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Zuke's partners with US Dog Agility Association

Zuke's All Natural, Healthy Dog and Cat Treats has partnered with the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) for 2015.

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Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Hill's Pet Nutrition extends partnership with Minnesota Urolith Center

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. has extended its partnership with the Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) to reduce the worldwide incidence of urinary disease in companion animals.

Three Dog Bakery raises funds for military service dogs

Through its 2014 US Veteran’s Day promotion, Three Dog Bakery raised US$5,000 from a percentage of sales made through its bakeries, retail outlets and online on November 11.

Jackson Galaxy launches foundation for shelter animals

Cat behaviorist and Petfood Forum 2015 keynote speaker Jackson Galaxy has launched The Jackson Galaxy Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit created to better the lives of shelter animals.

Virginia legislation to protect animals may tax petfood for funding

Senate Bill 698, which would amend the Code of Virginia to establish a fund to reimburse participating veterinarians for the surgical sterilizations they perform on eligible dogs and cats, would be funded by including a surcharge on producers of petfood.

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Update on US pet population and ownership trends

Packaged Facts’ new study on Pet Population and Ownership Trends reports that 65 million American households have pets of any type, for an overall total of over 200 million pets. Pet owners make up roughly 55% of households, including 45 million households with dogs and 30 million with cats.

In 2014 as in previous years, dogs were the predominant type of pet in the US in number and percentage of overall and pet-owning households.

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Banfield Charitable Trust, Royal Canin launch holiday petfood drive

Banfield Charitable Trust and Royal Canin invite pet owners and advocates across the US to participate in and support the ninth annual holiday petfood drive.

Pets benefit human health, says survey

A recent survey conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute has found that there are human health benefits to owning a pet.

Morris Animal Foundation undertakes Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is the largest and longest effort ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs, according to the group.

Miranda Lambert, Pedigree partner to support pet adoption

On Nov. 3, 2014, country singer Miranda Lambert joined Pedigree at the company's Pet Adoption Suite to help support the adoption of shelter dogs.

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Mars Petcare, WikiVet partner to improve online veterinary encyclopedia

WikiVet and Mars Petcare have announced a collaboration that aims to improve the quality and reach of reference materials freely available online to veterinary students, practicing veterinarians and vet nurses through WikiVet’s veterinary encyclopedia.

Oklahoma social service groups feed homeless pets

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Night Light Tulsa, a social services group that offers weekly dinner and living necessities for homeless or needy people, has added pets to its list of those it helps.

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