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Though it's not much.  Here is what the FDA said regarding their recent solicitation of an independent lab to test for basic nutritional content in jerky treats.  Did we strike a FDA nerve? 

Dr. Lisa Freeman is considered expert in pet nutrition.  She is a veterinarian and a Ph.D. in nutrition science.  Even with all of her training, reading what Dr. Freeman was lecturing pet owners on of late left me wondering when the last time Dr. Freeman got out of the lab and looked around at the real pet food world.

A new lawsuit filed by National Feeds against United Pet Foods brings some questions.  This suit claims United Pet Foods made "rancid dog feed and mink feed."  National Feeds is suing United Pet Food for damages, however no recall was ever issued to protect pet owners.

Everything I've said about APHIS EU certification...I take it all back.  Another document recently provided to me shows this certification can mean little to nothing as far as quality of ingredients.

The lobby organization that represents "98% of the dog and cat food sold in the United States" has petitioned the National Organic Program.  What they are petitioning for, is the approval of synthetic amino acids in organic pet foods.  Why should organic pet foods be allowed to include synthetic amino acids?  There is no valid reason why.

A new award from TruthaboutPetFood.com recognizes the efforts of Pet Food towards achieving transparency of the industry.  The very first Hats Off Award goes to Halo Pet Food. 

It seems the Pet Food Institute - the lobby organization for Big Pet Food - didn't like my video response to the FDA pet food video.  Kurt Gallagher of PFI told Marc Selinger of The Examiner my comments were "rife with inaccuracies and misrepresentations".  The following is my inquiry for explanation to the PFI...

Remember the FDA video I told you was previewed at the January AAFCO meeting?  Well, here it is and my response to the FDA video.

Labeling of pet foods must following a slew of regulations.  Everything from font size of the name of the pet food to particulars of how the product is named.  One regulation in particular could be being ignored by some Purina Pet Foods.

Pet food regulations require that all pet foods provide the petsumer with 'guaranteed analysis' information on the label.  Four bits of information on the pet food must be provided; protein, fat, fiber, and moisture.  Is the Guaranteed Analysis beneficial to the petsumer?  Or is it misleading?