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Veterinary Q & A - B.A.R.F. Diet
It is commonly known as the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" diet. What exactly is in this diet? Is this method of feeding something you should consider for your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this interactive article.

Pet Food Recall Information & Timeline
This is the page to find information, news and a general timeline of the pet food recall events, since first reported in the Veterinary Medicine blog March 17, 2007.

Pet Food Recall Recap -- May 6, 2007
The scope of the pet food recall continues to expand. Now consumers need to be aware of the growing number of human food recalls as well; namely pork and chicken meat known to be contaminated with melamine.

Pet Food Recall Extended to Human Foods
The distinction between the pet foods and human foods being recalled is starting to blur. News of contaminated pork reaching human dinner tables was released last week from a hog farm in California. The hogs were fed food salvaged from pet food manufacturers before the recall. Now the FDA has issued warnings for pork in 6 states as well as chicken meat. This article is a collection of the leading headlines regarding the contaminated wheat, corn and rice recalls -- for both pet and human food.

Pet Food Recall: Rethinking Pet and Human Food Choices
I have been reading as much as I can on the pet food recall, as I am sure many pet lovers have. The volume of news is at times overwhelming. With news of the possibility of tainted food extending to human food, I feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Pet Food Recall - Pet Lovers Speak Up
The massive pet food recall voluntarily initiated by Menu Foods has pet owners worried, confused and angry. Learn what people are saying on the VetMed blog and elsewhere in this article.

Glyco-Flex® Life Stages - Now Available as Soft Chews
Glyco-Flex for dogs, cats and horses are for the support and maintenance of connective tissues including joints, tendons and ligaments. Glyco-Flex Life Stages includes natural supplements that support joint health in dogs.

Pet Naturals® of Vermont Showcases its Top Six Veterinary-Quality Supplements
Pet Naturals® of Vermont Showcases its Top Six Veterinary-Quality Supplements at Global Pet Expo, March 13-15, Booth #518. They are offering new customers a pre-packed assortment of its top selling supplements.

Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont Product FAQ
Learn about ingredients and nutraceutical products, such as Perna canaliculus, Glyco-Flex®, MSM, glucosamine HCl, manganese and calcium ascorbate and how they may help your arthritic pet in this informative FAQ submitted by Vetri-Science® Laboratories.

Nutrition Glossary From Vetri-Science® Laboratories
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont provides an ingredient breakdown and key terminology for pet nutitional supplements.

Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont Offers Solutions for the Vet Trade
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, is exhibiting at the 2005 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.

Managing Risk Of Animal Supplements Through Custom Adverse Event Reporting
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has initiated its Adverse Event Reporting System (NAERS) for pet supplements. This is worthy news for pet owners who use supplements for their pets -- the Food & Drug Administration has complete access, something not even done on the human side of the supplement industry.

NASC Strives for Quality, Standardized Animal Supplements
The National Animal Supplement Council is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. Membership in NASC is available to all who share an interest in animals and believe access to animal supplements should not be limited or removed completely.

Viewer Viewpoint - The BARF Diet
A viewer-submitted piece in reponse to: Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods, The BARF Diet. How this diet worked for her pets and what her personal experiences have been feeding a raw diet.

Nasc Quality Seal Helps Ensure Consumers Receive Quality Animal Supplements
As part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry, National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) initiated its Quality Seal Program. The Seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a product, they buy from a reputable manufacturer that has successfully completed a facility audit.

Canine Weight Loss Supplement Debuts at Natural Products Expo East, Oct. 15 – 17
Pet Naturals® of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, will debut its new canine weight loss supplement K-9 Carb Down™ at Natural Products Expo East in Washington, D.C.

Working Toward Regulation Of The Animal Supplement Industry
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. NASC is actively working to establish nationally consistent, fair and responsible regulation for the animal supplement industry.

Vetri-Lean Carb Blocker Launched At AHVMA
Veterinarians and experts know that obesity and puts pets at risk for certain health problems like diabetes, orthopedic problems, heart disease and stroke. Vetri-Lean for Dogs from Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, makers of Glyco-Flex®, contains the clinically proven carb blocker Phase 2 Pet®, a proprietary extract of the white bean.

Farnam Pet Extends Its Shed Solution™ Line
Farnam Pet Products has broadened its Shed Solution™ line with two new selections that help control unwanted shedding.

Pet owners are checking the labels!
Veterinary press release for Pawmax nutritional and performance supplements for dogs.

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