ANIMAL LOVERS, ADVOCATES AND ENTHUSIASTS DEDICATED TO THE HEALTH & WELFARE OF PETS -- PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 4th ANNUAL NATURAL PET EXPO – SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2007 at Liberties Walk in Philadelphia, PA. from 10am to 4pm. RAIN OR SHINE.
As an animal enthusiast, you may or may not be shocked by the recent Pet Food Recall. Our sympathies are with the pet parents who are dealing with the heartache of this situation and our hearts go out to any and all who may have suffered as a result. While the media played it's part in getting out the message, it has not done enough in covering the full and true story out...
Four years ago, Chic Petique joined with Bette Hanson to help educate others on natural pet care, founding the Natural Pet Expo with their primary topic ‘the dangers of feeding commercial grade pet food’. With the plight of thousands, and thousands of pets affected by tainted pet food recently in the news, it is more important than ever to get the word out about healthier choices in the care and welfare of our animal companions. Please join us for the NEXT Natural Pet Expo on Sunday, June 10, in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA
Excerpt from Ann Martin’s “Foods Pet Die For” 1997 Sage Press "There are several reasons you really do not want to feed your dog or cat commercial foods. Perhaps the most compelling moral reason is that there are rendered, euthanized pets in much of this food. These pets have been mixed with other materials, including some condemned for human consumption: "rotten meat from supermarket shelves, restaurant grease..'4-D' (dead, diseased, dying and disabled) animals and roadkill."
In addition, two thirds of the pet food manufactured in the United States contains added preservatives, according to the Animal Protection Institute. There are also coloring agents, emulsifiers, lubricants, flavoring agents, pH control agents, synergists and solvents. "Of the more than 8,600 recognized food additives today, no toxicity information is available for 46% of them," the institute says.
EQ (ethoxyquin) is the most common antioxidant preservative in pet foods. It has been found in some dogs' livers and tissues months after the animal stopped ingesting it. Ethoxyquin is manufactured by Monsanto Chemical, the largest manufacturer of
bioengineered foods. EQ is listed as a hazardous chemical by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and is considered a pesticide by the USDA. It is used in most US dog food, but is banned in Europe. The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine requested that pet food manufacturers voluntarily reduce the maximum level for ethoxyquin by half to 75 parts per million. Courtesy of 'New Living' Newspaper March 2001
NONE of this is good for your pets, help us continue our mission to get the word out! Our last big event was extremely successful and generated quite a buzz. Both Lindsay and I heard feedback from many attendees who were inspired, influenced, intrigued and informed by the strength of the content. Many have approached us all year asking again and again - "when is the next one?"
At the 4th annual Natural Pet Expo you can learn from the experts about what food is SAFE to feed your pet, holistic and homeopathic remedies, complete nutrition, commercial raw food vs making your own, alternative care modalities like Reiki and acupuncture, natural flea & tick remedies, the latest pet books and more!
Founded in 2004, the Natural Pet Expo’s goal is to gather together leading pet experts, veterinarians, animal advocates, nutritionists, alternative care specialists and animal lovers of all kinds to help educate and inform YOU the pet owner. By providing a friendly and open forum -- you are welcome to explore, gather facts, ask questions and get one-on-one advice. In this way, common myths are debunked, valuable information is shared and you can make responsible decisions and actively participate in your pet’s well being.
Our mission is simple:
• We aspire to follow, gather and provide the latest information and data on natural health choices, alternative care and nutrition for pets and provide access to this information in a practical, clear and easy to understand friendly forum.
• Our goal is to educate, inform, debunk myths and increase awareness, inspiring health conscious individuals to take responsibility for their pets’ well being, strengthening and allowing that special bond to grow between human and animal.
Run by volunteers, the first Natural Pet Expo took place in November, 2004 and involved over a dozen wellness-related animal health care providers, advocates and businesses relates to natural and organic pet care.
In 2005 and 2006, the Natural Pet Expo continued our quest to increase awareness about healthy pet care, health and nutrition. We added an informative Resource Booklet loaded with articles and information.
Our mission is a big one. Just one company, Ralston Purina makes more than 4 billion dollars in profit off of dog owners a year! Much time, effort and advertising dollars are spent misinforming the consumer. The pet food recall has brought to light the dangers carried in commercial pet food to the public eye. Now is the time to act when interest and a search for knowledge is at the forefront. Please join us in helping spread the word about our grassroots effort to bring even more awareness on more natural choices to the pet consumer.
Please join us at the 4th annual event on Sunday, June 10 from 10-4pm at the Liberties Walk location of pet store Chic Petique in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. Call 215.238.0981 or email me here for more information!
1 comment:
I really wish I had known about the Natural Pet Expo when it was held in PA. They seem to promote all the relevant information needed to love and care for pets.
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