Greg Aldrich, PhD

Clean label pet food: Is there any practical concern about arsenic in dog and cat foods?

Measured presence of arsenic in foods does not equate to toxicity for this naturally occurring earth element.

December 11, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

The measured presence of arsenic in pet foods does not equate to toxicity for this naturally occurring earth element.

Clean label pet food: Are reports of heavy metals reliable?

Non-nutritional mineral levels in pet foods are not likely an issue.

November 12, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Non-nutritional mineral levels in pet foods are not likely an issue.

So what is 'right' about corn in pet diets?

Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this ingredient

October 11, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this classic pet food ingredient.

Grain-free dog food alert: Many questions still to answer

Recent DCM webinar prompted great questions regarding grain-free diets

September 12, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

The recent dilated cardiomyopathy webinar, hosted by Petfood Industry, prompted great questions regarding grain-free diets for dogs.

Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets

There is likely more to this DCM story than only grain-free pet foods.

August 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

There is likely more to the canine dilated cardiomyopathy story than the current focus on only grain-free pet foods would suggest.

Legume seed oligosaccharides: How much is just right in dog and cat diets?

Legume seed oligosaccharides need to be limited in pet diets to avoid issues with digestion and elimination.

June 11, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Legume seed oligosaccharides need to be limited in pet diets to avoid issues with digestion and elimination.

Lamb meal: Once novel, now a more mainstream commodity in pet food

Lamb meal remains a valuable ingredient option in pet diets though its novelty has declined and the nutritional availability is only modest relative to other protein sources.

May 14, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

The use of lamb meal has gone from novel to everyday, but it remains a staple in the protein options for dog and cat diets when pet owners are looking for alternatives.

Chicken meal: Is there anything new with this ingredient’s use in pet food?

A staple in pet food chicken meal has undergone modest changes to its definition and composition in the past 15 years, but challenges remain.

April 10, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

A staple in pet food chicken meal has undergone modest changes to its definition and composition in the past 15 years, but challenges remain.

Soybean meal: A quality ingredient with a lot of critics

Despite claims to the contrary, soybean meal remains a consistent, quality, sustainable and nutritious part of value-minded pet foods.

March 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Despite claims to the contrary, soybean meal remains a consistent, quality, sustainable and nutritious part of value-minded pet foods.

Fish meal: Supply, preservation biggest challenges for dog and cat diets

Fish meal remains a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but supply and preservation challenges may force pet food to be more pragmatic in their choices.

February 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Fish meal remains a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but supply and preservation challenges may force pet food to be more pragmatic in their choices.

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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD

Clean label pet food: Is there any practical concern about arsenic in dog and cat foods?

Clean label pet food: Are reports of heavy metals reliable?

So what is 'right' about corn in pet diets?

Grain-free dog food alert: Many questions still to answer

Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets

Legume seed oligosaccharides: How much is just right in dog and cat diets?

Lamb meal: Once novel, now a more mainstream commodity in pet food

Chicken meal: Is there anything new with this ingredient’s use in pet food?

Soybean meal: A quality ingredient with a lot of critics

Fish meal: Supply, preservation biggest challenges for dog and cat diets

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