


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.

‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary
A Brief History of Deadly Pet Food Recalls
Many pet owners,…

Must Read: Aflatoxin Pet Food Recalls
The recall of SportMix dog and cat foods may impact you even…

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…

Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
There is a dedicated team of veterinarians that advocate for…

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Is ‘Holistic’ Pet Food Safer?
/ Nicole R. CammackThe word holistic started gaining traction in the late 1960’s and has been increasing in popularity ever since. The word has many different meanings to many different people. …
Redefining Transparency: a dirty word
/ Nicole R. CammackTransparency rarely exists in the pet industry. Despite what marketing tells us. So how do we fix it? …
Why Your Dog Food Labels May be Deceiving
/ NorthPoint PetsNutrition goes far beyond an ingredient label and the guaranteed analysis. Read More
The Tough Questions We Ask Prospective Brands
/ Nicole R. CammackRecently a pet food company reached out to us in an attempt to earn a spot on our shelves. In response, Nicci asked a series of questions regarding the quality and safety surrounding the food. The following is a dialogue between her and a Prospective Pet Food Company. (Please note that additional information is provided for context.)
An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’
/ Nicole R. Cammack….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods A little background: If you’re just catching up, Midwestern Pet …
Won’t my dog (or my family) get sick if I feed a raw diet?
/ Abbie MontonyeWe have always received advice to cook meat thoroughly in order to eliminate pathogens such as Salmonella, E. Coli, …
The Covid-19 Pet Food Shortage
/ Nicole Cammack and Jenna HarrisonThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the availability of pet food. If you rely on canned food …