5 novel pet food proteins address health, sustainability

February 25, 2019

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Originally, novel proteins mostly served as tools to help veterinarians and pet owners find foods that would not trigger allergic reactions in dogs, cats and other pets. Now, novel proteins also provide a means for pet food manufacturers to meet consumer demands for sustainable products with nutritional benefits. The growing range of novel pet food proteins now includes everything from bugs to bison.

Read on to learn more about novel proteins

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