Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

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.

Brand Insights

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Intralox

Master hygienic design, sanitation essentials, and environmental monitoring through CFS Institute’s expert-led, in-person and blended learning programs worldwide.

Adventures in Pet Food

When pet food purchases don’t match what owners say they want

Data from an ongoing survey of U.S. dog owners reveals a gap between what they rate as the most important dog food attributes and what they actually buy.

Pet Food Ingredients

Biotics: Science leading the way in a new era of functional ingredients

Pre-, pro- and postbiotics continue to evolve in pet formulations as research searches for answers.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Nutrition for all life stages: How the industry responds to aging pets

With a growing population of senior dogs and cats, manufacturers are investing in targeted formulations to support health and well-being.

Ingredient Issues

10 takeaways: Apple cider vinegar as a dog and cat food ingredient

Apple cider vinegar may affect pet health, and more than five years ago, one scientist called for research to verify its benefits and possible drawbacks in pet food formulations.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Trace minerals, big effect on health and pet food marketing

From a marketing perspective, trace minerals represent a largely untapped story. Human food trends show growing consumer awareness of mineral fortification, and pet owners are likely to follow.

Research Notes

Cell-cultured chicken from yeast benefited dogs’ health

Not only did dogs get their required amino acids, but the dogs experienced beneficial changes in their digestion and gut microbiome.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae oil in dog food lowered palatability, digestibility

While black soldier fly larvae oil offers some advantages, such as a high lauric acid content and environmental claims, it may not be a perfect replacement for poultry fat.

Pet Food Ingredients

Fermented pea starch boosted microbiome in dog food, palatability in cat food

Incorporating pea starch into diets showed benefits for metabolic health in both dogs and cats, and fermenting the starch with Candida utilis yeast offered additional gut microbiome advantages for dogs and improved palatability for cats.

Market Report

The veterinary profession and pet food

Traditionally, veterinarians have not been provided with nutritional education that matches pet owner expectations.

News Hound

Pet food fillers: Mythical marketing monsters or real pet threat?

Bridging the gap between science and marketing may be difficult. However, helping pet owners bust the filler myth and understand the nutritional value of each ingredient could lead to more informed choices and a broader appreciation for the complexity behind pet food.

Ingredient Issues

Eggs in pet products – the incredible option

As a highly bioavailable source of protein, eggs should be considered a premium ingredient in pet food.

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