All the
media coverage over the past few weeks about the huge recall of eggs contaminated with
Salmonella -- not to mention the continuing spate of much smaller, less serious, mainly precautionary
petfood recalls -- ensures safety stays top of mind.
But how can you be sure your safety practices are as robust as possi
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on September 2, 2010 at 10:30am —
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When I first read Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats, updated and published by the National Research Council in 2006, my marketing persona wondered (among other things) if someone would pounce on the seasonal aspect of pet n…
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 30, 2010 at 6:00pm —
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Google beta-launched it's latest search tool today, Google Realtime Search. What a gift this is for those of us who need to keep a finger on the pulse!
In order to effectively address co…
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 26, 2010 at 8:56pm —
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The Food & Drug Administration has confirmed that Iowa eggs associated with the recent massive recall will be pasteurized and processed for use in other products, including pet food.…
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 26, 2010 at 2:30am —
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Sustainability. Eco-friendly. Green. All buzzwords used -- though not consistently or backed by any common definitions or standards -- to describe products and practices that are supposedly kinder to the environment and, some believe, the health of humans and animals (including pets).
Yesterday AdAge.com
announced that the US Federal Trade Commission will likely be releasing new "Green Guides" very soon to at least dir
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on August 24, 2010 at 9:51am —
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Please read and help me decide what I should do.....
All comments appreciated and welcomed!
http://opcatchat.blogspot.com
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Added by caren gittleman on August 20, 2010 at 10:46am —
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A remarkable
story out of northern Arizona--and unfortunately, I don't mean "remarkable" in a good way. Two men were reported stealing petfood from a charity: enough cat, dog and puppy food to have fed the pets of 1,000 needy families.
The food had been donated by
Nestle Purina to Angel's Corner, an organization in Williams, Arizona, USA, that delivers food boxes--including petfood--to
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on August 18, 2010 at 9:58am —
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Did Ellen DeGeneres Miss the Gravy Train?
{Photo from Good Morning America video}
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 16, 2010 at 6:00pm —
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New Dog Talk Survey Coming Soon! "What's For Dinner: Nutrition and Feeding Practices" will be launched in early September. Dog Talk's "10 Most Common Behavior Problems" survey will be closing for final analysis and publication on September 15th. Visit the Dog Talk Project to read recent survey results and to share your dog-related knowledge and experiences with the project! (http://www.dogtalkproject.com)
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Added by Linda P. Case on August 15, 2010 at 12:30pm —
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I was glad to see that the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has posted an
online FAQ about the recent spate of
Salmonella-related petfood recalls--and especially gratified that the very first entry attributes the rise in recent incidents to increased awareness, vigilance by petfood companies and regulatory authorities and the new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reportable Food Registry.…
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on August 11, 2010 at 12:36pm —
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It is so important today to remember that consumers are going online for pet food news, from recalls to ingredients. Whether you're doing damage control or releasing a new product, you'll want to
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 11, 2010 at 7:00am —
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If you haven't read it already you must read "Homer's Odyssey" by Gwen Cooper....
A story about a blind cat who never realized he was supposed to be an "underachiever"
Read my review posted on
Cat Chat
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Added by caren gittleman on August 8, 2010 at 2:46pm —
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Caren Gittleman likes talking cats. She'll discuss everything about them, from acquiring a cat, differences in breeds, behaviors, health
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Added by caren gittleman on August 6, 2010 at 12:40pm —
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Our all-new revamped
website just launched today! Check it out for the latest industry news, articles on key topics like nutrition, market information, safety and regulatory (helpfully categorized by page), popular columns by Drs.
Greg Aldrich and…
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on August 2, 2010 at 11:30am —
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It has never been easier to voice opinions and concerns publicly than it is today. Anyone can publish a blog, start a Facebook page, or visit a forum, where they whip off whatever they feel like writing about. If they happen to remotely sound like they know what t
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Added by Melody McKinnon on August 1, 2010 at 6:30am —
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So, who is going to see "Cats & Dogs:The Revenge of Kitty Galore"?
Read my blog about this movie that opened July 30th and let me know on my blog if I should go or not!
http://opcatchat.blogspot.com
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Added by caren gittleman on July 30, 2010 at 10:26am —
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LAST CALL FOR TWO SURVEYS! Two of the Dog Talk Project's seven surveys will be closing for final analysis on July 30th. These are: “A Day in the Life”, and “Dogs and Friends”. If you have not yet completed these surveys, please visit Dog Talk soon to share your dog-related experiences and knowledge with the project! (ht…
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Added by Linda P. Case on July 28, 2010 at 10:08am —
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I attended several interesting sessions at the
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago last week, including one by Lynn Dornblaser and David Jago of
Mintel on "simple ingredient statements."
(By the way, if you're not familiar with the annual IFT meeting and expo, I highly recommend it, not only for the excellent speakers an
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Added by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson on July 28, 2010 at 9:12am —
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Added by Kathleen McLaughlin on July 26, 2010 at 11:05am —
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Read about a woman who has dedicated her life to rescuing/rehabbing Feral Cats
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Added by caren gittleman on July 26, 2010 at 9:59am —
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