Are chicken jerky pet treats from China being falsely maligned, or is this the biggest petfood safety issue since 2007?
Learning how to feed sulcata tortoises inspires reflection on how we feed more conventional pets, particularly dogs and cats
If FDA decides not to continue with the current feed ingredient definition process, could AAFCO become a standard-setting body?
A report from the AAFCO Pet Food Committee’s recent deliberations.
In a competitive marketplace, products need innovative ingredients that are marketed to consumers—but in a way that complies with regulations.
With apologies to The Sound of Music — confusion over including glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in petfoods still rages.
A petition posted on the ‘We the People’ site requests that the FDA be ordered to strictly enforce a law as it pertains to petfood ingredients
Under the Plain Writing Act of 2010, US agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration will have to use plain English in their communications
If a 1994 law addressing dietary supplements for humans becomes applicable to animal products, it would shake up the regulatory landscape
During the AAFCO annual meeting, members also approved a change in the L-carnitine ingredient definition
‘The Business of Pet Food’ was designed for smaller producers who have limited understanding of state and federal regulatory requirements
Many adverse opinions about petfoods appear to be based on misunderstandings of FDA or AAFCO rules
Nutrition has been recognized by both groups as a critical component of overall pet care
During its last meeting, AAFCO took action on a number of new and proposed ingredients
Petfood-related applications for smart phones and tablet computers
This book takes a decidedly different turn from the usual consumer-oriented petfood fodder
How to submit a notification to FDA to ensure you’re covering your GRAS
Treats for chickens (as opposed to chicken treats for dogs and cats) are becoming popular
The most recent theory is that feline idiopathic cystitis is caused by stress
CVM recently indicated it may no longer object to the terms "probiotics" and "prebiotics" on petfood labels
A new finding by the US National Organic Program could rule out certifying a complete and balanced petfood as organic