Category: Pets Food

National Pet Month: What is it and how can you celebrate?

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A s if you need a reminder to show extra love for your furry friends, it will soon be National Pet Month (NPM). During the spring, the main objective of the month is to organize an event that involves animal charities and welfare organizations. It is an opportunity to promote responsible pet ownership and the benefits of owning pets, and a chance to celebrate your encounter this April and May. Here is everything you need to know about NPM. What is National Pet Month? National Pet Month, which started in 1989 as National Pet Week, celebrates and raises awareness of…
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Pet food pros talk about sustainability, food safety at the Pet Food Conference

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ATLANTA — Nearly 400 industry professionals convened at the 2023 Pet Food Conference in Atlanta, held Jan. 24 in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Attendees spanned pet food manufacturers, ingredient and equipment suppliers, regulatory officials, aspiring students, and other industry stakeholders, representing what the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) described as a “pre-pandemic” turnout. “We had a packed room the entire day and certainly learned a lot,” said Louise Calderwood, directory of regulatory affairs at the AFIA. During the conference, Eric Altom, Ph.D., technical nutritionist and innovation lead at Balchem, presented the 2023 Friend of Pet…
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Charlotte + Harper | South Haven MI Pet Photography | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC

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Today is a significant day for Charlotte and Harper’s humans. One year ago today, Charlotte was diagnosed with Large B Cell Lymphoma at 2.5 years old, which is crazy young. Upon diagnosis, Charlotte went through a series of chemo and radiation therapy, and has been in remission since the beginning of 2019. She is now being trained to be a therapy dog ​​to help children and adults fight back against cancer. Kristin and I met through the wonderful pet community on Instagram since her and her boyfriend, Ryan, both live in NYC. She had always wanted to do a session…
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The most-read pet food stories of 2022

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KANSAS CITY, MO. — The North American pet food and treat industry at large has proven its resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the United States teeters over a potential economic recession. The year 2022 presented continued supply chain disruptions, steep inflation on everything from raw materials to transportation, risk of animal diseases, labor shortages, and a myriad of other challenges. These headwinds are certainly reflected in Pet Food Processing‘s most-read articles from last year, but this list also reflects major mergers and acquisitions, notable new products, and key trends driving the industry forward. Keep scrolling…
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Pearl the Shepherd Mix | Denver, Colorado Pet Photographer | Kat Ku | Modern Dog and Cat Photos. Ann Arbor| Detroit | Chicago| NYC

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It’s truly an honor and privilege to have clients come back to me and ask me to work with them again— whether it’s to document their newest furry member where a beautiful relationship is just beginning— or to photograph the same dog(s), only now , they’re a little older, and a little wiser. It’s significant because it means that they believe there’s value in what I do, and that the images I create are meaningful for them. I can’t tell you the number of people I have met who have told me some version of the following: “My dog ​​just…
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The top 10 best-selling pet foods of the ear

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Best-selling pet food Introduction When it comes to pampering our beloved pets, their nutrition is of the utmost importance. Not only does a healthy diet help keep our furry friends feeling their best, but it can also prevent various health issues down the line. But with so many pet food options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 10 pet foods you should buy to ensure your pet gets the nourishment they need. This post will give you an insight at our top 10 picks, including a…
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition partners with veterinarians to tackle pet obesity

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TOPEKA, KAN. — Hill’s Pet Nutrition launched its annual “End Pet Obesity” campaign, listing Vernard Hodges, DVM, and Terrence Ferguson, DVM, stars of TV series “Critter Fixers: Country Vets.” According to Hill’s, more than 50% of pets are overweight and 90% of pet parents with an overweight pet do not know their pet is overweight. “As veterinarians, we want every pet to live a long and healthy life,” Hodges said. “That’s why pet parents should actively monitor their pet’s weight and address it in real time with the guidance of their veterinarian. We are proud to be a part of…
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