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Dog microbiome boosted by higher dietary fiber

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, suggesting both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

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Market Trends and Reports

General Mills pet food sales fell 4% in FY24 compared to FY23

General Mills made several acquisitions in 2024.

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Typhoid Mary dogs may spread drug-resistant Salmonella without getting sick

Scientists identified 77 suspected zoonotic cases, where bacteria likely transferred from dogs to humans, involving 164 strains across 17 U.S. states.

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E-nose and AI combined to detect mycotoxins in pet food

To detect mycotoxins in pet foods, researchers experimented with a combination of electronic nose technology and machine learning algorithms.

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Raw chicken pet food risks reduced by lactic acid product during processing

Researchers explored how the combined use of high-pressure processing and lactic acid fermentate may mitigate health risks from pathogens in raw dog and cat foods.

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Pet Food Safety

Claims raise questions about raw pet food as avian influenza source

Public health officials and pet food companies continue attempting to determine how HPAI repeatedly occurs in pet foods from South Korea to Oregon to California.

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Raw Cat and Dog Food

More pet cats die of avian influenza associated with raw products in California

Cats infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza can develop severe illness that may include neurologic signs, respiratory signs or liver disease that can rapidly progress to death.

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Pet Food Safety

US cat died after eating avian-influenza-contaminated raw pet food

Northwest Naturals recalled one batch of Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for HPAI.

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Functional ingredients may boost dog immune systems

Although vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients may support dogs’ immune systems, scientists pointed out several issues with making definitive claims.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Gifts for pets fuel seasonal dog, cat food sales

People buy gifts for others’ pets even if they don’t own any companion animals themselves.

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Human demographics influence dog food choice

While kibble endures as the most popular form of dog food, pet owner demographics may influence potential sales of canned, raw and other dog food formats.

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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Kibble less likely for small, purebred, older or working dogs

Although dry kibble was the most common dog food choice, the prevalence of other formats varied according to dog demographic group.

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