Ryan Yamka

Articles by Ryan Yamka

Ancient grains: pet food lessons industry missed or ignored

December 15, 2020

By not considering digestibility or the sustainability impact of their pet foods, companies marketing ancient grain products may be repeating past mistakes.

Big Kibble: A book about a pet food movie

December 7, 2020

Ryan Yamka

This book by JustFoodForDogs execs seems based on the movie ‘Pet Fooled.’ While it had great potential, it also misses big on key pet food considerations.

Not all meat meals in pet food are created equal

November 9, 2020

Ryan Yamka

It’s important to know AAFCO pet food ingredient definitions and nuances; otherwise inaccurate conclusions can result, such as with the DCM investigation.

DCM and grain-free pet food: September 2020 FDA update

October 30, 2020

Ryan Yamka

FDA’s recent, very quiet update on its grain-free pet food-DCM investigation showed that, no surprise, it’s a complex issue that can’t be pinned to one cause.

WSAVA pet food recommendations: Useful or useless?

October 7, 2020

Ryan Yamka

Pet food recommendations from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, last updated in 2013, have significant gaps and need a major overhaul.

Weird science: Published pet food studies not always sound

June 24, 2020

Ryan Yamka

Just because a pet food study is published in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal, it does not mean it is good science or will have impact in the field.

Petco’s ‘better nutrition’ claim needs a bigger asterisk

May 22, 2020

Ryan Yamka

Petco’s claims about removing artificial ingredients from its pet food shelves are not substantiated, according to the National Advertising Division.

Do accelerators help pet food startups or big companies?

December 20, 2019

Ryan Yamka

If you’re a pet food startup considering entering an accelerator competition, heed this advice to protect your idea and intellectual property.

‘BEG’ pet food and DCM, part 2: Is veterinary bias at play?

September 10, 2019

Ryan Yamka

Canine DCM has been a hot pet food topic for the past year. Let’s look deeper into the latest FDA investigation update and if veterinary bias may play a role.

‘BEG’ pet food does not equal DCM

July 30, 2019

Ryan Yamka

Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a hot topic in the pet food industry, veterinary community, press and among pet owners. The cause of recent cases is unknown.

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By Lindsay Beaton

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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By Tim Wall

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.

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Articles by Ryan Yamka

Ancient grains: pet food lessons industry missed or ignored

Big Kibble: A book about a pet food movie

Not all meat meals in pet food are created equal

DCM and grain-free pet food: September 2020 FDA update

WSAVA pet food recommendations: Useful or useless?

Weird science: Published pet food studies not always sound

Petco’s ‘better nutrition’ claim needs a bigger asterisk

Do accelerators help pet food startups or big companies?

‘BEG’ pet food and DCM, part 2: Is veterinary bias at play?

‘BEG’ pet food does not equal DCM

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