work we do on a daily basis to help the animals.

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