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High phosphorus cat food may hurt kidneys

Researchers found evidence that phosphate concentrations in cat food that exceed the daily intake required for health maintenance by more than fivefold can damage kidney function in healthy cats.

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Brand Insights

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

Milo’s Kitchen recalls dog treats for thyroid hormones

Dogs consuming high levels of beef thyroid hormone may exhibit symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, weight loss, increased heart rate and restlessness.

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Mars Australia recalls dog food after megaesophagus

The recall comes after numerous dogs were affected by megaesophagus, a condition that is generally not associated with food.

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Darwin’s Natural recalls dog food for E. coli, Salmonella

These pathogens can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

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Blue Ridge Beef recalls raw pet food

This recall was initiated after samples collected and tested by the FDA showed positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

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Do pet foods really contain euthanized dogs and cats?

A proposed new law to prevent the use of euthanized dogs and cats in pet food may target a non-existent practice.

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Lawsuit alleges heavy metals, BPA in Champion pet foods

Small quantities of heavy metals may be unavoidable in foods sourced from farms or the wilderness.

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Second lawsuit filed over drug in recalled dog foods

A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker and its subsidiary Big Heart Pet Brands was filed in a New York district court related to the discovery of pentobarbital in Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food.

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Ohio bill would prohibit euthanized dogs, cats in pet food

The bill would also ban the use of animals euthanized with drugs, such as pentobarbital.

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Radagast Pet Food recalls raw cat food for Listeria

Radagast was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested.

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Pet Food Market

Could Blockchain revolutionize the pet food industry?

Blockchain provides proof of pet food ingredient claims and quality by essentially telling a brand’s story in a more credible way.

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Raw pet food sales growing despite health warnings

Pet food industry executives, analysts and scientists shared their insights into the raw pet food market in 2018.

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