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Nestle predicts petfood sales over US$ 1 billion in Latin America

Nestle SA expects petfood sales to surpass US$1 billion in Latin America next year as consumers there start buying supplies designed for dogs and cats, according to a Bloomberg article. In the article, Nestle Purina's Chief Executive W. Patrick McGinnis said sales in Latin American countries like Brazil are growing at nearly 20% a year, as incomes of pet owners rise.

Safety considerations for petfood plant owners looking to modify facilities

Petfood plant owners looking for ways to modify existing facilities to accommodate new petfood processes must consider the challenges in doing so, due to many recent recalls for petfoods contaminated with Salmonella, says an article in Reliable Plant magazine. Four primary contamination pathways must be examined to determine whether there is impact on sanitary operations: the path of the product from raw material to final product, surrounding process areas such as hallways and packaging, offices and exterior areas.

Canidae pet foods launches new single grain protein food

Canidae Pet Foods announced it will begin shipping its newest product, Single Grain Protein Plus, to distributors in North America during the fourth quarter of this year. Single Grain Protein Plus is the first product in Canidae's new line of natural and holistic petfoods.

Study published in AVMA journal busts canine nutrition myths

A 14-year study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association has managed to bust several canine nutrition myths. Forty-eight pairs of Labrador Retriever littermates were followed.

Royal Canin to host 'Week of the Cat' celebration

Royal Canin will host a national celebratory "Week of the Cat" campaign November 13-20, ending with the Supreme Cat Show in Birmingham, England. Consumers will be able to sample products at Birmingham’s Martineau Place, and the Feline Advisory Bureau will be at Royal Canin's cat show stand, hosting seminars and answering questions.

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.

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.

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