Ingredient Issues: Oats in petfood

Cheerios for pets?

Oats are not all that common an ingredient in dog and cat diets.

Oats, as a whole grain, are widely promoted for their benefit to human nutrition and health, especially since the first federally sanctioned health claim for a manufactured food was granted to makers of oat-rich foods in early…

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October 2021
In the October 2021 issue of Petfood Industry, read about small pets, aflatoxin and other topics.

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By Lindsay Beaton

Small pets make bigger mark than ever on the industry

While dogs and cats continue to reign supreme, the growth of the “other” pet space can’t be denied: 9.9 million homes own a bird, 6.2 million homes have a small pet (usually small mammals) and 5.7 million homes own a reptile.

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‘Other’ pets get a boost as trends from dog/cat catch up

Pet owners with birds, small mammals and other types of non-dog/cat animals are demanding the best for their feathered, furry or scaly friends.

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