How Pet Food Product Recalls Work
Product recalls, when pet food or treat products are removed from the marketplace, are an important part of the food safety system and are carried out under a strict regulatory framework. PFI members...
View ArticleHow To Read Pet Food Labels
Dr. Conway shares how to easily find the information needed to make an informed decision about your cat or dog’s food, and why this information is so essential to your pet’s health. Understanding how...
View ArticleWhat Is Guaranteed Analysis
All pet food is required to provide a Guaranteed Analysis (GA) on the product label. The GA provides product information to regulators who review each label for compliance with nutrient requirements...
View ArticleThe History of Pet Food
People have fed, domesticated, and kept dogs and cats for work and/or pleasure for millennia. While scientists aren’t yet certain exactly when these animals transitioned from work animals (employed...
View ArticleChoosing A Pet Food
Pet lovers have an array of options when selecting the best food for their dog or cat. PFI explains some of these choices. Skip to a section: By-Products CBD Colors, Flavors, and Preservatives Dry,...
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Economic Contribution of The Pet Food Industry
U.S. Pet Food Makers Feed Pets and Rural Economies Research finds that U.S. pet food makers use approximately 8.65 million tons of animal- and plant-based ingredients to provide the complete nutrition...
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Pet Food Allergies
Adverse reactions by dogs and cats to food are generally associated with either pet food allergies or hypersensitivities (i.e., an immunological response) or with food intolerance (non-immunological...
View ArticleLife Stage Formulas 101
Dr. Conway discusses the different life-stage pet food formulas available for cats and dogs and how following the proper life-stage for your pet will help ensure his or her ideal body condition. Like...
View ArticleTherapeutic Pet Food 101
Learn more about the development and benefits of a therapeutic pet food from Dr. Conway, and how to work with your vet to choose proper food based on your cat or dog’s health issues. A therapeutic pet...
View ArticleMy Journey: A Cancer Diagnosis and Misinformation
By: Kelly KanarasPFI Director of Communications and Membership At first, the lump on the side of my dog Grendel’s face was small. We asked the veterinarian to examine it during his annual exam, and...
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