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Pet owners may be to blame for pet's obesity, veternarian says

Pet owners play a crucial role in monitoring their pet's weight so that they do not become obese, according to veterinarian Dr. Debbye Turner Bell of CBS' "The Early Show." Obesity can cause many health problems and reduce a pet's lifespan by up to half, so owners must monitor their pet's food intake and exercise, Bell said.

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Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Performance Pet Products petfood facility certified by USDA inspection service

Performance Pet Products announced that its canned petfood facility was approved by the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for shipments to the European Union (EU). In compliance with APHIS regulations, every ingredient used in these products must be sourced from EU-certified suppliers.

NASC awarded for industry regulation, safety efforts

National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) was awarded for its "efforts on behalf of the industry" by the Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). Bill Bookout, president of NASC, accepted the award at the annual NBJ Summit in Dana Point, California, USA.

Vet warns human foods can be deadly to dogs

Different metabolic tolerances explain why certain human foods can be deadly for dogs, according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article. In the article, Dr. David Henderson warns of foods that are especially toxic to dogs because they detoxify foods differently than humans.

FDA finds 'potential correlation' between dog breed, weight loss drug side effects

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggested a "potential correlation" between dog breed and side effects from Pfizer's weight loss drug Slentrol, according to a health blog from the Wall Street Journal. These preliminary findings are part of FDA's study of genetic data on dogs that have taken Slentrol, to determine if certain breeds are more susceptible to problems.

San Diego Humane Society named 'Top Pet Tale' by Purina, Ralphs

Purina and Ralphs awarded the San Diego Humane Society with “Top Pet Tale” in the third-annual “Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart” campaign. The San Diego Humane Society received a US$53,000 donation during a presentation hosted by campaign spokesperson, Trista Sutter, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

Victam International announces 2011 events

Victam International announced its 2011 event, planned for May 3-5, 2011 in Cologne, Germany. The event will feature three tradeshows and several conferences all at one location.

Kemin announces plans for expansion of facilities, addition of jobs

Kemin announced its five year expansion plan to build six new manufacturing facilities, three new research facilities and a new corporate headquarters building in southeast Des Moines, Iowa, USA. In addition to the new facilities, the company’s expansion will create 98 new jobs in the areas of research, marketing, information technology and other support functions.

FDA issues letter clarifying GRAS labels on animal food substances

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to clarify the marketing of a substance as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in animal food. A substance marketed as GRAS is not subject to premarket review or approval by FDA, the letter explains.

FTC approves Simmons takeover of Menu Foods Income Fund

US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the sale of Menu Foods Income Fund to Arkansas, USA-based competitor, Simmons Pet Food Inc. The US$239 million takeover offer from Simmons was already approved by shareholders and is expected to close in November.

Cricket virus leads to shortage in Canada

A virus that hit cricket breeding operations has caused a shortage of petfood for exotic animal owners across Canada, according to an article from CBC news. The Densovirus affecting the industry disrupts the neurological system of insects, leading to paralysis and death.

Petfood sales expected to rise, according to Euromonitor report

Global petfood sales are forecast to rise 2.5%, according to a Financial Times article citing a Euromonitor report. The trend of pet humanization has consumers purchasing higher-premium products for pets they view as children, reported industry leaders Mars and Nestle in the article.

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