A trade show targeting the Canadian luxury pet market is set to debut in March. The CaniLux Boutique Exclusive Trade Show, scheduled for March 12 to 14 in Brossard, Quebec, aims to bring together a select group of upscale pet product manufacturers from Canada and retailers from Canada and the U.S. more>>

Tyson Pet Products Inc., a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, Ark., has created a line of dog chews, Tyson officials said Feb. 5. more>>

Missouri legislators have introduced two bills that would impose new requirements on pet dealers and dog breeders. more>>

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has entered the pet food market with the launch of its Humane Choice dog food. more>>

In December, apparel and home goods retailer Land’s End touted its pet gear as a way for dog owners to treat their canine companions during the holidays without breaking the bank. more>>

A federal court judge has dismissed all claims against The Hunte Corp. of Goodman, Mo., made in an amended lawsuit that alleges the supplier and pet retailer Petland defrauded the public by misrepresenting the health of so-called “puppy mill” puppies. more>>

North American Pet Products, a manufacturer of pet products and habitat displays based in Corona, Calif., has acquired the assets of Casco Group Inc. of Cerritos, Calif. more>>

To help the canine disaster search teams on the ground in earthquake-stricken Haiti, the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF) has set up a fundraising program to make an emergency donation to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (NSDF). more>>

Cincinnati-based pet product manufacturer Petprojekt, a division of Otomik Products, recently presented gift baskets to the presenters, performers and special celebrity guests supporting the 11th Annual “A Home for the Holidays.” more>>

Animal welfare groups reportedly seized more than 26,000 exotic animals on Dec. 15, 2009, from an Arlington, Texas-based company that sold animals over the Internet. The raid is being considered by some as the largest-ever animal seizure in the United States. more>>

Sicce S.p.A., an Italian-based manufacturer of aquarium and pond products, has entered the North and Central American markets with the formation of a new distribution operation, Sicce USA. more>>

Winn Feline Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are inviting nominations for the 2010 Excellence in Feline Research Award. The award recognizes the veterinary research scientist whose work mirrors Winn’s efforts to improve the lives of “Every Cat, Every Day.” more>>

Changes are in store for the Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) annual meeting this fall, when the Washington, D.C.-based organization unites with its strategic partner, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), to host a new Feed and Pet Food Joint Industries Conference for the animal feed and pet fo more>>

Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, revealed on Jan. 20 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will propose listing the Burmese python and eight other constrictor snakes as “injurious wildlife” under the Lacey Act, thus prohibiting the importation and interstate trade of the invasive spec more>>

U.S. sales of pet products and services increased 4.8 percent to $54 billion in 2009, according to a report released Jan. 19 by market research publisher Packaged Facts. more>>

King County, Wash., which includes the city of Seattle, has updated proposed regulations for pet-related business, including pet shops and specialty pet food retailers. A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21. more>>

Central Garden & Pet Co. of Walnut Creek, Calif., reported on Jan. 15 that the company’s chief financial officer Jeffrey Blade has resigned. Stuart Booth, who retired as CFO in 2009, has agreed to fill the position until a permanent successor is found. more>>

Although no illnesses had been reported, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. more>>

The Delaware Department of Agriculture has adopted new regulations governing the possession and selling of exotic animals in the state. more>>

Senate Bill 280, introduced by Senator Jim Arnold on Jan. 11, would require a person who sells at least six “exotic reptiles” in one calendar year to obtain a state permit. In addition, the proposed measure provides penalties for releasing “exotic animals” into the wild. more>>