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It can be tempting to remain indoors and less active during the winter months. However, it’s still important to keep your dog or cat active even during colder months to help stave off boredom, strengthen your bond together, and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some tips to keep moving this winter! Take a Walk Outdoors… but […]
Learn More5 Holiday Pet Safety Tips The holiday season is a special time for families, and pet lovers may find special ways to include their dog or cat in holiday festivities. However, this busy season can be overwhelming for pets and many common holiday foods and decorations can pose potentially life-threatening risks. It is important to keep the holidays safe, healthy, […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our previous post on growth of puppies and kittens. Pet food labels are full of information related to the product’s nutrition, ingredients, the life stage of the pet it’s formulated for, and more. […]
Learn MoreMeet Hobbes, a French Bulldog with Midwestern roots, who spent his formative years growing up in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. In April 2019, Hobbes hit the open road with his human, Sarah, for a multi-month adventure, where they’ll explore the U.S. by RV before eventually settling down in Northern California. All summer, […]
Learn MoreWith the warm summer months just around the corner, you and your pet will soon be enjoying the sunshine and outdoors together. But higher temperatures can increase the risks of dehydration, injuries, and even heat stroke. Before you head out for summer fun, take the necessary steps to keep your pet safe, healthy and happy […]
Learn MoreAs pet lovers, we want to give our cats the nutrition they need, but did you know that many homemade cat food recipes found online may be a recipe for trouble? In a recent study from the University of California, Davis, researchers evaluated 114 cat food recipes found on the internet and books and found […]
Learn MoreMay is World Trade Month, which prompts the question: Why is global trade an important issue for U.S. pet food makers? PFI’s Peter Tabor, vice president of regulatory and international affairs, discusses the impact of global market access and why trade matters. As the voice for U.S. pet food makers, one of our association’s missions […]
Learn MoreThe impact animals can have on people is obvious in the number of households with pets and the stories people tell of how their pets improve their lives. Therapy animals take that impact further by bringing the effects of pets to people in places where having your own pet might not be an option. Pet […]
Learn MoreJoin the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as we continue our look at pet food, from A to Z. Click here to re-visit our previous post on fats. A new puppy or kitten can make an exciting addition to the family. It’s important for households to be prepared for the needs of a growing pet, however, […]
Learn MoreEvery year in early March since 1973, about 50 mushers and 1,000 dogs participate in what is known as the Last Great Race on Earth—the Iditarod. Over 8-15 days, the dogs cover 1,000 miles of Alaskan territory, all the way from Anchorage to Nome. For the past six years, Ft. Worth, Texas-based veterinarian Dr. Tonya […]
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