$550M investment expands Ga. pet food facilityDecember 11, 2020Nestle Purina PetCare is set to invest $550 million to expand its pet food factory in Hartwell, Ga. The development, which will create up to 130 new jobs, comes one year after the facility’s grand opening.
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Ending pet obesity drives academic, corporate collaborationDecember 1, 2020Improving the health of animals by eliminating pet obesity is the primary focus of a significant renovation at the Kansas State University (K-State) College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital.
Veterinary nutritionists: A secret ingredient for pet healthNovember 26, 2020Veterinarians are the most utilized source of information for owners regarding their pet’s health and nutrition.
Pet food supplier scores top marks in sustainabilityNovember 6, 2020A cellulose fiber found in a bamboo-like grass common in America’s Midwest has been praised for its eco-friendly properties by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC).
Feline appetite stimulant aids in CKD-caused weight lossOctober 22, 2020The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a capromorelin oral solution for appetite stimulation in cats.
Pet food pulled due to dangerous, potentially deadly toxinOctober 13, 2020Veterinarians should be on alert for patients displaying symptoms of aflatoxin poisoning.
Technicians are tops: The changing role of this critical team memberOctober 12, 2020It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time when we honor these tireless professionals who have never been more critical to animal health than over the last eight months or so.
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
$450M facility to meet growing pet food demandOctober 1, 2020A 1.3 million-sf brewery is set to be converted into a pet food manufacturing facility in the Old North State.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFood is love—So why is nutrition a problem area for veterinarians?September 29, 2020By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAAs a child, I was a big fan of the Peanuts cartoons. One of my favorite characters was Snoopy, a suave, bipedal beagle who wrote novels and engaged in breathtaking aerial combat with his nemesis, the Red Baron. Though Snoopy was unlike most other beagles I have known, he had one characteristic in common to others of his breed, and indeed most dogs. When suppertime arrived, all other activities were forgotten, and he often launched into an exuberant, joyful, food-induced dance. Every feeding was a celebration for Snoopy, not only of food but of the bond between dog and owner. Few subjects generate the same intensity of emotion in pet owners as the question of what to feed our animal companions. Feeding our pets is the quintessential act of caring and love. And based on how most dogs and cats act at feeding time, it certainly seems like a highlight of the relationship for them. There is also a deep sense in most pet owners that choosing a pet food has tremendous significance for the health and well-being of their pets. Everyone wants to give their pets the "best" food that will keep them active and happy and prevent illness …
