In petfoods, betaine can provide a partial choline supply from beet juice
Dr. Michael Watts addresses petfood allergy management, ingredients and more
Though not nutritional, this functional food additive offers other significant benefits, especially for cats
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
After decades of safe use, critics of the petfood industry have planted seeds of doubt and confusion about this essential ingredient
Confusion over this ingredient may be arising from the entry of a new supply stream into the market
Plasma is a high-quality, natural component that should be considered a valuable part of a dog or cat diet
Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is vital for healthy maintenance of pets’ nervous tissues, GI tracts and skin functions
Wild caught or farm raised, salmon offers a source of digestible protein and omega-3 fatty acids for pet diets
A key nutrient, riboflavin (vitamin B2) lies at the very heart of a dog or cat’s metabolism and health
Does this ingredient warrant its own identity?
Sweet potatoes have become the "darling carb" of new products and increasingly popular in specialty petfoods
Niche categories as well as conventional petfoods increasingly depend on bone to meet many pet nutrient needs.
For petfood, the issue is its use in the epoxy resin that lines the inside of cans
Found in nearly every brand of wet petfood, this ingredient is a real behind-the-scenes aid to the canning process
This ingredient has become especially prevalent in no-grain and elimination diets
A recent incident in Germany reminds us that these contaminants have the potential to enter our raw material stream
Potassium chloride is nutritionally effective, reasonably priced and readily available
With a label-friendly name, pea fiber offers an effective, reasonable alternative fiber source for companion animal diets
There are no substantial technical, nutritional or performance issues associated with rye that would limit its use for pets