Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 2

Research Notes

Cricket, silkworm in food altered dogs’ gut microbiome

Researchers investigated the substitution of poultry meal with house cricket (Acheta domesticus) or mulberry silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori pupae).

Brand Insights

Pet Food Quality: A More Holistic Approach to Food Safety

KEMIN NUTRISURANCE

Learn why addressing microbial risks throughout the value chain is critical to a robust food safety program. Brand Insights from Kemin.

Grain-Free Pet Food

Dog breed affected digestion of varying protein, grain levels

These results from this study exemplified how both breed and diet choice influenced nutrient digestibility, fermentative end products and fecal microbiota.

Market Trends and Reports

Growth continues in cat food space, trends evolve

More pet parents are tackling their cats’ specific needs when it comes to nutrition and wellness.

Research Notes

Breed, diet, time influence dog heart health; No DCM

There were no significant differences between breeds, diets, and various time points in terms of cardiac-specific biomarkers and endomyocardial biopsies.

Adventures in Pet Food

The state of pet obesity (spoiler alert: it’s not good)

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 2022 report found 59% of US dogs and 61% of cats are overweight or obese. A new survey for 2023 is now open.

Research Notes

Wolf microbiome holds potential dog probiotic

Dogs don’t need to eat like wolves, but pet dogs may benefit from digesting like their undomesticated cousins, providing another reason for protecting wolf populations.

Adventures in Pet Food

How dog owners in five developed countries feed their pets

A new survey of dog owners in Europe and North America shows product quality and nutritional intake are important, while dry food and treats are popular.

Ingredient Issues

Pet food science — Leading the way to healthier pets

Dr. George Collings discusses the very real pitfalls of putting scientific research and reactive opinions on the same level of validity in pet food.

Research Notes

Chicken heart, liver hydrolysate beat meal in dog food

Hydrolysates may be more digestible for dogs than ingredients made from intact proteins, such as chicken meal. Hydrolyzed proteins also may be less likely to trigger allergic responses.

Pet Food Ingredients

Pumpkin spice Busch beer and Krispy Kreme donuts for dogs

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Busch beer make use of both the pie spice and pet food humanization trends this fall.

Pet Food News

Novel proteins in pet food from microbes to bison

On one extreme, researchers explore means of producing protein from cells and microbes, pushing the bounds of technology. On the other, formulators look to ancient sources of protein raised in ways that regenerate the planet’s degraded ecosystems.

Adventures in Pet Food

How pet food can aid vets in pet owner nutrition education

Most pet owners trust their vets most for pet nutrition advice, but only 20% of vets proactively offer that. How can pet food companies better support them?

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