Expanded Pet Food Recall as Humans Sickened
The number of bags of pet food being recalled by Diamond Pet Foods continues to expand as at least fourteen people across the United States
UC Davis Veterinary to Run FDA Facility for Pet Food
$1.5 million grant to fund food safety facility was spurred in part by spinach disaster of 2006. WASHINGTON – UC Davis will host the nation’s newest food safety center
Source of Resistant Staph Bacteria Found in Pigs and Farmers
Resistant Staph Bacteria. A new study published in Veterinary Microbiology found methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevalent in Canadian pig farms and pig farmers
FDA Investigates Jerky Treats from China
Severe Health Threat to Dogs. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recently been made aware of several complaints from pet owners and veterinarians that multiple brands of jerky treats
Nutrition
Proper nutrition is vital to good health and maximizes the quality and length of life. Commercially available premium foods are convenient and their composition is regulated by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA). The label should clearly state that the food is nutritionally complete…