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AVMA issues alert for chicken jerky treats from China

In June, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association notified the American Veterinary Medical Association that CVMA had received reports of Fanconi syndrom-like symptoms in dogs, similar to those cases reported in 2007 by AVMA that were found to be associated with chicken jerky treats made in China. AVMA issued an alert to its members, recommending vigilance for any suspected cases in the US, as well as to state veterinary medical associations and allied organizations.

Video: 'Business Day with Terry Bradshaw’ includes segment on petfood safety

The cable TV show "Business Day with Terry Bradshaw" featured a segment on petfood safety in the June 18 episode. The petfood safety segment, sponsored by Extru-Tech Inc., discusses reasons why petfood safety is so important and covers measures being taken to ensure food safety, including the Food Safety and Modernization Act recently implemented by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Euromonitor pet care expert discusses global pet specialty channel

In a videocast, Emily Woon, head of pet care research at Euromonitor International, discusses the pet specialist channel in pet care, with an analysis of the three largest pet specialty retailers: PetSmart, Petco and Germany-based Fressnapf. The pet specialty channel accounted for more than 50% of all pet care sales in 2010 and outpaced grocery stores in pet care sales, according to Woon.

Euromonitor analyzes global pet specialty retail market in latest report

Euromonitor International offers a report that analyzes the global market for pet specialty retailers. Pets are becoming more and more "humanized," which has pet owners seeking premium petfoods as well as specialty pet care products and pet care advice, according to Euromonitor.

AVMA publishes report on Salmonella in petfood

A report in the June 1 Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association outlines recommendations for pet owners on how to avoid pets being sickened with Salmonella from petfood. The report, written by Kate S. KuKanich, DVM, Ph.D., details the circumstances under which Salmonella organisms are most often ingested and includes a history of Salmonella outbreaks associated with petfood and treats.

FDA unveils global food safety strategy

The US Food and Drug Administration unveiled its new global strategy for increasing food safety inspections under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. FDA's report, "Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality," outlines four main approaches the agency will take to better monitor foreign food suppliers.

Nielsen, MyWebGrocer partner to measure online supermarket sales

Nielsen, a consumer analytic company, entered into a strategic alliance with MyWebGrocer to measure US online supermarket sales of consumer packaged goods. The agreement enables Nielsen to provide consumer packaged goods companies, such as petfood companies, with information regarding consumers’ online supermarket purchases.

The Honest Kitchen releases petfood customer survey results

The Honest Kitchen shared customer feedback from its 2011 petfood annual survey. The survey was distributed through the company’s monthly newsletter and on its Facebook page, and was completed by more than 2,500 customers.

Hill's Pet, CVMA release pet health, wellness study

Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association released a research study on pet health and wellness in Canada, which found that the choices pet owners make regarding petfood and exercise may affect the length and quality of their pet's life. The study, Canada's Pet Wellness Report, surveyed 1,000 Canadian dog and/or cat owners, and 100 veterinarians, on topics including exercise, nutrition, veterinary care, lifestage-related needs and overall health status.

Royal Canin offers petfood to meet individual dog's needs

Royal Canin says its petfood is specifically formulated to meet the needs of dogs, with special kibble sizes and low ingestible proteins. Low ingestible proteins are highly digestible proteins that the company says it uses in its petfoods to reduce the amount of undigested remains that reach the dog's colon.

Minnesota, USA, man faces charges for vegan petfood production

A Little Canada, Minnesota, USA, man faces 58 counts ranging from animal cruelty to practicing without a license after producing his own vegan petfood, according to a report by Minnesota's Fox news. Prosecutors served Eric Weisman with a warrant for the criminal charges on June 15.

Japan's aging pets fuel market for elderly pet care products

Japanese pets are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in petfood and veterinary care, which is fueling a need for elderly pet care. As pets' lifespans increase, a new market in the pet industry is emerging, with products ranging from animal diapers, to walking aids, to research into pet tissue-engineering, according to an AFP report.

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