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5 Veteran-Owned Pet Brands to Carry in Your Store

THESE VETERANS CONTINUE to serve, inspiring businesses and products your customers and their pets will be thankful for.

Seaside Collar
BAYDOG

High-end collar features 100%-cotton woven rope, oil-buffed leather in a natural finish and tarnish-resistant brass hardware. In S-L. In Clifford Red, Navy, Sunset Pink and Sea Foam. With matching leashes. Founder/CEO Barton O’Brien: U.S. Marine Corps veteran, AH-1W Cobra pilot served three combat tours in Iraq.

baydog.com, info@baydog.com, baydogwholesale.com, (443) 808-8664

$35

Lick Stick
SODAPUP

Hand-held interactive enrichment lick sticks. Simply smear peanut butter or other tempting soft food on the lick stick and use it for trick, basic or target training. Promotes bonding between your customers and their dogs. In Yellow Beehive, Pink Ice Cream Cone and Blue Starburst. 11.5 in. Made in the U.S. Family-owned by Adam Baker, U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

sodapup.com, adam@sodapup.com

$9.99

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Barrett Tough
ETHICAL PRODUCTS

Constructed from solid natural rubber with no seams. Long-lasting, comes with 100% lifetime guarantee. Line includes Barrett Balls (three sizes), Tough Retriever Stick, Ring, Tennis Jumble and Tumbler. 2.5-9.5 in. Developed by James Hayes, U.S. Army veteran, and inspired by his service dog, Barrett. Ethical Products supports The Headstrong Project.

ethicalpet.com, (800) 223-7768

$9.69-$38.99

Armstrong’s Original Crickets
ARMSTRONG’S CRICKET FARM-LA

Easily digestible house cricket contains nutrition reptiles need. Gentle, non-biting crickets make mealtime fun. FDA-approved as safe reptile food. Pinheads to adults. Original Cricket available since 1947. Family-owned by Brandon Armstrong, U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

armstrongcrickets.com, acheta@armstrongcrickets.com

$12-$35

CBD Soft Chews
FETCH BY EXTRACT LABS

Crafted with organic full-spectrum hemp oil and real bacon flavor, each Calming Maple Bacon soft chew helps pets stay calm and comfortable. 10mg of CBD per chew/300mg CBD per jar. No artificial additives. Carries NASC Quality Seal. Made in the U.S. Extract Labs Founder and CEO Craig Henderson: nominated twice for Bronze Star and awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal With Valor.

extractlabs.com, wholesale@extractlabs.com, (303) 927-6130

$49.99

Melissa L. Kauffman

For over 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been a leading editor and writer in the pet industry, creating trusted content for top consumer and B2B pet publications. Her expertise spans cats, dogs, small critters, fish and parrots, covering product reviews, species profiles, health and care. She also enjoys writing business and people profiles, news and covering tradeshows. Based in TN with her husband, rescue dog Murphy Brown, Cirnechi hounds Liberty Belle and Buccaneer, and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi, Melissa enjoys RV travel with her feathered and furry family, pet sitting and community volunteering.

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