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Dog owners purchasing premium petfood in spite of economy

Dog owners continue to buy premium petfood in spite of the current economic climate, according to a survey conducted by online pet supplies store GJW Titmuss. The survey results indicate that 74% of dog owners purchase top-quality, premium petfood products.

Petco, Blue Buffalo hold pet weigh-in challenge

Pet supply chain Petco is hosting, and Blue Buffalo pet products is sponsoring, the "Pounds for Pounds" weigh-in challenge through January 26. The goal of the challenge is to educate pet parents on what a healthy weight is for their pets and to raise funds for animal groups across the country, according to Petco.

Grapes and raisins: Are they really toxic?

Grape products get a great deal of press these days in the human food and supplement market. They are touted as beneficial for a wide array of functions from simple fruit and fiber to antioxidants that have health benefits and near-medicinal value.

Morris Animal Inn offering dog weight loss camp January 13-17

Morris Animal Inn is encouraging pet owners to help their pets get in shape in 2014 by offering a weight loss and fitness camp for dogs. The luxury pet spa and resort is offering Canine Cardio and Fitness Camp from January 13-17.

Dogs can start getting in shape at the Canine Cardio and Fitness Camp.

Evaluation of hematology profiles in lean, overweight, obese and diabetic cats

The purpose of this study was to compare results of hematologic testing in nondiabetic and diabetic cats to identify possible indicators of alterations in long-term glucose control. Researchers studied 117 client-owned cats: 76 nondiabetic cats (25 with normal body condition, 27 overweight and 24 obese) and 41 naïve (21) and treated (20) diabetic cats.

Market Trends and Reports

Thiamine concentrations in canned foods for cats

Researchers measured thiamine concentrations in commercial canned foods formulated for cats as an assessment of the variation among canned foods. Researchers also determined the effects of flavor (fish vs. nonfish) of the food, texture (paté vs. nonpaté) of the food, country of manufacture and size of the company on thiamine concentration.

The effects of hydroxyproline and oxalate on urinary oxalate excretion in cats

Researchers tested whether urinary oxalate excretion occurs in cats by feeding diets containing low oxalate with high (Hhyp-Lox), moderate (Mhyp-Lox) and low hyp (Lhyp-Lox) concentrations, and low hyp with high oxalate (Lhyp-Hox) to eight adult, female cats in a 48-day study. Cats were randomly allocated to one of four 12-day treatment periods and fed according to individual energy needs.

Raw petfood makes the news

The feeding of raw petfood has been a controversy for decades. Both sides of the discussion have their extremist factions, with some believing it is the ultimately healthful means of feeding dogs and cats and others convinced it constitutes a wholly unwarranted risk to the health of both pets and the people feeding them.

Lincoln Bark releases new dog treat animated video

Lincoln Bark recently released its third original animated video, a 27-second clip featuring the story of dog-shaped shadow puppets, Larry and Stan, casually chatting about Lincoln Bark’s chia-powered dog treats. Titled Lincoln Bark: The Talk of the Town, this video is part of a series of clips designed and animated by Lincoln Bark’s in-house graphic design and animation departments.

ADM to establish global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a supplier of petfood ingredients, has selected Chicago, Illinois, USA, as the location for its global headquarters and customer center. "While we considered other global hubs, Chicago emerged as the best location to provide efficient access to global markets while maintaining our close connections with US farmers, customers and operations," said ADM Chairman and CEO Patricia Woertz.

Registration for AFIA Purchasing & Ingredients Suppliers Conference opens

Registration for the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)’s annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC) is now open for the more than 500 buyers and sellers of feed and petfood ingredients expected to attend. The conference will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, March 12-14, 2014.

Halo, Freekibble.com partner for 2013 Holiday Kibble Drop 'Inspire Tour'

For the third year in a row, Freekibble.com and Ellen DeGeneres' natural petfood company, Halo, Purely for Pets, are teaming up to help homeless dogs and cats across the US this holiday season. During the 2013 Holiday Kibble Drop "Inspire Tour," Halo and Freekibble.com will deliver more than 500,000 meals to pets in need.

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