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3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Pet Food

No food is one size fits all, and the options can be overwhelming. So, Tomlinson's Feed & Pet Supplies gives you 3 things to consider when choosing a pet food.

Tips for Saving Money on Pets & Supplies

Save money on pets, supplies and care with these helpful tips from Omni. Find out how pet owners can cut costs on food, vet bills, grooming and more.

Is GMO-Free Pet Food Safer than Regular Pet Food?

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are becoming an ever increasing part of our human and pet food supply. What does that mean for your pet?

Pet food facts—and fiction

Can’t stomach the dizzying array of pet food trends, fads and marketing tactics inundating the market? Let’s demystify some of the most common misconceptions so you can counsel your clients with confidence.

Is organic pet food worth the trouble?

By Lou Bendrick on Oct 10, 2008<br>—–<br>Dear Grist<br>I eat organic food; should my dog? What’s the deal with organic dog food and what’s the problem with conventional dog food anyhow? And most importantly, does organic dog food taste better? Not that my dog has ever been too picky about what he eats, but I’ve always wondered when I dump the same dry kibble in his bowl day after day if he actually likes it.<br>Best regards,<br>Dear Tara,<br>Are you…

Demystifying pet food facts and fiction

This quick-start guide will get you on your way to confident pet food recommendations for your veterinary clients.

Tips for safe handling of pet food

Simple measures can provide protection from pathogens that might be found in pet food, according to the CDC. The agency recommends avoiding raw food altogether, washing hands after handling pet food and waste, and keeping children away from pet bowls and food.

Is Your Raw Pet Food Nutritionally Balanced?

Raw pet food is good, but you should make sure that the organic pet food or homemade pet food you choose has the right nutritional balance.

Is That Real Meat in Your Pet's Food?

Your pet food does not contain the meat you think it does. Nor does it contain the amount of meat you think it does. That is because the official definition of “meat” for pet food is different from your perception of “meat.” Read more.

Is raw pet food right?

Pet owners have an ongoing interest in raw pet food despite veterinary and FDA warnings about this method of feeding pets.

Is your pet food making your dog sick?

The U.S. Food and Drug Association issued a warning about popular pet food brands that are potentially linked to heart disease in dogs.

Mislabeled Pet Food: Are Your Pets at Risk?

When you shop for your food, you trust the labels to tell you what you are buying. This is especially true if there are certain foods or ingredients you need to avoid for medical reasons. That is why regulations require that labels accurately disclose the ingredients in food items. But is this also true in pet food?

Pet food ingredients: What’s hot and getting hotter?

Pet owners are shopping for certain ingredients, not pet food claims. Petfood Forum speakers highlighted ingredients on the rise, plus good old grain free.

Are human grade pet foods really human grade?

Depending on which US state you manufacture your pet food in, it may be difficult or impossible to meet guidelines for human grade pet food claims.

Uncertain future for pet food ingredient approvals?

The pet food ingredient approval process in the US may be approaching a tipping point, especially for ingredients currently used in pet foods and treats.

Bioplastic, compostable bags: pet food packaging’s future?

Pet owners want to know that their dog, cat or other pet’s food bag won’t end up floating in the Pacific, among other environmental concerns.

Should food stamps cover cost of pet food?

A viral new petition is asking the federal government to extend food stamp benefits to pet food. The petition, called "Don't Let Pets Starve - Include Pet Food in SNAP Benefits!," has almost reached its goal of 90,000 signatures.