DOGSWELL, LLC

Created in 2004 by Marco Giannini, DOGSWELL is one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States.

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Type Private <p>
Founded 2004 <p>
Area Served USA and Canada<p>
Slogan "Because Pets Are Family Too"<p>
Key People Marco Giannini <p>
Industry Pet Food<p>
Products Dog treats, cat treats, canned dog food<p>
Website Dogswell.com <p>

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<p> DOGSWELL was the first company to fortify chicken jerky for dogs by adding vitamins and supplements. Products include chicken, beef liver, duck, and lamb and rice, and formulas include HAPPY HIPS, VITALITY, BREATHIES, MELLOW MUT, and HAPPY HEART. VEGGIE LIFE and includes chicken and banana, chicken and apple, chicken and sweet potato, sweet potato fries and sweet potato chews and come in the HAPPY HIPS and VITALITY formulas. CATSWELL is also by the makers of DOGSWELL. CATSWELL treats contain the benefits of the HAPPY HIPS, VITAKITTY and BREATHIES formulas in moist, bite-size pieces. <p>

HISTORY

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Originally from San Francisco, Marco Giannini started DOGSWELL in 2004 and later opened headquarters in Los Angeles in 2005. DOGSWELL was the first company to fortify chicken jerky for dogs by adding vitamins and supplements to create guilt-free treats. In three short years, DOGSWELL has become one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. They were rated the top company to watch in 2005, and by 2007 were ranked the #1 treat company per Spins Data Report in the Natural Food Sector. In December, the Veggie Life line was rated Editor’s Choice in Dog Fancy Magazine. <p>

PRODUCTS

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All DOGSWELL products are all natural and low in fat and calories. They don't contain any byproducts, horomones, antibiotics, added salt, BHA/BHT, artificial flavors, fillers, wheat, flour, corn, soy or sugar. <p>

FORMULAS

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Happy Hips with glucosamine and chondroitin <p>
Vitality with flaxseed, omgea 3's, and vitamins A and E <p>
Breathies with mint and parsley <p>
Mellow Mut with chamomile & lavender p>
Happy Heart with omega 3's, flaxseed, and taurine <p>

CANNED FOOD

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In 2008 DOGSWELL will debut it's new canned food line. DOGSWELL canned food is available in both the Happy Hips and Vitality formulas and comes in three delicious flavors: Chicken and Sweet Potato, Duck and Sweet Potato, and Lamb and Sweet Potato. Each can contains high quality proteins, balanced sources of omega fatty acids, super-fruits, fresh vegetables, amino acids and vitamins. The Happy Hips formula contains more glucosamine than any other canned food on the market today. <p>

AWARDS/HONORABLE MENTIONS

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2007 Dog Fancy Editor's Choice Award for Veggie Life <p>
2007 PIDA Industry Recognition Award for Catswell <p>
2007 Super Zoo 1st Place Award for the Best Booth Experience<P>

FOOD SAFETY

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Every batch DOGSWELL is tested for melamine, bacteria, pesticides and other contaminants. The products do not contain melamine or rice protein concentrate. This has been verified through an independent, third-party, FDA-approved U.S. laboratory. DOGSWELL'S material suppliers are certified clean and clear of any contaminants.<p>