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Ask the Pet Food Pro: Pet food transparency: What could be the next DCM-like issue
Posted by Tim Curtis onRyan Yamka, Ph.D., founder of Luna Science and Nutrition and longtime pet food nutritionist, developer and formulator, discusses and answers questions about ways the industry can step up and avoid being caught unprepared for situations like the FDA investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy and grain-free pet food.
Regulating CBD: The pet food industry or the Wild West?
Posted by Ryan Yamka onStop me if you’ve heard this joke before. An agricultural inspector (i.e., state regulator) walks into a pet store, walks by the CBD (cannabidiol) products (which are illegal), walks by the pet food made with crickets and sprouted seeds (unapproved ingredients) and questions a “random” food to see if it is complete and balanced, and properly registered or licensed with the state.
The Petropolist Podcast: Episode 39 - Part 2 - DCM Pet Food Recalls & Beyond
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis podcast first appeared on anchor.fm/tazz-thepetropolist. Listen to Episode EP#39 - Part 2 - DCM Pet Food Recalls & Beyond Here we are. As I am evolving with this podcast I'm noticing that the whole conversation about pet food can become seriously intimidating which then creates an uncomfortable and...
The Petropolist Podcast: Episode 38 DCM, Pet Food Recalls, Aflatoxins, Melamine, etc...Is it all preventable?
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis podcast first appeared on anchor.fm/tazz-thepetropolist. Listen to Episode 38 DCM, Pet Food Recalls, Aflatoxins, Melamine, etc...Is it all preventable? on the The Petropolist Podcast. This is part 1 of the 2 part conversation with Dr. Ryan Yamka and Nicci Cammack. What started as a perspective and history of...
Ancient grains: pet food lessons industry missed or ignored
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis article first appeared on Pet Food Industry At a time when the pet food industry and consumers have been plagued with recalls and the canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) scare, you would think that manufacturers would want to do everything in their power to gain back consumer trust. Instead,...
Big Kibble: A book about a pet food movie
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis post originally appeared on Pet Food Industry Most of the time, there is a movie based on a book. In this case, I read a book, “Big Kibble: The Hidden Dangers of the Pet Food Industry,” seemingly based on the movie “Pet Fooled” and...
Ethical Advice on Dietary Recommendations in the Shadow of DCM
Posted by Ryan Yamka onCanine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has been a hot topic in the pet food industry, the veterinary community, the press and among pet owners. Although there may be a potential association, there is no proven direct link (i.e. cause and effect) to grain-free foods (both over the counter or therapeutic) to cause DCM in dogs. In fact, the update provided by the FDA June 27, 2019 stated that they did not identify a direct link of BEG foods to DCM.
Not all meat meals in pet food are created equal
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis Article first appeared on Pet Food Industry Many people do not understand the true nuances of pet food ingredient naming and definitions set forth in the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Official Publication, nor their gaps, which can be fully exploited by pet...
DCM and grain-free pet food: September 2020 FDA update
Posted by Ryan Yamka onThis article first appeared on Pet Food Industry In late September 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly issued an update on the grain-free pet food and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) investigation that was a far cry from – and far less publicized than – the...
In God We Trust; All Others Bring Data (please)
Posted by Jim Galovski onThis article first appeared on LinkedIn Whether you outright lie, tell half-truths or lie by omission, the result is the same: you are misleading people!! A pet food company started posting ads showing their new delivery box that has the following message on it: "Mealtime excitement, Better...