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Iran bans dog walking, car rides despite ancient role of dogs in Iran

In pre-Islamic Iran, dogs were not only companions and helpers but also held deep religious and moral significance, especially in Zoroastrian thought.

Stone Relief Carving Of A Saluki Dog Sitting At The Feet Of King Darius

Dogs harm wildlife, but pet food industry can help reduce damage

Pet food brands can feature conservation-focused messaging, shifting the narrative from entitled fur babies to responsible members of an ecosystem.

Although domesticated, dogs retain many of their ancestral predatory predilections.

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Replace lawns with gardens in pet food sustainability plans

A company garden can foster teamwork and build connections among employees as pet food professionals collaborate to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Goldrush and Jonathan apples ripen in the author's front yard as it is transitioned to regenerative agriculture. Note the squares of dead grass, which were later replaced with flower beds.

4 riders of the A-pet-calypse: threats to pet food industry in 2025

Although the dog, cat, and other pet food markets are not facing imminent collapse, four threats could pose significant challenges for businesses in 2025 and beyond. Apocalypse MEOW!

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Healthy pet food is Blue Zone for cats, small dogs, reptiles and birds

Although the Blue Zone concept may have been debunked, healthy eating may be a common factor in both long-lived pets and people.

Myrtle the Turtle takes a walk in Florissant, Missouri. May 28, 2018

Farmed insect welfare affects pet food ingredient production

Pet owners tend to show concern for animal welfare overall. Ethical treatment of insects could differentiate a pet food brand.

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Local sustainability collaborations boost pet food brands

Like the old environmental adage to think globally and act locally, partnering with local environmental and social groups offers several benefits to pet food companies, especially smaller brands.

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Transparency tames social media rumors for pet food brands

By maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating accountability, pet food manufacturers can mitigate the impact of rumors and improve their ability to identify and resolve real issues before they escalate into larger crises.

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Keep watching the SKUs! Social media amplifies pet food rumors

Social media attention may play a role in propagating rumors and lending them credence.

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Humanization vs. anthropomorphizing of pet food

Distinguishing between humanization and anthropomorphism has implications for pet food formulation and marketing.

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Cell-cultured meat for pet food nearing market appearance

Cell-cultured meat remained fantasy for most of the century and a quarter since it was first introduced in science fiction. However, like artificial intelligence, drone warfare, fusion power and electric cars, reality has caught up with readers.

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Alpha wolf concept is too furious for pet food industry

One of Hollywood’s alpha males, Vin Diesel, unwittingly debunked the dominance hierarchy idea in a quote from "The Fast and the Furious” series.

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