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Embark- Feature Product
Embark is a delicious grain-free diet made with USDA Hormone-Free Turkey, Certified Organic Flax, Potatoes, Celery, Spinach, Carrots, Coconut, Apples, Kelp, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Bananas, Cranberries, Rosemary, Vitamins &
Minerals.
As the weather begins to cool off, this is a great choice because of its high level of protein & fat which are often required in higher amounts during the colder months.
Embark is particularly suited to puppies, high-energy active dogs and pregnant or nursing bitches. Increased fat levels promote stamina and endurance and help to maintain healthy skin and coat condition. Click here for more detailed information on Embark.
The Honest Kitchen's foods are gently dehydrated which keeps the food fresh and perserved so no harsh chemicals or preservatives have to be added. Dehydration also locks in flavor and nutritional value, and protects the colorful
antioxidants and phytonutrients present in the raw ingredients.
Like all three of our dehydrated foods, Embark can be fed alone or mixed with additional fresh ingredients of your choice (for recipe ideas click here visiting our newsletter archives). Embark as well as all of our diets can also be combined with a good quality kibble as a 'healthy topping' if desired. |
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News & Events
October 2004 sees the 2nd Anniversary of The Honest Kitchen! We've had another wonderful year in business with lots of great publicity. The Honest Kitchen was seen nation wide on CNN, we received a super review in The
Whole Dog Journal, our products have been selection for Animal Wellness Magazine's 'Seal of Approval' as well as 'Product Picks' and lots more. See our Press coverage for these stories.
We are please to announce the addition of another new team member this month as well. Tania Parker will be working in our sales and customer service department, along with Tania joining our team she brings with her Cyprus (her Chow mix) to
mingle with the other HK dogs.Tania's background is in holistic healing for humans through Aromatherapy and other modalities, and she is excited to apply her knowledge to companion animals. |
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Coupons For October
EXCITING ANNIVERSARY DISCOUNTS
For the whole month of October we are offering a $5.00 dollar off coupon for any orders over $120.00 dollars! To use this coupon, simply enter "ANNIVERSARY in the specified area of our web site checkout page. This coupon can be used on
multiple qualifying orders throughout the month and may also be used in conjunction with other 'valued customer' discount coupons you may have.
October is also great time to try our feature product Embark, which is currently on special in our web site SHOP. |
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On the Resellers Front
We're delighted to have lots of new resellers again this month, which will increase your ease in finding THK products in your area. Many of Octobers new resellers are on the East Coast a welcome development for customers there who have
been ordering products directly from our California warehouse.
Springbranch Distributing is responsible for selling our products to stores and retail customers throughout South Carolina. In Virginia, we're pleased to welcome Pet Alternative as a regional reseller. Bed & Bone in
Mebane, North Carolina is our second new store for that state. In the Mid-West we have a new Chicago reseller, Soggy Paws. Here in the west, we have Animal Food & Supply Co as a wholesale distributor for Southern California, Benjamin Fig in Sonora, California, Launder Dog in Sacramento, and Randy Schepper, PHA of Maple Valley, Washington.
Our featured Reseller of the Month for October is Backyard Buddies in Colorado Springs, CO. Backyard Buddies is a regional reseller for the State. They sell to numerous stores and holistic veterinary centers, and have made Colorado
one of the easist states in which to buy our unique products. Backyard Buddies can be reached by phone on 719-593-0777.
Be sure to check our Store Directory for a local reseller near you, click here. |
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Healing Art
Herbs have been known to alleviate many skin problems without using harmful chemicals on our beloved pets. Try these herbs when you are trying to combat fleas, mange or hot spots.
Fleas
Pennyroyal and Eucalyptus are well known flea fighters. One way to use these herbs is by purchasing their essential oil. You can make a basic recipe by combining a 1/2 a liter of water in a spray bottle with 2 drops of each essential oil.
Shake vigorously before each use to disperse the oils in the water and spray on your dog's coat.
*NOTE* Do not use during pregnancy and be sure to follow dosage correctly because essential oils are potent and can irritate skin if not diluted properly. You may want to try a test patch first on a small area of the
skin and wait 24hours to see if a reaction occurs.
Hot Spots
Comfrey is an incredible healer for topical use on the skin, through its' anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. When used to heal hot spots it is best used in a salve form. You can purchase salves form your local natural food
store.
Calendula is another wonderful topical preparation for irritated skin. Many natural health stores sell Calendula in a gel or cream for easy application.
Mange
Lemon is naturally antiseptic, astringent, and germicidal. A great recipe for treating mange can be found in the book "Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats". The recipe is as follows: "Thinly slice a
whole lemon, including the peel. Add it to 1 pint of near-boiling water and let it steep overnight. The next day, sponge the solution onto the animal's skin and let it dry." You can use this daily. This also helps with fleas.
These herbs and oils can form a functional part of any holistic heath care regimen. Try to distract your dog by taking him for a walk or feeding him after applying products to the skin, to give them time to penetrate without being licked
off!
When used in conjunction with a natural diet with plenty of natural EFA's (present in flax and meats found in Honest Kitchen diets) and supplements such as Sparkle, these preparations can help to keep the skin & coat in top
condition.
Check back often for more helpful holistic hints. For further information on herbs click here, or you may visit our resource page for additional links click here
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