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Dogs, cats seem safe from coronavirus disease COVID-19

Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control, OIE and World Health Organization have no evidence that pets can be a source of SARS-CoV-2 infection or spread COVID-19 to people.

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The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

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What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

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Dog infected by coronavirus COVID-19 in Hong Kong

The World Organization for Animal Health published a report of the emerging disease, listing this case as the first in dogs.

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CBD dog treats blamed for pets’ death, illness

A woman in Augusta, Georgia, USA, believes that dog treats containing cannabidiol (CBD) caused the death of one of her Chihuahuas and sickened the other.

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Emerging threat for pet food: red-legged ham beetle

The pest was found in pet food in both Brazil and Turkey in 2019, after appearing years before in Rio de Janeiro and European countries in the Mediterranean.

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DCM and grain-free pet food: What will 2020 bring?

As the pet food industry begins a new year, we wish for continued, comprehensive DCM investigations by FDA and others, plus more discreet alerts by FDA.

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29 DCM articles, blogs on Petfood Industry in 2019

From January to December 2019, these 29 news articles, blogs, features and press releases directly related to canine dilated cardiomyopathy, industry and public reactions or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into correlations among the disease and certain pet food formulations.

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10 most-read Petfood Industry content of 2019

In 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) dominated Petfood Industry news.

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Genomics may help DCM and lead to targeted dog nutrition

With more effort to identify the genetic components of DCM, perhaps dog foods could be formulated specifically for at-risk dogs.

Doberman Pinschers are one of the many breeds studied for their genetic link to dilated cardiomyopathy. (Eric Isselee | Shutterstock.com)

FDA warns Hill’s that vitamin D dog food reply deficient

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to Hill’s Pet Nutrition on November 20, related to the company’s recall of wet dog food for toxic levels of vitamin D.

3 steps to earning skeptical pet owners’ trust

Pet food buyers’ may have become jaded and skeptical over the past several decades, as violations of the public trust by government, business, religious and other institutions became more visible.

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Atypically, mainstream media covered raw pet food recall

Numerous news outlets, including CNN, USAToday, the International Business Times and at least 60 others posted the related FDA recall press release or articles based on it.

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Tips to minimize damage during pet food recalls

During recalls, pet food and treat companies can minimize health risks to dogs, cats and other animals, along with damage done to brands’ reputations.

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