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More on probiotics in petfood
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8/7/2010
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Pathogenic bacteria cause disease and exposure to these is an unpleasant experience. However, maintenance of the proper microbes in the intestinal tract allows animals to gain nutrients from their food that they cannot absorb from their own digestion.
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The possibilities of probiotics in petfood
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8/7/2010
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It’s no secret that bacteria have a bad rap. With constant marketing of hand gels, soaps, wipes and other personal antibacterial products, it’s not surprising that most of the non-scientific public fears bacteria.
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Mid-year global petfood sales trends
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7/12/2010
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Euromonitor International's latest research, published in June 2010, expects the global petfood industry to see steady retail value growth in 2010 despite continued global economic uncertainty. Major markets maintained more than respectable retail value gains as petfood reinforced itself as an esse...
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Research: What’s in store for pet retail
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5/25/2010
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With the deepening recession, credit crunch, and with consumers becoming frugal, the retail channels are responding to the new realities. With unemployment reaching double digits and fewer jobs being created consumers have changed their shopping habits.
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Vitamin A – a balancing act
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5/10/2010
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In an age of extremes and absolutes, vitamin A serves as a potent example of the necessity of balance in diet and nutrition. This is an important vitamin that has a direct effect on vision, the endocrine system in many ways and gene expression modulation.
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Get in-depth with the Top 10 global petfood players
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12/31/2009
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Since 2007, petfood and pet product sales have continued to rise during one of the bleakest global economic climates in decades. Despite the recession and recalls, American Pet Product Association's 2008 research shows pet supply distribution has reached a US$4.2 billion total. Worldwide retail sal...
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Live long, live strong
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12/18/2009
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From puppy to senior to everything in between, lifestage specific petfoods target strengthening immunity and lengthening the life span of dogs and cats
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Iams, Eukanuba offer prebiotic petfood
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10/5/2009
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PG Pet Care has introduced prebiotic petfood formulas of Iams and Eukanuba to help maintain pets’ gastrointestinal health.
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Tasty and healthy
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10/1/2009
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When it comes to what they put in their pets' bowls, today's consumers demand the best quality and nutrition. That means petfood manufacturers and suppliers must develop and select every ingredient and component of a formulation for maximum effect.
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Riding out the recession
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9/30/2009
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The tide continues to turn in the favor of the petfood market thanks to natural, wellness and new products making waves
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Market Report: Senior, overweight pets underpin health push
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9/18/2009
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For several years now, virtually all dollar growth in the US petfood market has been coming from pricier products, reflecting both higher ingredient costs and the deliberate efforts of marketers to "premiumize" products. Also well established is the potency of the human/animal bond as a driver behi...
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FirstMate Australian Lamb Formula
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8/17/2009
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FirstMate Australian Lamb Formula is grain free. Blueberries, raspberries and cranberries also are included in the dog food for palatability and the immune system.
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Probiotic-powered palatants
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8/13/2009
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Probiotics are one of the fastest growing areas in the healthy eating segment of the human food industry. The benefits of probiotics are becoming increasingly well known to a broader base of consumers through the popular press, increased product offerings and commercial advertisements.
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Sensitive systems and finicky pets
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5/13/2009
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Hypoallergenic foods and ingredients for pets with allergies
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Food tips given for Obamas’ new dog
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4/17/2009
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Holistic vet Dr. Randy Kidd, veterinary adviser of Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, recently offered advice to the Obamas on the care of their dog Bo, according to a Rainbow Light press release.
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Petfood goes to Hollywood
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4/6/2009
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Celebrities are getting in line to endorse pet products—could yours be next?
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Bob Martin biscuit named 'Product of the Year'
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3/9/2009
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The Bob Martin Vetcare Healthy Biscuit variety is this year’s Petcare Product of the Year — a product that was launched in May of last year, according to an article by The Times of South Africa.
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Online Extra! More from Petfood goes wild
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3/7/2009
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Dig deeper and find more on evolutionary diets: petfoods formulated closer to what nature intended, according to their manufacturers
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Thrive! Foods Hip Health Pumpkin Spice snacks
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11/18/2008
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Thrive! Foods now offers Hip Health Pumpkin Spice snacks as part of its SuperTreats line. According to the company, the snacks contain antioxidants, beta-carotenes, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, designed to increase hip health and the immune system.
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Six health problems targeted by cat food
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11/12/2008
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Dr. Sally Perea, veterinary nutritionist and professor at the University of California-Davis, weighs in on nutritional choices that can help prevent common complaints from cat owners
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Newest product trends for critters
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9/29/2008
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Five emerging petfood and treat fads for companion animals other than dogs and cats
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Taste that innovates
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8/22/2008
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It used to be enough that petfoods met pets' tastes and their nutritional needs. But with the significant evolution of the global petfood market that has been accompanied by a strong premiumization trend, foods that are going to fly off shelves also have to answer to the pet owner's demand for the ...
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Nine beneficial dog food ingredients
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8/13/2008
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Amid growing interest among Americans in feeding their families and pets more "natural" foods, some dog food manufacturers are now using more natural -- and recognizable -- ingredients in foods they sell
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Seven signs of a healthy cat diet
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8/13/2008
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Although diet is among many factors affecting cat’s health, appearance and behavior, feeding felines a high-quality meal is an essential and wise move
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Celebrities endorsing lines of premium and organic dog food
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8/6/2008
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Rachael Ray and Cesar Milan have recently launched lines of dog food and products
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