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Sharks, salmonella, fat and water: Petfood Industry News Quiz Nov. 6-13

The quiz challenges readers with five multiple-choice questions based on real headlines and articles recently published on PetfoodIndustry.com.

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Petfood Industry Weekly Quiz: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6

This quiz tests your knowledge of what’s new in pet food business, science and innovation. Below each question, a direct link takes you to the full article.

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Petfood Industry Word Extruder: Unscramble the words before time runs out

Provided pointers, pensative players puzzle out pet food parlance.

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5 conservation actions pet food companies can encourage

Pet food companies, positioned at the intersection of animal care and environmental responsibility, have an opportunity to educate and influence consumers.

Gray tabby cat stalking a small black bird in a grassy backyard near a wooden fence

3 positive forecasts for the pet food industry despite turbulent times

Although influenced by the events of the world, the pet food industry is bolstered by evolving human attitudes towards pets, while likewise buffered by the human-animal bonds that transcend economic cycles.

Pet food fillers: Mythical marketing monsters or real pet threat?

Bridging the gap between science and marketing may be difficult. However, helping pet owners bust the filler myth and understand the nutritional value of each ingredient could lead to more informed choices and a broader appreciation for the complexity behind pet food.

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Viking-themed cat food marketing may differentiate brands

Vikings: Marauders. Barbarians. Colonizers. Cat fanciers.

Muscular Viking warrior with long blonde hair hugging a striped cat against fiery orange background

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.

Ancient Mesopotamian stone relief of seated ruler with dog, decorative floral motifs

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.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

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

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