All of your Animal Product Needs in One Place

best-private-label-pet-food-mfgLocated 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.

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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?

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  • 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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Health Supplements for Pets: Types and Benefits

What are types and benefits of health supplements for pets? Dietary health supplements are typically in the form of pills, meant to be consumed orally. These supplements include vitamins, amino acids and other important nutrients. They aim to provide health benefits to the consumer’s body and make sure that their body is getting the right amount of nutrients required.

For Pets

Most pet owners give their pets supplements for nourishment and growth instead of other medicinal drugs because of the great health benefits that they offer. However, it is best to consult a veterinary first because supplements are not necessary if your pet is already in good health. And if there is a need, your vet will guide you best and prescribe the right kind of supplement needed. For instance, if your pet dog is losing hair, your vet will prescribe fatty acid containing supplements and fish oil. These supplements are meant to help with thick coat formation and they prevent skin allergies as well.

Types of Supplements and their Benefits

There are several kinds of supplements available for pets. Each is a blend of different ingredients and nutrients.

Multi-vitamins: Sometimes, pets do not get sufficient amount of vitamins from the food they consume. So, multi-vitamins become necessary. But, it is important for you to check which type of vitamin is missing from their diet before giving the supplement. Vitamin A, for example helps develop good vision and eye sight. It is also great for immunity. Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant and prevents inflammation.

Digestive Enzymes: These are to best for pets that have trouble digesting food properly. If the digestive system and metabolism rate is slow, digestive enzymes help speed up the process. Poor digestion often causes irritability in them and makes them avoid food altogether. These enzyme-containing supplements then come to the rescue.

Probiotics: They are also helpful and effective in this regard. They help cure diarrhea and stomach upset. They  help maintain proper gastro intestinal health.  This supplement is available in chew and powder form.

Choline: It is a vital nutrient responsible for good memory and muscle control. It is great for a healthy functioning cell membrane and supports proper brain and liver functioning. Choline is often prescribed as a cure for dogs with epilepsy.

Glucosamine: This supplement ensures proper joint and liver care. It provides relief from joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Veterinarians mainly prescribe this supplement as a cure for arthritis and chronic liver problems. It is suitable for older dogs because knee joints tend to become weak as they age. Glucosamine is also given to pets that suffer from chronic inflammation in the urinary bladder.

Bottom-Line

Keep your pet healthy by feeding them properly and giving them supplements that can address their deficiencies. Just like humans, animals should also exercise regularly. Taking your dog for a walk daily is essential. Moreover, one must talk to their pet’s vet before giving them any kind of supplement. It is important to be 100% sure that you are giving the nutrients in required amounts. We can always assess what type of supplement will suit your pet’s condition best.

If you think your pet’s health needs attention, get in touch with us, the best manufacturer of animal products in the USA. Good luck with all your animal product needs!

Product Development, Marketing, and Compliance for Pet Product Mfg

best-pet-product-manufacturing-01Pet products constitute a growing industry. Start-up companies and small business are now hiring contract manufacturers for their pet products and treats. The private label manufacturing services assist in the whole process. Starting from the initial concept of the product to its formulation, designing to packaging and distribution –they cater all.

Before its placement in the store shelf, a pet product goes through many stages. You can get a variety of pet products made as per your requirements. If you make the right choice, it will help ensure a smooth journey.

Product Development

The first stage is product development. It all begins with a concept. You may already have an idea for your product and know what you need. Once you hire a private label company, all you have to do is to provide them the details with specifications. Then it’s the company’s job to manufacture the product as per your needs. If you have provided a list of ingredients to the contractors, their researchers can suggest if the ingredients will be effective to the product or not?

private-label-pet-food-prod-dev-02If you trust a private label manufacturing service with product formulation, the company’s research team takes charge. They look for the best science-based solution for the animals’ health. The researchers ensure to test all possible combinations of ingredients for the product.

The formulator tests all ingredients or raw materials for purity, taste, and quality before adding to the product. Reputed private labels have data systems to track down the origin of the product ingredients. The practice helps to respond quickly in case of an ingredient recall.

Companies can ensure quality standards only if they enforce good manufacturing practices. There are many pet products available in the market. To make your product stand out, manufacturers offer a variety of delivery options. Extruded chews are the most common form of pet products. Others include soft chews, tablets, capsules, powder, liquids, gel an extruded sticks.

Marketing

Some private labels do not provide services for designing the product. However, one-stop shop service providers help in this stage as well. Two important factors for product branding are its shape and size. Your formula is meeting all the quality standards, but if its packaging is not appealing, it may become a disadvantage.

Third party labels help you to create the best design for the product. Website content and product promotional material are also effective marketing tools. Though the formula is the key factor; a perfect design also plays a part in promoting a product.

Compliance

private-label-mfg-pet-products-compliance-info-03An important step is to make sure that the pet product complies with the health and safety standards of the industry. The main body for regulating pet products is the US Food and Drug Association (FDA).  FDA, along with the State Department of Agriculture, works together for the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFFCO).

AAFCO develops the regulation laws for labeling, selling, and manufacturing of commercial pet feeds. It also provides a list of verified ingredients for manufacturing pet feeds.

All pet products have to comply with certain labeling requirements –such as weight, or volume. AAFFCO puts a restriction to the claims about the product. No label can ever contain false claims about the effectiveness of the product.

Bottom Line

As a contract manufacturer of animal health products and treats, Green Mountain Animal, LLC is committed to quality and safe pet products. We offer unique formulation for your animal products with a wide range of delivery options.

Contact us today for your custom animal health product or treat.

GREEN MOUNTAIN ANIMAL LLC
75 Catamount Drive
Milton, Vermont 05468
802-752-4738

Top Quality Soft Chew Pet Supplement & Treats Manufacturer

soft-chew-pet-supplements-treats-mfg-usa-01Green Mountain Animal, LLC specializes in custom formulation and manufacturing of safe, nutritional soft chew pet supplements & treats. Using the highest quality ingredients and manufacturing facilities, our products safe, healthy and tasty.

Soft chew products are a simple way to administer nutritional supplements to pets. Products manufactured by Green Mountain Animal are made with the highest quality ingredients in an assortment of tasty flavors.

Quality Ingredients, Tasty Flavors

Every ingredient used in a Green Mountain Animal product is hand-selected for quality and purity. We only work with trusted vendors and we test all ingredients and materials for identity, purity and potency before putting them in a soft chew product.

Custom Formulation

Led by an expert formulator with over 10 years of experience in the animal health industry, our research and development team is an industry leader. Our teams work create science-based solutions that are research driven to meet our clients specifications. All products are able to be made in small-scale test batches so clients can sample the product before it goes to scale.

Palatability

We hold high standards for taste and function of our products. To test the palatability of our products, we have partnered with local animal rescue groups. Real animals provide us real feedback on flavor.

Marketing & Graphics

Green Mountain Animal provides creative services for clients including packaging, distribution, marketing and graphics. We have over 25 years combined experience in the pet industry and we know the market. Clients can choose to have our team help design branding—labels, packaging and even website content. For clients that choose to use a third party, we reserve the right to proof the label for content and label claims prior to printing.

Our Products

Always on the cutting edge of the industry, we are constantly adding product forms to our repertoire. Currently, we manufacture:

  • Soft chews (our speciality!)
  • Powders
  • Tables
  • Capsules
  • Liquids
  • Gels
  • Extruded Sticks

About Us

Green Mountain Animal, LLC is committed to producing quality, safe and healthy products for companion animals. We partner with companies that share this mission and do everything we can to advance their products.

A strong advocate for animal rights, we maintain alliances with animal health organizations worldwide. We believe that all animal products should be produced in a safe manner and that there should be global checks in order to maintain these standards.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

877-590-4642 or info@grnmtnanimal.com

Visit our main website at: Greenmountainanimal.com