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Nutritional management of copper-associated hepatitis in the Labrador Retriever

Canine hereditary copper-associated hepatitis is characterized by gradual hepatic copper accumulation eventually leading to liver cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a low-copper, high-zinc diet as an alternative to continuous d-penicillamine treatment for the long-term management of canine copper-associated hepatitis.

Effects of increasing salt in diets of healthy cats

High dietary salt (NaCl) concentrations are assumed to be beneficial in preventing formation of calcium oxalate (CaOx) uroliths in cats, since increased water intake and urine volume have been observed subsequent to intake. The aim of this study was to clarify the role of dietary NaCl in the formation of CaOx uroliths in cats.

Treating canine atopic dermatitis with unsaturated fatty acids

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by pruritus and associated cutaneous changes. A dietary intervention using polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) has been shown to alleviate symptoms in some dogs.

Purina sues Blue Buffalo for false advertising, disparagement

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has filed a lawsuit in federal court in St. Louis, Missouri, against The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., for false advertising, disparagement and unjust enrichment—including violations of the Federal Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)).

Market Trends and Reports

Rachael Ray Nutrish for cats

Market Trends and Reports

Zuke's genuine jerky treats

Market Trends and Reports

Pampered Pets USA oven-baked dog treats

Market Trends and Reports

Beastie Bars all-natural dog treats

Petfood Forum China 2014 topics announced

Petfood Forum China 2014, scheduled for August 22 in Shanghai, will focus on pet nutrition, ingredients and formulation, the organizers have announced.

Merrick Pet Care launches dog food advertising campaign

Natural petfood manufacturer Merrick Pet Care has launched its “Best Dog Ever Deserves the Best Food Ever” advertising campaign with Austin, Texas-based agency McGarrah Jessee. The new campaign for the company’s all-natural Merrick brand dog food marks the most substantial marketing investment in its 25+ year history and comes at a time when the brand is experiencing double-digit growth in the expanding natural, premium petfood category, according to the company.

Pet Food Ingredients

Kemin to expand Missouri processing plant

Kemin Industries plans to expand its production facility in Verona, Mo. The five-year expansion plan includes a more than US$14 million capital investment and is expected to create 24 jobs, according to reports.

Pet obesity: Tackling the ‘fat gap’

Two studies released in March show that pet obesity is becoming an all too common problem in developed petfood markets. First, UK's Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) issued “Pet Obesity: Five Years On,” an update to an initial report from 2009. The picture now does not look any better than it did then.

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