Cranberries in dog and cat food: any direct benefit?
Cranberries are being included in many pet foods without issue, but there is very little evidence that they are providing substantial urinary tract benefit.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
Millet: An alternative ingredient in dog and cat food?
With good protein quality and more fat than most grains, millet has the potential to serve as an ‘alternative’ ingredient in pet food.
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Duck in dog, cat food: The other red meat?
Duck appears to be here to stay as an alternative meat/protein source in pet foods.
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Copper-associated liver disease in dogs: pet food issue?
While most evidence currently points to genetics, it’s possible that copper as a dietary ingredient plays some role.
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Molasses: Sweetener or functional carbohydrate?
Is there a larger place in pet food for this functional pet food ingredient?
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Lipoic acid: Significant benefits for aging pets?
Cognitive function has not been considered a criterion for evaluating nutrient requirements, but the benefits derived from lipoic acid regarding memory may merit reconsideration.
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Gelatin: Has its time come for pet food applications?
While not a significant ingredient in today’s pet food and treat formulas, the potential for innovative solutions may warrant giving gelatin another look.
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Green-lipped mussel: Pet joint health support?
Current work on the benefits of these mussels shows great promise, the supply infrastructure appears to be sustainable and the compounds offer hope to retain mobility as we and our pets age.
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Folic acid: Essential vitamin for dogs and cats
Folic acid is a small but important part of a properly fortified pet diet.
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Meat and novel proteins in pet food
Meat in pet food is here to stay. Here’s what needs to be addressed to meet growing demand.
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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.