Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Pet Food Ingredients

Oil war: fish vs. algae as fatty acid functional ingredient in pet food

As demand for functional ingredients grows, both fish oil and algae oil will continue to play important roles in pet nutrition.

Brand Insights

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

4 functional pet food ingredients: fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp

Functional ingredients such as fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp play a role in modern pet food formulations and may appeal to pet owners looking for health and wellness benefits for their companion animals.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

The case for casein in pet food remains the same after a decade

Considering its popularity in human dietary supplements there may be room for casein to appear in more pet products, it just hasn’t happened yet.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Feline energy metabolism insights for cat food formulation

Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explored how cats' unique physiology affects nutritional needs and feeding management during AFIA's Pet Food Conference.

Vitamins

Vitamin E role expanded from pet food nutrient to multifunction antioxidant

Since 2007, vitamin E has evolved from a nutrient viewed primarily through the lens of deficiency prevention to one understood as part of a broader antioxidant strategy.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Mixed feeding for cats: health benefits may drive wet pet food consumption

Cats are known for low water intake, which can lead to urinary problems. Combining dry and wet foods may ease owner concerns, but ingredient quality matters as much as hydration.

Research Notes

Canning wet pet food complicates phosphorus labeling

Heat processing can lower water-soluble phosphorus readings, with implications for additive disclosure and diet formulation.

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.

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