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TFP Nutrition issued a recall notice for HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food produced on November 13, 2022 at its Nacogdoches facility due to possible salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported. The recall involves HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food manufactured on this date. This voluntary recall only […]
PR strategists know it works: release bad news on Friday in hopes that it won’t draw too much attention over the course of the weekend. That was precisely what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did with its announcement to stop updating on its dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)/grain-free pet food investigation “unless there is meaningful new […]
Mycotoxin-contaminated cat food ingredients could have contributed to a 2021 pancytopenia epidemic that killed over 350 cats in the UK. Medical researchers at Royal Veterinary College examined 544 dietary histories of cats diagnosed with severe pancytopenia; 500 of them had eaten one of three brands subject to recalls issued June 2021. Researchers reported in Journal […]
Nestle Purina PetCare Company announced on February 8, 2023, it is recalling certain lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D, in accordance with a press release issued. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels […]
Adapted from a press release: Nestle Purina PetCare expanded their recall of 8 and 20 lb bags of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to a supplier error resulting in potentially elevated vitamin D levels in two additional product lots, predating production dates of the previously recalled lots, […]
Adapted from a press release: Stratford Care USA Inc of Odessa Florida USA has issued a recall due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin A according to the Food and Drug Administration. Stratford Care USA Inc operates solely as a distributor for supplements and companion animal products; lots involved were produced by contract manufacturers prior […]
Scientists tested three types of cellulose to compare with the same formulation without these fiber sources. Pet obesity is a major health issue for millions of cats, dogs and other animals. In dog food , formulators include a variety of fibers. As with human food, increasing the fiber content in dog food can lead to an increased feeling of […]
Scientists predicted that dogs with higher antioxidant levels would have a greater effect on blood chemistry. The antioxidants in dog food play a dual role, preserving food and benefiting animal health. The relationship between ingredients and the changes in antioxidant levels in dogs may be complex. Researchers in Colombia found that dog food with different levels of antioxidant did not […]
Scientists chose to use potato, cassava or sweet potato as the primary carbohydrate source in cat food. Two of the carbohydrate sources showed benefits, which could be used to formulate weight-control pet food. In order to lose weight, pet owners may reduce their energy intake by cutting carbohydrates out of their diets. Pet owners are now aware […]
Understanding the benefits of probiotics will help you to provide what you want for your pet. Brand Insights by Chr. Hansen In the last decade, probiotics have become a popular topic of discussion. Probiotics are now labeled on foods and probiotic supplement sales have increased. Pet owners are beginning to realize the importance of probiotics in the […]
