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Nylabone® Products Introduces New Filet Mignon Flavor To Celebrated Line of Nutri Dent® Nutritious, Edible Dental Chews
Innovative, Gravy-Added Recipe Encourages Longer Chewing, Safe Oral Health for Dogs
Feb 2007
Neptune, NJ – February 9, 2007 – Trusted industry leader and innovator Nylabone® Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden and Pets (Nasdaq: CENT) announced the addition of a new, Filet Mignon Flavor extension to it's award-winning line of edible, "brush" shaped dog chews — Nutri Dent®
In creating the savory new Filet Mignon Flavor, gravy was added to intensify the meaty taste, thus resulting in a longer, enjoyable and more beneficial chewing experience for dogs.
All natural, with no artificial ingredients – and proven 99.9% gluten-free make Nutri Dent™ products highly digestible. The patented* brush-shaped Nutri Dent™ dog chews provide 360° degree brushing action to help clean teeth and freshen breath.
Although dogs rarely get cavities, the plaque and tartar that do form can cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. Veterinarians have found that the regular use of edible chews, along with a proper diet and regular professional cleanings, can reduce plaque and tartar buildup – keeping dogs’ teeth clean and healthy. To help educate owners about the importance of canine oral health, The American Veterinarian Medical Society designates each February Pet Dental Month.
The new Nutri Dent® Filet Mignon Flavor Nutritious, Edible Dental Chews are available for large, medium and small dogs, in both trial-sized and stock-up sized re-sealable freshness pouches.
With a decades-long reputation for quality, pet owners can count on Nylabone to care for their dogs and other pets. All Nylabone® Products are sold with a satisfaction guarantee which is found on every package.
About Nylabone® Products
Nylabone® Products is a respected producer of premium dog products, and The Leader in Responsible Pet Care for Over 50 Years.™ Nylabone® is a division of T.F.H. Publications, Inc., the world's most distinguished publisher of high—quality care and training books for pets. Nylabone® is recognized for its excellence, quality, innovation and leadership in today's Pet Industry. It's patented and patent–pending products are frequently industry award–winners. For more information, visit www.nylabone.com.
About Central Garden & Pet Company:
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Committed to new product innovation, our products are sold to specialty independent and mass retailers in the following categories: In Lawn & Garden: Grass seed including the brands Pennington and the Rebels; wildbird feed and the brands Pennington and Kaytee; weed and insect control and the brands AMDRO, Sevin, Ironite, and Over 'N Out and; decorative outdoor patio products and the brands Norcal, New England Pottery and Matthews Four Seasons. We also provide a host of regional and application-specific garden brands and supplies. Pet categories include: Animal health and the brands Adams and Zodiac; aquatics and reptile and the brands Oceanic, Aqueon, and RZilla; bird and small animal brands Kaytee, Super Pet, and CritterTrail; dog & cat and the brands TFH/Nylabone, Four Paws, Pinnacle and Avoderm and; equine and the brands Farnam, Bronco and Super Mask. We also provide a host of other applications–specific Pet brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has approximately 5,000 employees, primarily in North America and Europe. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at www.central.com.
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*US Design Patent No. 529,667