Nylabone® Products Announces the Launch of A Distinctive New Collection of Dog Grooming Products

Trusted industry leader and innovator Nylabone® Products announced it will expand its widely successful and respected product portfolio to include a new line of dog grooming products including shampoos, conditioner, grooming sprays and on-the-go products especially formulated for discriminating pet owners.

Neptune, NJ. – February 9, 2007 – Trusted industry leader and innovator Nylabone® Products announced it will expand its widely successful and respected product portfolio to include a new line of dog grooming products including shampoos, conditioner, grooming sprays and on-the-go products especially formulated for discriminating pet owners.

Scheduled to appear on retail shelves early this spring, unleash purejoy™ is a distinctive collection of dog grooming products carefully formulated with a special blend of gentle cleansers and rich natural nutrients. Formulas include ingredients such as aloe vera, chamomile, tamanu nut oil and wheat germ oil. The new product line is designed for loving pet owners who want ultra-nourishing, easy to use home grooming solutions for their beloved canine companions.

unleash purejoy™ will launch with 16 products, which comprise three lines: ESSENTIAL CARE, designed for everyday use; ADVANCED CARE, innovative solutions for specific problems; and ON-THE-GO, convenient, travel-sized items.

Available in Morning Dew Fragrance, Tropical Rain Fragrance or, for some products, unscented, the initial unleash purejoy™ line will include 5 shampoo varieties: refreshing, extra-gentle puppy, itch-relief, and shed and dander. Also included are grooming sprays, a moisturizing conditioner, ear wash, breath care, "Head-to-Tail" wipes, and an absorbent & cozy microfiber towel and mitt set.

"The unleash purejoy™ collection provides unique solutions for every level of grooming needs. Whether it's a full bath, a quick in-between clean up or a specific grooming need the collection has something to offer," says Barbara Hyder, Vice President of Marketing for Nylabone Products. "We (as humans) have the luxury of selecting shampoos and beauty products that are the least harsh and are specially formulated according to our individual needs and preferences. Now, with help from our team of specialists, Nylabone is extremely proud to offer that very same distinction for our canine companions. We think the unmistakable bond between a pet owner and their canine companion can only be enhanced with the unleash purejoy™ experience," adds Hyder.

About Nylabone® Products

Nylabone® Products is a respected producer of premium dog products, and The Leader in Responsible Pet Care for Over 50 Years.™ Nylabone® is a division of T.F.H. Publications, Inc., the world's most distinguished publisher of high-quality care and training books for pets. Nylabone® is recognized for its excellence, quality, innovation and leadership in today's Pet Industry. It's patented and patent-pending products are frequently industry award-winners. Nylabone is a subsidiary of Central Garden and Pets For more information, visit www.nylalbone.com.

About Central Garden & Pet Company:

Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Committed to new product innovation, our products are sold to specialty independent and mass retailers in the following categories: In Lawn & Garden: Grass seed including the brands Pennington and the Rebels; wildbird feed and the brands Pennington and Kaytee; weed and insect control and the brands AMDRO, Sevin, Ironite, and Over 'N Out and; decorative outdoor patio products and the brands Norcal, New England Pottery and Matthews Four Seasons. We also provide a host of regional and application-specific garden brands and supplies.

Pet categories include: Animal health and the brands Adams and Zodiac; aquatics and reptile and the brands Oceanic, Aqueon, and RZilla; bird and small animal brands Kaytee, Super Pet, and CritterTrail; dog & cat and the brands TFH/Nylabone, Four Paws, Pinnacle and Avoderm and; equine and the brands Farnam, Bronco and Super Mask. We also provide a host of other applications-specific Pet brands and supplies. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has approximately 5,000 employees, primarily in North America and Europe. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to the company's SEC filings, please visit the Company's website at http://www.central.com.

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