Formed in 1998 and with unwavering focus, the Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI) has always been committed to upholding quality and safety in pet nutrition. Their recent rebranding exercise aims to revive consumer and trade interest, to build an understanding of this...
The GAPFA aims to provide a global industry forum to address and gain consensus on key and mutual issues related to pet nutrition and the general health and wellbeing of pets across the globe, and, through guidelines, provide a reference for global harmonisation of standards.“We...
Dogs are highly social animals, and many suffer from separation anxiety when left alone. The Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI) has compiled the following tips to assist you in recognizing warning signs and taking the appropriate action.Due to the dramatic increase in...
Working from home with your dog by your side may appear to be an effortless task. There is no need to pay for doggy day care, there is reduced risk of accidents as you reduce the amount of time that you are out, and you...
Pets are a natural stress reliever for humans, but what about their stress? Most of us deal with stress on a daily basis, and the majority of us would like to lessen its hold on us. However, are we fully aware of the daily stress...
As pet owners, we all hope and wish that our pet never has to deal with an emergency medical situation. Pet emergencies are distressing for both pets and their owners. While there is no way to prevent all emergency situations, it is extremely prudent to...
Scratching is high on the list of destructive activities that will get a cat tossed out of the house if she’s scratching the wrong things. But she thinks they are the right things, and she has her reasons. She stubbornly returns to the things you...
The South African economy remains constrained by slow growth in 2018. This, combined with the volatile rand, resulted in massive cost pressures, with rising prices leading consumers to seek more affordable brands and pack sizes in pet food. Brands positioned to attract bargain-hunters experienced the...