Petpreneurs and veterinarians took center stage alongside adorable dogs and cats to highlight the latest innovations in the pet care industry at the recent International Pet Summit Philippines, which was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Initiated by Pure Choice Pet Care, the event also brought together pet owners and lovers to remind them of the importance and benefits of high-quality and safe pet food.
“Sasabihin nila, ‘I go for this brand kasi mahal and palaging ito ang hinahanap.’ Ang akin naman, as long as ‘yung cost ng dog food or the cat food is mababa, or puwede rin mataas, pero ‘yung quality na ibibigay niya sa dog is very good. Hindi kailangan ang presyo na mataas [ay nangangahulugang] better. Hindi,” said veteran veterinarian Dr. May Rulibeth Javier.
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Cats and dogs gather for a summit initiated by Pure Choice Pet Care. Handout
According to Javier, consistent digestion is a sign that pet food is safe for animals.
“Kailangang firm ang poopoo. Kailangang maganda ang ihi. Nag-experiment ako sa sick animal, healthy animal, young animal. So, tiningnan ko kung ang dumi niyan ay ‘yung consistent ba,” she pointed out.
She added, “Gusto ba kaagad ng aso iyan? Kinain niya ngayon. Kinabukasan ayaw na niya?”
The seasoned veterinarian also told pet owners not to combine meat products with pet food, saying, “Hindi po puwede kasi magkakaroon ng high protein. Meat products din itong dog food, ‘yung dry food. 'Tapos may meat pa na galing pa sa food mo, regular food. Ano ba ang laman ng regular food natin? Halimbawa adobo iyan. Bawal ‘yun. So magkakaroon ng problema ‘yung aso niyan. Sa susunod na kakain, hahanapin na niya ‘yung meat.”
“But when you start with meat alone na binoil lang [with no dog food], mas safe ‘yun tapos hahaluan mo lang ng gulay,” she added.
She then explained, “Huwag mong paghahaluin. ‘Yung iba kasi ay naka-dry food siya ng morning, sa evening ay naka-wet food siya, tapos marami pang meryenda. Pero ako, mas gusto ko na isang brand lang ang gagamitin mo.”
“Paghahalu-haluin nila at ipapakain. Bigla na lang ‘yung animal hindi na maka-ihi or kaya bigla na lang ‘yung animal magda-diarrhea,” she added.
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Petpreneurs lead pet talks. Handout
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Ladica, trade marketing officer for United Baarde Inc., Pure Choice Pet Care's parent company, stated that their products contain low salt and sodium.
“Sensitive ang dogs and cats sa mga salt content. Usual cause po ng sakit ng mga aso at pusa ay UTI, kidney failure, salt stones. ‘Yun ang mga itinuro sa amin ng aming vet partners,” he said.
"Before po namin ilabas ang products, talagang nagtatagal kami roon sa pagpili ng mga tamang ingredients, tamang formulation, kasi we want to deliver quality products sa ating fur babies,” he ended.
Pure Choice Pet Care marketing officer Nathaniel Ladica meets the press. Josh Mercado
Pure Choice Pet Care also highlighted its chemical-free, environmentally friendly litter solutions for cats. The brand has also been involved in organizing anti-rabies vaccination drives and advocating for safe pet products.