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Thailand expects 30-40% growth in sales

The Charoen Pokphand Group has forecast a 30-40% growth in its petfood sales in Thailand in 2009 to THB 2280 million (USD 65 million), according to a news post on www.Asian-Agribiz.com.

January 26, 2009

The Charoen Pokphand Group has forecast a 30-40% growth in its petfood sales in Thailand in 2009 to THB 2280 million (USD 65 million), according to a news post on www.Asian-Agribiz.com.

UK pet owners look to cut costs

In tough economic times, pet owners in the UK are looking to cut spending by using cheaper petfood while simultaneously maintaining their pets' health, according to a recent article by The London Times.

January 26, 2009

In tough economic times, pet owners in the UK are looking to cut spending by using cheaper petfood while simultaneously maintaining their pets’ health, according to a recent article by The London Times.

Appeals could stall recall settlement

Compensation payments for pet owners affected by 2007's petfood recall may be delayed due to appeals filed against a $24 million settlement agreed upon by companies that manufactured and dealt the contaminated food, according to ...

January 23, 2009

Compensation payments for pet owners affected by 2007’s petfood recall may be delayed due to appeals filed against a $24 million settlement agreed upon by companies that manufactured and dealt the contaminated food, according to an article posted on www.DogChannel.com.

CatFoodRecipiesOnline.com offers homemade alternatives

According to Frank Brown, a long-time cat breeder, some cat owners feel the need for an alternative source of petfood in the wake of recent recalls on petfood.

January 23, 2009

According to Frank Brown, a long-time cat breeder, some cat owners feel the need for an alternative source of petfood in the wake of recent recalls on petfood.

Companies combine to create WellPet

The Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, Eagle Pack and Holistic Select brands of natural food, treats and supplements for pets are now members of one family, WellPet, according to the press release.

January 23, 2009

The Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, Eagle Pack and Holistic Select brands of natural food, treats and supplements for pets are now members of one family, WellPet, according to the press release.

Homemade petfood's shortcomings

In the US, prompted by a number of petfood recalls and a greater awareness about animal nutrition, reams of pet nutritionists have sprung up, together with cat and dog cookbooks, according to an article by The London Times.

January 23, 2009

In the US, prompted by a number of petfood recalls and a greater awareness about animal nutrition, reams of pet nutritionists have sprung up, together with cat and dog cookbooks, according to an article by The London Times.

Irradiation to blame for poisoned pets

Pet owners and veterinarians claim that dogs and cats in Australia were poisoned by imported petfood, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

January 23, 2009

Pet owners and veterinarians claim that dogs and cats in Australia were poisoned by imported petfood, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

PetSmart recalls Grreat Choice dog biscuits

The recent outbreak of salmonella typhimurium has been linked to products manufactured by the Peanut Corp. of America in its Blakely, Georgia, plant. Peanut Corp. produces peanut paste, which is used in the Grreat Choice dog biscuits.

January 23, 2009

The recent outbreak of salmonella typhimurium has been linked to products manufactured by the Peanut Corp. of America in its Blakely, Georgia, plant. Peanut Corp. produces peanut paste, which is used in the Grreat Choice dog biscuits.

Shanghai recalls Optima dog food

A Shanghai dealer has issued an emergency recall of a batch of Optima dry dog food produced between August and September of 2008, according to an article by Shanghai Daily.

January 23, 2009

A Shanghai dealer has issued an emergency recall of a batch of Optima dry dog food produced between August and September of 2008, according to an article by Shanghai Daily.

PetSmart voluntarily recalls dog biscuits

Federal health officials added petfood to the list of recalled products from a salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, according to a story from www.abcnews.com.

January 22, 2009

Federal health officials added petfood to the list of recalled products from a salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, according to a story from www.abcnews.com.