Petfood formulations should aim for balanced diets without nutrient excesses, especially with the advancing age of pets in many markets
Dogs with gastrointestinal disease cannot properly digest fat, so switching to a low-fat diet may help manage this condition, vet says.
Prebiotics, probiotics and their combinations—synbiotics—promise health benefits for pets
Dr. Michael Watts addresses petfood allergy management, ingredients and more
Learning how to feed sulcata tortoises inspires reflection on how we feed more conventional pets, particularly dogs and cats
Though not nutritional, this functional food additive offers other significant benefits, especially for cats
If fat pets are becoming the ‘new normal’ in developed markets, should petfood manufacturers help address the problem?
Does this key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet for humans translate to pets?
Better understanding of processing influences allows you to turn the art of nutrient fortification into more of a science
A report from the AAFCO Pet Food Committee’s recent deliberations.
In a competitive marketplace, products need innovative ingredients that are marketed to consumers—but in a way that complies with regulations.
Confusion over this ingredient may be arising from the entry of a new supply stream into the market
With apologies to The Sound of Music — confusion over including glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in petfoods still rages.
Ingredients, products and technologies that promise to keep dogs and cats healthy, full and at ideal weight
How do proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and antioxidants in an animal's diet affect aggression, stress and cognition?
A brand built on a history of quality and research, this top-10 petfood player wants veterinarians and pet owners to realize the importance of nutrition
Corn-free, wheat-free and gluten-free pet diets are changing the way we formulate food
If a 1994 law addressing dietary supplements for humans becomes applicable to animal products, it would shake up the regulatory landscape
In the debate over whether AAFCO will accept ‘no questions’ from FDA to allow new ingredients, our industry can learn from human foods
Recent palatability research, safety recommendations and the latest taste-improving products