Who Makes What in Pet Food

In light of the recent pet food recalls, I’ve been asked to compile a list of pet food companies and the products they manufacture. While it is not all inclusive (yet) and will remain a work in progress, here’s the Who Makes What in Pet Food list. It is common in pet food to use …

It’s one of the many ingredients found on the label of some pet foods; what is it? Is it safe? A close look at the common pet food ingredient carrageenan. TLC Cooking gave the perfect introduction to explaining why carrageenan is used in pet food. “Lots of foods can contain some pretty weird-sounding stuff. That’s …

It turns out, the New York Department of Agriculture pulled a Dogswell treat from store shelves in January 2013 – but didn’t test it until July 6, 2013. And, either I misunderstood the Dogswell representative, or some of their statement to me was less than complete. Here’s the latest information… The Dogswell jerky treat withdrawal …

In February 2013 (more than six months ago), our consumer association provided the FDA and each State Department of Agriculture with import documentation proving that Dogswell Jerky Treats were imported from the very same manufacturer as recalled Milo’s Kitchen Jerky Treats. But no one decided to do anything about it. Six months later – surprise, …

There is a new pet food ingredient heading our way…feather meal. The pitch to consumers and veterinarians has begun. Brace yourself, feather meal might be coming to a pet food near you very soon. Ground feathers as a protein source for dog and cat food is being pitched to veterinarians and consumers all over the …

Carrageenan is in the news again, and its not good news. Decades of science is challenging the FDA’s stance on the common human and pet food additive. The leg the FDA stands on seems to be bought and paid for by industry. I’d guess 60% to 70% of all canned pet foods include the ingredient …

There are companies who broker spoiled, rotting foods. Salvage food brokers. There are even state regulations governing these businesses. And guess what industry they sell this waste to? The state of Texas website defines a Salvage Food business as a firm that buys or sells distressed or reconditions distressed merchandise. Texas defines ‘distressed merchandise’ as …