Grow.

Innovate.

Connect.

Join us at Connect… Canada’s Pet Trade Expo. Celebrating and promoting the growth of the Canadian pet industry with manufacturers, specialty pets live, distributors and more. A business to business show like no other.

Coming May 22-23, 2025

Niagara Falls Convention Centre

Let's Connect.

Join us at Connect, the Canadian platform for collaboration and innovation in the pet industry!

We are dedicated to bringing together Canadian and global pet industry leaders—including manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers—to foster strong relationships and drive success.

At Connect, you'll find invaluable opportunities for networking, education, and dialogue, all designed to help pet businesses thrive in an ever-evolving market. Our Connect Tool Box vendors and expert speakers are here to share powerful insights and strategies to help you grow your business.

This event is more than just a gathering—it's a community committed to empowering retailers

with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed. We advocate for innovative solutions and ensure retailers have access to brands that truly support them.

Built by pet professionals, Connect values your input! We invite you to share your vision and insights to make this experience even more impactful for your business. Join us in shaping the future of the pet industry—let’s grow together!

Connect:

A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.

Connect Lounge

Attendees and Exhibitors can enjoy all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.

Education Stage

Connect brings 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors will hear from Jennifer Murray, Jordan Milgrom, and financial advice through RBC, Moneris and ADP.

Fresh Food Showcase

A highlight of the show is Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.

Connect Live

Thursday night features Connect Live at the NFCC with the Orange Man Band. The evening will kick off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors.

Red Dog Blue Kat

Red Dog Blue Kat Launches Everyday Raw Anywhere—A First-of-Its-Kind Shelf-Stable Raw Pet Food

April 22, 20253 min read

Red Dog Blue Kat Launches Everyday Raw Anywhere at Connect!—A First-of-Its-Kind Shelf-Stable Raw Pet Food
New GentleDry™ Technology preserves 95% of nutrients while cutting carbon emissions by 75%—redefining raw feeding with convenience and sustainability.

Red Dog Blue Kat (RDBK), a Canadian leader in raw pet nutrition, introduces Everyday Raw Anywhere—the first gently dried raw pet food that retains 95% of essential nutrients while reducing carbon emissions by 75% compared to freeze-drying. Using GentleDry™ Technology, this shelf-stable innovation brings the convenience of dry food together with the nutrition of raw—no freezer required.

Raw Anywhere

Revolutionizing Raw Feeding with GentleDry™ Technology

Everyday Raw Anywhere offers the texture, taste, and nutrition of raw with unmatched convenience. Developed in British Columbia, Canada, this cutting-edge drying process preserves nutrients more effectively than traditional methods. Unlike air-dried and dehydrated foods, which can degrade up to 30% of essential nutrients, GentleDry™ Technology locks in freshness, taste, and bioavailable nutrition—ensuring pets get the most from every bite.

“Innovation is at the heart of RDBK,” says Inna Shekhtman, Founder of Red Dog Blue Kat. “We discovered a game-changing technology developed by a group of food scientists and engineers—originally developed for the cannabis industry to protect delicate compounds—and adapted it for raw pet food.” The result? A first-of-its-kind product that delivers superior nutrition, convenience, and sustainability.

Sustainability Without Compromise

Pet parents today demand eco-conscious options, and Everyday Raw Anywhere delivers:

No Freezer? No Problem. Raw Nutrition in 5 Minutes.

 Designed for ultimate flexibility, Everyday Raw Anywhere offers three convenient ways to feed:

The versatile medallion shape was chosen after extensive product testing to ensure easy portioning, handling, and feeding.


Consumer Trials Confirm: Pets Love It!

In a blind consumer study with 50 pet parents, Everyday Raw Anywhere exceeded expectations:

 

A Celebration of Canadian Heritage

Everyday Raw Anywhere’s packaging pays homage to Canada’s landscapes and outdoor adventures, featuring hand-drawn illustrations that reflect RDBK’s commitment to local farmers, independent pet retailers, and Canadian innovation.

Everyday Raw Anywhere will be available in Canadian and US retailers starting in Spring 2025. For more information, visit www.reddogbluekat.com.

About Red Dog Blue Kat

Founded in 2004, Red Dog Blue Kat is a Canadian manufacturer of high-quality raw pet food committed to transparency, ethical sourcing, and food safety. Operating from a CFIA-inspected and HACCP-verified facility in British Columbia, RDBK prioritizes sustainable, whole-food nutrition for pets—free from artificial additives and fillers.

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