Fish oil supplementation may be helpful for pets with inflammatory diseases including allergies, arthritis, kidney disease and heart disease and has been shown to slow the growth of cancer, according to a recent article from www.examiner.com.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. named intern Jessica Markovich, D.V.M., of Arizona's VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center, as winner of the 2008-2009 Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition Case Challenge.

Roark Capital Group has agreed to purchase Canadian petfood retailer Pet Valu for CAN$143.7 million (US$123.3 million), according to Reuters.

In a recent pet advice column by veterinarian Suzy Hochgesang, a pet owner asked whether or not she should feed her cats and dogs homemade petfood.

The Pet Food Institute issued a statement June 30 in response to the Environmental Working Group's study of the amount of fluoride in 10 national brands of dog food.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. awarded its 2009 Pet Dental Awareness Contest first place honors to Lodi Veterinary Hospital in Lodi, Wisconsin, USA.

The 13th China International Pet Show is predicted to attract an even bigger international audience than in previous years, as a record 500 exhibitors have already signed up for the November event.

Natura Pet Products announced the opening of its new green office in Davis, California, USA.

Canada-based Petcetera will sell all remaining inventory at its 45 stores after filing for bankruptcy protection in March.

A recent article from www.examiner.com outlined seven reasons why pets should not be fed food intended for humans.