Infographic: 6 factors in formulating specialized dog foods

Research can guide the formulation of lifestyle- and breed-specific dog foods.

Particular types of dogs ate more metabolizable energy (ME) to maintain their body weights than others in a study of 586 pet dogs. Metabolizable energy is the amount of energy left for the body to use after digestion is complete. Pet food manufacturers can use this research to guide their…

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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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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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Infographic: 6 factors in formulating specialized dog foods

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