What can I do if I suspect a problem with my pet’s food or treats?
If you suspect that your pet is ill from eating pet food or treats, contact your veterinarian and report the problem to the manufacturer and Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA). Pet...
View ArticleAre preservatives in pet food products a concern?
Both processed/manufactured pet food and raw ‘pet meat’ products can contain preservatives. There may be no legal requirement to label pet food products as containing preservatives. There are safety...
View ArticleHow is the pet food industry regulated in Australia?
Pet food is essentially self-regulated with voluntary industry standards applied through the Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA). In 2011 the industry code of practice was replaced with...
View ArticleIs it necessary to feed my pet reptile live prey?
There are very few, if any, vertebrate-eating reptile species who will not eat anything other than live food in captivity. Where reptiles require a diet of whole vertebrate animals, such as mice, it is...
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