Purina joins with cancer charity

Purina has teamed up with breast cancer charity Susan G Komen for the Cure, it has been reported.

The Purina Cat Chow brand will be available in a limited-edition pink bag throughout October to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer month in the US, according to Cat Channel.

Furthermore, the brand has donated $1 (56 pence) for everyone who took an online quiz on breast cancer – totalling $50,000 (28,000 pounds) – in addition to the $175,000 (99,500 pounds) donated by the company.

Spokesperson for Nestle Purina PetCare Kerry Lyman commented on the partnership: “It just seemed to be a good fit, a way to project our understanding that there is a link between cats and their owners’ health.”

Dr Janet Jackson, Cat Chow mentor, vice president and director of nutrition research – and cancer survivor – added that her cats offered comfort and protection during her treatment.

People looking for animal health jobs may also be interested in Purina’s selection of food for dogs of all ages.