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Animal Cancer Center seeks overweight dogs for petfood study

Colorado State University researchers are seeking overweight dogs to participate in a new weight-loss study, conducted by the Animal Cancer Center, to determine if a new petfood can be digested more easily and is effective in reducing hunger. During the study, dogs will be given three regular blood tests for signs that the food also helps prevent cancer and is suitable for dogs with allergies.

Natural Pet Marketplace opens new petfood warehouse

Natural Pet Marketplace, an online store that delivers health-conscious petfood, recently opened its new 20,000-square-foot warehouse in Greeley, Colorado, USA. The online pet retailer, founded in 2011, says its new warehouse location was developed to keep up with the consistent and expected future growth in the petfood industry.

Greenies dental treats conducts pet oral health study

Pet specialty dental chew and treat maker, the Greenies Brand, recently conducted a new study on pet oral health to uncover common myths about pet owners' beliefs. Among pet owners' most commonly held beliefs, the study found that almost half of pet owners believe that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than a human’s and that any type of chewing is good for a dog’s teeth.

Dogs can carry human norovirus strains, researchers find

A new study conducted by researchers in Finland found that pet dogs are able to carry human strains of norovirus, a leading cause of stomach flu symptoms in people, and pass the strains on to other household members, according to a report. The University of Helinski's Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health researchers looked at 92 fecal samples from dogs living in households in which the dog or human family members had recently experienced vomiting or diarrhea, the most common norovirus infection symptoms.

Vet cautions pet owners about feeding petfoods with novel ingredients

A recent blog from a veterinarian on PetMD, a pet health website, cautions pet owners about following a new petfood trend of feeding petfoods that contain "novel" ingredients. Dr. Jennifer Coates says petfood manufacturers have started to include "whacky ingredients" in their over-the-counter petfoods, such as buffalo or kangaroo.

Petfood brand Eukanuba, American Kennel Club host World Challenge

Petfood brand Eukanuba's fifth Eukanuba World Challenge took place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in mid-December 2011, hosted by the 11th American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championships. In the competition, 41 dogs represent countries around the world, competing in four geographically independent categories for the title of "Eukanuba World Challenge Champion 2011" and a US$10,000 prize.

Jill Rappaport of ‘Today’ show awarded for pet industry contributions

The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association named “Today" show correspondent and animal advocate, Jill Rappaport, as the 2012 recipient of Global Pet Expo’s annual “Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award.” Rappaport will personally accept the award on Thursday, March 1, at Global Pet Expo, in Orlando, Florida, USA, during a reception sponsored by Nestle Purina.

Petfood equipment manufacturer answers mixing, blending questions

Petfood manufacturing machinery company Charles Ross & Son Co. have created a new online resource to answer mixing- and blending-related questions on its website. The Ross "Mixing Technology Insights" provide tips and techniques for petfood manufacturers on dispersion, dry blending, emulsification, homogenization, particle size reduction, high viscosity mixing, sub-surface powder induction, sanitary mixing and other topics.

Charles Ross & Son Co. answers mixing- and blending-related questions in the new online 'Mixing Technology Insights.'

Petfood-related stories rank among magazine's top-read in 2011

Pet Product News International published a list of its top 10 most-read pet industry stories of 2011 by online readers, which includes a number of petfood-related stories. Readers were most interested in the magazine's articles about petfood recalls, with "Aflatoxin Prompts Third Dog Food Recall in a Week" cited as the most-read story.

Founder of petfood company the Honest Kitchen discusses success

Lucy Postins, founder of the petfood company the Honest Kitchen, was recently profiled in an article on FastCompany.com, discussing how she began her petfood company and the drivers of the Honest Kitchen's success in the petfood market. Postins says she feels one of the reasons for her human-grade whole-food petfood company's success is "disruptive innovation."

Petfood manufacturer Hill's to expand veterinary visits

Starting in April, petfood manufacturer Hill’s Pet Nutrition will make regular visits to more than 22,000 veterinary hospitals and clinics to help build support for and implement nutritional recommendations as the "5th Vital Assessment" in pet healthcare. To achieve this goal, Hill’s will use an expanded network of national and regional selling agents who will more frequently reach out to veterinarian healthcare teams across the country, and will also increase the number of direct representatives in both the pet specialty and veterinary channels.

Australian plums may extend petfood shelf life

Australian scientists conducted tests that found new anti-microbial substances in two common native Australian plums that could help prolong the shelf life of petfood, according to a report. Testing done by scientists from Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and Queensland government revealed that when small amounts of the kakadu and Queensland Davidson plums are combined with organic acids, the plums develop promising new anti-microbial properties.

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