Pet Food News: Page 172

Cargill invests in AnimalBiome pet gut health company

To accelerate the introduction of new products and insights in the pet microbiome modulation space, Cargill announced an investment in AnimalBiome, a start-up using microbiome science to restore pet digestive and skin issues.

Mark Johnson, regional president of Pet Nutrition North America for Mars Petcare, believes the environment today is the most dynamic he’s ever experienced, and that is impacting how Mars does business. | Courtesy Mars Petcare

Plant toxin caused Australian dog deaths, illness

Australian investigators identified a plant toxin, indospicine, as the cause of numerous dog deaths and illnesses clustered near Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

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Adoptions fuel rise in non-premium dog food in Mexico

Many new dog adopters in Mexico understand the cost of feeding a dog only after adoption, and owners of large dogs may downgrade to lower-priced foods.

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4 types of pet food ingredients for senior dogs

As cats and dogs reach the senior stage, they may experience different physical, physiological, metabolic, and behavioral changes.

Pet owners are paying more attention than ever to the health and wellbeing of their furry companions, and functional pet food ingredients are rising to the occasion. (annaav | AdobePhoto.com)

Paleo pet food hints from ancient dog feces in permafrost

One group of archeologists looked for clues about dog’s ancestral diets by doing essentially what pet nutrition scientists do with modern dogs. They collected dogs’ feces and analyzed it.

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Thai Union establishes new pet food arm in Japan

Learn about Thai Union’s new company established in Japan.

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Wet dog food sold in Hong Kong fails to meet guidelines

Learn about a recent analysis of wet pet foods in Hong Kong and how they stacked up against international nutritional requirements for pet food.

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Sick dogs, deaths correlated to raw pet food in Australia

Australian authorities are investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease. The dogs all ate fresh or frozen meat from a specific source.

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Krill omega-3 fatty acids boosted dogs’ levels over fish

Krill, tiny marine crustaceans, provide omega-3 fatty acids for pet foods in a different form than omega-3s in conventional fish sources. Krill are one of the most abundant species on the planet.

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German, French, US owners differ on grain-free dog food

While dog owners worldwide buy grain-free pet food, their motivations may differ from one culture to another.

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5 pet food companies based in Brazil 2020

Poultry giant BRF purchased two pet food companies in the first half of the year.

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11 top pet food companies in Asia and Australia 2020

Among companies based in Asia or Australia, these pet food producers had the highest annual revenue in 2020, according to Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data.

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