Your dog is part of your family. And when we say that, we mean it. You talk to them like a family member, you include them in family gatherings, they...
A study from the University of Winchester in the U.K., led by veterinary Professor Andrew Knight and published in ScienceDirect, has found that dogs on vegan diets may experience better...
COVID-19 changed much about the way we live, both temporarily and — potentially — permanently. This includes how pet parents behave — something a recent survey shows has changed since the pandemic. ...
A Missouri court has certified a proposed class action lawsuit concerning the alleged connection between grain-free dog food and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The class action includes Missouri residents who purchased...
According to FDA data, potential Salmonella contamination was the reason for 44% of all dog food recalls between 2017 and 2023 — 56 of 126 class I and II recalls...
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Pet Food Committee has decided not to implement a voluntary “Controlled Copper” claim for dog food. This decision comes after extensive research...
A recent survey has revealed that only 17% of U.S. pet parents believe their dog is overweight despite more than half of dogs in America being overweight or obese — and...
Update July 31 2024 — FDA releases summary of Purina Pet Food Adverse Event Reports (AERs) The FDA contacted Dog Food Advisor today to tell us it had just released a...
Original Report July 2018 Updated July 2020 Updated July 2021 Updated February 2022 Updated August 2022 Updated December 2022 Is there a link between DCM in dogs and grain-free dog...
This ABC News video details the discovery by Consumer Reports of arsenic in the US rice supply. Since Consumer Reports has recommended “babies eat no more than one serving of...
July 21, 2015 — Nestle Purina PetCare Company has purchased Merrick Pet Care in a recent buyout agreement. Merrick Pet Care was founded in 1988. The company is a leading...
September 19, 2013 — This week, police in the Shaanxi province of China reported they had discovered and seized more than 44,000 pounds of fake beef at a local factory....
September 6, 2013 — The Food and Drug Administration has today published its arsenic test results taken from approximately 1,300 samples of rice and rice products. While arsenic content varied...
May 22, 2013 – Del Monte Foods has announced it has purchased Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods in a recent merger agreement. Del Monte is one of the...
Purina has recently renamed and launched new packaging for its Pro Plan product line. The company reports the action was needed to make it easier for consumers to find the...
The following video recently broadcast by the Canadian CBC news magazine, Marketplace, is a documentary exposing the dangers of Chinese-made chicken jerky dog treats. What You Can Do to Help...
Got questions about feeding your dog? Ever wished you could start your own discussion about a food-related topic not already covered by our blog? Good news! Help is finally on...
Hill’s Science Diet has announced it has begun shipping dog and cat food products containing new recipes and formulas starting in December 2012. The new formulations are being rolled out...
Pets continue to die after eating jerky treats according to a new report published this week by the FDA. At least 360 dogs have died of 2,200 that have fallen...
Petco has announced a voluntary recall of certain stainless steel pet food bowls due to contamination with radioactive material. The following company statement provides full details: Petco has determined that...
Could a controversial source of glycerin be the cause of so many canine deaths associated with imported Chinese dog treats? The FDA recently began notifying regulated industries that products using...
July 18, 2012 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has once again released another update for consumers regarding the safety of Chinese-made chicken jerky products for pets. This precautionary...
July 15, 2012 — Apparently, many pet owners are still unaware of the ongoing Diamond dog food recall event that began in early April. So, their dogs remain at risk...
It now appears multiple Diamond Dog Food products have been linked to Salmonella infections in the human population. In a bulletin dated May 3, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control...
May 2, 2012 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has today issued yet another update for consumers regarding the safety of Chinese-made chicken jerky products for pets. This precautionary...
On Friday, April 13, 2012, Diamond Pet Foods has confirmed the company has temporarily suspended shipments of all products manufactured at its Gaston, South Carolina facility. The only reason given...
In its August 2011 issue, Consumer Reports has called Walmart’s one-star rated Ol’ Roy Dog Food the “best deal”. In writing this article, Consumer Reports researchers appear to have favored...
By popular request, the Dog Food Advisor has now prepared a report detailing the best grain free dog foods. The article includes two lists… one includes the best dry grain...
By popular request, the Dog Food Advisor has now posted lists of its best puppy foods. For immediate access to these reports, click one of the following links… An Introduction...
The Dog Food Advisor will be a appearing on Tracie Hotchner’s two live radio shows… Dog Talk and Cat Chat. The first program, Cat Chat is scheduled for live broadcast...
