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Local Business Owner and BHS Alum Now Area's Only Distributor of Dr. Harvey's Pet Food, A Line of Organic Meals Linked to Better Canine Health

By Trina Runner on June 17, 2017 via Connect-Bridgeport.com

Itchy skin, allergies, sore joints, overweight, lethargic.  Although these symptoms apply to humans, they are also some of the main issues dog owners deal with and watching one’s best friend’s health decline can be catastrophic to families.  BHS alumnus Christina Hooker, owner of The Hair Apparent, located at 229 East Main Street in Bridgeport, is equally known for her styling talents and her love of all canines.  She is now the area’s only distributor of Dr. Harvey’s Dog Food, an organic line of nutritional blends that help eliminate and manage some of the most common issues dogs have.
 
“After I lost my dog Smooch a few years ago, I felt so helpless and guilty,” said Hooker.  “Since then, I have done extensive research to determine how I could have eased his suffering and the research led me directly to nutritional choices.”
 
After reviewing ingredients in many commercial brands, Hooker found a long list of fillers, by-products, preservatives, and chemicals.  She questioned the impact of such ingredients on pet health and found out that, just like with human health, quality nutrition is imperative to the overall vitality and quality of life for dogs.
 
Hooker is now the proud mother of Dudley, pictured above.  For the first year of his life, she only gave him Dr. Harvey’s Pet Food. Assuming a less-expensive competitive raw diet was just as nutritional, she switched his food.  A recent visit to the vet revealed a number of issues connected to improper nutrition and side effects of by-products and fillers.  As it turned out, she called Dr. Harvey directly, who is a veterinarian in New Jersey.  He gave her compassionate, real advice on how to eliminate toxins from Dudley’s diet and the results were remarkable.
 
“Talking with Dr. Harvey was a breath of fresh air,” said Hooker.  “The company offers accessible advice as well as videos and blogs that highlight the benefits of the food and the research on how it compares to commercial products.  I couldn’t wait to share the information with dog lovers in the Bridgeport area and, therefore, The Hair Apparent will be the area’s only carrier of the Dr. Harvey line.”
 
As a Paul Mitchell salon, The Hair Apparent already carries a full line of animal spa care products aimed at pampering one’s pet.  Dr. Harvey’s line will add a health care assortment into the mix and be a nice addition to the existing products offered. 
 
The nutritional mixes are holistic, and include no dyes, fillers, preservatives or by-products.  They are American-made and easy to prepare, offering a homemade option that allows people to adjust the amount of protein to their dog’s preferences and nutritional needs.  Each bag has six dehydrated vegetables, herbs and a multivitamin supplement.  Simply add hot water, a fresh protein of choice, and oil and it provides a meal plan with proven results. No refrigeration is needed for the food.
 
“Nothing like this is available in the area and I am so excited to offer it to local dog owners who, like me, consider their dog part of the family,” Hooker said.  “I have personally seen the difference it has made in my own dog and want to ensure that other dogs are also healthy and happy and live long, vibrant lives.”
 
Additional information can be obtained by calling Hooker at The Hair Apparent at 304-842-8020


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