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Pet Food Press Releases

USDA confirms tiger sick with COVID-19 in New York zoo

Public health officials believe these large cats became sick after being exposed to a zoo employee who was actively shedding virus.

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Pet Food Safety

Pet food safety: HPP, COVID-19 are hot industry topics

With a continuing upward trend in pet food premiumization and a COVID-19 global pandemic, pet food safety is more of a focus than ever, particularly in the areas of HPP and sanitation.

Pet food safety, now perhaps more than ever, is a hot topic in all areas of the industry. | (Waldemarus I iStockimage.com)

COVID-19 virus replicates in cats, transmits cat-to-cat

The scientists conducted similar experiments with dogs, pigs, chickens, ferrets and ducks. The virus could replicate in ferrets and cats, and could transmit from cat to cat.

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Pet Food Press Releases

How does UV light disinfect the coronavirus?

UV light specifically, the UV-C range, is capable of eliminating viruses, including the coronavirus.

Pet Food Regulations

Vitamin K in cat foods: Necessary, but source questioned

A synthetic analog for vitamin K, MSBC, is causing a stir among some state feed control officials.

Vitamin K is commonly added to cat and dog foods, but a primary source is currently under scrutiny. | (Maxx-Studio | Shutterstock.com)

FDA urges pet owners not to hoard pet food

There are no actual pet food shortages in the US due to the COVID-19 crisis, just unprecedented demand, says director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine.

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Dog, cat food industry suppliers’ pandemic preparations

As the health crisis expanded, these companies prepared and developed contingency plans for various potential scenarios in the markets where they operate.

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Pet Food Market

Purina worker positive for COVID-19; Nestle may pay wages

A worker for Purina PetCare tested positive for the presence of the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.

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FDA to brief animal food industry on COVID-19

FDA will host a stakeholder call with the pet food and other animal feed industries on Tuesday, March 31 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

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IcelandicPlus recalls dried-fish pet treats for size

IcelandicPlus of Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania, USA recalled Capelin Pet Treats because some of the fish have exceeded the FDA compliance guideline for fish larger than 5 inches.

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Pet Food Market

How pet food makers can assure pet owners amid COVID-19

Increasing pet food sales indicate pet owners are stocking up due to the pandemic and may turn to pet food brands for reassurance and information.

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Feds deem pet food industry vital during COVID-19 pandemic

United States Department of Homeland Security officials defined some pet food industry professionals as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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