Online Extra! Will Work for Food

Read more about what Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, has to say about the benefits of interactive feeding in his article "Will Work for Food"

Dr. Marty Becker, DVM

July 15, 2010

Way back before they embarked on their life of leisure in our homes, canids (dog family) got their food the old fashioned way - they earned it. Swift, strong and rugged, these canine ancestors spent many hours each day pursuing prey in a never-ending quest to fill their rumbling bellies. Continue reading this article ...

According to some industry players, pet food label modernization (PFLM)-related changes are estimated to cost the pet food industry more than $1 billion in updates to comply with the new requirements.

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Cats, dogs and practically all kinds of animals in Myanmar are in for another tough year as the country’s civil war enters its third year.

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With a six-year grace period for compliance, the pet food industry has a lot of work ahead.

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