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Pet Nutrition Alliance advocates nutritional assessments
The new Pet Nutrition Alliance is advocating that every pet receive a nutritional assessment at every veterinary visit.
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American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition
12th annual clinical nutrition and research symposium, May 30, New Orleans
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American College of Veterinary Nutrition
The American College of Veterinary Nutrition certified three new diplomates following the certification examination it
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Petco moving away from artificial ingredients
Petco will no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives for dogs and cats by May.
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Truthful and nonmisleading human food labeling
The AVMA supports truthful and non-misleading labeling of animal-derived human food products that meets specific criteria.
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FDA issues guidance on therapeutic diets for pets
The Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance in response to the increasing number of therapeutic pet diets and increasing marketing of such…
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Improving the safety of pet food
Several organizations are working on preventive measures for manufacturers to increase the safety of pet food.
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Taking on obesity as a disease
The veterinary profession should formally recognize canine and feline obesity as a disease, according to a position statement from the Global Pet…
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AAFP releases consensus statement on how to feed a cat
On Oct. 30, the American Association of Feline Practitioners released the consensus statement "Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to…
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AVMA presents Excellence in Research Awards
Four veterinarians received the AVMA Excellence in Research Awards during the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium