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.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rice: longstanding staple for calories in dog and cat diets
Rice has been a staple in pet food diets for decades and, despite some minor controversies, remains a high-quality supply of calories.
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Agar-agar: gelling agent option for canned dog and cat foods
Agar-agar may be a good replacement for gelling in canned pet foods and other pet applications.
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Caramel: natural brown color for pet food with a hint of controversy
Caramel is a natural coloring agent that helps provide consistency and product appeal in pet foods.
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Beans: Where are they in dog and cat foods?
Beans are popular in human foods but conspicuously absent in grain-free pet foods.
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February 2021
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Make it simple, make it complex: the pet food dichotomy
Pet owners want a lot from their pet food brands. They want primary proteins that suit what they believe is best for their animal. They want grains or they don't. They want something customized, but it has to be easy to understand.
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3 tips for sustainable pet food innovation
Constraints and crises, like those experienced in 2020, help drive innovation and sustainability offers context.