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Colorado university vets: Do not feed pets raw diets

Adherents to the raw petfood diet trend claim that pets eating raw diets have shinier coats, healthier skin, cleaner teeth, improved immunity and easier weight management, but Colorado State University veterinarians say there is no evidence to support such claims. There are, however, real risks.

Holistic petfood company Green Dog Food launches ultra luxury petfood line

Holistic petfood company Green Dog Food has launched a limited-edition, ultra-luxury dog food priced at £200 for a 2kg pack. Green Dog Gold is a superpremium complete natural food with a seafood-inspired recipe.

Market Trends and Reports

Look Who's Happy dog treats

Pet Food Product Database

Christopherus Life Formula dog food line

Pet Food Product Database

Royal Canin West Highland White Terrier, Beagle Breed Health Nutrition formulas

Royal Canin USA Inc.

Market Trends and Reports

Dr. Tim's Pet Food Company freeze-dried treat line

Market Trends and Reports

Morondo Migliorgatto cat food for sterilized cats

Pet Food Ingredients

Biocatalysts enzyme development and manufacturing service

News from the AAVN Clinical Nutrition and Research Symposium

The 14th Annual American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition and Research Symposium was held in Nashville, Tennessee on June 4, 2014 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The symposium coincided with the American College of Veterinary and Internal Medicine Forum. This year the symposium attracted 155 professionals from around the globe. The attendees were treated to more than 30 presentations of original research, reviews and poster presentations on topics ranging from clinical care and diagnostic techniques to general animal nutrition and food product evaluations.

National Animal Supplement Council Names Vets Plus Inc. as preferred supplier

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has added animal nutrition manufacturer Vets Plus Inc. to its list of preferred suppliers. Vets Plus has been an NASC member company since 2005.

New Jersey dog summer camp tackles pet obesity

New Jersey-based Morris Animal Inn will offer the Canine Cardio Fitness Camp to help dogs get fit, lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle, according to organizers. The camp will be held June 16–20, 2014.

Pet Food Ingredients

Petfood brands turn focus on desire to make pets' meals at home

A growing market in the petfood industry revolves around a pet parent's desire to have a hand in making their pet's meals. Companies are launching premium-priced products that require humans to refrigerate, freeze, dice, heat and/or mix in additional ingredients such as meat and vegetables.

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