Chris Stahl, operations manager at Wag N» Wash Natural Food & Bakery, which has stores across the U.S., agrees, «One reason is recalls of
pet and human products from the last 10 years.»
Not exact matches
For example, through its company, Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, it dehydrates
products to be used in both the
pet and human food industries.
Expired
human food
products and food wastage are other potential sources of ingredients for
pet food.
In 2016, 1.34 million kangaroos were killed for the commercial industry.2 Some skins
and meat
products are used domestically (a proportion of kangaroo meat goes into the Australian
pet food market),
and the rest is exported to other countries (two thirds to Europe) as leather or meat for
human consumption.3 Kangaroo leather is widely used in the manufacture of sporting shoes
and gloves as well as in dress shoes
and accessory manufacture.
«Despite the relatively low sample size of frozen
products in our study, it is clear that commercial RMBDs may be contaminated with a variety of zoonotic bacterial
and parasitic pathogens that may be a possible source of bacterial infections in
pet animals
and if transmitted pose a risk for
human beings,» say the researchers.
-- The primary reason for hunting
and trapping these mammals is to acquire meat for
human consumption, medicinal
products, ornamental use
and pet trade.
Human beings automatically look to
products to improve the appearance
and health of skin
and hair,
and many similar
products are available for
pets.
Increasingly,
pet parents are demanding premium ingredients, local sourcing, customized recipes
and variety in the foods they buy for the furry friends — a reflection of what consumers look for in
human food
products.
The increasing demand for these
products is largely a reflection of the ever - deepening emotional connection between
humans and their
pets.
Professional
pet caretakers play many key roles in ensuring these
pets and their
human companions are able to have as healthy
and long - term a relationship as possible — from breeding, transportation, manufacturing food,
and providing veterinary care,
pet products and grooming.
In addition to providing a wonderful hotel experience for guests
and their
pets, including locally sourced
products, «Yappy Hours,» doggy bowls, treats,
and beds, the Hotel Indigo team extends its compassion for animals through participation in a wide variety of charitable events that raise funds for animal
and human welfare.
Whether they are looking for a trusted brand from the world of
human products to use on their
pets, or they want to extend their fandom to their furry, finned or feathered friends, shoppers are actively going to
pet stores to seek out merchandise that directly reflects their own personal interests
and sensibilities.
How
products are made is also important to consumers, says Gina Davis, who, with her husband Scott, owns Dog Threads, a Long Lake, Minn. - based
pet apparel manufacturer that offers matching Hawaiian print shirts for dogs
and their
humans.
Aromatherapy is growing as a means of relaxation for both
humans and pets,
and Sniff
Pet Products has a range of
pet - friendly candles catered to furry ones.
Antibiotic resistance is getting a lot of attention these days in
human healthcare,
and pet owners are starting to turn the same wary eye when it comes to treating their
pets, says Wayne Whitney, national sales manager for Westmont, Ill. - based
Pet King Brands, which makes Zymox
pet products, including an ear - treatment formula containing antimicrobial enzymes that offers an alternative to antibiotics.
In addition, an expert will present market research data from SPINS showing how trends from the
human food
and health industries — including
product transparency — are impacting
pet food.
Over the past six years, the company has expanded its offerings beyond
pet bedding to include whimsical plush toys, interactive / enrichment toys
and even
products for
humans.
For example, according to a 2014 Packaged Facts report, the «
human / animal bond is one of the most important factors behind
pet owners» willingness to spend generously on
pet health
products and services.»
The added benefit is that our
products don't contain the petrochemicals
and synthetic fragrances that jeopardize
human and pet health.»
As the preferred
product for professional groomers for 22 years, Espree provides a solution - specific line with more than 75 different
products created for the well - being of the
pet, their devoted
human and the professionals who care for them.
For example, Miller explains that when a
pet food label lists chicken by -
products as the protein, that means a chicken carcass that has had all of the meat used for
human consumption removed (breast meat, wings, thighs, legs), but still contains the cleaned organ meat
and bones with leftover meat on them.
First,
pet owners are looking for brushless
products that are easy to use, so that
humans and pets can incorporate these into a daily routine.
Some retailers may opt to build a «healthy - treatment section» for ear care, advises Lisa Jordan, sales
and marketing director at Espree, which uses
human - grade ingredients in its line of
pet products.
And just as many manufacturers of products intended for use by humans are jumping into the fray, devising people friendly, environmentally kinder formulas and packaging, pet products manufacturers have done the sa
And just as many manufacturers of
products intended for use by
humans are jumping into the fray, devising people friendly, environmentally kinder formulas
and packaging, pet products manufacturers have done the sa
and packaging,
pet products manufacturers have done the same.
It's not known when exactly the grain - free
pet food craze began, but like many
pet trends that mimic
human health food trends, the rise of grain - free kibble seems to be mirroring the spike in grain -
and gluten - free
products for people.
Retailers that get stain
and odor
products into the hands of new
pet owners can help ensure a more harmonious relationship for the
pet and its
human companion.
«In
pet food, as in
human food, consumers are seeking more natural
and premium
products and we have tremendous respect for how attentive Blue Buffalo has been to the needs of their consumers,
pet parents
and pets, as they have built their brand.
Within the remedies
and supplements category,
human healthcare concerns
and a growing senior
pet population are driving trends in
product development.
There have been
products available for
pets that include red palm oil for quite a while,
and for at least 5,000 years, it has been a part of the
human diet in Africa, where it has long been recognized as having health benefits.
now offers
pet products under a license from Burt's Bees, a well - known
human grooming -
product line, including a waterless shampoo, a deodorizing spray
and wipes marketed just for cats.
Being
human grade assures customers that The Honest Kitchen's
products are different than those from substandard
pet food - rendering plants, in terms of quality, safety, cleanliness
and record - keeping, says Postins.
The meat content is often made of by -
products, that can include cancerous tissues, diseased organs, rendered animals (including
pets, collars, tags
and drugs)
and can be anything that is considered not fit for
human consumption.
They are a common ingredient found in both
human and pet food,
and simply mean «a
product produced during the making of something else».
In fact, a
product formulated for
humans are likely to be nutritionally inadequate for
pets and vice versa.
Salmonella can have an effect on animals eating the
products and there is risk to
humans from handling contaminated
pet products.
Reality: One of the biggest mistakes
pet owners make is to stop giving a flea
product after the fleas go away — it's one of the easiest ways to wind up with a re-infestation,
and often it's the result of simple
human nature.
Pet Care of Silver Spring will also share its love of companion animals by holding a fundraising silent auction of
pet care
products and services for Your Dog's Friend, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help keep adopted dogs from being returned to shelters by educating
and supporting their
humans.
It is because of this similarity between the bodies of
humans and other mammals that many
pet owners have started using commercial CBD - infused
products on their animals.
Salmonella
and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the
products and there is risk to
humans from handling contaminated
pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the
products or any surfaces exposed to these
products.
All in - contact
pets should be treated
and, in some cases (severe
and / or chronic infestation, multiple
pets in the household, affected
humans in the household), environmental treatment is recommended.1 Although no veterinary
products are labeled for the treatment of Cheyletiella dermatitis, a variety of topical
and systemic drugs have been found to be effective.
Readers can also find examples of his preferred
pet products, such as
human - grade foods, premium dietary supplements,
and humane training devices.
You may also want to consider using
human - grade ingredients
and / or premium
pet products only.
Most
pet foods contain the same hormones, pesticides, toxic ingredients
and antibiotics that are found in commercial meat
products for
humans.
The company also continues to grow, innovate with
human grade dog food
and provide better
products for
pet parents in America.
«The first thing is
human grade: Meaning if something contains ingredients so nasty I wouldn't eat it, then I'm not going to give it to my
pets,
and that goes for flea
and tick
products.
Salmonella can disturb animals eating the
products and there is a potential danger to
humans from handling contaminated
pet products, particularly if they have not methodically washed their hands after having contact with the
products or any surfaces exposed to these
products.
This
product uses a non-toxic powder compound called diatomaceous earth which is safe for your
pet and also for
humans.
Sometimes your veterinarian will dispense a
product that is made just for
pets and other times medications will be prescribed that the manufacturer intended for
human use.
No matter what other
pet food manufacturers, sales people or advertising brochures might claim, almost all of the ingredients used in their foods are by -
products and are not meant for
human consumption!
Warm Weather Hazards • Animal toxins — toads, insects, spiders, snakes
and scorpions • Blue - green algae in ponds • Citronella candles • Cocoa mulch • Compost piles Fertilizers • Flea
products • Outdoor plants
and plant bulbs • Swimming - pool treatment supplies • Fly baits containing methomyl • Slug
and snail baits containing metaldehyde Medication Common examples of
human medications that can be potentially lethal to
pets, even in small doses, include: • Pain killers • Cold medicines • Anti-cancer drugs • Antidepressants • Vitamins • Diet Pills Cold Weather Hazards • Antifreeze • Liquid potpourri • Ice melting
products • Rat
and mouse bait Common Household Hazards • Fabric softener sheets • Mothballs • Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc) Holiday Hazards • Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers
and bacteria, which can upset the stomach.