volume 27     June 2007  

Welcome
Did you know that last Friday was Take Your Dog to Work Day? Here at the Honest Kitchen, we celebrate that everyday, but know that there are those of you who aren't quite as fortunate. Perhaps though you do work for a pet friendly company.... tell us about it!Your company might be selected to win some Smooches and Nuzzles, so you can share some Honest Kitchen lovin' with your friends.

Another holiday is coming up, too... The Fourth of July is a great day for get-togethers and BBQs, but it can be an especially stressful time for your pets. Please make sure to keep your pets inside of your home well in advance of any loud fireworks displays. Not only will your pet be grateful and less stressed, but you will too since you'll know exactly where your buddies are.
  • New Additions
  • Hollywood Kitchen
  • Keeping Cool
  • Drinkable Nutrition
  • Store of the Month
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    Honest Kitchen Happenings

    The Honest Kitchen would like to extend a warm welcome to Jenna Hill, the newest addition to our corporate team. Jenna brings in tow two Boston Terriers - Texas and Roxi. We love her for many reasons, but we must share that she's a fantastic baker and painted some awesome pictures of the resident Terriers here at the office. Would you like to welcome Jenna to the Honest Kitchen family? Say hello, send photos, and ask her for recipes at help@thehonestkitchen.com

    Thrive is Alive!
    After much anticipation, our newest diet, Thrive, is now available to for sale. Thrive is our all life stages diet that contains chicken and the gluten-free, organic grain Quinoa. A Bolivian grain, Quinoa is easily tolerated by even the most grain-sensitive pups and contains every single amino acid. Thrive contains a minimal array of ingredients to accomodate the needs of pups that can't tolerate flax, potatoes, or high glycemic index fruits.



    Summer's Here – Help your Pup keep cool!

    Our brand new Ice Pups summer treats were launched amid a Hollywood fanfare of celebrities, camera flashes, and red carpets this week, at the Dogs Allowed event at the Vanguard Club on Hollywood Blvd, LA.

    The event was organized by celebrity dog trainer Mimi Germain and proceeds benefited Much Love Animal Rescue which has been working hard to aid abused and abandoned animals in need, in the Los Angeles area.

    The party was the perfect venue to launch Ice Pups; there were about 100 dogs in attendance ranging from Chihuahuas to Mastiffs and they all appreciated and Ice Pup or two to help them keep their cool on the balmy LA summer night!

    Now your pup, too, can enjoy this refreshing snack – Ice Pups are available for sale online now!


    Heat Stroke

    Bikini weather is nearly here, but don't forget that your pets can't disrobe to cool off. It's important that you take steps to ensure that your pet doesn't end up with heat stroke, a serious and potentially fatal condition.

    There are a few things that can predispose or contribute to your pet ending up with heat stoke:
    - leaving a dog locked in a hot car (even in shade and with the windows down - you must consider humidity, too)
    - confined in any outdoor space without shade
    - no access to water
    - short-nosed dogs, dogs that suffer from bronchial problems or cardiovascular disease are in a high risk group for a predisposition to heat stroke

    Symptoms of heat stroke
    -rapid, frantic, and noisy breathing
    -tongue and other mucous membranes are bright red
    -saliva is thick/frothy

    Extreme cases will include these symptoms
    -unsteady, staggering gait
    -diarrhea
    -rectal temperature over 106 degrees fahrenheit

    What to do
    - move to a cooler location immediately
    - if the dog has a high temperature or a staggering gait, submerge dog in tub full of cold water or hose off (making certain that cold water is reaching skin)
    - start for the nearest animal hospital and make sure that air conditioning is on full-blast


    June's Recipe: Juicing for Pets

    Juicing is an easy way to meet your daily requirements for fruits and veggies and to consume some raw foods. It's also a great thing to share with your pet as they can also reap some benefits. Here are some fruits and veggies we like and the benefits associated with them.

    Beets: purifies blood, alleviates constipation, aids the liver

    Celery: heals wounds, alleviates constipation, reduces liver congestion

    Carrots: supports lungs, spleen, pancreas, and liver

    Apples: eases thirst, reduces fever, eases dry, hot lungs (green apples also cleanse the liver)

    Pineapple: aids in digestion of starches and protein, relieves chronic lung congestion, and has anti-inflammatory properties


    In the last few years juicing has become quite mainstream, so it's pretty easy to find juicers or pre-made 100% juice with no added sugars.


    Store of the Month

    We are proud to announce that Lucky Dog is our chosen store of the month, and will receive 20% off their next order.

    Since September 2002, Lucky Dog, a Southern California pet boutique, has offered unique pet products and gifts for discriminating canines & those who adore them. Originally inspired by Sam the Pug, Lucky Dog was born after Jenna Fasack left the corporate world for her passion in fashion, and offer a local venue for pet owners to purchase healthy and chic items. The Market Street boutique in downtown San Diego features a dog bar with assorted treats for hungry hounds; a fine selection of healthy pet food, a Lucky Dog photo gallery to showcase the four-legged frequenters; and of course: couture clothing, beautiful bedding, practical playthings, and attractive accessories.

    Devoted to the pet community, Lucky Dog participates in monthly charity events, breed-specific get-togethers, fundraisers and adoption awareness campaigns, and organizes pet friendly happy hours and fashion shows.

    This month marks five years of business in the Gaslamp Quarter for Lucky Dog. They have carried The Honest Kitchen products now for over a year. Their dedication and enthusiasm for our products helps to promote throughout the local community. Lucky Dog is even offering a ‘cooking' event this Thursday where they will feature Honest Kitchen. Please come join us fun-for-all evening event.

    Lucky Dog is located at 415 Market St. For more information on one of San Diego's finest in pet pampering, visit www.shopluckydog.com or call (619) 696-0364.

    Please continue to send us your nominations for Store of the month.


    Visit our online store locator to find a store near you: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/stores/stores.php


           
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