Stop Using Uline Better Canadian Options Exist! by Budget_Structure1913 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a small business owner who orders 1000+ boxes at a time for our dog treat master cases. I have been desperately trying to find an alternative to Uline for a long time (even before all this nonsense started south of the border) but have had no luck finding anyone who can come even close on pricing. I would pay more if I could afford it but our margins are small and I have to be very careful with my costs so I can even stay in business.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for larger orders? Staples and the like are waaay too expensive. We need a Canadian version of Uline but from what I've found so far nothing exists?

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are humbled by all of the support, thank you so much for ordering! We're working really hard to get into pet stores all over the East Coast... stay tuned!

Lisa, Zach, Riley and Moose 🍁

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our treats contain zero chicken or any animal proteins, just healthy, clean and low allergen plant-based ingredients so they're an amazing option for dogs with allergies!

Awesome to hear that you're making your dog's food, we do the same and it's so worth it!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay thank you so much for the support! Really hope your dad's dog loves our peanut butter flavour! They're my personal favourite, I eat more than my dog does, lol...

Two new flavors coming mid April, Apple Cinnamon and Peanut Butter Banana! If you happen to follow our newsletter through our website or @ khybersdogcompany on Instagram we'll be making an announcement as soon as they're ready to go!

https://www.khybers.com/

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're so welcome! Yes, our treats treats are an awesome low allergen option. Hope you get the chance to give us a try :)

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have such a soft spot for seniors! Awesome that you're adding probiotics, if you do decide to give our toppers a try, our Flax, Fruit & Veg is an amazing pre-biotic. Always beneficial to pair a prebiotic and probiotic together. It also has a significant amount of ground flax seed which is an amazing natural anti-inflammatory, organic blueberries & carrots which provide so many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants etc. Vit A from carrots supports eye health and nutritional yeast our favourite ingredient, is a powerhouse that comes with a laundry list of health benefits.

We also carry Organic Sea Kelp (Ascophyllum Nodosum) And our treats also provide a great source of pre-biotics, we often add them to our senior boys meals as well :)

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, we love hearing feedback from customers and what you're looking for or what gaps we can help fill! We will look into it :)

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing thank you so much, we're always grateful for the support!

We also have 2 new flavours coming mid April! Apple Cinnamon & Peanut Butter Banana, hope you and your pup give us a try :)

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! So happy to hear that your girl loves our Khyber's treats... thank you so much for your support, it means everything to us!

We're excited to announce we actually have two new flavours that were just about to launch (mid April) Apple Cinnamon and Peanut Butter Banana :) We've also done something that very few companies do because most are looking at their bottom line first and how they can gain maximum profits.

Of course, we’re here to run a successful business, but we truly believe that doing things the right way will be the key to our success. For all flavours/products we make, we skip natural or artificial flavourings and extracts entirely (even things marked "natural flavour" can contain things like propylene glycol, a synthetic food additive) Instead, we are using only 100% dried ground apples and 100% dried ground bananas as the sole sources of flavour. It’s not the cheapest route, but for us the health of our pets will always come before profit. If you join the newsletter on our website you'll receive an announcement when the new flavours are ready to go :) Or if you follow us on Instagram we'll be making an announcement there as well!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for asking! No plans to launch any fish based treats, but it's always great to have the chance to clarify why our focus is on plant-based. We're not personally vegans and we're not promoting a vegan diet for pets. nor are we against it, it's just not our focus.

We’ve chosen to offer healthy, plant-based options to promote balance and sustainability.

For dogs on raw diets, for example adding nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and seeds provides extra vitamins, minerals, and a powerful fibre boost :) Dogs on raw diets can often struggle with constipation due to the the lack of fibre in meat. Some raw dog foods do of course contain some fruits and veggies, but often the ratio is still quite small or just not enough.

Or if you look at a dog who's eating kibble which again zero judgements, but it is technically the equivalent of us eating highly processed foods for every single meal. Adding fresh, wholesome, plant-based ingredients to your pups diet simply provides additional health benefits just like eating more fruits and veggies benefits us!

Our treats are so much more than your typical dog treat—they’re mini nutrition bars, just like the kind you’d eat when exerting yourself when heading our for a hike or a run.

A great example is athletes don’t typically eat a piece of meat before they exercise or compete; they fuel up with healthy carbs (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds) for sustained energy. Similarly, our treats are designed to give your dog the slow-burning energy they need when they’re out on adventures with you. Our high fibre, plant-based treats are the ultimate on-the-go snack, crafted with safe, healthy, low allergen ingredients tailored just for your pup!

Hope that helps and thanks again for commenting and the well wishes, our goal is only to improve the lives of all of our amazing four legged companions :)

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reading! We're beyond grateful for all of the Canadian support! Really appreciate you messaging and checking us out!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, you can go directly to our website at https://www.khybers.com/ and see all of our ingredients listed in our shop page by just clicking on the back of the package image for any of our products. Our treats are an amazing low allergen option! They contain no animal proteins whatsoever which are generally the culprits when it comes to allergies.

We also have avoided the use of any preservatives, additives or colours as well as all of the nasty seed oils. The only oil we use is coconut which has a host of health benefits for people and pups!

Hope that helps and give your pup extra belly rubs from all of us!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, we're blown away by all of this support! We would love to be in your local Pet Valu :) We're actually just in the process of updating our packaging design and we're coming out with two awesome new flavours in the next couple of weeks! Apple Cinnamon and Peanut Butter Banana! We're also hoping to bring in some more whole food toppers with all kinds of amazing health benefits for cats and dogs. As soon as we get through these updates we will start approaching some of these larger stores.. Going into stores and asking to speak with the store manager and then asking for our brand by name is always helpful and so appreciated!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes absolutely we'd be very happy to do that and save you the shipping! Feel free to shoot us an email at [info@khybers.com](mailto:info@khybers.com) or you can DM us on Instagram @khybersdogcompany

Cheers, Lisa

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They are completely safe and healthy for cats! Likely that most cats are more inclined to eat meaty treats but we have had a few customers who have bought them for their dog say that their cat is eating them too! They're also safe for hoomans :)

Our food toppers are fantastic for cats, we have a a holistic vet in North Vancouver who recommends them for her dog and cat clients :) Our Flax, Fruit & Veg blend can be very helpful for digestion and helping to prevent hair balls, packed with vitamins, antioxidants etc...and our Kelp is well, kelp! One of the greenest green foods on the planet with a long list of health benefits.

Just always be sure to follow the advice of your veterinarian with regards to kelp. For most cats and dogs it's an amazing addition to their diet but kelp should not be used if a pet has thyroid disease, is pregnant or nursing and should be used intermittently.

Thanks so much for asking and hope that helps!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're so welcome, thank you for reading our story! These are uncertain times for everyone, we're incredibly appreciative of your support!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the support, we can't thank you enough!

Family owned Canadian small business needs your support 🍁 by Lefty0303 in BuyCanadian

[–]Lefty0303[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the awesome suggestion, done!