Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Research Notes

Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines

In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence

As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

10 takeaways: Senior pet nutrition needs shift as dogs, cats live longer

Veterinary sports medicine expert Dr. Kelly Fishman calls for fresh approaches to feeding aging animals.

Pet Food Ingredients

10 takeaways: Gelatin returns for high-protein, low-carb pet foods

As manufacturers navigate shifting formulation demands, gelatin may emerge as a valuable, consumer-friendly tool to address current processing and product development challenges.

Research Notes

Study finds 94% of homemade dog diets lack complete nutrition

Analysis of 1,726 homemade dog food formulations by the Dog Aging Project shows most recipes missing critical nutrients required for canine health.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 99: What should senior pet nutrition look like?

Veterinary sports medicine expert Dr. Kelly Fishman discusses how pets are living longer than ever, the mobility and nutritional challenges facing senior dogs and cats, and what the pet food industry needs to focus on to support aging animals.

News Hound

Plant-Based Dog Food Formulation Challenge game

The game explores key formulation challenges and nutritional considerations when developing vegetarian or vegan dog foods.

Pet Food News

RAWZ launches air-dried food for small dogs

RAWZ Natural Pet Food

The new line features 96% meat content and targets the specific nutritional requirements of small-breed canines.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 97: What are the unique considerations for working dog nutrition?

Dr. Erin Perry discusses how working dogs' specialized roles require carefully tailored nutrition that balances energy demands, GI health and environmental challenges, with research benefits extending to companion dogs.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Gut microbiome impacts pet skin, joint and oral health

A recent Ask the Pet Food Pro session explored systemic connections between gut bacteria and inflammation, offering new directions for functional pet nutrition.

Pet Food Ingredients

Hydrolyzed chicken liver boosted palatability, digestibility of cat foods

Researchers assessed the effect of hydrolyzed proteins on nutrient utilization and gut health.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Good fatty acids boosted by BSFL insect protein in dog food

Nevermind humans, dogs didn’t need to be convinced of insect-based pet foods’ value. In preference testing, dogs showed no significant difference in consumption between traditional and insect-based diets.

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