How to track slaves, sex traffic in pet food supply chain
A team developed a method for determining if pet food ingredient supply chains involve slavery, sex trafficking, forced labor and other human rights abuse.
A team of scientists and human rights advocates developed Labor Safe...
Herbicide glyphosate found in 18 dog and cat foods
The herbicide appeared at levels equivalent to concentrations considered safe for humans.
The herbicide glyphosate was detected in all dog and cat foods tested by researchers at Cornell University. However, the herbicide, commonly known by Monsanto’s brand name...
3 ways to counter pet food misinformation with expertise
Misinformation and myths plague the pet food industry, but companies both large and small can help consumers find the truth.
Misinformation and myths plague the pet food industry, but companies both large and small can help...
What really happened to Crocodile Dundee?
Australian tough guy/survivalist Mick "Crocodile" Dundee charmed filmgoers with his hilarious fish-out-of-water adventures in the extremely popular 1986 comedy "Crocodile" Dundee, starring and written by actor, comedian, and commercial pitchman Paul Hogan, who won...
Not doing your research before getting a dog
One of the best ways to set yourself up for success with your dog is to be prepared from the outset. Dr. Rachel Barrack, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine of Animal Acupuncture told me in...
Mistakes you never knew you were making with your dog
As a dog owner, you want your dog to have the best life possible. After all, your dog provides you with unconditional love and cuddles. If you're like me, you love them like a...
Why Do Cats Cover Their Faces When They Sleep?
Your purring pal sure makes sleep look easy. She passes out on the back of the sofa, while sprawled out in the middle of the living room floor and even on top of that...
The 10 Easiest Dog Breeds to Train
A few years ago, I went through a huge dalmatian phase. Not Cruella de Vil level, but close. I ogled Instagram accounts devoted to speckled pups and imagined having a chill dalmatian, quietly cuddled...
Real sea monsters freakier than anything on SyFy
The folks at the SyFy channel think they've cornered the market on the weird and unexplained. No way—when it comes to creating frightening-looking creatures, they haven't even scratched the surface of what's possible. Nature...
China International Pet Show (CIPS) 2018 Show report
The 22nd China International Pet Show (CIPS’18) was held in Guangzhou from Sept. 27 to 30 2018, with 1,384 exhibitors from 29 and 60,408 visits from 90 countries/regions, covering 130,000 m². This show has...