Pets Secretly Crave Barley Dog and Barley Cat PR Newswire -- February 20, 2002 OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Psst. All pet owners listen closely. Fido and Fluffy have a secret craving -- green things. But forget about a lime-colored squeaky toy. They instinctively crave green foods, specifically grass, to indulge their taste buds and get the vital nutrients found only in fresh greens. "In the wild, cats and dogs would be eating raw food and plants," said Dennis Hoth, spokesman for Green Foods based in Oxnard, Calif. "But for today's domesticated pet, grazing in the backyard isn't the best thing for a pet's digestion. We take care of the green foods needed in a pet's diet with Barley Dog and Barley Cat." Having tackled the human market, Green Foods, the leading manufacturer of products derived from natural, organically grown barley grass, are barking up another tree by providing pets with additional nutrients not found in dog and cat food. Barley Dog and Barley Cat, one of the top nutritional supplements for pets recommended by veterinarians, kennel owners and the top breeders, are the only pet supplements made from organic barely grass juice powder and can be found at pet and health food stores and www.greenfoods.com. "Even the most nutritionally complete pet foods lack what can only be found in fresh greens," Hoth said. "Barley Dog and Barley Cat have active enzymes and chlorophyll that help detoxify pets and promote good digestion. They contain trace minerals that can provide healthier skin and coats. They're natural food additives that can be sprinkled on every meal." Pet owners are developing a better understanding of the nutritional needs of their pets. According to the American Pet Survey, 29 percent of pet owners have considered or tried nutritional supplements for their pets. Sales of pet supplements are expected to grow by 17 percent to $1 billion over the next four years. "As with humans, animals aren't getting the optimum nutrition they need from food alone," Hoth said. "That's why supplements like Barley Dog and Barley Cat are playing an increasingly important role in maintaining pets' health." The Green Foods Corporation organically manufactures Green Magma, developed after extensive research in Japan by Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara, who discovered that barley grass contains more than 20 different enzymes that act as catalysts to break down food into elements the body uses for energy and fuels its functions. Contact: Angel Streeter 561/750-9800 ext. 21 astreeter@transmediagroup.com