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All of your Animal Product Needs in One Place
Located in Milton Vermont, we specialize in producing & packaging premium quality extruded products for dogs and cats. Our Product Development team is available to help you bring your new product ideas to market with an emphasis on safety & quality. We are pleased to offer low minimum order size requirements to facilitate the launch of new products for our customers.
Green Mountain Animal, LLC is a complete one-stop shop for all your custom formulation needs for companion animal health products and treats. We are experts in innovative formulation and product quality with the ability to manufacture and source a wide variety of delivery options—including extruded chews, extruded sticks, tablets, capsules, powders, gels and liquids—for your unique product.
As a contract manufacturer of animal health products and treats, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and safety throughout the manufacturing process. Contact us today to learn how we can help you create your custom animal health product or treat.
Why Work with Green Mountain Animal, LLC?
- Science-based company led by seasoned industry and technical experts
- Custom formulations with low minimums and competitive prices
- Private label manufacturing of innovative, consumer driven products
- Core leadership in National Animal Supplement Council (NASC)
- USA-based manufacturer
- We keep our promises
Product Development
Our experienced product development team can assist you with formulating your custom products to make a product that dogs and cats will crave while working within your budget.
Samples
To ensure that your products meet your standards for flavor and texture, we will make small sample batches for you to review. We know your time is valuable so we pride ourselves on our ability to make samples quickly using our small laboratory equipment and our full size extruders.
Compliance
Dale Metz, CEO of Green Mountain Animal, is the Vice President and a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council. With his 14 years of experience working with the FDA and Center for Veterinary Medicine, we can help you navigate the confusing world of regulatory compliance.
Palatability
Green Mountain Animal has relationships with many of the animal rescue groups in our area so we have an ample supply of taste-testers to give us feed back on our flavors. The best formula in the world will not do any good if the animals will not eat it!
Flexibility
We know that you have great ideas for your new products so our facilities allow for a variety of packaging options to suit your needs. Our equipment can handle small or large batch sizes so you do not have to make a major volume commitment when launching a new product.
Full Service
From formulation and ingredient sourcing to packaging and shipping, Green Mountain Animal does it all to provide you with a finished product that is ready to put on the store shelf.
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Custom Formulation Services: Creating Unique Pet Products to Differentiate Your Brand
At Green Mountain Animal, LLC, our custom formulation services empower brands to develop proprietary pet treats, supplements, and health products that reflect their values and meet evolving consumer demands. In a saturated pet product market, standing out requires more than just attractive packaging or clever marketing—it starts with innovation at the product level. For brands looking to set themselves apart, custom formulation is the key to offering unique, functional, and highly marketable pet products.
Why Custom Formulation Matters in Today’s Pet Industry
The modern pet owner is informed, health-conscious, and loyal to brands that align with their lifestyle and pet care philosophies. Off-the-shelf formulas often fall short in addressing specific needs or offering distinct value propositions. Custom formulation allows brands to:
- Target niche markets like senior pets, active breeds, or pets with allergies
- Include trending ingredients such as CBD, probiotics, turmeric, and omega fatty acids
- Develop new delivery systems like soft chews, powders, or functional treats
- Control taste and palatability to suit specific animal preferences
With tailored products, brands can better capture market share, build customer loyalty, and even command premium pricing.
Green Mountain Animal’s Custom Formulation Process
Our Vermont-based team works hand-in-hand with each brand to bring their vision to life. Whether you’re launching your first product or expanding your line, we offer a full-service custom formulation process that includes:
- Initial Consultation: We assess your goals, target audience, and product concept to define key features and nutritional benefits.
- Ingredient Selection: Choose from a broad range of high-quality, sustainable, and functional ingredients tailored to your brand’s needs.
- Prototype Development: Our R&D team creates small-batch prototypes for testing, adjusting taste, texture, and performance.
- Testing & Validation: Stability, palatability, and compliance testing ensures your product meets safety and regulatory standards.
- Scale-Up Production: Once finalized, we transition your custom product into full-scale manufacturing with consistency and efficiency.
Types of Custom Pet Products We Develop
Our capabilities allow us to develop a wide range of customized pet products, including:
- Functional soft chews (e.g., calming, joint support, skin & coat)
- Powdered supplements for food toppers or mix-ins
- Liquid extracts and tinctures
- Custom-shaped and flavored baked treats
Each product is crafted to reflect your brand identity and support pets’ health and wellness in a meaningful way.
Compliance and Quality Assurance Built-In
Navigating regulatory frameworks like AAFCO, FDA, and NASC is no small task. That’s why all custom formulations at Green Mountain Animal are developed with compliance in mind from the very start. We offer:
- Comprehensive label reviews to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence
- Third-party testing coordination for potency, purity, and safety
- Full documentation and traceability for all ingredients and processes
This ensures your product is not only innovative but also market-ready and trustworthy.
Benefits of Partnering with Green Mountain Animal
When you choose Green Mountain Animal, LLC as your contract manufacturing partner, you gain access to:
- Years of formulation expertise and product development insight
- Flexible production volumes—ideal for both startups and large brands
- A collaborative team dedicated to your product’s success
- Sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices in a certified facility
Whether your goal is to launch a new line of wellness treats or introduce a signature supplement with your own blend, we provide the support and expertise needed to bring it to market.
Custom Formulation Services: Conclusion
In a fast-evolving pet care market, custom formulation offers your brand the power to stand out and truly resonate with today’s pet parents. At Green Mountain Animal, LLC, we don’t just manufacture products—we help you build your brand’s legacy through innovation, quality, and personalization. Let us help you create a product your customers—and their pets—will love.
Contact Green Mountain Animal, LLC
Ready to bring your custom pet product idea to life? Let’s talk.
Green Mountain Animal, LLC
75 Catamount Drive
Milton, Vermont 05468
Phone: 802-752-4738
Partner with us to turn your vision into a unique, market-ready pet product today.
Technology in Modern Pet Product Manufacturing: Enhancing Efficiency and Quality
How important is technology in modern pet product manufacturing? Pet owners today expect more than just basic products—they want high-quality, safe, and effective items for their furry companions. As the demand for premium pet products grows, so too does the need for innovation in manufacturing. At Green Mountain Animal, LLC, we integrate cutting-edge technology throughout our facility in Vermont to ensure exceptional efficiency, consistency, and quality in every product we manufacture.
Technology as a Driver of Efficiency
Advanced technology has revolutionized contract manufacturing in the pet industry. From streamlining production lines to automating quality control, technology enhances every phase of the manufacturing process.
- Automated Equipment: Modern machines handle high-volume production with minimal waste and faster turnaround times.
- Smart Inventory Systems: Real-time inventory tracking helps maintain optimal raw material levels and ensures uninterrupted supply chains.
- Precision Dosing and Mixing: Automated systems guarantee accurate ingredient measurements, essential for nutritional consistency.
The use of automation not only accelerates production but also reduces labor-intensive errors, allowing staff to focus on areas where human oversight and expertise add the most value.
Maintaining High Quality Through Technology
Quality assurance is critical in pet product manufacturing. Technology helps manufacturers like Green Mountain Animal, LLC maintain the highest standards with:
- In-line Quality Monitoring: Sensors and cameras inspect products in real-time to catch inconsistencies or contaminants instantly.
- Batch Traceability: Advanced tracking software records every stage of production, ensuring full traceability and rapid issue resolution.
- Data-Driven Improvements: Analytical software identifies process inefficiencies and suggests optimizations for improved quality and performance.
These tools are especially valuable when producing supplements, treats, and functional products where dosage accuracy and purity are non-negotiable.
Formulation and Customization Technologies
At Green Mountain Animal, LLC, we use modern formulation software and lab-scale R&D tools to develop custom pet product formulas. Whether you need grain-free treats, calming chews, or health-boosting powders, our technology enables us to:
- Adjust nutrient levels with exact precision
- Test and modify ingredient blends rapidly
- Model shelf-life stability under various conditions
- Ensure palatability through real-world testing and analytics
This makes it easier for brands to innovate quickly, respond to market trends, and scale from small batch to full production with ease.
Regulatory Compliance and Transparency
Meeting strict industry regulations is critical to building consumer trust. Technology ensures regulatory compliance through:
- Digital Record keeping: Comprehensive documentation of sourcing, manufacturing, and testing steps is securely maintained for audits.
- Labeling Accuracy: Software ensures that all packaging and labels comply with NASC, AAFCO, and FDA standards.
- Third-Party Integration: Systems interface seamlessly with external testing labs and certification bodies for faster compliance verification.
This commitment to transparency helps our brand partners deliver trustworthy, high-quality products that align with today’s consumer values.
The Green Mountain Advantage: Tech Meets Integrity
Our Vermont-based facility is built on the belief that technology should enhance—not replace—the human values behind great manufacturing. By integrating innovation with deep industry experience, we’re able to offer:
- Faster turnaround and shorter lead times
- Unwavering consistency across batches
- Efficient scale-up from prototype to mass production
- Eco-conscious processes backed by smart energy management
The Role of Technology in Modern Pet Product Manufacturing: Conclusion
Technology is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity in modern pet product manufacturing. From formulation and production to compliance and delivery, tech enables efficiency, quality, and innovation at every step. At Green Mountain Animal, LLC, we embrace the tools of tomorrow to deliver better products today. Whether you’re launching a new pet supplement line or scaling an existing brand, our tech-powered approach gives you a distinct competitive edge.
Contact Green Mountain Animal, LLC
Looking to partner with a forward-thinking, technology-driven manufacturer? Let’s bring your next product to life.
Green Mountain Animal, LLC
75 Catamount Drive
Milton, Vermont 05468
Phone: 802-752-4738
Let’s work together to elevate quality, efficiency, and innovation in every pet product you create.