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April 2009 - To My Puppy Buyers: Eagle Pack was acquired by Berwind Industries in 2007. Wellness was acquired by Berwind in 2008 and the two companies were merge into a single entity called WellPet LLC. Regrettably, due to changes in ownership, leadership, management, style of management, removal of key personnel, the stopping of all overseas distribution of Eagle, and deep philosophical differences, I will no longer endorse nor feed the Eagle Pet Food product line.

I now use the Precise line up of dog foods and am their nutritional consultant.

Precise Wins Top Industry Award for 2010

The 'Pet Business' Magazine Award for 2010 for Best Pet Food Catagory was awarded to Precise Holistic Select line up launched at Super Zoo in Las Vegas in 2010 - Since I played a major roll in the design of the large breed puppy, adult and senior formulas, I am very proud of this award! 'Pet Business’ Industry Recognition Awards program highlights the pet specialty industry’s most innovative and functional products across a variety of pet care categories.

ALL ABOUT PRECISE PET FOODS

Video The Precise Company Philosophy

Precise Dog Food has 5 new formulas available October 1 I have been working as the nutritional consultant at Texas Farms (Precise) since May of 2009 to assist in upgrading the whole line up and develop foods needed for the the large and giant breeds and seniors. All breeds will greatly benefit from these visionary formulas, especially in the light of many current holistic foods being bought out by large conglomerates.

It is good to know this long time family owned company has adapted the most recent research in animal nutrition when upgrading this line. I am currently finishing up feed trials and I am thrilled about the results. Remember when switching foods to do it gradually over 3 days for adults, and 3 meals with puppies..use a good probiotic during transitioning.

The Precise Holistic Complete formulas are:

Large/Giant Breed Puppy - 23% protein/12% fat (chicken/lamb/salmon)
Large/Giant Breed Adult - 25% protein 15% fat (multiple proteins)
Senior - 25% protein 10% fat (multiple proteins)
Wild At Heart River Line Salmon- 24% - 15% (single protein source)
Wild at Heart Flight Line Duck &Turkey - 24% protein - 15% (multiple proteins)

All these foods support large/giant breeds with appropriate calcium levels.
Let your local retailer know so they can get them ordered for you from their distributor. Check them out at the new website: http://precisepet.com

Here are my comments in an interview at Super Zoo Pet Trade Show.

Part 1 Interview with the Great Dane Lady

Part 2 Interview with the Great Dane lady

Part 3 Interview with the VP of Precise.

WHERE TO LOCATE PRECISE PRODUCTS:

I choose foods according to specific needs, not name on the bag ie: puppy food, senior food etc.. I look at the protein/fat, calcium levels and calories per cup in making a decision about what to feed, for what purpose - especially when it comes to giant breeds special needs. Precise has 3 lines - the Precise Holistic Complete line of pet foods, then they have Precise Plus then Precise Original.

Below is a list of foods and my recommendations which ones to get for what purpose.

For overseas international sales go to www.Kodopetfood.com for Precept Plus and ANF line of holistic foods.

Precept and Precept Plus (the conterpart to Precise/Precise Plus as it is called in the USA), and ANF are manufactured at Texas Farms manufacturing plant and the and these foods are sold in the Asian and South American markets. For European customers, these foods are made in the UK for European customers.

To locate a domestic distributor go to: www.precisepet.com website here is another distribution alternative DogFoodDirect.com - 800-743-5124

FAMILY OWNED, FAMILY PROUD

Precise & Precise Plus Pet foods are owned by Texas Farms, a multi-generational family owned company. Their manufacturing plants are USDA inspected and have recieved the AIB International GMP Certified Superior Rating, plus a 100% saftey rating.

For more information: Manufacturing Saftey.

WHY THE GREAT DANE LADY SWITCHED TO PRECISE PET FOODS

Multi-Generation Family Owned Company - not owned by an investent company or large conglmoerate.
Family Owned Manufacturing Plant
Plant is USDA/AIB Certified Excellent
Excellent Safety Record - (no food recalls)
Human Grade Ingredients from USA
Consistent Sources of Ingredients
Control of Product from start – distribution
Quality Control Analysis on each batch
Optimal Nutrition from whole foods
Ingredients from all food five groups
Real Meat Proteins
Multiple Protein based diets
Whole Ground Grains
Naturally Preserved
Balanced Omegas – DHA/EPA
Broad Spectrum of Antioxidants (Fruits/Vegetables)
Botanicals/Herbs
Prebiotics
Probiotics - Beneficial “yogurt –like” microrganisms for Healthy Digestion
Digestive Enzymes
Bioavailable Macro Minerals - ex: calcium, phosphorus, magneseum etc.
Trace Minerals/Kelp
Chelated Minerals
Added Taurine/Carnitine - large/giant formulas
Tomatoes/Cranberries for Urinary Tract Support
Unsurpassed quality and customer satisfaction guarantee
Vitamin K has been removed
Selenium sources are now organic, not synthetic
Superior new probiotic on Precise Holistic Complete line.

PRECISE PLUS

Precise Plus Canine Adult Formula - (purple/yellow flowers on bag)
26% protein/16% fat - Calcium 1.2%
Calories - 397 per cup

A good all around adult food for moderately active adults - all breeds, all sizes.

Puppy Formula - 32% protein /18%fat - Calcium - 1.2%
Calories 398 - per cup

Although this is a puppy formula it is best suited for small- medium dog growth and too much for large/giant breeds. It is also ideal for adults of any breed that are performance dogs; showing, hunting, obedience, agility, rally etc because of it's higher protein/fat content.

Precise Plus has a line of holistic canned meats to compliment their formulas.

PRECISE - Super Premium Line

Small & Medium Breed Puppy Formula - 29% protein 19%fat - Calcium 1.3% -
Calories 447 per cup.

small medium breed puppies and small breed adults (toy and mini breeds). A higher protein formulation to help puppies build proper muscle during this critical life stage and good for small breeds with "hummingbird" metabolisms.

NOT for large/giant breed growth under 12 months of age but would work to hold weight on show dogs of adult large/giant breeds.

Large/Giant Breed Puppy - 27% protein 16% fat

I do not recommend it for large/giant breed growth until the dogs are 8 months of age due to the high level of nutrition and pet owners can over feed due to calorie density. This food will be discontinued now that we have the PHC Large/Breed Puppy Food which is more appropriate for growth at 23% protein 12% fat.

use my AMOUNT TO FEED CHART.

Foundation Formula (chicken/rice) -24% protein - 14% fat - Calcium 1.28 -
Calories 420 per cup.

For moderately active adult dogs. An "all life stages/breeds" formula meaning it will support pregnancy/lactation and growth. (comes in 40# and sometimes 44# lbs bags).

IDEAL FOOD FOR KENNELS OR MULTIPLE DOG FAMILIES

Endurance Formula for highly active adult dogs - 30% protein 20% fat - Calcium 1.3% - Calories 444 per cup

Our super stamina formula for working and sporting dogs or for those that have difficulty maintaining weight.

Competition Formula for adult dogs - 26% protein - 16% fat - Calcium 1.2% -
Calories 429

An extra protein, extra fat formulation for dogs that are being exercised or shown and great for pregnancy and lactation. An excellent formula for all breeds but especially the Adult Large/Giant breeds who are being shown and need to hold weight.

Lamb Meal & Rice Sensicare Formula -22% Protein - 12%fat - Calcium 1.4% -
Calories 403 per cup

This is for moderately active adult dogs - Developed for dogs with food allergies, this formula doesn't contain wheat, corn, soy, beef, or poultry protein.

My preference for seniors and weight loss is the Precise Holistic Complete Senior 26%/10% (see above).

Light Formula-18% protein 8% fat - Calcium 1.07% - Calories 351 per cup

I can not support the use of 18%protein foods for weigh loss or seniors due to his low protein and high carb makeup.

This can not be used for large/giant breeds due to the low protein levels which do not support muscle mass, which can cause a breakdown in rear end muscles. NOT for Puppies. A short term diet. However, this would be a food for dogs prone to pancreas problems due to the low fat content. This is not a food for long termed use in my opinion.

There are 4 canned meat formulas to enhance this line of kibble.

About Precise Products - there is no soy, wheat or corn in their product line. All naturally preserved and with all human grade ingredients. Precise is a family owned company with their own manufacturing plants, like Eagle had before the WellPet takeover, which means Precise has total control of the product line from ingredient sources, lab testing and the manufacturing process. This includes testing after manufacturing before going to distribution. Pet Product News states that Precise's manufacturing plant (Texas Farms) has 100% safety record on the plant since it's beginning. Precise has a new visionary CEO working on distribution first, which has been challenging in the past, and I have made recommendations in the line up of foods for the future. I have feed it and it feeds out very well. It has always been my second back up food to Eagle when it is not available. Now it is my primary food since Eagle is no longer owned or under the direction of the Cocquyt family.

At this point the Super Premium line does not have probiotics on the food that will be looked at very soon, so you need to add probiotics to this line. The Precise Plus line does have probiotics/digestive enzymes on it. I still believe if you use a dog food with probiotics on it, some breeds that are prone to bloat or do not handle stress well, still need probiotics on a daily basis anyway -- so check into the Blackwatch Core 4 Supplement Kits for holistic health to satisfy this daily need. Personally, I am excited about working with the Texas Farms family of pet foods and Kodo International with their lines for overseas.

"The Great Dane Lady"

To find distrubution in your area call them directly:

Precise and Precise Plus Pet Food Products (USA).

Precept Plus and ANF line of pet products (OVERSEAS).

If you are unable to find a distributor near you for Precise and Precise Plus, based on the links above, contact DogFoodDirect.com - 800-743-5124.

Which Precise Product Do I Use?