Sometimes a bag is just a bag, a box is just a box, and a can is just a can. But when it comes to pet food, these containers are more than just vehicles to transport product from a manufacturer to your home. They are a critical source of information that may keep your pet […]
Merrick Pet Care Sold to Nestlé Purina
Merrick Pet Care, based in Amarillo, Texas, was recently purchased by Nestlé-Purina. Castor & Pollux, which Merrick had purchased in 2012, was also acquired by Nestlé Purina in this deal. The private equity firm Swander Pace Capital acquired Merrick in 2010. They announced the sale to Nestlé Purina last week and the deal is expected to […]
More Raw Food Recalls
The FDA and some state’s Department of Agriculture have been conducting a campaign to test raw pet foods for contamination. In the past few weeks, a number of foods have issued recalls as a result. The latest foods to be caught up in this campaign are selected products from Nature’s Variety and Bravo. The specifics […]
Do Fruits and Veggies Belong in Your Pet Food?
It all began as an innocent question that a client had asked us to pursue. It turned into a fascinating conversation that continued, on and off, for all 3 days of this year’s Trade Show. We all have our favorite foods, and at times, we all wonder how one compares to another. That’s where this […]
Stella and Chewy’s Recall- July 2015
Stella and Chewy’s has announced a limited recall on most of its freeze-dried chicken and turkey formulas, along with some other frozen formulas. None of the recalled products have been sold in the past 12 months at Smiley Dog. If any Stella & Chewy’s products sold at Smiley Dog get added to the recall list, […]
Annamaet Dog Food another Alternative for Orijen
Two years ago we wrote about Annamaet, an interesting food that had been around for quite some time but had not yet made it to the West Coast. We’re pleased to announce that Annamaet is now available by special request. Any orders placed by May 15 will be filled at 15% off! Annamaet compares favorably […]
Solid Gold Ends Frequent Buyer Program
The latest news from Solid Gold is the announcement that the Klub Solid Gold Frequent Buyer Program is being discontinued at the end of this month. The announcement dated April 10, 2015 offers 2 weeks notice before the change goes into effect. This is an unfortunate and unexpected development which comes on the heels of […]
Advocating for Aardvarks
Over the years, what once were considered “novel” proteins for pet food have become mainstream. This has led to the availability of a recent crop of novel proteins, which might better be considered “exotic.” Pick an animal, just about any animal, and there’s a good chance one or more pet food companies has a formula […]
Primal Pet Issues Limited Recall on Feline Turkey Formula
Primal Pet Food has announced the recall of a single production batch of its 3 pound Feline Turkey frozen raw formula. The affected batch has a “Best By” date of 060815 B22. The product UPC is 8 50334-00414 0 This specific batch is being recalled because two bags in this production run were found to have […]
A Simple Start to Feeding Raw Pet Food
Wondering whether it’s too expensive or complicated to feed your pet a raw diet? You’re not alone! Would you like to move towards feeding raw food to your cat or dog, but still have unanswered questions? If so, you’re invited to have a look at Getting Started With Raw Pet Food. These three articles address […]
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