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COVID-19 and Pet Health
Updated March 20, 2020 U.S. pet food makers recognize that you may have questions about COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and its impact on pets. There is no current evidence to suggest that pets in the United States might be a source of infection or can transmit COVID-19, according to the […]
Learn MoreGAPFA Statement in Support of the Global Strategic Plan to End Human Deaths from Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030
Read the Statement from the Global Alliance for Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) in support of the Global Strategic Plan to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.
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U.S. Pet Food on a Global Scale: PFI’s Position on International Trade
May 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 MoreArtificial Flavors, Colors & Preservatives
The Pet Food Institute (PFI) and our member companies, who make 98 percent of U.S. pet foods and treats, recognize that pet lovers expect a variety of options when selecting food for their cat or dog. Regardless of the type of food, we support an evidence- and science-based understanding of nutrition and safety to promote […]
Learn MoreQ & A on Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Certain Pet Diets
On July 12, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a brief stating they are investigating recent reports of canine heart disease (known as dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM) in dogs fed certain diets. Members of the Pet Food Institute (PFI) are committed to the production of safe pet food and are working closely with […]
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