{"id":50747,"date":"2022-06-23T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=50747"},"modified":"2022-06-21T09:48:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T23:48:15","slug":"a-healthy-and-holistic-approach-pet-botanica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/living\/a-healthy-and-holistic-approach-pet-botanica\/","title":{"rendered":"A healthy and holistic approach: Pet Botanica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Botanica aims to deliver a more healthy and holistic approach to pet care.<\/p>\n<p>Krystal founded the business after wishing there was a pet brand that offered natural, healthy products for her two pets \u2013 a fluffy cat named Britney and a groodle named Harry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted to create a beautiful, Australian brand that will become the most trusted, authentic, and well-known pet brand in Australia,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted to help pet parents make better choices for their pets without having to research ingredients and read confusing labels all day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So Pet Botanica was born, and the business opened its doors in September last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do all the hard work for you. Let\u2019s help keep your pets happy and healthy by choosing natural products for their insides and out,\u201d Krystal said.<\/p>\n<p>Everything in the Pet Botanica range contains only natural ingredients that are carefully researched and sourced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72071\" style=\"width: 523px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-72071 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Screenshot_20220516_61321.jpg?_t=1655767318\" alt=\"\" width=\"523\" height=\"632\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everything in the Pet Botanica range contains only natural ingredients that are carefully researched and sourced.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI personally select and approve everything we source and create,\u201d Krystal said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted to create a safe place for pet parents to shop knowing their pets well-being is behind everything we do. Every ingredient is chosen and approved by me while working in collaboration with an animal naturopath and nutritionist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All treats and bath products have the trusty Australian Made logo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know pet parents love and appreciate transparency,\u201d Krystal said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of our products have a clear list of ingredients, and you know exactly what is in it, how to use and where it is made.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pet Botanica has lots of fun products to spoil pets whether it is because it is their birthday or gotcha day, or just because you love to make them happy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72073\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-72073 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/krystalandharry-3_41027.jpg?_t=1655767345\" alt=\"\" width=\"669\" height=\"1004\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pet Botanica has lots of fun products to spoil pets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have doggie donuts, treat and toy bundles and Birthday Boxes, which have become one of our most popular products,\u201d Krystal said.<\/p>\n<p>The unique range of Pooch Brews are like \u201ctea for dogs\u201d are the pawfect flavoursome drink for your pooch, with the lovely benefits from carefully selected, dog safe herbs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur brews are caffeine-free, formulated in collaboration with an animal naturopath and have a delicious beef and lamb flavour,\u201d Krystal said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have one that offers tummy support, to help with digestion and assist in the management of diarrhea, constipation and upset tummies.<\/p>\n<p>We also have a calming brew that is formulated with a beautiful selection of soothing herbs such as chamomile and valerian root to help relax your stressed or anxious pooch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur nutritional boost is a great nutrient-filled drink to help boost your pets overall well-being \u2013 they are also great to encourage our non-water loving dogs that don\u2019t drink very much.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Botanica aims to deliver a more healthy and holistic approach to pet care. 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