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Pongo Fund petfood bank celebrates one year, one million meals

On November 14, the Pongo Fund petfood bank will celebrate its one-year anniversary and distribute its 1 millionth meal. The fund's volunteers distribute petfood directly to families with hungry pets throughout Oregon, USA, and southwest Washington, USA.

Lily's Kitchen Dogs Diner opens to dogs in the UK

Chef Henrietta Morrison recently opened Lily’s Kitchen Dogs Diner, a new restaurant for dogs in the UK. Morrison opened the restaurant to promote her Lily's Kitchen petfood line, named after her Border Terrier, Lily.

Dog owners may be putting pets at risk for diabetes

Many dog owners may be putting their pets at risk for diabetes by feeding them foods other than petfood, according to an article by San Antonio, Texas, USA news station KENS5. “You would not believe what people feed their dogs,” said Dr. Ronald Walton of South Texas Veterinary Specialists.

Obesity in rabbits is serious, but preventable concern

One of the most common health issues for rabbits is obesity, which owners can prevent with proper feeding, according to Mairwen Guard, a founder of CottonTails Rabbit Rescue. Obesity in rabbits poses serious health risks, like inability to groom, restricted movement, improper digestion of caecotrophs, arthritis and heart problems.

MPM Products may business to the US

Cheshire, UK-based MPM Products currently distributes its petfood products to 29 countries and may be looking to expand its business to the US, reported the Manchester Evening News. Sales at MPM Products have increased 50% since last year and the company expects another 50% growth over the next 12 months, with revenues of £12 million (US$16.6 million) in 2011.

Research and Markets offers report on Colgate-Palmolive

Research and Markets offers a new report, titled "Colgate-Palmolive Co in Pet Food and Pet Care Products - World." The report's company profile offers an analysis of Colgate-Palmolive's business and examines the performance of its subsidiary, Hill's Pet Nutrition, in the petfood and pet products industry.

Menu Foods Income Fund completes sale to Simmons Pet Food

Menu Foods Income Fund closed the sale of all securities of Menu Foods Limited to Simmons Pet Food Inc. As a result of this transaction, units of Menu Foods Income Fund are no longer being traded and are redeemable at US$4.80 per unit.

Increased luxury pet supply spending suggests over-humanizing of pets, vet claims

A rise in spending on luxury pet supplies suggests that animal owners may be over-humanizing their pets, claims veternarian Pete Wedderburn in a UK article. Animal owners are increasingly paying more for pet supplies and premium dog foods, according to Wedderburn.

Greenies, Petco team up to promote pet oral health

Greenies will partner with Petco for the Greenies Pet Oral Health Event taking place November 13 and 14. The event will be held at Petco stores across the US on Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Latest 'Chew on This' podcast available

A new "Chew on This" podcast, focusing on "organic" in the grocery store, is now available. Dr. Christine Hoang, assistant director of the American Veterinary Medical Association's Scientific Activities Division, will discuss what the term "organic" really means, who develops the guidelines and how the US Department of Agriculture's Organic sticker gets onto the food that ends up in the grocery aisles.

National petfood drive accepting donations

The Petco Foundation and Petco are hosting the National Pet Food Drive November 5-14 to help pet parents in need provide a healthy and plentiful holiday season for their four-legged family members. Specially marked petfood collection bins can be found in Petco stores across the US.

GA Pet Food Partners receives Grade 'A' certification

Private label producer GA Pet Food Partners received Grade “A” certification from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety. The certification is recognized worldwide for best practices in the manufacturing and retail supply chain.

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