Demand for Elmut’s fresh pet foods, with human-grade ingredients, high meat levels and minimal processing, is rising in its home market of France.

A group of researchers used lactic acid in raw dog foods as the products underwent high-pressure processing. Find out what happened.

Along with evidence of spreading germs to people, dogs fed raw pet food may have harbored antibacterial-resistant strains of E. coli.

Find out more about high-pressure processing, how it works and its benefits.

Microbiologists grew antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus bacteria found in pet foods bought in Europe. Although pet food hasn’t been documented passing these germs to people, a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes could be created in the gut of dogs.

Since the pandemic began, pet owners have increasingly searched for pet foods related to popular human food trends that are also growing pet categories.

Freshpet is a U.S.-based manufacturer of fresh, refrigerated dog treats and food for dogs and cats. 

Freeze-dried or air-dried raw-meat pet food and treats were among the most prevalent new products showcased at Global Pet Expo 2022.

Personalized pet food formulations also attempt to meet animals’ specific health needs. Home delivery pet food companies offer customized feeding options, such as quantity and frequency, and preference options, including specific ingredients to use or avoid. 

Scientists classified eleven households as having experienced “probable” transmission, and 20 households experienced “possible” transmission.