Not exact matches
An Ishida multihead weigher and X-ray inspection system are ensuring weight accuracy and quality control
for a new range of single - serve cat and
dog food in doypacks, produced by Italy's leading pet
food manufacturer Morando S.p.A
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Loving Pets, a Cranbury, N.J. - based
manufacturer of grain - free pet
foods and treats
for dogs and cats, recently announced that its facility is Global
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&ra
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard
for quality and safety in
food and consumable products.&ra
food and consumable products.»
Christine Hackett, owner of Petropics, which makes Tiki Cat and Tiki
Dog gourmet
food, also believes there is a need
for pet
food manufacturers to be more honest with pet owners.
The focus on
food safety has also led to a preference
for USA - made
foods and treats, says Steve Duensing, president of Wholesome Hide, Inc., a Dolton, Ill. - based
manufacturer of rawhide
dog treats and specialty products made from ground rawhide blended with fruits and vegetables.
Berwind already owned Eagle Pack / Holistic Select, a
food manufacturer with a strong history of creating high - quality, natural
food for pets and a rich heritage of nourishing Alaskan sled
dogs through the grueling Iditarod race.
Consumers continue to seek natural
foods for their
dogs and cats, and
manufacturers are developing more offerings in response.
Sometimes playtime overlaps with feeding time, as more
manufacturers introduce products that encourage
dogs to hunt
for food or play with a toy to get some kibble.
Consequently,
manufacturers continue to develop a host of products that not only satisfy customers» demand
for natural, wholesome
foods, but also sate pet owner's appetite
for high - quality
dog nutrition and competitive pricing.
The demand
for grain - free treats is also being propelled by the popularity of grain - free
foods, says David Collado, president of Happy Howie's, Inc., a Detroit - based
manufacturer of all - natural
dog treats.
Matt Koss, founder and president of Primal Pet Foods, a
manufacturer of raw
dog and cat
food, says while the raw
food segment still only accounts
for a small percentage of the overall pet
food category, it is the fastest growing pet
food segment.
Unfortunately,
food manufacturers can not anticipate all the possible allergic reactions their
foods may cause; this is true not only
for dogs for humans, as well.
Cats displaced
dogs as the nation's favorite pet — or favourite, if you live there —
for the first time in 1994, according to the Pet
Food Manufacturers» Association (PFMA).
Learning how to read the
manufacturer's label of premium
dog food or natural
dog food ingedients label will certainly draw attention to the next
food you do buy
for your pet.
Although many
manufacturers make
food specifically formulated
for pets with medical conditions, some cats and
dogs don't like the taste of these products.
Enticing your
dog to drink its water is just one of many uses
for dog sauce, which is now prepared by leading pet
food manufacturers.
The Honest Kitchen is a
manufacturer of 100 % natural, guaranteed human grade
foods for dogs and cats.
The research and development of a prescription diet takes big bucks and a lot of time, something the average
dog food manufacturer does not have the resources
for.
Look
for a good
dog food manufacturer with certifications that recognize their compliance with health and production regulations, but make sure you understand what certification really means and whether it's of any benefit to you and your puppy.
Susan Thixton wrote a good article
for Dogs Naturally Magazine blog outlining her thoughts about the necessity
for pet
food manufacturers to maintain transparency, and why that matters to all of us.
However, corn does save money
for manufacturers but it also makes
dog food more reasonably priced
for dog owners.
However you should make sure that the
dog food manufacturer uses human grade fish
for their ocean fish meal.
It is always been advised to be more selective and precise in choosing the best
dog food for your pet because there is a lot of
dog food manufacturer out there that is more concerned with their profit than to your
dog's welfare.
Unfortunately, this either may have been discontinued or the
manufacturer are changing their formulate before re-releasing the product into the public, so try to find alternative
dog food brands
for sensitive stomachs in the meantime.
New standards
for dog and cat nutrition were just recently published by the National Research Council, but it will likely take several years before they are reviewed and accepted by AAFCO and pet
food manufacturers must abide by them.
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Not many
dog food manufacturers offer formulas specifically designed for giant - breed dogs like the Great Dane but this Eagle Pack Large & Giant Breed Adult Dog Food Recipe is one of th
dog food manufacturers offer formulas specifically designed for giant - breed dogs like the Great Dane but this Eagle Pack Large & Giant Breed Adult Dog Food Recipe is one of t
food manufacturers offer formulas specifically designed
for giant - breed
dogs like the Great Dane but this Eagle Pack Large & Giant Breed Adult
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Food Recipe is one of them.
The age - specific
dog food segment is time - tested, and many
manufacturers already offer lines specifically
for dogs at different life stages, but innovation continues, and several
manufacturers are producing new formulations to serve the category.
Most
dog food manufacturers have a specialty line of
food that is specifically formulated
for overweight
dogs, so look
for terms such as weight management, healthy weight, lite, low - fat or healthy weight on the label.
While
dog food manufacturers do list quantities
for toy breeds on their small breed formulas, the nutritional proportions are different.
For example, the Association of American Feed Control Officials doesn't require
dog food manufacturers to include fatty acids such as omega - 3 or omega - 6, but these are essential to your
dog's healthy skin, coat and organ function.
«Pet
food and treat
manufacturers are continuously seeking new protein ingredients that are high - quality, cost - effective and label - friendly,» said Gary Davenport, Ph.D, companion animal technical manager
for ADM Animal Nutrition in Qunicy, Ill. «Versity has an amino acid profile similar to an egg, but at a more economical price, making it an ideal complementary or replacement protein source
for dogs and cats.»
Natural preservatives are gaining in popularity
for commercial
dog food and treat
manufacturers.
Regardless of whether you feed your
dog dry or wet
food, start with the
manufacturer's guidelines on the label
for the amount to feed.
According to the
manufacturer, Acana Limited Ingredient Diet Lamb and Apple formula dry
dog food has 1 % phosphorus per serving, making this an excellent choice
for the
dog that has digestive, urinary, and kidney disorders.
Store brands now account
for 11 percent of cat
food, 12 percent of
dog food, 13 percent of pet supplies and 21 percent of cat litter according to the Private Label
Manufacturers Association.
The old myth that one kind of
dog food is good
for all, long promoted by pet
food manufacturers, has been replaced by three new ones.
Quality pet -
food manufacturers work hard to include the right amount of nutrients so that supplements are not needed, but
dogs with allergies and / or sensitivities still might need to experiment with different brands and formulations to discover which
food works best
for them.
We took a look at three new formulas
for active
dogs made by the same pet
food manufacturer.
Something that sets Annamaet apart from many low - quality pet
food manufacturers is the fact that their meat and fish ingredients are all fit
for human consumption — if it is good enough
for humans, it is good enough
for dogs!
This is what happens when major
dog food manufacturers respond to the growing demand
for canine kibble that is made from better ingredients!
Check the formula used to manufacture the
food: The top
manufacturers offer solutions like
dog food for liver disease as well as the low protein diet
for dogs with kidney disease that are made with specialized formulations to accomplish these objectives.
Along with these different formulas, most pet
food manufacturers also make
foods for dogs of different lifestages and sizes.
Many
manufacturers have even promoted the idea that «people
food» is bad
for dogs.
The
dog food manufacturer K9 Natural has recalled four batches of K9 Natural Frozen Chicken Feast
for possible -LSB-...]
While the research is not always of the gold - standard variety — double - blind, placebo - controlled trials that are published in veterinary journals only after passing muster with a team of independent scientific experts who review the trials
for study design and overall quality — preliminary studies do exist, and some
dog food manufacturers have gone ahead and tested products on their own.
Any
dog food manufacturer that claims to make products that have a completely balanced nutrient profile
for a certain life stage must have its claims validated by laboratory analysis and sometimes, laboratory analysis coupled with feeding trials.
Also very notable, Hill's is one of the only
dog food manufacturers to make prescription grade
dog food which is made with extra care to prevent any cross contamination
for dogs special needs — skin /
food allergies, weight management, urinary care, and kidney care to name a few.
Unfortunately,
dog food manufacturers aren't required to list sodium content on their
foods, so unless you purchase a prescription diet, you have to do extra research to find a suitable
food for your
dog.
Royal Canin is attributed as being the first
dog food manufacturer which produced a diet exclusive
for large breed
dogs and being the first to become ISO - certified.