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More than half of cats and dogs in U.S. overweight

There’s a lot in the news about human obesity, but it seems the trend has transferred to our furry friends.

More than 50 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight, with 20 percent being obese, according to an article from The Atlantic, which cites estimates from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

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Neogen partners with Companions for Heroes

Our nation’s military personnel and first responders give so much to us. Now it’s time for us to give back to them.

This quarter (June—August), a portion of our proceeds from pet food sales will go to benefit Companions for Heroes, a nonprofit group that pairs rescued companion animals with those who serve our nation.

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Protecting animal and human health in the pet food industry

There have been big changes in the food industry recently, and more are coming as laws stemming from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) get implemented. But it isn’t just human food that’s affected by the legislation – food for our furry family members also falls under FSMA.

The new rules include verifying and certifying [...]

Leading the way: Neogen donates to Leader Dogs for the Blind

What could be better than puppies and helping people?

Thanks to our customers, Neogen was able to donate a significant sum to Leader Dogs for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that raises, trains, and pairs guide dogs with their lifelong human handlers. The donation was a result of an incentive program for pet food [...]