ZiwiPeak helps to grow amazing Alaskan Malamute Pups

Wed, Jul 28th, 2010 8:36:18 am

At the World Dog Show ZiwiPeak was visited by Camilla from Kennel My Alaskan who is a well known Alaskan Malamute Breeder in Denmark (refer www.myalaskan.dk).

Camilla also owns and runs a very successful Pet Shop called Trenddog in Copenhagen, refer www.trenddog.dk.   Camilla had been introduced to ZiwiPeak some months earlier and was selling it very successfully through her shop.    She was so excited by the availability of a 100% natural real raw meat dog food that she began to feed her dog Aniu on ZiwiPeak before she bred her again with her 2^nd litter of Alaskan Malamutes. 

This is the story Camilla recounted to Nigel Woodd, ZiwiPeak's Director who was attending the World Dog Show. 

Here is Camilla's Story.

These Alaskan Malamute puppies were born on March 31 2010 - 8 furry babies were delivered by mom Aniu without any problems.

This is her 2nd litter and it has been fantastic to watch how she has become a more experienced mother since her last litter.

This litter was carefully planned - actually dad is ranked as number 3 on the US top dog list for our breed, so of course we did not want to serve anything but the best for these precious pups.

We have fed mom with ZiwiPeak already before the breeding and during her pregnancy she was given as much ZiwiPeak she could eat - so of course the pups should also be fed with ZiwiPeak.

They eat both the canned food, the dry food and the deer shanks - and they all look healthy with an extraordinary shiny coat.

When I take out the box with ZiwiPeak food - all pups start to fuzz and jump - they sure know the good stuff J

Best regards

Camilla

 

 

Cleo my Movie Star ZiwiPeak Puppy

Fri, May 21st, 2010 4:09:30 pm

Hello I am Cleo Gedge ( nee Lucy Mitchell) one of the ZiwiPeak puppies.   I have now settled into life with my new human parents Neil/dad and Lynn/Mum on the orchard and love the freedom of the space.    This gives me plenty of exercise and of course plenty of space to explore.

I have all this energy due to my nutrition and just can't sit still for too long, but I guess this helps me keep strong and the fact that I love my bones as they keep me healthy.    I especially love keeping watch from the front lawn as to what the builders are doing on the sections below our orchard.

We have lots of visitors and in the summer our baby cousin, Micah loves to come and swim in the pool.   Of course I just need to keep watch on him also to make sure that he is safe.    I'm not that keen on taking a dip in the swimming pool - I much prefer watching,   however don't mind running in and out of the creek, as that's not so deep.    I do hope to gain a little more confidence with my swimming next summer and will spend lots more time at Opito Bay when its warmer again.

Our family has welcomed a new "addition" - with Baby Isabella so I have a sister.   While she lives in Auckland with her Mum and Dad,  she often visits or we travel to Auckland to spend time with her.   On those trips to Auckland I often sit in the front seat and take a peep to see that everyone is "ok" in the back.

Up until now I have only been on one deer hunting trip -  that was pretty cool as we flew by plane into the hut - but I really wasn't too pleased to see the hind hidden in the bush and got a little frightened.    I really do hope that Dad wants to take me again later in the year now that I know what to expect, but I'm looking forward to spending a day with Dad and Ben at the pond next Saturday for my first "duck shooting" experience.  I will let you know soon how that goes.

Here are a couples of photos of me, one in my hunting gear and another in my movie star (Marilyn Monroe look) at our 1st birthday ZiwiPeak puppy party.   I sooo enjoyed meeting up with all my sisters and brothers and saw my Mum and Grandma again which I so enjoyed.   Just nice to return to where I was born.

  

UK - Look out! - ZiwiPeak has arrived.

Mon, May 10th, 2010 12:13:11 am

ZiwiPeak launches in the UK at the 'PATS Trade Fair' at Harrogate where ZiwiPeak was showing off its true natural meat brand of Petfood which is now available to all consumers in the UK.

Our partner in making this happen is our new Importer/Distributor Bern Petfoods.  Owner Colin Rodger is seen here with our Mr Nigel Woodd from ZiwiPeak NZ.

Bern Pet Foods are our exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for ZiwiPeak.    Bern Pet Foods are a family run business who are passionate about their pets and believe in providing dogs and cats with the best possible nutrition, something that they also want to share with their customers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Kirsten Jolly loving ZiwiPeak

Fri, Apr 30th, 2010 4:42:01 pm

Following is a testimonial on feeding ZiwiPeak to my doggies Hairy McLarey and Zak:

Zak has been fed on a diet of ZiwiPeak (cans and air-dried meat) combined with daily fresh Venison and big beef brisket bones since he was born.    Occasionally he will also have some fresh meat, a few vegetables or an egg thrown in for good measure.

He is a very active dog, spending part of each day walking, swimming, training and.....best of all.....hunting with brother Benson and father, Charlie Brown.    He has grown to a whopping 40kgs in his first year.   Everyone he meets comments on what a fine looking, healthy dog he is. 

Zak has never been sick and has a relaxed, loyal personality. My two dogs both eat ZiwiPeak and I would never consider feeding them anything else!

'My 2 year old foxy-bichon cross Hairy McLarey has always been a fussy eater.     In the months leading into winter, I noticed that she was eating very little, with a daily helping of fresh red meat (mixed in with a few dog biscuits) about the only meal she would consume, and then only small portions.    She was often shivery and cold and very low on energy.    She wouldn't go outside voluntarily unless it was warm.

We were surprised to see how quickly our fussy little eater took to ZiwiPeak.    She now has two meals per day and, under her new regime, she has gained weight and muscle tone and is now happy to spend lots of time outside.

She has energy to burn and is no longer cold or lethargic.

Thanks to ZiwiPeak for such a great product range!'

 
Cheers for now
Kirstine

A Fab Testimonial from the USA

Fri, Apr 30th, 2010 3:59:13 pm

Outstanding!

By Toy Aussie Mommy from South Florida on 4/28/2010

Pros: Dog Likes It, Good Value, Improves Coat, Nutritional, Tasty, Easy To Digest

Cons:"None"

Best Uses: Larger Dogs, Puppies, Active Dogs, Smaller Dogs, Special Needs, Older Dogs Describe Yourself:

Long-time Pet Owner

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.    I can't say enough about this dog food!    I have tried just about every type of kibble, canned, and raw food.    None of these enticed my picky eater except for ZiwiPeak Real Meat dog food. 

My older dog is overweight.    He has been on ZiwiPeak for a little over three weeks, he has been losing weight and he has more energy.

This product is worth every penny!

 

ZiwiPeak Puppy Bear is Surfing now

Fri, Apr 16th, 2010 5:55:01 pm

ZiwiPeak Puppy Bear Hutchinson-Smith has taken up Surfing.   His owners Claire and Richard told us today that Bear has so much energy to burn daily due to his amazing health that they have enrolled Bear in Surfing lesson's at Maketu.  His first day went well and it show's all over his face.  

Bear tells us about his first lesson:

Rich my dad, gave me my own Surflech surfboard ( you can see it in the photo above).  It was so cool as I was dominating Maketu, hanging 10 and then had a couple of ‘bears' and a few ZiwiPeak Venison & Mussel treats to finish off the day with the lads and the instructor!'

So amazing, so out there - I'm hooked.

Go Chocolate Labradors

 

 

 

Is the pet food you are serving up killing your four-legged friend?

Thu, Feb 11th, 2010 5:58:15 am

Is the pet food you are serving up killing your four-legged friend? (and making your vet rich)

By Alison Smith Squire
Last updated at 4:06 PM on 20th January 2010-This article was in the Daily Mail UK .

Like millions of pet owners, Fiona MacMillan was anxious to do the very best for her cat. 'When I got my first kitten, Jaggers, I asked the vet for some advice on feeding, and when she directed me to a well-known brand of dried food, I was happy to take her professional advice,' she says. 

'My vet said she gave it to her own cats and had never had any problems. I was delighted. It never smelled, I could tip some in Jaggers' bowl before I went out to work in the morning and leave it out all day without any fear that it would go off. And he loved it.'

Today, Fiona, 59, a former university librarian, bitterly regrets her decision to feed Jaggers on the convenience food. For when he was just seven, Jaggers was diagnosed with kidney disease. The same vet prescribed some more dried food, especially designed for cats with urinary problems. 

Warning: Few people are aware of the little-publicised concerns about processed pet foods

Yet, despite Fiona religiously following her vet's advice, Jaggers collapsed three months later. And by the time Fiona got him to the animal hospital for treatment, it was too late. Her beloved cat was so unwell he had to be put to sleep.

'I was devastated, but at the time I thought there was nothing I could have done to prevent Jaggers' kidney disease,' she says. But then she decided to do some research.

'Was it genetics? Do a lot of cats suffer from it? I just wanted to know,' she recalls. 

'And then I came across a website created by Lisa Pierson, a pet nutritionist, that completely shocked me. It explained that processed dried food - the exact kind I'd been feeding Jaggers for years - is linkedto urinary and kidney problems.

'I was horrified. This had never even been raised as a possibility by my vet. But after I'd read about this, I spoke to another vet, who agreed with Lisa Pierson. 

He knew about the problems caused by processed foods, and said that if I'd fed Jaggers a more natural diet - such as raw meat or cooked chicken - he might never have fallen ill.'

Her story is sure to concern anyone with a pet, particularly because few people are aware of the little-publicised concerns about processed pet foods - and that includes 'wet' (i.e. tinned and packet) foods as well.

And part of the problem, as a Mail investigation can reveal, is that much of the veterinary industry is inextricably linked to the pet-food manufacturers.

Some  processed foods are linked with poor behaviour in dogs, and even with cancer

Research into pet food is carried out by the pet-food companies but, more surprisingly, the training of vets at some universities is also funded by pet-food manufacturers. 

Crucially, lectures on nutrition at a number of vet schools, and for veterinary nurses at individual practices, are also often paid for - and even taught - by these huge corporations, giving them the ideal platform to promote their products.

One could argue that given this information, it's hardly in vets' interests to promote a more natural diet for pets.

That suspicion has certainly occurred to Catherine O'Driscoll, 52, who like Fiona MacMillan saw a pet die. In her case, it was all three of her golden retrievers, two from cancer and the third from a disease that paralysed his hind legs - all at a relatively young age.

'I'm a dog trainer and have had pets for years. I know how to care for them,' says Catherine, from Kinross, Perthshire. 'But none of my three dogs lived past the age of eight, and I began to think I was the world's worse owner.

'I had two other dogs, and was determined to see them live longer. And it was after I read an article in a magazine by an Australian vet, which explained that feeding animals processed food could be bad for their health, that I switched away from commercial processed food.

'Afterwards, I saw a huge difference in their vitality. They both lived to 17, and I now believe that changing their diets saved their lives.

'A decade ago, I took the advice of my vet that feeding tinned and dried food was best for my dogs. I had no reason to question the professionals and many dog owners don't now.'

Catherine and Fiona are not alone in thinking they were misled. In internet chatrooms dedicated to pets, increasing numbers of people have been sharing concerns about processed pet food.

They believe that, just as junk food is responsible for myriad health problems and obesity in humans, our love of convenience pet food - be it processed meat in cans or pouches, or dried biscuits - is doing the same to pets.

A generation ago, people mostly fed their pets on butchers' scraps such as heart, liver and bones. Convenience pet foods were an expensive luxury. But now the pet food industry is valued at £2 billion and growing. 

Message: Royal Canin Foods' website suggests stocking its food in veterinary practices can 'increase practice turnover'

The pet-food manufacturers appear to be promoting their brands with the help of veterinary practices, sponsoring food displays in surgeries which help to generate business for vets (via commission and the fact that some specialist food can only be bought at veterinary surgeries).

Hills Science Plan, a pet-food brand owned by Colgate-Palmolive, boasts that: 'More vets feed Hills than any other pet food.' Last year, Hills sponsored the British Veterinary Association's 2009 Congress (the biggest meeting on the veterinary calendar).

It also signed a partnership with the British Veterinary Dental Association to sponsor tooth care in animals.

Royal Canin Foods (owned by Mars/Masterfoods) boasts on its website of 'its partnerships with leading veterinary schools and universities'.

It runs Pet Health Counsellor Courses, training veterinary nurses in diet, and says stocking its food in veterinary practices can 'increase practice turnover'. 

The message from the company is clear: sell our pet food, and your business will profit.

Many pet websites are in fact affiliated in some way with pet-food corporations. The Pet Health Council, an independent website advising on pet welfare, is sponsored by the Petfood Manufacturers Association. The Pet Health website claims that processed food is best, warning: 'It would not be possible to feed your pet an adequate home-prepared diet.'

Critics claim that with all this bombardment from pet-food companies, many vets and consumers are brainwashed into believing processed food is the only diet their pet should be on.

And, it must be said, there are also many vets who genuinely believe that an animal can be perfectly healthy on a processed diet alone.

But a growing number of vets claim this advice is misleading at best, and deadly at worst. TV vet Joe Inglis says: 'Over the past few years, many additives have been banned from human food, but pet food is still pumped full of similar chemicals. 

Unhealthy: Many additives used in pet food are thought to cause hyperactivity

'It's time manufacturers were more honest about what is really in their foods, and were forced to outlaw some of these artificial chemicals.

Some of them are linked with poor behaviour in dogs, and even with cancer - for example, the food colourings BTA/BHA (Butylated hydroxytoluene, Butylated hydroxyanisole) which are known carconigenics.

'Many other additives used in pet food, such as tartrazine, carmoisine and sunset yellow, are thought to cause hyperactivity in humans - and there is no reason to believe that this would be any different for animals.'

Research has also linked dry cat food with urinary problems. Vet and Pet Nutritionist Lisa Pierson says: 'Chronic kidney disease is one of the main causes of death in cats and is often caused because they are chronically dehydrated by just eating dried food. Even if they drink water, often it is not enough to ensure optimum urinary health.'

Not convinced? Then consider the fact that while cat and dog food sales have soared by 85 per cent over the past decade, research by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association shows that one in three household pets is now overweight - and chronic conditions in our pets, such as diabeties, kidney and liver disease, heart disease and dental problems (all related to diet) are on the increase.

However healthy the petfood manufacters might claim their foods are, it's difficult not to see those factors as linked, says Richard Allport, a vet of 36 years from Hertfordshire.

'I don't believe today's vets get enough independent information,' he says. 'Pet-food companies have far too much influence, because much of the information on feeding cats and dogs is paid for, promoted and supplied to vets by the pet-food industry.

'Since owners see bags of processed food on display every time they go to the vet's - which is blatant advertising - they think it's ok. But many independent pet nutritionists - and sadly there is little research that's not funded by the pet-food industry - beg to differ.

'I see so many pets with dental disease, allergies and digestive problems. Often their owners have tried various medicines without success.

'The message is clear: sell our pet food, and your business will profit'

They have even tried different processed diets as recommended by their vet - after all, a whole industry has been created with different foods for different dietary problems. My advice to them is always this: switch your pet's diet to fresh food and often it's so successful that altering the diet is all that's needed to "cure" a pet's health problem.'

This view is angrily refuted by vet Nicky Paull. The former president of the British Veterinary Association for 2008/9, she doesn't believe pet-food companies are too involved with the veterinary industry.

'Vets aren't only taught by representatives from pet-food companies. They go to a range of lectures in nutrition and so gain a balanced view. There is no evidence at all that processed food is bad for our pets.

'What I would be concerned about is if people start to feel guilty about what they are feeding their pets when pet food is perfectly fine. I also don't believe that feeding cats and dogs natural diets is as simple as some people make out.

'I would hate to be seeing cats and dogs suffering from a lack of nutrition because their owner has chosen to give them a home-made diet that lacks essential ingredients.'

She says: 'Many vets feed their pets commercial foods. I have three dogs aged five months, seven and 12 years, all of whom are fed solely on dried food, and am very happy with it.'

Yet Roger Meacock, who has a practice in Swindon, is concerned that many processed foods, often described as 'premium' and ' scientifically balanced', also contain ingredients that should not be part of any dog or cat's diet.

'Often, grain is added to canned and dried pet food to bulk it out,' he says. 'Basically, it is a cheaper alternative to meat. Additives to ensure the food tastes good to cats and dogs are also added.

'But what people need to understand is that while on the outside dogs and cats have been domesticated into cuddly pets, inside a dog is 99 per cent related to the wolf, while a pet cat's digestive system is no different from a wild lion's. 

Surprising: Training of vets at some universities is also funded by pet-food manufacturers

'Therefore the bulk of a healthy diet for a cat or dog should not contain processed food that is high in carbohydrate and other additives.

'It should revolve around raw meat, as it would do in the wild, which is good for their teeth and gums as well as animals' general health.'

The United Kingdom Raw Meaty Bones Support and Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes a natural diet for pets, compares Britain's growing problem with junk food to our dependency on processed pet food.

Jackie Marriott, who helps run the group says: 'A few years ago, school dinners for children consisted of processed food, but due to educating people about the dangers of junk food, that has changed.

'People realise that however good processed food is, it cannot take the place of home-cooked fresh meals. And that is the same for cats and dogs. Think about it - how can dried food that sits in a bowl all day be good for your pet?

'Part of the problem rests with the fact that many of us as owners find these foods incredibly convenient - this is why the pet-food manufacturers have been successful. 

'Research has linked dry cat food with health problems'

'Unfortunately, the factory process of making processed pet food that will sit in a bowl without going off, or can be stored in a can for years, means that many of the nutrients are destroyed. This is why additives such as preservatives and vitamins need to be added to the food.

'Although our pets digest them, their digestive systems have to work flat out to derive the most benefit. For example, it is hard for cats to digest the carbohydrate. Most importantly, processed food also sits like a sludge on their teeth.'

Unsurprisingly, the pet-food manufacturers do not agree that there's any problem with feeding animals a solely processed food diet. They point out that they spend millions researching the correct foods with a good balance of nutrients.

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association says: 'There are concerns that feeding raw meat to pets can present a human/animal risk, such as salmonella contamination. In the case where only raw meat and bones are fed, there is an additional concern among vets and animal nutritionists that this exclusive diet may not meet the pet's needs.'

And a spokesman for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons adds: 'It would be ideal if universities could be funded through purely independent sources. But in reality we cannot condemn them for accepting money from commercial sources.

'Honesty and integrity are at the heart of professional vets. They would not be expected to recommend products without due justification.'

Their words, however, ring hollow for owners like Fiona and Catherine, who feel that feeding their pets a more natural diet might have prolonged their lives - not to mention the growing body of vets convinced that expensive processed foods are a money-making and dangerous mistake.

Article from DailyMail UK 20th January 2010

ZiwiPeak shines at the Dubai Pet Show

Mon, Feb 8th, 2010 10:23:01 am

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AS PDF

Spanish Cats are helped by ZiwiPeak

Fri, Jan 29th, 2010 12:22:29 am

Dear Sir/Madam,

My two cats have problems to digest any kind of dry food and I would like to try with ZiwiPeak. They were ill with diarrhea two months ago and since that moment they can only eat wet food.   Vets don't know what is wrong with them. Is ZiwiPeak dry food suitable for cats with  digestive intolerance?  Thank you for your help. Best Regards.

Dear Maria,

Thank you for your enquiry to the ZiwiPeak website about feeding ZiwiPeak dry food to your cats. Firstly we are sorry to hear your cats have not been well recently.

The ZiwiPeak formulations are based on a natural hunting diet that the animals would have hunted and eaten in the wild.    The ingredients are a mixture of meat and organs in the natural fall ratios so it is a fully balanced diet for the cat.    It is the most natural cat food on the market.

We can not see any reason why you could not feed ZiwiPeak to your cats providing you introduced the food slowly over 5 days and did not overfeed the cats.    We recommend that you follow the feeding guide carefully as ZiwiPeak is an air dried real meat and organ diet. This means that you need to feed a lot less to the cats than you would if you were feeding baked biscuit type product.

ZiwiPeak also has a moist product in a Can that is available to also use in conjunction with the dry food.    Maybe you could use a mixture of ZiwiPeak moist and dry to help the cats.

I have also copied your email and my response to our Spanish Distributor who can help you with where to buy the ZiwiPeak products.

Once again thank you and I hope that we are able to help you.

Kind regards, Nigel

Dear Nigel,

I am María from Spain, and I wrote to you two weeks ago asking for information about ZiwiPeak because my two cats, Breizh and Nuba, were ill with diarrhea and they couldn't eat almost anything.    I was sorely disappointed because for two long months I tried a lot of different brands of cat's food but none of them seems to work with my cats BUT everything changed when they began eating ZiwiPeak and now  I'm very happy to tell you that both of them are perfectly healthy.    There is no trace from their diarrhea and their stools are now smaller and compact.   The most important thing, they love the taste of ZiwiPeak! Of course, I think that this is the best cat's food on the market.    Thank you very much for making such an excellent product.

Best regards.

María, Breizh and Nuba.

Dear Maria,

That is wonderful news for you and your 2 cats Breizh and Nuba.    Thank you for letting me know about this news it is always good to get the feedback from our customers. We would love it if you could spread the good news about ZiwiPeak and tell all your friends who might also have Cats & Dogs as pets.

Kind regards, Nigel

My Dog goes Nuts!

Thu, Jan 28th, 2010 5:22:02 pm

Hello!

I've always wondered why my dog never goes nuts over his dog food like he does his treats.  Why couldn't someone make a dog food that had the same appeal or flavor?  I tried a lot of products and finally have found the solution.....ZiwiPeak Venison/Fish Dog Food.

He acts as if it's a treat and not just another dog food. This is the highest quality dog product I have found. Thanks!

Rich Flint

Manassas,VA

USA

Tampere International Cat Show in Finland

Thu, Dec 17th, 2009 4:53:01 pm

Our Finnish Distributor, VisioNet-Oy,  our distributor for Finland recently attended the Tampere International Cat Show with our full ZiwiPeak brand. 

Sari from VisioNet-Oy was inundated with with retailers, vets and consumers interested in ZiwiPeak at the show and consumers buying the food and treats for their cats. The feedback from visitors to the stand was very positive with a large number commenting that they will be switching to ZiwiPeak.

ZiwiPeak Stars at Helsinki Dog Show

Thu, Dec 17th, 2009 12:12:01 am

ZiwiPeak had a very strong presence at the prestigious Helsinki Dog Show held on the weekend of the 12^th and 13^th December 2009. The ZiwiPeak stand was impressive in presentation and positioning in a highly visible section of the Dog show. There were approximately 17,000 dogs, and their owners who attended the show so this was a huge opportunity to introduce the 100% Natural Real Meat ZiwiPeak to many consumers. 

Sari Vahakoski, the owner of VisioNet-Oy, ZiwiPeak's Finnish Distributor had this to say about the show "the ZiwiPeak stand was ideally positioned to attract huge attention and we were able to introduce this unique natural pet food to many pet owners and their dogs. The feedback from the pet owners was extremely positive and since the show we have received many enquiries from both retailers who want to stock the ZiwiPeak range and also from pet owners who now want to buy this truly fantastic product.   The show was very hard work to plan and execute but we are very satisfied with the result". 

Nigel Woodd, ZiwiPeak's European Sales & Marketing Director says "the opportunity to create greater consumer awareness in Finland and with other international visitors for the ZiwiPeak brand has been very successful through the beautifully presented ZiwiPeak stand at this important Dog show.    ZiwiPeak is the best quality Dog and Cat food available globally as it is 100% All Natural Real Meat and is based on exactly what the animal would have hunted and eaten in the wild.  There is a very strong trend to feed more natural products and ZiwiPeak is leading this trend.    ZiwiPeak helps reduce obesity, improves joint health and mobility, reduces the incidence of bad breath, reduces the stool smell and volume and has a significant impact on the reduction of allergies.

More and more pet owners are discovering the natural healthy solution ZiwiPeak offers their pets." 

For more information refer to www.ziwipeak.com or in Finland to www.ziwipeak.fi

 

W E   A R E   D E D I C A T E D   T O   P R O V I D I N G   N A T U R A L ,   N U T R I T I O N A L L Y   S U P E R I O R   P E T   P R O D U C T S