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Research Notes: Page 2
Research Notes
Overfeeding changed cats’ digestion and microbiome
When pet owners overfeed their cats and cause weight gain, the cats’ digestive systems and the microbes living within them may be affected.
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Cat exposure may increase schizophrenia risk in people
After researchers adjusted for other factors, they found that people exposed to cats had approximately twice the probability of developing schizophrenia.
Pet Food Ingredients
Cassava by-product may serve as dog, cat food fiber
Cassava co-product could potentially be used as a fiber source in dog food and cat food.
Research Notes
Hydrolyzed chicken liver more digestible than poultry meal in dog food
Dogs fed hydrolyzed chicken liver powder diets exhibited a greater apparent total tract digestibility of crude protein. However, this came with trade-offs as dogs eating hydrolyzed chicken liver powder diets had lower apparent total tract digestibility of
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Dog breed affected digestion of varying protein, grain levels
These results from this study exemplified how both breed and diet choice influenced nutrient digestibility, fermentative end products and fecal microbiota.
Research Notes
Breed, diet, time influence dog heart health; No DCM
There were no significant differences between breeds, diets, and various time points in terms of cardiac-specific biomarkers and endomyocardial biopsies.
Pet Food Ingredients
The quantitative use of dehydrated garlic powder in dog treats
Learn about the research that exists for garlic as an ingredient in pet food and treats.
Research Notes
Chicken heart, liver hydrolysate beat meal in dog food
Hydrolysates may be more digestible for dogs than ingredients made from intact proteins, such as chicken meal. Hydrolyzed proteins also may be less likely to trigger allergic responses.
Pet Food News
Owner profiles deduced from dog food buying patterns
Buyers of nonconventional pet foods, such as raw meat formulations, were different from those who bought conventional formulas, like kibble and canned.
Pet Food News
Microbial protein provides all amino acids for pet food
Scientists compared fermented microbial protein with chicken meal, corn gluten meal, pea protein and black soldier fly larvae.
Pet Food Press Releases
Cat noses analyze pet food odors similarly to lab instruments
Simulation of air and odor flow through the virtual cat nose showed that it appears to function similarly to a parallel coiled gas chromatograph.
Pet Food News
Hemp seeds lack one amino acid to meet dog, cat food needs
Hemp seeds alone do not meet all the amino acid requirements for adult dogs and cats. Hemp seeds would need a complimentary protein source.
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