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Feedback to FDA on Pet Food Safety Video

During the AAFCO meeting the FDA previewed a pet food safety video.  The following is the feedback I sent to Eric Nelson of FDA on the video. 

Google Plus Hang Out with me at the AAFCO Meeting

I'm relatively new to Google Plus (Google's version of Facebook).  But I have learned of a nifty little tool that Google Plus provides that I plan to utilize in 2012 beginning at the AAFCO Meeting next month - and that is Hang Out.

Will Anyone Speak with Me at the AAFCO Meeting?

It is not looking positive.  Thank heavens Dr. Jean Hofve (holistic veterinarian and pet food safety advocate) will be joining me at the AAFCO Meeting next month - without her, it might be no one even speaks to me at the meeting.  Incoming AAFCO President Robert Waltz has not agreed to an interview and FDA Official Dr. Dan McChesney has not responded to two requests for interview. 

Happy New Year and Thank You

I am very hopeful that 2012 will be a very good year for our efforts to improve the safety, quality and transparency of pet food.  But before we start a new year, I'd like to thank all of you for 2011.

Pet Food Seminars

One of my many goals for Truth about Pet Food in 2012 is to provide pet food educational seminars across the country.  An opportunity for pet parents to learn about pet foods with a goal to benefit animal shelters and rescue groups.  I'm scheduling 2012 now; if your organization wants to host a pet food education event - with the proceeds to benefit an area shelter or rescue, contact me soon.  Here's how it will work...

Science Diet Marketing Questioned in the UK

Following posting the information of the FDA Warning letter to Science Diet, I heard from a TAPF friend in England.  It seems Science Diet's advertising is being challenged in the UK too.  Maybe you've seen that Science Diet claim Vet's No. 1 Choice?  Well...

Science Diet Gets FDA Warning Letter

On the most recent list of FDA Warning Letters was Science Diet.  The FDA is not pleased at how Science Diet promotes/advertises their "Healthy Mobility Diet".  Here's what the FDA said...

2011 Stupidest Act in Pet Food Nominees

Stupidity in the pet food industry, some things just never seem to change do they?  For the third straight year, TruthaboutPetFood would like to remind all of the stupidity that occurred this year and accept your votes for the Stupidest Act in Pet Food for 2011.

The List

For the very first time...I will answer the #1 question I'm asked...What pet foods do I trust and would feed to my own pets without hesitation?  The answer to that question will be unvieled in The List.

The Puparazzi interviews Susan Thixton

Susan is interviewed, sharing information about The List.  However, the interview is cut short because of uninvited guests arriving at the door.  The List - coming December 1.