Dog meat

"I Love My Dog So Much" Launches the First-Ever Emergency Pet Accident Coverage

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Animals, Animal welfare, Dog meat, Veterinarian, Humans, Pets

With the plan, pet owners are eligible to be reimbursed for up to $2,000 per year per pet to offset unexpected emergency veterinary costs.

Key Points: 
  • With the plan, pet owners are eligible to be reimbursed for up to $2,000 per year per pet to offset unexpected emergency veterinary costs.
  • And, during enrollment, pet owners can add up to an additional four pets (dogs or cats) for a flat fee of $29.95/yr.
  • "The average cost of emergency veterinary care is $1,500 per incident, according to Veterinary Practice News," said Nicolas Perkin, Owner, I Love My Dog So Much.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with I Love My Dog So Much, one of the largest communities of dog lovers, to provide an affordable package of accidental reimbursement coverage for your pets.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic Caused Distruption to the Meat Supply Chain, More Consumers Turn to Plant-Based Meats - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Retail, Other Retail, Food and drink, Foods, Meat industry, Meat substitutes, Impossible Foods, Meat, Dog meat, Horse meat

Many manufacturers have had to close or idle meat processing plants as a result of virus outbreaks and worker shortages.

Key Points: 
  • Many manufacturers have had to close or idle meat processing plants as a result of virus outbreaks and worker shortages.
  • This has driven up the price of meat and led to meat shortages in some areas.
  • This could provide an opportunity for plant-based meat companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.
  • As a result of higher meat prices, plant-based meat companies have been able to compete on price.

New Bill Aims to End Painful Dog Experiments at Michigan’s Public Institutions

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Pets, Congressional News, Views, General Health, Public policy, Government, Science, Consumer, Clinical trials, Cardiology, Health, Other Science, Research, State, Local, University, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Education, Other Consumer, Sara Cambensy, Animal welfare, Dog meat

Sen. MacDonalds bill is a companion to House Bill 5090, which was introduced by Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) in October.

Key Points: 
  • Sen. MacDonalds bill is a companion to House Bill 5090, which was introduced by Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) in October.
  • Since 1991, faculty and staff at Wayne State have subjected dogs to painful procedures as part of heart failure and hypertension experiments before killing the dogs.
  • Last fall, 225 Michigan physicians submitted a letter to the state legislature, requesting that it prohibit the use of dogs in painful experiments at publicly funded institutions.
  • We wouldnt allow harm to come to our family dogs, and we shouldnt allow it at our public institutions using taxpayer funding.

Better Choice Company Receives 15 Product Import Registrations from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Creative works, Pet foods, Cat food, Animals, Halo, Pet, Dog meat, Video games

NEW YORK , June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company (OTCQB: BTTR) (Better Choice) is pleased to announce that one of its subsidiaries, Halo, Purely for Pets, recently received ProductImport Registrationsfor 15 Holistic Dog and Cat Food Diets from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK , June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company (OTCQB: BTTR) (Better Choice) is pleased to announce that one of its subsidiaries, Halo, Purely for Pets, recently received ProductImport Registrationsfor 15 Holistic Dog and Cat Food Diets from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China.
  • Halo is the only real, whole meat based US pet food brand to receive these registrations in the latest announcement from the Ministry.
  • The opportunity ahead is sizeable, and we are excited to be a first mover in a high-growthsegment of the animal health sector."
  • Chinese shoppers are set to spend $7 billion on their pets by 2022, according to Reuters.

V-planet introduces line of vegan dog products in Thailand

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Articles, Dog nutrition, Food and drink, Ethics, Pet foods, Dark green environmentalism, Veganism, Dog meat, Dog food, Food, Vegetarian and vegan dog diet, Kibble

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- V-planet , a leading international vegan dog food company committed to providing 100% plant-based products, has announced that pet parents in Thailand can now purchase their vegan kind kibble from distributor P. Unithai Co., LTD through website Taily Buddy .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- V-planet , a leading international vegan dog food company committed to providing 100% plant-based products, has announced that pet parents in Thailand can now purchase their vegan kind kibble from distributor P. Unithai Co., LTD through website Taily Buddy .
  • Dog lovers of Thailand will now have access to v-planet's healthy and nourishing non-GMO dog food.
  • "It's evident that Thailand cares deeply for the well-being of their pets," said Lindsay Rubin, vice president of v-planet.
  • V-planet, committed to providing 100 percent vegan products for dogs around the world, is the international brand of U.S.-based v-dog .

Sale of Reptile Products Forecast to Grow from $495 million in 2019 to Reach Between $550 million and $650 million by 2024 (COVID-19 Adjusted Forecasts) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Retail, Other Retail, Pets, Consumer, Animals, Dog meat, Humans, Pets

But the reptile business has advanced as well over the past decade, spurred by a growing interest in these mini dinosaurs.

Key Points: 
  • But the reptile business has advanced as well over the past decade, spurred by a growing interest in these mini dinosaurs.
  • Like dog and cat owners, reptile owners have strong ties to their pets.
  • In this February/March 2020 survey, 85% of other pet owners, including reptile owners, consider their pets to be part of the family.
  • Taking into account the expected impact of COVID-19, it is forecast that sales of reptile products will grow from $495 million in 2019 to reach between $550 million and $650 million by 2024.

Dog Food Sees a Spike in Demand Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Dogs, Pet foods, Dog food, Dog nutrition, Dog meat, Delivery, Articles, Personal life, Animals

DUBLIN, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the dog food industry, "Dog Food Sees a Spike in Demand Amid COVID-19 Lockdown"

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the dog food industry, "Dog Food Sees a Spike in Demand Amid COVID-19 Lockdown"
    Dog food has seen a spike in demand as consumers stock up to make sure their dogs are well fed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Another factor influencing the surge in demand for dog food, is the rising number of dog adoptions as people look for company during self-isolation.
  • Online sales of dog food have also increased with many consumers opting for home delivery of dog food to ensure they have access to a regular supply.
  • Companies like Chewy.com, PetFlow, Tails.com and JustFoodforDogs are responding to this demand by offering contactless home delivery of dog food.

Dog Food Sales Grow by 159% as Consumers Ensure Pets are Provided For - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Pets, Consumer, Dogs, Pets, Food and drink, Pet foods, Foods, Animal welfare, Dog meat, Dog food

ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the dog food industry, "Dog Food Sales Grow by 159% as Consumers Ensure Pets are Provided For"

Key Points: 
  • ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the dog food industry, "Dog Food Sales Grow by 159% as Consumers Ensure Pets are Provided For"
    Dog food has seen a spike in demand as consumers stock up to make sure their dogs are well fed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Although, dogs aren't eating more than usual, consumers are increasing the amount of dog food they buy to make sure that their pets are provided for.
  • Online sales of dog food have also increased with many consumers opting for home delivery of dog food to ensure they have access to a regular supply.
  • To see the full article and a list of related reports on the market, visit "Dog Food Sales Grow by 159% as Consumers Ensure Pets are Provided For"
    ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data.

FOUR PAWS Reveals Dog and Cat Meat Trade Adapts Amidst Global Pandemic

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Animals, Organisms, Dogs, Animal models, Animal welfare, Dog meat, Meat, Cat meat, Cat

Despite the public health risks, many dog and cat meat restaurant owners report that business hasincreasedduring the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the public health risks, many dog and cat meat restaurant owners report that business hasincreasedduring the pandemic.
  • Others prefer to eat dog meat because it is perceived to be natural, without chemicals, and safe to eat.
  • In Vietnam, a similar trend has been observed particularly in the north ofthecountry, where dog and cat meat consumptionhasa longstanding history.
  • FOUR PAWS has published a petition against the dog and cat meat trade, which has already been signed by over 640,000 supporters worldwide since it launched late last year.

COVID-19: The World Opinion Right Now is COVID-19 is a Human-to-Human Disease

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Animals, Organisms, Health, Epidemiology, Fomite, Hygiene, Medical terminology, Veterinarian, Lappin, Pet, Cat, Dog meat

The world opinion right now is there is no evidence that pets can transmit COVID-19 to people, said Dr. Lappin.

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  • The world opinion right now is there is no evidence that pets can transmit COVID-19 to people, said Dr. Lappin.
  • Lappin noted that while more data is needed, the potential fomite transmission should be low.
  • To date, there has been no documented transmission from a dog or cat to a human.
  • For more information, please visit theaawa.org
    The WSAVA represents more than 200,000 veterinarians worldwide through its 113 member associations.