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Pet Food Safety

Pentobarbital residues in pet foods

This animal drug has lately been a significant topic of discussion, both within the pet food industry and among customers.

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High phosphorus levels in cat food may cause kidney damage

Those researchers found evidence that when phosphate concentrations in cat food exceed the required daily dose, it may damage healthy cats’ kidneys.

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FDA’s key findings from Darwin’s raw pet food plant

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of the raw pet food production facility of Arrow Reliance Inc., doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products.

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Pet Food Safety

Mars Petcare facility in Arkansas wins safety award

A Mars Petcare facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas received a Three Million Work Hours Safety Award from the Arkansas Department of Labor.

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10 dog and cat food recalls in March 2018

Several of the recalls involved raw pet food.

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‘No ingredients from China’ pet food offensive to some

Not all consumers or pet specialty store clerks may be aware of the decade-old reasoning behind “no ingredients from China” labeling.

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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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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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