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Petco, Blue Buffalo raise pet cancer awareness

During Pet Cancer Awareness month (May), Petco and Blue Buffalo will be partnering to raise awareness and funds to fight pet cancer.

Wellness launches new website, Facebook app

The new Wellness website links to the Naturally Well Pet Community, the Wellness Blog, an ingredients dictionary and a store locator.

Interzoo 2010 offers international marketplace

With over 1,450 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and a new record gross display area of over 90,000 square metres, the 31st Interzoo, set to take place May 13-16, will be among the biggest international marketplaces for the pet supplies trade.

Greenies hosts pet smile contest

Greenies will hold its second-annual “Show Us Your Pet's Healthy Smile” contest, an initiative dedicated to educating pet owners on the importance of daily oral care for their pets.

Oklahoma couple honors pets killed by melamine

A grieving pet owner and her husband have donated five acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, as a sanctuary to honor the pets that died or became seriously ill during the 2007 melamine-tainted petfood recall, according to a recent article.

AFP: Processed petfood killing pets

Allergies and obesity are reducing the life expectancy of pets fed industrial food, said Gerard Lippert, a Belgian acupuncturist for animals who recently completed a study on the diets of 600 dead dogs, according to an Associated French Press article.

Purina brands raise awareness about recycling cans

To demonstrate the recyclability of petfood cans to consumers and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Purina’s Friskies and Fancy Feast brands created the “Together We Can” campaign.

NSF announces, presents food safety awards

NSF International announced the following as recipients of the organization’s 2010 Food Safety Leadership Awards:

Natura goes green with initiatives

Natura Pet Products challenged pet owners to go green this upcoming Earth Day on April 22 by supporting petfood manufacturers that are involved in environmental practices.

Katie Couric reports on petfood banks

CBS news anchor Katie Couric recently reported that the Petco Foundation and other organizations are building a nationwide network of petfood banks and Meals on Wheels now provides food for the pets of people it serves.

IAMS, pet treat bakery reps attend pet fair

At the recent Healthy Pet Fair in Dayton, Ohio, USA, representatives from local vendors and pet service companies, including IAMS and the Puppy Cake Bakery, were on hand to answer questions and present information about their products.

Global Pet Expo sees record attendance

After compiling final show numbers, the American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association announced that Global Pet Expo 2010 exceeded attendance expectations.

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