FREE PET SAFETY POSTER OFFERED TO VETERINARY PRACTICES.

Free "Hidden Household Hazards" poster designed to educate pet owners on the potenial hazards posed by basic household items offered by Petronix, Inc. to veterinary practices in the United States.

Westborough, MA, July 18, 2002 -- Petronix, Inc. along with advertising agency, smith&jones, announce the release of Hidden Household Hazards" poster, which will be offered free of charge to veterinarians. The colorful and engaging poster is designed to educate pet owners about potential dangers posed by basic household items. Interested veterinarians can request a copy of the poster by e-mailing Petronix at promo@petronix.com or writing to: POSTER OFFER, c/o Petronix, Inc., P.O. Box 747, Westborough, MA 01581.

Featuring a floorplan of a house, the poster uses lighthearted captions to document the high-jinks of a dog and cat left home alone. The eye-catching illustrations are also eye opening. smith&jones' Creative Director, Christine Tieri, explains, "The illustrations may seem playful from afar, but once read they're actually quite informative."

The aim of this poster was to educate pet owners on how everyday items can become harmful even deadly to pets.," adds Susan Price-Castonguay, Petronixs Director of Marketing, People dont often view dryer sheets or vitamins as toxic or dangerous, but such items can poison or choke a dog or cat if swallowed."

The poster is part of the marketing campaign What Pets Do When Left Alone..." designed by smith & jones to introduce the Petronix® Boundary Manager, Petronixs flagship product to be launched in fall 2002. The materials debuted at the American Veterinary Medical Association's 139th annual convention in Nashville, TN. The poster offer will be active until September 29, 2002.

smith&jones, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a full-service advertising agency known for its on-target strategies, compelling creative work, and integrated marketing efforts. To learn more about smith&jones, call Jean Giguere at (508) 754-2499.

The Petronix® Boundary Manager was developed by Joint Techno Concepts International and will be sold and distributed exclusively through Petronix, Inc. The system will be released for sale to consumers via the Internet in September 2002. For more information on the poster offer, call Susan Price-Castonguay at 508-836-3876 or visit www.petronix.com.