Beef: A popular, complicated ingredient in dog and cat diets
There are many options and challenges to beef in the supply chain.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
Spinach: Is this original superfood beneficial for dogs and cats?
Packed with nutrition, spinach can be a good addition to pet foods.
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Cruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?
We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods.
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An apple a day keeps the vet away … are apples safe for pets?
Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health.
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How processing affects pet food products, Part 3
Exploring extruded pet food: coating and packaging
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Blueberries: Does this superfood have a place in pet food?
Exploring blueberries for more than just their novelty presence in food for dogs and cats.
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How processing affects pet food products, Part 2
Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and drying
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How processing affects pet food products, Part 1
Exploring extruded pet food: ingredients and preconditioning
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Carrots: Getting down to the root of the issue for pets
Carrots are a great source of fiber, beta-carotene and flavor.
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Should we be using more peanuts in pet food?
Peanuts deserve more respect as a pet food ingredient.
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Read the January issue of Petfood Industry!
January 2021
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2 top trends for 2021 according to the pet food industry
New shelter data casts doubt on whether the pet population and pet ownership are truly growing.
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Shelter pet adoption numbers down in 2020, but high rate
While the pandemic caused unprecedented suffering worldwide in 2020, the disruptions to dogs, cats and other pets adoption numbers may normalize in 2021.