Dog Food

• 27 sickened by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says 27 people have been sickened with salmonella, mostly in Alberta and B.C., in an outbreak linked to contaminated dog food and treats.

  Health

  Sep 15
  
• Thieves make 4 trips on motorcycle to steal bags of dog food at animal shelter

  Staff arrived Christmas Day at the Restigouche County SPCA in Dalhousie, N.B. to find people had smashed the glass in their front door and allegedly stole bags of dog food.

  Crime

  Dec 27, 2023
  
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• Calgary pet charity says demand for food nearly doubled in 2022

  A spokesperson for Parachutes for Pets said the demand is ballooning as the cost of living skyrockets. Last year, they gave out 3,000 hampers, this year, there will be over 5,000.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
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• London, Ont., organizations partner to provide free dog food amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The two organizations have come together to donate 738 bags of dog food to pet owners in need throughout the London area and will be distributed through the No Empty Bowls Food Bank

  Health

  Apr 17, 2020
• Experts vouch for raw food diet as FDA investigates list of dog food brands

  The U.S. FDA has released a list of 16 dog food brands it's putting under the microscope for possible ties to a dangerous canine heart disease.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2019
• Certain dog food brands may be linked to increased risk of heart disease: FDA

  The foods, according to a release by the government agency, are often marketed as "grain-free."

  Lifestyle

  Jul 5, 2019
• Winnipeg Humane Society in need of wet food for cats and dogs

  The Winnipeg Humane Society is searching for food donations to feed dogs and cats at its shelter, which is running low on stock.

  News

  Jun 20, 2019
• Police warn pet owners after suspicious trail of dog treats, food located in Barrie park

  On Monday afternoon, officers were called to Patterson Park, located on Moon Drive, after a resident found a trail of scattered dog treats.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2018
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• Grain-free dog food may be linked to heart disease, FDA warns

  The FDA is investigating after several cases of a condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) were linked back to the food. 

  Consumer

  Jul 27, 2018
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• Pet nutrition: What to look for and avoid when feeding your furry friend

  Experts weigh in on your pet's health and common food ingredients to avoid.

  Consumer

  Mar 18, 2018