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. Continue reading
Pet Food
Saskatoon-based Spring Meadows Natural Pet Food sold to Ontario company
Dane Creek Capital Corp. has bought Saskatoon-based Spring Meadows Natural Pet Food in an all-cash transaction. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Don’t feed your pet raw meat foods – it’s dangerous for both pets and humans, experts warn
It’s a growing trend for pet owners to feed their pet raw meat pet food products thinking they’re healthier, but bacteria in the meat could cause sickness. Continue reading
Saskatoon SPCA receives largest food donation in its history
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
The pet food donated to the Saskatoon SPCA is being shared with shelters, humane societies and rescue groups across the province. Continue reading
Winnipeggers pitch in to help wildfire evacuees
As three communities in Manitoba continue to face down a massive wildfire, Winnipeg residents are offering all the support they can give. Continue reading
New Champion Petfoods facility to create hundreds of jobs in Parkland County
Alberta-based Champion Petfoods is building a new facility to produce Acana and Orijen dog and cat food, which is expected to employ around 200 people in Parkland County. Continue reading
US dog food recalled after euthanasia drug found in product
U.S. pet food maker Evanger’s Hunk of Beef product has been recalled after one dog died and four others fell ill. The dog food was found to contain pentobarbital, a drug used to euthanize animals. Continue reading
Tails wagging at Saskatoon’s New Hope Dog Rescue after food donations
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
New Hope Dog Rescue has received about 30 bags of donated dog food after a public plea for help last week. Continue reading
Canadian class-action lawsuit claiming Purina’s Beneful pet food is killing dogs dismissed
A proposed Canadian class-action lawsuit against Nestlé Purina that claimed Beneful brand pet food poisoned and killed dogs has been dropped. Continue reading