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Counting calories may help obese pets

According to a veterinarian at Kansas State University, pets that are overeating and not exercising enough can benefit from owners who count their calories; much like humans might practice when on a diet.

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Canidae to help raise cancer funding

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. will be at the American Kennel Club Meet the Breeds event October 17-18, 2009, at the Javits Center in New York City, where it will help to raise funds for cancer research in pets.

Wellness adds to hypoallergenic petfood line

In a national survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Wellness Natural Petfood, owners of dogs with food allergies are confused about how to treat them.

Senior, weight management pet products expected to increase

The aging pet population and the epidemic of overweight/obese pets are two emergent trends in the health product segment of the U.S. pet market, according to "Senior, Weight Management and Special Needs Pet Products in the U.S." form market research publisher Packaged Facts.

Registration open for petfood safety symposium

Registration is still open for Kemin’s Food Safety in Petfoods and Petfood Ingredients, to be held Oct. 6-7 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Nutro voluntarily recalls petfood

Nutro voluntarily recalled some of its petfoods because of the possibility of plastic pieces being in bags of kibble, according to reports.

Iams, Eukanuba offer prebiotic petfood

P&G Pet Care has introduced prebiotic petfood formulas of Iams and Eukanuba to help maintain pets’ gastrointestinal health.

Dogster ad sales up

Dogster, a networking site for all things dogs, is reporting a 20% increase in ad sales this year, according to reports.

Bill would allow Chinese chicken imports

According to reports, legislators in Washington, D.C., are considering an appropriations measure that lifts an import ban of two years on Chinese poultry.

Article: Treats better choice than table scraps

A recent article from South Carolina News advised pet owners to avoid feeding pets table scraps and instead, to feed them pet treats.

AFIA regulatory training draws more than 120 attendees

The American Feed Industry Association recently held its first Regulatory Training Short Course, with more than120 feed industry insiders in attendance.

Vick tackles yield petfood donations

Main Line Animal Rescue, of Washington, D.C., placed an ad in Washington Post, promising to donate five bags of dog food to a local animal shelter each time Michael Vick is tackled during the Eagles' match with the Redskins, Oct. 26.

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