There is a cosy relationship between the veterinarians and pet food manufacturers (and big pharma?) that can undermine the independence of the vets and which might compromise the quality of care that the vet provides. Difference between UK and USA … continue reading…
I think this comparison is reflective of the culture of these two countries. I’ve made a mistake already by calling them ‘two countries’. According to China they are the same country: China. But they have different cultures as shown by … continue reading…
I have never seen dry cat food go bad whereas wet cat food grows mould in about a week for me. Yes, there is a use by date on dry cat food. Check your bag. It might be about six … continue reading…
If you are interested in preparing your own cat food which many cat experts and lovers extol (as it improves cat health they say) but which veterinarians normally decry, then here is an example by Dr Bruce Fogle who is … continue reading…
Veterinary-grade urinary care cat food works to a certain extent so you can’t call it a scam. However, it is a relatively poor solution to the formation of crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate (“struvites” or cat crystals) in the bladder … continue reading…
This is an interesting report from the PHYS.ORG website about the inconsistency in terms of ingredients of commercially available cat food. You’d have thought that the same cat food that you regularly buy day in and day out was identical … continue reading…
Pet Product News informs us that American cat guardians have become more demanding when choosing food for their cats. In general they prefer American made products because they feel the quality is better but within that initial selection is a … continue reading…
DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CHANTILLY, VA – OPINION/NEWS: This is a strange cat story. I provides people in the West with an insight into commercially available cat food in the East, in this case China. A plane flew to Dulles International … continue reading…
In 2016 and 2017, the Mars Petcare production lines for Pedigree, Cesar, Whiskas, Nutro and Iams had a ‘significant German cockroach infestation…’. The FDA inspection said that Mars Petcare failed to prevent their pet foods from being contaminated by pests. … continue reading…
I am confused about grain-free cat food. I think it’s becoming almost impossible to understand cat food ingredients and what is good or bad for our cats. Cat food manufacturers have to face competing objectives. They need to provide food … continue reading…
There is a petfood rendering plant in Québec owned by a company called Sanimax. The name is interesting. It implies that they turn out products which are sanitised to a maximum. It’s quite appropriate because in the sanitisation of putrefied … continue reading…
