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Higher-fat, lower-protein diet may aid dogs' smelling skills

Dogs' smelling skills may be improved by cutting protein and adding fats into the diet, according to new research. A higher-fat, lower-protein petfood diet helps dogs return to lower body temperatures after exercise, which reduces panting and improves sniffing, researchers from Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine and Auburn University found.

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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

Philippine imports of petfood to reach US$40 million in 2018

Petfood imports from the US grew by 12.56 percent in 2012 and are on track to be maintained for 2013, according to a report on petfood exports to the Philippines. The report on petfood exports to the Philippines says the country's imports of petfood from the US also rose in 2011, from US$19.9 million to US$22.4 million.

APPA to form Pet Leadership Council

The American Pet Products Association's board of directors voted unanimously to form the Pet Leadership Council. The Pet Leadership Council will include about 20 company leaders from all segments of the pet industry to focus on strengthening and consolidating key objectives and initiatives in the pet industry. The council will consist of mass retailers, pet retailers, non-food manufacturers, petfood and treat manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, trade associations, industry organizations and live animal suppliers, in an effort to consolidate the involvement and funding for key initiatives needed in order to promote, develop and maintain the advancement of the pet industry.

Euromonitor offers new report on UK petfood, animal feed market

Euromonitor International released an "Industrial" market report that provides a guide to the size and shape of the petfood and animal feed market in the UK. The report provides retail sales data, identifies leading petfood and animal feed companies and brands, and offers a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market and forecasts.

US pet ownership among singles rises, AVMA reports

Although the majority of US pet owners are families, the gap in pet ownership between families and single adults has significantly narrowed over the last five years, the American Veterinary Medical Association says. The number of single adults who own pets grew by 16.6 percent from 46.9 percent in 2006 to 54.7 percent in 2011, according to data from the AVMA 2012 US Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook.

Veterinary Medicine Caucus formed in US House

Veterinarians and congressmen, Kurt Schrader and Ted Yoho, have formed the Veterinary Medicine Caucus in the US House of Representatives in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of veterinary medicine to animal health and welfare, food safety, public health, research and the overall economy. The Veterinary Medicine Caucus, which other House members are encouraged to join, will also draft legislation and conduct briefings and hearings.

Pet retailer Petco named among World's Most Ethical Companies 2013

The Ethisphere Institute, an organization that creates and shares best practices in business ethics and sustainability, selected pet retailer Petco as one of its 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Ethisphere reviewed nominations from companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries.

New consumer guide compares online pet product retailers

Knoji, a provider of consumer reviews and information, released a new consumer guide comparing online pet product retailers. The report compares retailers such as PetSmart, Petco and PetCareRx to help consumers choose the store that's right for them.

InVivo NSA Mexico opens new petfood manufacturing facility

InVivo NSA Mexico has invested US$16 million in a new petfood manufacturing facility in Morelos, Mexico. The new petfood manufacturing facility will increase petfood production capacity from 75,000 to 90,000 metric tons per year.

Dutch petfood manufacturer Witte Molen acquired by Laroy Duvo

Dutch petfood manufacturer Witte Molen was recently acquired by Belgian pet supplies company Laroy Duvo. The small animal food manufacturer brings more than 250 years of experience to Laroy Duvo.

P&G recalls Iams Shakeables Turkey, Lamb dog treats

Procter & Gamble has issued a recall of select lot numbers of Iams Shakeables Turkey dog treats and Iams Shakeables Lamb dog treats due to possible mold growth in the dog treats. Affected Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb dog treat formulas include 6-ounce cans marked with the following lot numbers:

Natura Pet Products recalls dry cat, dog food brands for Salmonella

Natura Pet Products is recalling a number of lots of its dry petfood brands after testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in one of the petfood products. The recall applies to a number of lots of California Natural, Evo, Healthwise and Innova cat and dog food products.

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