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Anyone who has watched television or visited a supermarket knows that pet foods are big business in America.

Kent Roberts, companion animal extension specialist at the Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, said there are approximately 15,000 commercial pet foods marketed by almost 3,000 manufacturers across the country.

“This is a tremendous array of products. Pet owners often find it confusing to know what particular brand to buy for their pets," Mr. Roberts said.

The Extension Service veterinarian said that the selection of a pet food is important because it has a critical impact on the animal’s health and longevity. Unfortunately, most g■■ 1 —1 1 —

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