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Pet Food Market

New bio-appropriate bird, small pet foods mimic wild mix

For exotic birds, domestication hasn’t been underway for nearly as long as for dogs, cats or even guinea pigs, so Polly wants a biologically appropriate food that’s pretty much the same as what a macaw in the Amazon would enjoy.

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Copper in dog food needs AAFCO safe upper limit, vets say

While not every dog has the same sensitivity to copper, the group suggested that a safe upper limit be established for copper in dog food to protect those dogs that are.

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Market Trends and Reports

Jiminy's Peanut Puffs

Jiminys Peanut Puffs

Market Trends and Reports

Jiminy's Nooch Puffs

Jiminys Nooch Puffs

Market Trends and Reports

Blue Buffalo BLUE Tastefuls Savory Singles & Spoonless Singles

Blue Buffalo Tasteful Savory Spoonless Singles

Pet Food Market

Keep the DCM-grain free (and other pet food) studies coming

The latest research on DCM and grain-free pet food underscores the importance for more studies to happen, including on other pet food ingredients and aspects.

Pet nutrition research has always reflected current pet food trends, which currently means a focus on pet diets and those diets’ effects on animal health. | BillionPhotos.Fotolia.com