Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food
Recalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval…
Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us
You walk the aisles of your local pet store, or maybe you shop online – and you notice that your pet’s food, treats and supplements are marked “Made in the USA.” You think that this means it is free from any foreign ingredients, and therefore safe – right? Wrong. In fact, various ingredients can be sourced from anywhere in the world and then assembled (made) in the USA. And, suddenly we see how deceptive that “Made in the USA” claim can be.
Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls
The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even…
Why You Can’t Rely on the Guaranteed Analysis of Pet Food
Pet owners, veterinarians and retailers often rely on the guaranteed…
FDA Finds No Evidence that Grain-Free Diets Are Causing Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Evidence shows that risk factors for DCM is multi-faceted and…
The Big Miss: Is No-Hide® Actually Rawhide?
A ‘consumer advocate’ recently stirred up drama from July 2017 re-circulating an article (figure 1) claiming that Earth Animal No-Hide® treats were rawhide, again. This was on the heels of the announcement of a class-action lawsuit (figure 2) against Earth Animal Ventures (EAV) questioning the ingredients and sourcing of No-Hide® products. I didn’t think I would have to address this issue, but apparently, I do since misinformation and cherry-picked information from the original chain of events keeps circulating (if it’s on the internet it must be true, right?). Consumers and retailers alike need to see the situation for what it is, so I’ll also write this from both a retailer and consumer standpoint to provide the level of transparency I hold others to. As you read this, you’ll understand that both sides have significant issues. In fact, No-Hide® being (or not being) rawhide is hardly the issue. Instead there is a pervasive lack of transparency and misinformation from both the consumer advocate side and EAV.
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What Causes Dog Tear Stains? Plus Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan HuntYou’re probably frustrated with your pet’s tear stains if you’re reading this. Maybe you’ve tried every over-the-counter solution, changed your pet’s food and have been vigilant about cleaning, all to no avail. So, what can you do?
Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food
/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan HuntRecalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval of hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food. …
Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us
/ Nicole R. CammackYou walk the aisles of your local pet store, or maybe you shop online – and you notice that your pet’s food, treats and supplements are marked “Made in the USA.” You think that this means it is free from any foreign ingredients, and therefore safe – right? Wrong. In fact, various ingredients can be sourced from anywhere in the world and then assembled (made) in the USA. And, suddenly we see how deceptive that “Made in the USA” claim can be.
Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls
/ Nicole R. CammackThe recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even if you’re not feeding the food being …
Why You Can’t Rely on the Guaranteed Analysis of Pet Food
/ Nicole R. CammackPet owners, veterinarians and retailers often rely on the guaranteed analysis (GA) of pet foods to help determine if …
FDA Finds No Evidence that Grain-Free Diets Are Causing Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
/ Dr. Ryan YamkaEvidence shows that risk factors for DCM is multi-faceted and is not related to a grain-free diet. INTRODUCTION: …
The Big Miss: Is No-Hide® Actually Rawhide?
/ Nicole R. CammackA ‘consumer advocate’ recently stirred up drama from July 2017 re-circulating an article (figure 1) claiming that Earth Animal No-Hide® treats were rawhide, again. This was on the heels of the announcement of a class-action lawsuit (figure 2) against Earth Animal Ventures (EAV) questioning the ingredients and sourcing of No-Hide® products. I didn’t think I would have to address this issue, but apparently, I do since misinformation and cherry-picked information from the original chain of events keeps circulating (if it’s on the internet it must be true, right?). Consumers and retailers alike need to see the situation for what it is, so I’ll also write this from both a retailer and consumer standpoint to provide the level of transparency I hold others to. As you read this, you’ll understand that both sides have significant issues. In fact, No-Hide® being (or not being) rawhide is hardly the issue. Instead there is a pervasive lack of transparency and misinformation from both the consumer advocate side and EAV.