BlogPaws announces petfood, treat 'Best of' Award winners

BlogPaws, the social media network and conference for pet bloggers, announced the winners of the 2013 BlogPaws "Best of" Awards from 2013 Global Pet Expo, held February 20-22 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The BlogPaws Global Pet Expo 2013 Award winners include: Best Bird Product: Senior Bird Nutrition by Labeber Cares

March 11, 2013

BlogPaws, the social media network and conference for pet bloggers, announced the winners of the 2013 BlogPaws "Best of" Awards from 2013 Global Pet Expo, held February 20-22 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

The BlogPaws Global Pet Expo 2013 Award winners include:

  • Best Bird Product: Senior Bird Nutrition by Labeber Cares
  • Best Functional Product: Gobble Stopper by Loving Pets
  • Best Natural Pet Product: Smoothie Dog Treats by Ubuntu Pet
  • Best Leader in the Pet Industry: Bob Vetere, president & CEO, American Pet Products Association
  • Best BlogPawty Treat: Meowtini Treats by Omega Paw
  • Best Treat Presentation: Puptato Chips by Puppy Cakes

Best in Show Awards from the BlogPaws Global Pet Expo Team:

  • Chloe’s Best in Show: Freeze Dried DogFish by Whole Life Pets
  • Felissa’s Best in Show: Pet Food Bowl by Simply Fido

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