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Exclusively Pet Inc. Perfect Pooch Gift Pack

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Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Potato & Rabbit dog formula

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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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Petfood producers should brace for higher meat prices in 2013

No surprise, but financial analysts focused on the agricultural sector are starting to predict lower suppliers -- and thus, higher prices -- for meat to hit in 2013, especially for beef, according to Reuters. That will likely push more consumers to buy chicken and pork, making those meat sources also in shorter supply for petfood producers.

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Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Minis

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Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Back to Basics dog food

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Vitakraft Sunseed Inc. VitaSmart small animal food

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Freshpet Dog Joy turkey bacon for dogs

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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.

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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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