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Trupanion releases obesity claims list as warning to pet owners

Trupanion pet insurance company released a list of obesity-related claims it received since 2008, warning that obesity in pets is equally as dangerous as obesity in humans. According to WebMD, up to 40% of dogs in the US are overweight, resulting in many severe health issues.

AVMF partners with Hill's, Merial for Gulf Coast pet relief program

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) partnered with Hill's Pet Nutrition and Merial for the Gulf Coast Pet Relief Program. The effort is part of AVMF's Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund.

Procter & Gamble recalls Iams and Eukanuba brand petfoods

Procter & Gamble recalled select lines of its Iams and Eukanuba brand dry petfoods because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects all varieties, UPC codes and sizes of the following product lines: Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas, Eukanuba Naturally Wild, Eukanuba Pure and Eukanuba Custom Care Sensitive Skin.

FDA publishesd Compliance Policy Guide draft

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft of its Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) on Salmonella in the Federal Register. CPG provides directions to FDA staff, defining enforcement and compliance policies regarding Salmonella contamination in petfood and animal feed

Natura donates petfood to Best Friends Animal Society

Natura Pet Products teamed up with Best Friends Animal Society by donating its petfood to help feed needy pets. Best Friends Animal Society is a non-profit, animal welfare organization located in Kanab, Utah USA, which operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless pets.

Pet Store Pro adds nutrition chapter to online training

Pet Store Pro has added a nutrition segment to its free, online training center for US pet industry retailers. The nutrition module was designed to be brand-neutral. Its purpose is to educate retailers and their employees about the different nutritional aspects addressed by various petfoods.

Mice Direct recalls frozen rats, mice and chicks

Reptile food manufacturer Mice Direct recalled its frozen rats, mice and chicks due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the company, the recall is based on Food and Drug Administration sampling of the frozen mice.

PMI Nutrition offers new Exclusive and Infinia petfood lines

PMI Nutrition LLC redesigned its Exclusive brand petfood formulas, and now offers a new Infinia holistic dog food line. The Exclusive and Infinia lines offer 14 healthy options for consumers to feed to their pets, according to the company.

New research shows diet changes may prevent cancer in dogs

New research shows that certain cancer in dogs may be preventable with diet changes, according to an article on naturalnews.com. The research was presented by Demian Dressler, DVM, at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago.

Zuke's sponsors dog athletes

In March, Zuke's shared its corporate social responsibility report containing details of the company's environmental stewardship and community involvement, including its initiative to sponsor dog athletes. Zuke's sponsors nearly one dozen dog athletes and teams, from search and rescue dogs like the LaPlata county, Colorado USA search and rescue team to entertainers like the Flying Houndz frisbee team.

PetSmart stock shows bearish price movement

PetSmart (Nasdaq: PETM) closed Wednesday at US$31.30, with indicators the stock could become even more bearish. So far, the stock has hit a 52-week low of US$19.50 and a 52-week high of US$34.93, and technical indicators show the stock may drop further from its current price.

Iams prescription cat food recalled over Salmonella concerns

Procter & Gamble Co. issued a recall of its Iams brand prescription cat food due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product is Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal, packaged in 5.5-pound bags.

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