Richard Erikson, LaBudde Group, and the feed ingredient company's companion animal Gracie, explain the importance of and benefits that animals can bring to people in times of need.
Betsy Banks Saul, founder of www.petfinder.com, discusses the importance of helping animal shelters and rescue organizations and how petfood manufacturers can assist by donating food that may be close to expiration or with minor packaging defects.
Don Bamber, owner of Super Dog Treats, explains how his daughter, Shirley, started the company as part of a program of the Alberta, Canada, government. The leading ingredient in the treats is elk antler, intended to alleviate osteoarthritis in dogs.
More content about petDuring Interzoo 2012, Poul Valdemar Nielsen, founder of Uniq Nordic Gold dog food in Denmark, explains how his products contain only local, natural ingredients, much like the food made by famous Danish chef René Redzepi.
Responding to a question during Interzoo 2012, Dr. Cornelia Ewering of Mars Petcare Germany explains that in the wild, dogs and cats eat smaller, more frequent meals. So pet dogs' daily food should be divided into at least two meals, more for cats.
Craig Taylor, managing director of Natures Menu Petfood in the UK, says his company was one of the first offering raw petfood, starting 30 years ago. He highlights some of the company's innovations presented at Interzoo 2012.
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