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Research Notes
Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility
Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.
Ingredient Issues
Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity
How calorie miscalculations impact overall pet nutrition and health
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?
This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.
Research Notes
Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients
Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.
Research Notes
Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability
While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.
Pet Food News
Pet Honesty forms Science and Health Advisory Council to guide R&D
Pet Honesty
New expert-led council will advise on product development, clinical research and scientific substantiation for the pet supplement brand.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Improve well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle health
Speakers at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., discussed ways to improve canine mobility by preserving joint and muscle health.
Pet Food Ingredients
Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability
In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.
Trending: Pet Food Podcast
EPISODE 85: What roles do nutraceuticals play in pet food?
In this episode of Trending: Pet Food, NutriFusion CEO William Grand joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down synthetic vs. natural nutraceuticals and discuss their evolving role in pet nutrition.
Nutrition
How venture technologies are shaping the future of pet food nutrition
As pet owners demand personalized nutrition, alternative proteins and sustainable packaging, pet food manufacturers are turning to startups to stay ahead in an evolving market.
Pet Obesity
Obesity continues to be a problem for pets
Global pet obesity in mature pet ownership markets continues to grow as a top challenge to overall pet health.
Pet Food News
Polish cat food maker launches new products, eyes new markets
The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all life stages, from kitten to senior.
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