Hi Evy,
Thanks for getting us back on auto-ship, the ‘second’ bag arrived just as the first was running low. I’ll tell you a funny story that shows how much our dogs, especially Scout, loves Kumpi. You are welcome to use (and edit) this story-should you wish.
You may recall since we obtained Scout, our 4th dog, we had Kumpi auto-shipped more frequently. Over several months we had an inventory building up and asked you to hold back until the dogs got caught up. A few weeks later when we were ready to auto-ship again and I e-mailed but nothing arrived. I realized I screwed up my new computer outgoing e-mail settings so you didn’t get my request when I intended (and of course they were down to the last kibble anyway ‘cause Dad is used to always having Kumpi on hand thanks to your awesome auto-ship!).
Four hungry dogs aren’t a happy bunch so off I went to our local premium dog food boutique, where I purchased a bag of XXX Oven Baked Fish flavor. Upon filling their bowls with the XXX I saw 4 scowling faces and no tail wagging. They clearly couldn’t believe I expected them to eat this! Thankfully, I soon fixed my e-mail to Evy and Kumpi was on the way.
When the Kumpi arrived I put the bag on the kitchen floor near the kibble dispenser. We ate dinner and chatted, watched some TV and the dogs got chewies. After a long while I noticed Scout wasn’t pasted to my side as usual. When I went to find her, there she was in the kitchen next to her bag of Kumpi! We could not budge the girl! She growled at the other dogs and when we stopped laughing and filled their bowls with Kumpi they all happily gobbled down the kibbles. Scout was especially pleased and all have wagging tails once again.
Kumpi has been great food for all our dogs. Not only do they actually enjoy eating it, each one has been extremely healthy, their fur is very soft and glossy but never oily to touch. Kaiser, our Belgian Malinois is 12 years old now and although he’s gray on his muzzle, he gets many compliments on how beautiful and soft he is. Trixie is about 8 and her jet blue-black fur is soft and gorgeous. Their pads are always in good order, eyes bright, ears clean and they smell good. I truly believe a quality diet is an essential step in providing quality care for our pets.
Thanks for re-starting the auto-ship for us again. I couldn’t have taken anymore of their disappointment!
Merry Christmas to you,
Kelley
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Merry Christmas To Evy from Lucy and Snoopie
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
DEAR MOM DOGGIE PACK LEADER,
MY MAMA IS TIRED AS WE ARE SO ACTIVE NOW. SHE DOES NOT CRINKLE HER FACE BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE THAT FUNNY GAS SMELL ANYMORE! SHE HAS BATHED ME AND MY PIT BULL SISTER - WHO IS MAKING ME CRAZY! SHE RUNS AND RUNS AND GOES ALL DAY- I DID NOT KEEP UP WITH HER AT FIRST.
BUT I DO NOW! I MAY BE 10 HUMAN YEARS OLD - BUT MY HIP IS BETTER AND I AM RUNNING LIKE A SPRITE YOUNG DOG! MY MOM IS ALMOST OUT OF OUR FOOD - AND I DO NOT THINK I WANT TO EAT XXX OR SOME BODY'S KIBBLES WITH RAT NITS IN THEM!
LUCY IS NIBBLE "ING" MY HIND QUARTER TO GO BACK OUT. LUCY EATS KUMPI AND MAKES SUCH A MESS! SHE GOBBLES AND THEN LOOKS UP AT MOM AND KUMPI THAT IS NOT INSIDE HER MOUTH - IS ALL OVER THE FLOOR - MOM JUST LAUGHS AND WALKS ON!
SINCE WE DO NOT HAVE METHANE GAS COMING OUT OF US LIKE BEFORE KUMPI- MOM LETS US IN THE FAMILY ROOM. AND GUESS WHAT? NO MORE AIR SPRAY ! I DONT LIKE THAT , IT TICKLES MY NOSE AND I USED TO SNEEZE! NOW MY BLACK HAIR IS SUPER SHINY AND DOES NOT FALLOUT SO MUCH AS BEFORE. I THOUGHT I MAY NEED ROGAINE - BUT IT WAS THAT TERRIBLE NASTY FOOD SOLD IN STORES AS SAFE - AND I KNOW IT WAS ALL BAD BAD STUFF!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE QUEEN PACK LEADER!
SNOOPIE AND LUCY
DEAR MOM DOGGIE PACK LEADER,
MY MAMA IS TIRED AS WE ARE SO ACTIVE NOW. SHE DOES NOT CRINKLE HER FACE BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE THAT FUNNY GAS SMELL ANYMORE! SHE HAS BATHED ME AND MY PIT BULL SISTER - WHO IS MAKING ME CRAZY! SHE RUNS AND RUNS AND GOES ALL DAY- I DID NOT KEEP UP WITH HER AT FIRST.
BUT I DO NOW! I MAY BE 10 HUMAN YEARS OLD - BUT MY HIP IS BETTER AND I AM RUNNING LIKE A SPRITE YOUNG DOG! MY MOM IS ALMOST OUT OF OUR FOOD - AND I DO NOT THINK I WANT TO EAT XXX OR SOME BODY'S KIBBLES WITH RAT NITS IN THEM!
LUCY IS NIBBLE "ING" MY HIND QUARTER TO GO BACK OUT. LUCY EATS KUMPI AND MAKES SUCH A MESS! SHE GOBBLES AND THEN LOOKS UP AT MOM AND KUMPI THAT IS NOT INSIDE HER MOUTH - IS ALL OVER THE FLOOR - MOM JUST LAUGHS AND WALKS ON!
SINCE WE DO NOT HAVE METHANE GAS COMING OUT OF US LIKE BEFORE KUMPI- MOM LETS US IN THE FAMILY ROOM. AND GUESS WHAT? NO MORE AIR SPRAY ! I DONT LIKE THAT , IT TICKLES MY NOSE AND I USED TO SNEEZE! NOW MY BLACK HAIR IS SUPER SHINY AND DOES NOT FALLOUT SO MUCH AS BEFORE. I THOUGHT I MAY NEED ROGAINE - BUT IT WAS THAT TERRIBLE NASTY FOOD SOLD IN STORES AS SAFE - AND I KNOW IT WAS ALL BAD BAD STUFF!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE QUEEN PACK LEADER!
SNOOPIE AND LUCY
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Cat Food
Tommy, Buster, and Felix are still thriving on it. No hairballs, ever. Nice soft coats, real shiny. Felix (age 10) is very, very playful and has become much more friendly and social since he doesn't have the "itchies" anymore. (I don't know if you remember, but he was always dandruffy and itchy on other kibble, I didn't realize it must have been allergies, the vets told me he had dry skin -- KumpiKat cleared that up right away for him). Over the last 6 mos or so, he has begun playing with his toys and hunting catnip bananas! He carts the bananas around the house and scolds them when he puts them back where they belong.
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts!
Wishing you all the best,
Autumn
Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts!
Wishing you all the best,
Autumn
Dog Food Testimonials from Linda
I've been meaning to write for some time (please read this to Evy!!!!) about my best friend's experience with dog food ... her Schipperke, Teddy, has ALWAYS had problems with his stools ... runny, etc., and she had to "wipe"!!!! She's a better man than I am ... not sure I could deal with that constantly! Anyway, I gave her some of the Kumpi and she is THRILLED!!!!!!!!! No more wiping; firm stool, and he is thriving! She is VERY grateful (but has no computer). She, my friend with two Shih Tzus, and I (with my Rat Terrier) split the bag each order.
We all three thank you for a superior product! Thank God we found you after the Menu Foods debacle. Still awaiting a judgment/settlement/something with THAT. Wish I'd had Kumpi before Boots died from their product.
Linda
We all three thank you for a superior product! Thank God we found you after the Menu Foods debacle. Still awaiting a judgment/settlement/something with THAT. Wish I'd had Kumpi before Boots died from their product.
Linda
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Cat Food Question RE: Hairball, Dental, Etc.
I read in the materials you supplied me (when I purchased the standard KumpiKat) that KumpiKat is also available in a dental formula as well as a fur ball formula. My question is: Can they be mixed together or rotated from day to day or do I have to finish 1 whole bag before starting another? One of my cats needs the dental formula & the other needs the fur ball formula. Some clarification please....
Diana Marie
Dear Diana Marie ~
I am sorry for the misunderstanding - the literature means that KumpiKat covers it all! Poor cats didn't have ONE food to do the job until KumpiKat. People feel like they need to choose between hairball, dental, sensitive stomach, indoor, outdoor (next thing you know they'll have an upstairs and a downstairs formula!) - KumpiKat addresses it all by being a very pure food that is made from ingredients that are tested thoroughly. I know that phrase gets bantered about, but both the dog and cat food are hormone, steroid and antibiotic free. They are wholesome. The vomiting stops partially due to the digestive enzymes which create a good healthy natural thirst in a cat. Some people freak out a bit when they see their cat drinking so much on KumpiKat, but it is a good and long lasting thing. The hair follicle roots are finally getting saturated with essential fatty acids and don't break off as easily. That is what cuts back the hairballs.
Thanks so much for writing :)
Evy
Diana Marie
Dear Diana Marie ~
I am sorry for the misunderstanding - the literature means that KumpiKat covers it all! Poor cats didn't have ONE food to do the job until KumpiKat. People feel like they need to choose between hairball, dental, sensitive stomach, indoor, outdoor (next thing you know they'll have an upstairs and a downstairs formula!) - KumpiKat addresses it all by being a very pure food that is made from ingredients that are tested thoroughly. I know that phrase gets bantered about, but both the dog and cat food are hormone, steroid and antibiotic free. They are wholesome. The vomiting stops partially due to the digestive enzymes which create a good healthy natural thirst in a cat. Some people freak out a bit when they see their cat drinking so much on KumpiKat, but it is a good and long lasting thing. The hair follicle roots are finally getting saturated with essential fatty acids and don't break off as easily. That is what cuts back the hairballs.
Thanks so much for writing :)
Evy
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Why The Premium Pet Food Industry Started Cornphobia
WHY THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY STARTED CORNPHOBIA
Some of the first dog food companies that thrived were Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba and Purina; that was some pretty stiff competition! A common denominator to their dog food formula was corn. The popular marketing game of ‘they have it and we do not’ began the gloomy demonizing of corn. Competitors have tried to gain a place in this lucrative market. By taking
advantage of first ingredient myths, their sleight of hand ‘facts’ have fooled people away from powerfully supplemented dog foods with corn. Science is on our side, and we at Kumpi are on your side!!
Fear: Corn is not digestible.
Fact: This is an easy ploy to use, since people most commonly relate to corn in its raw form. What is used in dog food is ground cornmeal, which provides essential amino acids, fiber and is 89.3% digestible. Additionally, over 60% of the naturally occurring fat in corn is Omega 6 aka Linoleic Acid – an essential source of oils to help saturate healthy hair follicles. It is
also a powerhouse antioxidant. You don’t buy rice oil, oatmeal oil or wheat oil – you buy corn oil. Having problems with the dry climate in Colorado and keeping a shiny coat on your dog? Try a food with corn in it!
Fear: Corn is just cheap filler.
Fact: “Corn is nutritionally superior grain compared with others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains.”
(Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Edition)
Since you cannot tell by reading a label, I agree that some companies do use cheap corn. Our nutritionist purposefully formulated our product line using only whole grains. They are carefully selected US grains that are harvested from the field and tested for any adulteration before acceptance. Used in their pure natural grain form just like it was, wholesome in the field; do not confuse the ‘zirconia’ on many labels for the ‘diamond’ non-GMO corn used in Kumpi dog foods. I can tell you it is expensive since I pay the bill!
Fear: Corn is a likely allergen.
(The American Heritage Science Dictionary)
Allergy: An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe.
Fact: A survey of veterinary dermatologists felt that wheat and soy were more likely candidates for true allergic reactions than corn.
Before jumping on the bandwagon against corn used as a carbohydrate in a diet, you need to understand there is one cause for allergic reactions and that is a problem with an immune system. There are many triggers for an "allergic type" reaction, some include: genetic predisposition for inhalant atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, vaccines reactions (Purdue Study-
Vaccine Mediated Responses), candida albicans, flea bite or insect bite, thyroid and/or hormones and in rare cases, food allergies.
Diet is the issue in less than 10% of these cases. Just when they need nutritional stability the most, too often the dog suffers from environmental, seasonal or genetic problems while you are following the advice of playing Russian Roulette with ‘process of elimination’ diets. Get them relief as quickly as possible by having some simple blood work done.
Fear: Grain free is better for pets.
Fact: There is no superiority between the source ‘grain free’ foods use for starch than any other. Plus, high protein levels dangerously increase the ash phosphorous and calcium content. ‘Grain free’ does not mean carb free.
I’m a dog professional of 35+ years who started a company to protect my dog from this industry. KUMPI products offer the science of nutrition. Don’t confuse science with the science fiction of marketing and advertising.
Some of the first dog food companies that thrived were Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba and Purina; that was some pretty stiff competition! A common denominator to their dog food formula was corn. The popular marketing game of ‘they have it and we do not’ began the gloomy demonizing of corn. Competitors have tried to gain a place in this lucrative market. By taking
advantage of first ingredient myths, their sleight of hand ‘facts’ have fooled people away from powerfully supplemented dog foods with corn. Science is on our side, and we at Kumpi are on your side!!
Fear: Corn is not digestible.
Fact: This is an easy ploy to use, since people most commonly relate to corn in its raw form. What is used in dog food is ground cornmeal, which provides essential amino acids, fiber and is 89.3% digestible. Additionally, over 60% of the naturally occurring fat in corn is Omega 6 aka Linoleic Acid – an essential source of oils to help saturate healthy hair follicles. It is
also a powerhouse antioxidant. You don’t buy rice oil, oatmeal oil or wheat oil – you buy corn oil. Having problems with the dry climate in Colorado and keeping a shiny coat on your dog? Try a food with corn in it!
Fear: Corn is just cheap filler.
Fact: “Corn is nutritionally superior grain compared with others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains.”
(Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Edition)
Since you cannot tell by reading a label, I agree that some companies do use cheap corn. Our nutritionist purposefully formulated our product line using only whole grains. They are carefully selected US grains that are harvested from the field and tested for any adulteration before acceptance. Used in their pure natural grain form just like it was, wholesome in the field; do not confuse the ‘zirconia’ on many labels for the ‘diamond’ non-GMO corn used in Kumpi dog foods. I can tell you it is expensive since I pay the bill!
Fear: Corn is a likely allergen.
(The American Heritage Science Dictionary)
Allergy: An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe.
Fact: A survey of veterinary dermatologists felt that wheat and soy were more likely candidates for true allergic reactions than corn.
Before jumping on the bandwagon against corn used as a carbohydrate in a diet, you need to understand there is one cause for allergic reactions and that is a problem with an immune system. There are many triggers for an "allergic type" reaction, some include: genetic predisposition for inhalant atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, vaccines reactions (Purdue Study-
Vaccine Mediated Responses), candida albicans, flea bite or insect bite, thyroid and/or hormones and in rare cases, food allergies.
Diet is the issue in less than 10% of these cases. Just when they need nutritional stability the most, too often the dog suffers from environmental, seasonal or genetic problems while you are following the advice of playing Russian Roulette with ‘process of elimination’ diets. Get them relief as quickly as possible by having some simple blood work done.
Fear: Grain free is better for pets.
Fact: There is no superiority between the source ‘grain free’ foods use for starch than any other. Plus, high protein levels dangerously increase the ash phosphorous and calcium content. ‘Grain free’ does not mean carb free.
I’m a dog professional of 35+ years who started a company to protect my dog from this industry. KUMPI products offer the science of nutrition. Don’t confuse science with the science fiction of marketing and advertising.
Dog Food Testimonial
Compliment! My 12 year old shep mix Jaks has finished his first bag of Kumpi. Vet visit this morning to follow up on a Lyme DX of December. My Vet warned me that he would most likely still show + in the titer....to her suprise and mine his Lyme is almost fully resolved. My Vet was amazed at my boys coat as well. He looks great! I attribute his excellent condition to his organic health as highly influenced by KUMPI. My Vet may enquire about retailing Kumpi from their office. Canines in the NE are constantly challenged by various tick borne diseases, notably Lyme- they need all the help that they can get and Kumpi is their allie !
Very pleased! Just re-ordered. Thank You, Evy.
Martha
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I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how much Kumpi has significantly helped one of our two dogs. For four years our Pointer/Terrier rescue has had anal gland issues. Basically, he was leaking a brown, disgusting liquid all of the time. Since we started using Kumpi, this problem has gone away COMPLETELY!! We have had multiple vets look at him and were considering a $1500 surgery until we started him on your food. We can not thank you enough.
Sincerly,
Kristin & Matt
Charlotte, NC
Very pleased! Just re-ordered. Thank You, Evy.
Martha
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I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how much Kumpi has significantly helped one of our two dogs. For four years our Pointer/Terrier rescue has had anal gland issues. Basically, he was leaking a brown, disgusting liquid all of the time. Since we started using Kumpi, this problem has gone away COMPLETELY!! We have had multiple vets look at him and were considering a $1500 surgery until we started him on your food. We can not thank you enough.
Sincerly,
Kristin & Matt
Charlotte, NC
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