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Recall: Carolina Prime Pet Priority Total Pet Care Bullstrips

Carolina Prime Pet Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is recalling Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips because the product has the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recalled dog treat products are sold in a 5-count package, marked with UPC code 0-21130-42080-3, and lot code 20082712 S 3195 and lot code 20090312 S3195.

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Nestlé invests US$15.9 million in petfood production in Argentina

Petfood manufacturer Nestlé Purina has invested CHF15 million (US$15.9 million) in its factory in Santo Tomé, Argentina, increasing its petfood production capacity by 50 percent and creating 250 jobs overall. The petfood manufacturer's investment added a third production line for dry cat and dog food, as well as two new packaging lines.

Petfood safety advocates urge Walmart to remove jerky pet treats

Petfood safety advocates sent a letter to the chairman and president of Walmart asking the company to voluntarily remove chicken jerky pet treats manufactured in China from the shelves of all Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. Since 2007, the jerky treats from China have been linked to the deaths of more than 360 dogs and one cat and 2,200 illnesses, the advocates' letter says.

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Exclusively Pet Inc. Perfect Pooch Gift Pack

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Cat food brand Friskies hosts cat video awards

Cat food brand Friskies recently hosted "The Friskies" award show honoring the best cat videos and the importance of cats in society. Friskies received more than 1,400 submissions to the awards and four judges narrowed down the list to 12 finalists, three videos in each of four categories.

Pet Fair Asia 2012 sets record with nearly 50,000 visitors

Pet Fair Asia 2012 broke all previous records drawing nearly 50,000 visitors during the four-day event, which was held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai, China, October 11-14. The pet industry event attracted a total of 506 exhibitors from 25 countries showcased new and existing brands, as well as 12,351 industry professionals and 36,000 pet owners.

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Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Minis

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'Catkins' wet cat food diet recommended for obese cats

A growing number of American Veterinary Medical Association members are recommending a "Catkins" diet for pet owners to help their overweight cats lose weight. According to one veterinarian's website, the Catkins diet involves providing a wet diet for cats, rather than feeding dry kibble.

Product trends: Small animal and bird food market

According to Melissa Ross, marketing operations manager for Oxbow Animal Health, the future for the bird and small animal petfood and treat market will continue to be focused on natural, wholesome ingredients with an emphasis on functional, wellness-based formulas. As the popularity of small animals as pets has grown, so too have the demands of their owners.

'A growing percentage of consumers in the small animal market are interested in ingredients they feel will offer their pets the best quality of life as well as the greatest longevity,' says Melissa Ross of Oxbow Animal Health.

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Stella & Chewy's donates petfood to Hurricane Sandy victims

Stella & Chewy’s, a manufacturer of freeze-dried and frozen dinners and treats for dogs and cats, has donated more than US$25,000 worth of product to the victims of hurricane Sandy in the northeastern US. Stella & Chewy’s, along with two local organizations, Bideawee and The Mayors Alliance of NYC, teamed up to provide 150 cases of dog and cat food to be distributed to those in need.

AFIA to host Pet Food Conference at IPPE 2013 in January

On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, the American Feed Industry Association and the USPOULTRY Poultry Protein and Fat Council will sponsor the sixth annual Pet Food Conference on the first day of the International Production & Processing Expo. The forum will feature a number of sessions addressing topics ranging from regulatory issues to the technical aspects of petfood production, food safety, marketing and use of ingredients.

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Instinct offers variety-pack of grain-free canned cat diets

Instinct, a natural and grain-free petfood brand, has introduced a variety pack with its Instinct grain-free canned diets for cats. This package offers 12, 5.5-ounce cans in three different proteins: Chicken Formula, Duck Formula and Salmon Formula.

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