pet food

Peanut Butter Recall Expands to Pet Food

Michael Santo — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:10:39 -0600

Much as with the pet food incident of 2007, when tainted products from China were killing our beloved companions, the peanut butter recall of 2009 has reached pet food.

Link possible between pet food contamination and baby formula contamination

harminka — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:09:07 -0500

A study published in the November issue of a scientific journal, Toxicological Sciences, which is published by Oxford Journals on behalf of the Society of Toxicology, describes the kidney toxicity of melamine and cyanuric acid based on research that was done to characterize the toxicity of the compounds that contaminated pet food in North America in 2007.

Free Kibble Feeds Dogs At Freekibble.com

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:04:39 -0500

NBC Nightly News tonight showed a story about a girl at freekibble.com who's motivation helped her to start a website that donates free kibble to dog shelters.

Protect Your Dog As Food Allergy Threats Grow

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:14 -0500

If you are allergic to any kind of food, then you already have a good idea how uncomfortable it is. You can probably imagine how terrible dog food allergy can be for your pet. Dog food allergy is said to be the third most common form of allergy in dogs; but despite this, it remains that there is no one particular cause of this condition.

Ellen DeGeneres Becomes An Owner of Renowned Halo Pet Food Company

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:23:55 -0600

Expanded Product Line of Halo, Purely For Pets® Available In Stores Nationwide In February 2008

Mars Petcare US, Inc. Recalls Dry Dog Food

Anastvatz — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:27:43 -0500

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers that Mars Petcare US, Inc. has recalled two dry dog food products because of the potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.

Study links cat disease to flame retardants in furniture and to pet food

harminka — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:29:28 -0500

A mysterious epidemic of thyroid disease among pet cats in the United States may be linked to exposure to dust shed from flame retardants in household carpeting, furniture, fabrics and pet food, scientists are reporting in a study scheduled for publication the Aug.

How To Safely Handle Pet Food

harminka — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:11:20 -0500

As the Pennsylvania Department of Health investigates human cases of infection with an uncommon type of Salmonella, possibly connected to dry dog food, state Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today reminded consumers of steps they should take to prevent illness when handling pet food and pet treats.

Way to make snack foods with extra fiber

harminka — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:45:33 -0500

Trying to get more fiber in your diet" Munching on cookies or tortillas probably doesn't come to mind. But a Kansas State University researcher is experimenting with ways to add fiber to the foods we love without changing what we like about our favorite snacks.

Trace amounts of a melamine derivative identified in limited number of pet food products

Anastvatz — Sat, 12 May 2007 04:07:17 -0500

Eight Sensible Choice Dry Dog Food Products, Seven Kasco Dry Dog and Cat Food Products Recalled Nationwide by Royal Canin USA Effective May 11

China Says It Will Overhaul Food Safety Procedures

Dinka — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:44 -0500

China has promised to clean up its food industry after exports of contaminated food ingredients led to the deaths of dogs and cats in North America. As VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Beijing, environmentalists in the country are calling for a ban on dangerous additives, and more thorough enforcement of food safety laws.

Alpo Cuts In Gravy Canned Dog Food Voluntary Nationwide Recall

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:43:00 -0500

NestlÃ© Purina PetCare Company today announced it is voluntarily recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this voluntary action after learning today that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, was provided to Purina by the same company that also supplied Menu Foods.