Canine Confections Sweeter Than Ever -- Valentine's Day Pet Gifts Have Come a Long Way with New Treats Decadent Enough to Melt Even Human Hearts, Says APPMA.GREENWICH, Conn. -- You might expect to see a plethora of chocolate-dipped strawberries or hand-painted frosted cookies leading up to the day that celebrates love. But, what may be a surprise on store shelves this year for Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. are tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. new treats for pets that are as elegant and carefully decorated and packaged as even the finest of desserts for people. It's anticipated that more than nine million pet owners will purchase a Valentine's gift for their pet this year according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the "2005-2006 American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA APPMA American Pet Products Manufacturers Association ) National Pet Owners Survey." A tasty baked good or exciting new toy is a great way to show your pet just how much she is appreciated. To guide shoppers in purchasing the perfect Valentine's Day present this year, APPMA has released a list of new products pets are sure to love: --Claudia's Canine Cuisine has released a series of decadent doggie baked treats for this Valentine's Day that are pleasing to the taste and eye. Carefully decorated and exquisitely packaged, the treats are as healthy as they are tasty. Visit www.claudiascaninecuisine.com --Doggie de Lites Inc. has released a new heart covered bag filled with their infamous gourmet dog treats for this Valentine's Day. The all-natural healthy treats come in seven different flavors sure to win over your pet. Visit www.doggiedelites.com. --Diva Doggie offers Bowie Wowie, a simple, fast, and easy to bake oven-ready, refrigerated re·frig·er·ate tr.v. re·frig·er·at·ed, re·frig·er·at·ing, re·frig·er·ates 1. To cool or chill (a substance). 2. To preserve (food) by chilling. cookie dough Cookie dough refers to a blend of cookie ingredients which has been mixed into a solid yet malleable form but has not yet been hardened by heat. The dough is often then separated and the portions baked to individual cookies, or eaten as is. especially formulated for dogs. The dough is prepared with absolutely no sugar, salt, fillers, artificial flavors or by-products. Bowie Wowie cookies are the freshest treat on the market, piping hot straight from one's own oven with the look, smell, and texture of a human cookie. Currently available in four flavors: Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal, Carob carob (kăr`əb), leguminous evergreen tree (Ceratonia siliqua) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to Mediterranean regions but cultivated in other warm climates, including Florida and California. Chip, and Peanut Butter. Visit www.divadoggie.com. --Doggles K9 Optix(TM) sunglasses for dogs are sure to steal the hearts of dog owners this Valentine's Day. Not only do the pink sunglasses with a rhinestone rhine·stone n. A colorless artificial gem of paste or glass, often with facets that sparkle in imitation of a diamond. [After the Rhine (translation of French caillou du Rhin : heart come fitted for dogs, they offer a matching pair for humans! Doggles(R) also offers Comfort Heart -- a pink heart-shaped soft pillow that is digitally enhanced with a mother's heartbeat for comforting new puppies or anxious adult dogs. www.doggles.com --Bark Bars by American Health American Health Inc. is a company that manufactures health supplements. It is located in Holbrook, New York. One of its products is labeled the "Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme" with the attached registered trademark, "The 'After Meal Supplement'". Kennels come in jumbo carob and peanut butter hearts and make a mouthwatering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. natural dog biscuit treat for Valentine's Day. Bark Bars are made with whole wheat, all natural products and no artificial ingredients. Available at Petco and PetSmart as well as many online retailers. --Ethical Products has released a series of cat toys perfect for showing kitty how much she is loved. The Kitty Love Cat Toys come in balls, mice and cupids each containing catnip that's irresistible to your favorite feline. Visit www.ethicalpet.com --Pamper your pet with the gift of high fashion by adorning her in a Heartbreakers Necklace from Golddiggers Inc. Each Necklace is elastic for a comfortable and easy fit with chiffon chiffon (shĭfŏn`), plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. ribbons and satin shaped hearts. Visit www.golddiggersinc.com --The new Love EEEKs! Cat Toys from Fat Cat Inc. are designed especially for the Valentine's Day holiday. The Love EEEKs! are based on the best-selling cat toys, the EEEKs! Mice. These irresistible cat toys are just the perfect size to toss and chase, and they've been packed with our organic zoom around the room catnip and a teensy little rattle that no kitty can resist. Visit www.fatcatinc.com. The American Pet Products Manufacturer's Association (APPMA) is the leading not-for-profit trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPMA membership includes nearly 900 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPMA's mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. Visit APPMA online at www.appma.org. |
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