Latest research suggests that pet food bowls and pet toys can harbour nasty germs including the type of germs that cause salmonella.
A recent study published in Pediatrics warned that young children of pet owners were at risk of developing salmonella poisoning just by touching surfaces that come into contact with dry cat and dog food. Researchers worked through a series of foodborne illness cases from 2006 to 2008 and discovered that some salmonella outbreaks in children originated from pets fed dry foods in the kitchen.
According to Dr Mathew McDougall, many people are not aware of the risks that pet bowls and toys pose to young children.
Dr Mathew McDougall is the founder and managing director of BuyNatural.com.au, an online sales platform and brand incubation business for natural, organic and eco-friendly products. With a focus on small, medium and regional Australian brands, BuyNatural partners with emerging brands to launch, promote, sell and distribute their products domestically and into export markets overseas, specifically China, Vietnam and the Middle East.
“That is one of the key reasons why we decided to stock Good Scruff on BuyNatural.com.au,” Dr McDougall said.
“We could see the need for natural pet friendly cleaning products that were highly effective but at the same time, not harmful to pets or humans. With so many people housebound during COVID, the need for this type of cleaning product has soared.
“Since COVID hit, a lot more people have pets around the home and are also out and about doing things with their pets; going for walks, taking their pets with them on picnics and other outdoor adventures. If you are taking a re-usable dog bowl with you, these need to be kept clean as well.”
Good Scruff is an Australian owned and made range of natural vegan pet friendly cleaning products that do not contain hazardous ingredients or harmful substances. Since launching the brand has exploded with sales increasing month on month.
“We are really excited to be selling our products on BuyNatural.com.au. Not only is the platform assisting us to grow awareness of our wonderful range of natural pet friendly cleaning products, the team at BuyNatural.com.au is also helping us to reach new markets overseas a well,” Good Scruff cofounder, Alysa Haines, said.
“Good Scruff Toy and Bowl Sanitiser is a ready to use non-rinse sanitiser and cleaner that is effective in reducing bacteria on food contact surfaces, storage and eating areas such as your pet’s food and water bowls.”
Veterinary surgeon, Dr Leigh Davidson of Your Vet Online, believes pet cleanliness extends beyond just washing your pets and keeping their worming treatments up to date.
“It is also important to ensure they are eating from bowls that are regularly cleaned. Dogs and cats, like humans are impacted by chemicals and other toxic substances.
“When we clean our pets’ bowls with washing detergent, it often leaves a film behind that can make them sick.
“Rinsing doesn’t destroy harmful bacteria. Cleaning products that are human and pet friendly that also guarantee that nasty bugs, bacteria and other germs are eliminated, are the ideal option for pet owners.”
“The key message here is that families with pets need to ensure that they are keeping their pets safe as well as young children that may be moving around the home and playing with pet food bowls or pet toys,” Dr McDougall said.
“Good Scruff is a wonderful range of Australian products that help you to keep your pet products clean and also keep your family safe in the process.”
About BuyNatural
BuyNatural is a brand incubator for Natural, Organic & Eco-Friendly Consumer Product Businesses. Providing fully integrated digital marketing, customer acquisition and fulfilment services focusing on driving online sales of products here and abroad.
With a key focus on driving sales in Australia and China, the Company’s BuyNatural online e-Commerce marketplace assists businesses to sell directly to consumers in Australia and China.
BuyNatural’s key positioning is about knowing and remaining connected with consumers that love Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly products, allowing brands to continually sell products to Australian and Chinese Consumers based on their interests and purchasing behaviours.
