Meatsnax® - Natural & Pure Real 100% Meat Healthy Irish Dog Treats

Asia meets MeatSnax! 22-26 August 2018

August 23, 2018

While there are plenty of Chinese dogs treats available in the Irish and European markets it's nice to see our Pure MeatSnax treats and the new range of supplements been exhibited for the first time at Pet Fair Asia thanks to our Hong Kong distribution partner Tasty Asia. Pet Fair Asia is an international trade show for pet supplies and aquariums taking place every year in Shanghai. The event gives a significant importance to China and Asian countries as markets, while proposing an upper-standard products profile when it comes to sourcing. Pet Fair Asia 2018 is expected to gather over 1100 exhibitors and attract more than 30,000 visitors from 55 countries. It will be co-located with Aquarama 2018, the international exhibition for...

The Natural Benefits of Fennel in Dogs

June 12, 2015

FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare) Fennel is added to Meatsnax for its vitamin, mineral and beneficial digestive properties. Overview Fennel is calmative to expel gas, stomach cramping and intestinal colic. It is also mildly calming to coughs and colds causing amenorrhea. It will increase lactation in nursing mothers. While the root is eaten as a vegetable, it is the seeds which are used medicinally. Fennel has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. Fennel seed is among the first herbs to reach for in cases of flatulence or colic. Fennel is high in vitamin C, A, calcium, iron, and potassium, and varying amounts of linoleic acid. Its activity in the digestive system is very similar to that of catnip, however, fennel tastes very different from...

The Natural Benefits of Milk Thistle in Dogs

June 12, 2015

Milk thistle / Silymarin Milk thistle is added to Meatsnax due to its powerful antioxidant effects that could help reduce symptoms of liver disease, diabetes and inflammatory bowel syndrome. Overview Milk thistle is of European origin, it is a flowering plant from the Aster family, which also includes daisies. Milk thistle was prized as a liver tonic by Roman emperors. It is one of the few herbs used in conjunction with conventional Western medicine for humans. The active ingredient is silymarin, which makes up about 80 percent of milk thistle extracts and powders. The uses for dogs are similar to those for humans. Milk thistle has demonstrated effectiveness in protecting the liver against toxins and stimulating the growth of...