
Due to several recalls of different pet food products in the last year, the discussion about the potential risk of mycotoxins in companion animals has increased. Mycotoxins are highly toxic secondary metabolic products of molds generally produced by Fusarium, Aspergillus and Penicillium species and found on common feedstuffs such as grains. They may cause different toxic effects in animals, called mycotoxicoses, varying from immune suppression, oestrogenic or neurotoxic effects, to death in severe cases.
2 top trends for 2021 according to the pet food industry
New shelter data casts doubt on whether the pet population and pet ownership are truly growing.
Shelter pet adoption numbers down in 2020, but high rate
While the pandemic caused unprecedented suffering worldwide in 2020, the disruptions to dogs, cats and other pets adoption numbers may normalize in 2021.