(PRESS RELEASE) WEIDMAN, MI – Dr. Jan Pol, star of Nat Geo WILD’s #1 hit TV series The Incredible Dr. Pol, returns to Global Pet Expo 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Dr. Pol and his licensees will debut multiple new branded wellness and pet care products, which expand upon the successful Dr. Pol animal feeds that launched in 2020.
In addition, The Pol Family (Dr. Pol, wife Diane, son Charles and daughter-in-law Beth) will appear in-person from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at booth #5836, where they will be available for photos and autographs.
In alignment with Dr. Pol’s love for pets and desire to spread awareness about saving their lives, a kitten adoption will take place within Dr. Pol’s booth #5836. Kittens will be there on March 23, 24 & 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., allowing for some kitty down time! This adoption opportunity will be held in conjunction with KFCI, a small group of foster parents who volunteer for Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) in Orlando, FL. They provide safe, comfortable and stress-free environments for at least a few of the countless kittens and cats abandoned at the shelter and attempt to find them permanent loving homes while in their care.
Stop by Dr. Pol’s booth #5836 to meet with his licensees and learn more about the new Dr. Pol branded products debuting at Global Pet Expo 2022, which include:
- Swedencare, a leading brand in dental and grooming products for dogs and cats, has partnered with Dr. Pol to develop a complete portfolio of dog and cat wellness products, which will include dental and auditory care, immune, cardiovascular, liver, and urinary support, and topical care. “It’s a fantastic achievement to be picked by Dr. Pol and his team to develop a wide range of premium quality products from the whole Swedencare group for the Dr. Pol brand.
- Equustock, a leading animal bedding and litter products company, will debut a premium line of cat litter products which include innovative Pine Pellet and Pine Cobble that are 100% natural, made in the USA, and serve as a safe and environmentally responsible choice for cat owners. “We understand that pet parents are dedicated to the health and happiness of their cherished companions,” states Jeremy Erspamer, CEO of Equustock. “With his proven experience and genuine love for animals, partnering with Dr. Pol was an obvious choice in providing the highest quality pet care products globally.” These innovative new products will improve the health of cats everywhere while providing an eco-friendly alternative to artificial clay and silica-based litters.
- European Home Designs: The new Dr. Pol licensing deal with European Home Designs will cover a comprehensive line up of products ranging from dog toys, dog beds & crate mats, blankets, training pads, waste bags, collars & leads, travel products, apparel, harnesses, cat scratchers and cat houses. “We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Pol and his family on this new exciting line of pet accessories! Our Dr. Pol product line will feature unique fun and whimsical designs inspired by Dr. Pol and will include some famous Dr. Pol quotes on the product and the packaging,” states Jack Elbaz, President of EHD.
- Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC represents the successful portfolio of Dr. Pol branded animal feeds that include Dog, Cat, Horse, Chicken, Goat and Rabbit food. “Dr. Pol believes the #1 factor impacting an animal’s health and life span is nutrition. Working closely with Dr. Pol, we are changing traditional farm/backyard animal feeds by extruding them to make them easier to eat and digest while increasing caloric density,” says Keith Rees, Director of National Sales and Marketing. “In addition to farm/backyard animal food, we offer super clean, limited ingredient dog and cat foods that are meat meal and by-product meal free. All of Dr. Pol branded food and treats deliver fantastic results at a price point very appealing to pet owners.”
Dr. Pol is represented in his branding deals by All American Licensing.
About Dr. Pol: Dr. Pol is a pioneer in treating animals, and 2021 marked a special milestone – his 50th year in veterinary medicine. He is also the star of Nat Geo WILD’s #1 hit television series, The Incredible Dr. Pol, which follows the doctor on his routine 14-hour workdays treating both pets and livestock in rural Michigan. Viewers travel with Dr. Pol across rural Michigan as he tirelessly cares for family pets and livestock in need of his expertise and kindness. The series continues to break ratings records for Nat Geo WILD network and surprise viewers with Dr. Pol’s witty and charming, no-nonsense approach to animal care. The 21st season will debut in July on Nat Geo WILD, and all previous seasons of his popular show are now available worldwide on Disney+.
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A true television icon, Dr. Pol has been featured in dozens of major media outlets such as USA Today, PEOPLE, Parade Magazine, TV Guide, AARP, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and top TV shows including The Doctors, HLN, Fox & Friends, Home & Family, ABC News, Adult Swim, Good Day LA and many others.
“I’m excited to incorporate the insights I’ve learned in my 50 years of veterinary experience, collaborating with great companies to develop an affordable and practical line of animal wellness and pet care products that are unique to the marketplace,” states Dr. Pol.
Dr. Pol immigrated from the Netherlands to the United States in 1971. After ten years of practice, he moved to Weidman, Michigan, in 1981 and founded Pol Veterinary Services out of his garage with his wife, Diane. With a down-to-earth, practical approach to veterinary medicine, Dr. Pol grew his practice from a humble start to one with over 25,000 clients.
Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and even an occasional reindeer. A true friend of the farmer, he works tirelessly to ensure that the diminishing population of family farmers remains in business. He plays an integral role in keeping farmers’ livestock healthy and their businesses profitable. Dr. Pol works with many 4-H groups and feels every child should grow up with a furry friend. He is also an advocate for affordable pet care.
Follow Dr. Pol at:
Facebook: @TheDrPolOfficial & @DrPolPets
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Twitter: @DrPol
Instagram: @thedrpol & @drpolpets
Website: www.thedrpol.com
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/DrPol
About Swedencare: Swedencare, a listed company on NASDAQ First North Growth Market, specializes in pet healthcare and produces, markets and sells premium products in the global and fast-growing market. The company has a wide range of strong brands and products within most therapy areas, including Animal Pharmaceuticals®, Nutravet®, NutriScience, Pet MD®, Stratford®, VetWELL® as well as ProDen PlaqueOff® for oral health to dogs and cats. Swedencare’s headquarter is in Malmö, Sweden with subsidiaries located in nine countries with products sold in approximately fifty markets. Swedencare’s sales have increased significantly over the last few years with strong margins and profits. For more information on the company and its product, please visit http://swedencare.com/.
About Equustock: Equustock is the premier global innovator and producer of 100% natural bedding and litter products. Its core mission is to create natural, environmentally responsible and healthy products that are safe for animals and provide smart solutions to parents of pets and animals everywhere. For more information, visit www.equustock.com. European Home Designs: EHD has been a leading manufacturer for pet supplies since 2003, marketing products under their label Bow-Wow Pet. Based out of NYC, the company’s focus has always been providing customers and consumers with innovative, fashionable, and fun products for their pets. EHD’s product line consists of branded product as well as private label for many of the largest retailers in the US & Canada. For more information on EHD please visit www.bwpet.com or visit them at GPE booth #2854.
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About Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC: Consumers Supply Animal Nutrition, a division of Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC (CSD), is a full service agricultural and animal nutrition business that offers feed ingredients, feed grade pharmaceuticals, animal nutrition products, amino acids, nutritional pre-mixes and specialty products for the livestock industry plus extruded animal products including horse feeds, pet foods, show feeds, and pet treats. The company is headquartered in North Sioux City, SD with plant and warehouse operations in North Sioux City, SD, Sioux City, IA, Marion, IA and Rogers, AR. For more information about Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC, please visit https://consumerssupply.com/.
About All American Licensing: All American Licensing is a full-service licensing agency specializing in licensing, retail development and product integration. AAL has an impressive and diverse roster of clients ranging from top consumer brands from lifestyle and pet brands. AAL is guided by veteran licensing executives Tim Rothwell and Don Rothwell, All American Licensing provides its clients with a global network of best-in-class manufacturers; turnkey brand representation from legal and financial services to retail development to personalized road maps to success. The company is headquartered in Charleston, SC. For more information on All American Licensing, please visit http://www.AALMG.com.
