Pet Food

Now that autumn weather has replaced hot summer days, bears have begun their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, to prepare for winter.

According to a recent Reuters article, the Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians, and health experts.  Since Presid...

Two cats from different households in Oregon's Multnomah County have died as a result of bird flu.  Oregon’s Department of Agriculture says both cats got the virus from eating raw pet food made by Wild Coast Raw based in Olympia, WA.   The ow...

Portland-based Morasch Meats is recalling its Northwest Naturals 2lb Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food, after samples tested positive for H5N1.  The Oregon Department of Agriculture say it was this pet food that led to the death of an indoor cat in Washington County.    “We...

The American Feed Industry Association released its annual Our Industry, Our Promise report last week.  The report details the challenges the U.S. feed and pet food industry faced over the past year, and the steps the AFIA took to address member priorities.  The rep...

Studies show that up to 70% of a pet’s immune system is contained in the digestive system, making nutrition essential for maintaining the overall health of dogs and cats. To increase awareness of the importance of gastrointestinal health in pets, Exclusive Pet Foods is proclaiming August as Pet Digestive Health Month. Dr. ...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture is working to help feed millions of Washingtonians in need thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout. But it’s not just humans that are hurting from the slow economy. Pet ...

New research finds that U.S. pet food manufacturers provide balanced, safe meals for America’s dogs and cats, and also stimulate the overall agricultural economy. The Institute for Feed Education and Research, North American Renderers Association, and Pet Food Institute released a new the jointly funded report Wednesday. The ...