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COVID-19 virus replicates in cats, transmits cat-to-cat

The scientists conducted similar experiments with dogs, pigs, chickens, ferrets and ducks. The virus could replicate in ferrets and cats, and could transmit from cat to cat.

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Is the future of pet nutrition feeding the microbiome?

Ongoing research points to the importance of considering an animal’s microbiome when formulating pet food.

Understanding the gut microbiome may provide new avenues of formulation when considering new pet foods and animal nutrition. (Katho Menden | Shutterstock.com)

Market Trends and Reports

The Dog Treat Company nourishes with hand-baked treats

England-based The Dog Treat Company expands into the U.S. and broadens all-natural baked treats product line to meet demand.

The Dog Treat Company’s treats (approved of by Weimaraner Penelope Pearl Pedersen, AKA Penny, pictured) highlight the company’s desire to provide all-natural, hand-baked options with simple ingredients to dogs all over the world. | Courtesy The Dog Treat Company

Pet Food Press Releases

Nutri-Science America ramps up production of Verigen Vitamin Premix

Nutri-Science America is increasing the production of its VeriGEN brand vitamin premix.

Pet Food Regulations

Vitamin K in cat foods: Necessary, but source questioned

A synthetic analog for vitamin K, MSBC, is causing a stir among some state feed control officials.

Vitamin K is commonly added to cat and dog foods, but a primary source is currently under scrutiny. | (Maxx-Studio | Shutterstock.com)

Dog, cat food industry suppliers’ pandemic preparations

As the health crisis expanded, these companies prepared and developed contingency plans for various potential scenarios in the markets where they operate.

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