Press Contact:
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, VP, Public Relations
PETASTIC PET PRODUCTS
800.841.3100 Ext. 227

PETASTIC™ LAUNCHES EQUESTRIAN PRODUCT
LINE OF PRODUCTS FANCIED BY EDITORS OF NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Las Vegas, NV (September, 2004) _ Encouraged by the selection of the PETASTIC Pet Laundry Detergent for both Dog & Cat Fancy Editors° Choice Awards in 2003, PETASTIC™ is pleased to announce the launch of their Equestrian Deodorizing Laundry Detergent. The new product will debut with all of the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas at SuperZoo West 2004, the Worldwide Pet Supply Association°s annual trade show and exhibit, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 22&23, 2004. This product, like all others in the PETASTIC™ family, contain powerful enzymatic agents which break down the molecular structure of pet odors while being extremely safe for the animals and the environment.

PETASTIC™ Equestrian Deodorizing Laundry Detergent is specifically designed to clean and deodorize clothes, towels, blankets and any other fabrics used in equine activities. The product has terrific stain-fighting properties and is also safe and effective for everyday laundry needs.

All PETASTIC™ products are nationally distributed and may be purchased online at www.PETASTIC.com.

Detailed information including fact sheets, product samples and .jpg files of PETASTIC™ Equine Deodorizing Laundry Detergent may be obtained by contacting Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks (Kelly@Petastic.com) at 800.841.3100 ext. 227. Requests for meetings and interviews at industry trade shows are also being handled and scheduled by Ms. Vlahakis-Hanks° office.

About PETASTIC™
Formulated, manufactured and distributed by Venus Laboratories since 1978, the formulation of PETASTIC™ (the formula formerly sold as Nature°s Miracle®*) is the leading pet stain remover in the U.S. Founder/Chief Chemist Van Vlahakis of the Chicago-based company and his team set the standard in the stain and odor removal market by originating this unique product. Venus Laboratories has been family-owned and operated since its inception in 1967 and is home to a myriad of the award-winning Earth Friendly Products natural household cleaning line. Details on the company and its pet products can be found at www.PETASTIC.com.

*PETASTIC™ Stain & Odor Remover contains the best selling stain and odor removal formula formerly sold under the Nature°s Miracle® Brand. Nature°s Miracle® is a registered trademark of Pet°s and People, Inc. for their Nature°s Miracle® Brand. Venus Laboratories, Inc. is now marketing the formulations under the brand name Venus Pet Products PETASTIC™ Stain & Odor Remover. Venus Laboratories, Inc. is not affiliated with Pet°s and People, Inc. and no longer manufactures the formula used in Nature°s Miracle®. PETASTIC™ is a trademark of Venus Laboratories, Inc.