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Web-based company offers fresher petfood

Petfood distributors Jeff and Sandy Opachick at www.HealthyPetFoodForlife.com are taking a new approach to providing fresher food, according to a press release by the company.

March 23, 2009

Petfood distributors Jeff and Sandy Opachick at www.HealthyPetFoodForlife.com are taking a new approach to providing fresher food, according to a press release by the company.

Best in Show winner eats Purina

Stump, the Sussex spaniel recently crowned as Best in Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, eats Purina Pro Plan, according to an interview his owner Scott Sommer had with the Houston Chronicle.

March 23, 2009

Stump, the Sussex spaniel recently crowned as Best in Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, eats Purina Pro Plan, according to an interview his owner Scott Sommer had with the Houston Chronicle.

Canidae donates funds to cancer charities

Canidae Pet Foods conducted its first Amgen Road Bike Raffle to benefit cancer research in people and pets at the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, according to a company press release.

March 23, 2009

Canidae Pet Foods conducted its first Amgen Road Bike Raffle to benefit cancer research in people and pets at the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, according to a company press release.

Supplement helps pets' health

For pets with persistent skin, coat, inflammation or arthritis issues that can't be managed with premium petfoods, vets tend to recommend essential fatty acids and glucosamine supplements to their clients, according to an article by The Signal.

March 23, 2009

For pets with persistent skin, coat, inflammation or arthritis issues that can't be managed with premium petfoods, vets tend to recommend essential fatty acids and glucosamine supplements to their clients, according to an article by The Signal.

Website offers alternatives to manufactured petfood

With the recent recalls, some pet owners are opting to make their own alternatives.

March 20, 2009

With the recent recalls, some pet owners are opting to make their own alternatives.

Firefighters rescue man in petfood tank

City firefighters rescued a man March 16 at a petfood factory in El Paso, Texas, USA who was in danger of suffocating inside a tank containing a dog food ingredient, according to an article by the El Paso Times.

March 20, 2009

City firefighters rescued a man March 16 at a petfood factory in El Paso, Texas, USA who was in danger of suffocating inside a tank containing a dog food ingredient, according to an article by the El Paso Times.

Lawyers save petfood manufacturers

San Francisco, California, USA lawyers rescued Wal-Mart and a group of petfood manufacturers on March 16 from a class action that could have led to millions of dollars in damages, according to an article on www.Law.com.

March 20, 2009

San Francisco, California, USA lawyers rescued Wal-Mart and a group of petfood manufacturers on March 16 from a class action that could have led to millions of dollars in damages, according to an article on www.Law.com.

Pet trade show strong despite recession

February's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA is proof that the pet industry is managing to swim in a sinking economy, according to a press release by American Pet Products Association (APPA).

March 20, 2009

February's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA is proof that the pet industry is managing to swim in a sinking economy, according to a press release by American Pet Products Association (APPA).

Nestlé's PetCare segment grew in 2008

March 19, 2009

Nestlé's 2008 annual report recorded 12% growth in its PetCare segment, according to the company.

Tyson, Freshpet partner to expand petfood category

Tyson Foods Inc. and Freshpet today announced a partnership focused on bringing new and innovative, refrigerated fresh petfood products to consumers, with the goal to expand the refrigerated segment of the petfood category.

March 17, 2009

Tyson Foods Inc. and Freshpet today announced a partnership focused on bringing new and innovative, refrigerated fresh petfood products to consumers, with the goal to expand the refrigerated segment of the petfood category.