The Science of Palatability

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1 The Science of Palatability CANINE EQUINE Pala-Tech Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1999 on the principle of palatable technology. This technology uses proprietary flavor bases for each species, which are incorporated into every palatable product to ensure pets will readily consume the product free choice when administered. Industry leader in the development and marketing of high quality, palatable pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements for the animal health care industry. Every product is researched and developed to provide value to veterinarians and pet owners for: Improved dosing compliance Consumption of the entire prescribed dose Eliminating the extra cost and unhealthy calories associated with hiding pills Enjoyment and strengthening of the human-animal bond Higher probability of a successful clinical outcome. Pala-Tech will use the science of palatability to continue developing palatable dosage forms for the veterinary practitioner.

CANINE Thyroid Chewable Tablets - Rx (Levothyroxine Sodium, USP) 180 tablets/bottle 1,000 tablets/bottle

Flavored with an artificial roast beef and liver flavor safe to use with food allergy dogs.

Available in 10 distinct dosage strengths, including 0.9 mg. (actual size) (0.1 mg) (1.0 mg) F.A./Plus

multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Two dosage strengths: Small/Medium Dog (1 tab/10 lbs.

Contains no wheat, corn, gluten, dairy or beef ingredients. F.A.

deliver omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

with food allergic dogs. Provide dogs and their owners more value with this 3-in-1 supplement.

Tricky Treats (All Natural Treat to Hide Medications) 30 soft chew treats/bag (wrapped in pairs) NO LONGER

Veterinary packaging allows for individualized dosing and dispensing.

Tasty and nutritious alternative to human foods used to hide pills, capsules and tablets.

the unhealthy habit of coprophagia (stool eating). Soft chew treats simplify daily dosing.

Each chew delivers 900 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, 750 mg of creatine monohydrate and 50 mg of MSM.

Joint Health Granules 720 grams/container Flavored granules are easy to administer daily.

Each 6-gram scoop delivers 900 mg of glucosamine, 750 mg of creatine and 50 mg of MSM.

2 CANINE Thyroid Chewable Tablets - Rx (Levothyroxine Sodium, USP) 180 tablets/bottle 1,000 tablets/bottle Palatable, chewable tablet for consistently effective canine thyroid replacement therapy. Flavored with an artificial roast beef and liver flavor safe to use with food allergy dogs. Supported with a complimentary client-educational brochure. Available in 10 distinct dosage strengths, including 0.9 mg. (actual size) (0.1 mg) (1.0 mg) F.A./Plus Chewable Tablets (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) Omega-3 fatty acid supplement PLUS a complete multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. Two dosage strengths: Small/Medium Dog (1 tab/10 lbs.) and Large Dog (1 tab/50 lbs.). The ideal wellness supplement for preventive health care. Contains no wheat, corn, gluten, dairy or beef ingredients. F.A./Plus Granules (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) 650 grams/container Highly palatable granules deliver omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Flavored with artificial roast beef and liver flavor (actually a hydrolyzed soy protein), so safe to use with food allergic dogs. Provide dogs and their owners more value with this 3-in-1 supplement. Helps prevent excessive shedding. Tricky Treats (All Natural Treat to Hide Medications) 30 soft chew treats/bag (wrapped in pairs) NO LONGER AVAILABLE All natural TREAT to hide medications. Veterinary packaging allows for individualized dosing and dispensing. Two highly palatable flavors - Roasted Chicken and Grilled Duck (Allergy Formula). Tasty and nutritious alternative to human foods used to hide pills, capsules and tablets. Cease Coprophagia Soft Chews (MSG, B-Complex Vitamins & Cellulase) 90 soft chews/container A solution to the unhealthy habit of coprophagia (stool eating). Soft chew treats simplify daily dosing. Joint Health Soft Chews 120 soft chews/container Comprehensive musculoskeletal joint health supplement. Each chew delivers 900 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, 750 mg of creatine monohydrate and 50 mg of MSM. A 4-month supply for a lb. dog at the maintenance dose. Flavored with artificial roast beef and liver flavor (actually a hydrolyzed soy protein), so safe to use with food allergic dogs. Joint Health Granules 720 grams/container Flavored granules are easy to administer daily. Most cost effective formulation. Each 6-gram scoop delivers 900 mg of glucosamine, 750 mg of creatine and 50 mg of MSM. Provides a 4-month supply for a lb. dog at the maintenance dose. Joint Health Chewable Tablets 90 tablets/bottle Tablets are flavored with an artificial roast beef and liver flavor safe to use with food allergic dogs. Palatable, chewable tablet simplifies daily dosing. Each tablet contains 500 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, 500 mg of creatine monohydrate and 50 mg of MSM. Aspirin Chewable Tablets (Microencapsulated, Buffered Aspirin, USP) NO LONGER AVAILABLE Affordable NSAID therapy. Formulated specifically for use in dogs canine aspirin. Safe and effective with predictable clinical results.

CANINE Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry Chewable Tablets (Micro-Encapsulated Potassium Citrate & Cranberry

Cranberry extract helps keep the urinary tract healthy.

/Plus Chewable Tablets (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) Convenient, palatable tablet simplifies daily

Palatable, readily consumed granules simplifies daily dosing. Helps maintain healthy joints and bladder health.

compliance. Available in a 25 mg and 50 mg dosage strength.

Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry Granules (Micro-Encapsulated Potassium Citrate & Cranberry Extract) 300

Palatable (chicken flavored), readily consumed granules.

Cranberry Plus Chewable Tablets Cranberry Plus Granules (Cranberry Extract, Echinacea, Oregon Grape Root & Sodium

Cranberry extract sourced from the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) that contains proanthocyanidins.

3 CANINE Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry Chewable Tablets (Micro-Encapsulated Potassium Citrate & Cranberry Extract) 100 tablets/bottle Effective for preventing calcium oxalate stone formation in the bladder. Cranberry extract helps keep the urinary tract healthy. Flavored with artificial roast beef and liver flavor safe for dogs with food allergies. F.A./Plus Chewable Tablets (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) Convenient, palatable tablet simplifies daily dosing. The ideal wellness supplement. Preventive medicine. More benefits for cats with this 3-in-1 supplement. Helps reduce excessive shedding. Joint Health Granules 480 grams/container Comprehensive musculoskeletal supplement, PLUS extras. Palatable, readily consumed granules simplifies daily dosing. Helps maintain healthy joints and bladder health. Vitamin K 1 Chewable Tablets - Rx (Phytonadione) 50 tablets/bottle Palatable, chewable tablets improve dosing compliance. Available in a 25 mg and 50 mg dosage strength. Scored tablets provide flexible and more accurate dosing. Potassium Citrate Plus Cranberry Granules (Micro-Encapsulated Potassium Citrate & Cranberry Extract) 300 grams/container Effective for preventing calcium oxalate stone formation in the bladder. Palatable (chicken flavored), readily consumed granules. Includes cranberry extract to help keep the urinary tract healthy. Cranberry Plus Chewable Tablets Cranberry Plus Granules (Cranberry Extract, Echinacea, Oregon Grape Root & Sodium Ascorbate) 300 grams/container Natural dietary supplement to maintain a healthy urinary tract. Cranberry extract sourced from the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) that contains proanthocyanidins. More comprehensive formulation for enhanced effectiveness. Pala-ZYMES Granules (Proprietary Blend of Natural Plant Enzymes) 200 grams/container grams/container Comprehensive and completely balanced digestive enzyme supplement. Improves nutrient absorption Better nutrition. Highly palatable, easy-to-dose granules. Cease Coprophagia Granules (MSG, B-Complex Vitamins & Cellulase) 450 grams/container A solution to the unhealthy habit of coprophagia (stool eating). Chicken flavored granules makes daily dosing easy. Accurate and easily adjusted dosing for the best clinical effect.

EQUINE Thyroid Supplement - Rx (Levothyroxine Sodium, USP) 1 pound (454 grams/container) 10 pound (4,540 grams/container) Palatable, flavored thyroid replacement therapy specifically for horses.

/Plus Granules (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) 1,800 grams/container 10 pound pail NO LONGER AVAILABLE Flaxseed oil in a highly palatable dosage form delivers enriched levels of beneficial

Joint Health Granules 720 grams/container 10 pound pail Comprehensive musculoskeletal joint health supplement. Sweet apple and molasses flavored granules.

Prevent joint degradation with daily supplementation. Pala-Tech is focused on the development of beneficial product formulations for use in companion animals dogs, cats and horses.

companion animals. Pala-Tech will only sell our products to licensed veterinarians so the products are used in accordance with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

4 EQUINE Thyroid Supplement - Rx (Levothyroxine Sodium, USP) 1 pound (454 grams/container) 10 pound (4,540 grams/container) Palatable, flavored thyroid replacement therapy specifically for horses. Granule dosage form sticks to the horse s feed. Easy to administer. No extra steps required. Horses consume the complete dose better clinical results. F.A./Plus Granules (Omega Fatty Acids, Vitamins & Minerals) 1,800 grams/container 10 pound pail NO LONGER AVAILABLE Flaxseed oil in a highly palatable dosage form delivers enriched levels of beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids. Excellent supplement for managing allergic skin conditions. Quick and easy to administer daily. Visible results achieved in 2 weeks. Joint Health Granules 720 grams/container 10 pound pail Comprehensive musculoskeletal joint health supplement. Sweet apple and molasses flavored granules. Affordable joint health supplementation made easy. Joint Health Soft Chews 120 soft chews/container Simplify daily dosing give the horse a treat. Supports and benefits the horse s joints and muscles. Prevent joint degradation with daily supplementation. Pala-Tech is focused on the development of beneficial product formulations for use in companion animals dogs, cats and horses. Company Mission Pala-Tech Laboratories mission is to develop innovative, high quality palatable formulations for veterinary practitioners to routinely use for the health care and well being of companion animals. Pala-Tech will only sell our products to licensed veterinarians so the products are used in accordance with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. The pet s veterinarian is the most qualified individual to determine what is necessary for the optimum health of the animal. Product Ingredients & Manufacturing Every Pala-Tech product is formulated using the highest quality ingredients at the necessary levels for maximum clinical benefit. All ingredients used in manufacturing are human pharmaceutical or human food grade quality. There are no animal by-products used in the manufacture of our palatable formulations. Each product has been tested to be safe and highly effective. The entire range of Pala-Tech products are manufactured in the United States of America in a FDAapproved, state-of-the art manufacturing facility that follows current Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines (cgmp s). This ensures batch-to-batch consistency and a high level of quality control during each step of the manufacturing process. The end result is products veterinarians can trust to use routinely with patients in their day-to-day veterinary practice.

5 The Science of Palatability Every product is supported with our unique 100% Palatability Acceptance guarantee. The guarantee is simple: If a pet does not readily consume a Pala-Tech product, the company will willingly replace the product free of charge. Therefore, there is no risk to using a Pala-Tech formulation with dogs, cats or horses Pala-Tech guarantees the pet owner s satisfaction. Automatic Coverage This guarantee is automatically in force for every Pala-Tech product. Products are obtained directly from licensed veterinarians only. Products are administered to the patient according to the veterinarian s prescribed directions. Products are stored according to label recommendations. Simple Terms In the unlikely event a patient will not readily consume a palatable Pala-Tech product, we will replace the product free of charge. 1 Return the product to the authorized Veterinary Distributor from whom it was purchased. The Distributor will replace the product to you at no charge. 1 Product replaced will be the same brand unless otherwise specified by the veterinary clinic. 100% Palatability Acceptance Satisfaction guaranteed with each and every Pala-Tech product. If you have a patient in your practice that qualifies for this guarantee, please contact Pala-Tech Laboratories toll free at or your authorized Pala-Tech Veterinary Distributor. Guarantee void where prohibited by law. Payment obligation of Pala-Tech Laboratories, Inc. shall be limited solely to that which is represented above. Any and all other costs are expressly excluded.

6 EQUINE CANINE The Science of Palatability Palatable Products How to Acquire If you have an idea or suggestion for a palatable product, please contact our office. Pala-Tech is prepared to develop and market new and innovative products based on customer input and market demand. Let us know how we can help you and your patients. Pala-Tech Laboratories, Inc, The Science of Palatability Pala-Tech products can be purchased from our authorized Veterinary Distributor partners. For a list of the Distributors in your area, contact our office at or visit our website at Made in the U.S.A. All rights reserved 2014 Pala-Tech Laboratories, Inc

The Science of Palatability

The Science of Palatability Pala-Tech Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1999 on the principle of palatable technology. This technology uses proprietary flavor bases for each species, which are incorporated