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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.
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.
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