Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 2

Obesity continues to be a problem for pets

Global pet obesity in mature pet ownership markets continues to grow as a top challenge to overall pet health.

Dogs and cats are bearing the brunt of the pet obesity epidemic, with numbers going up in spite of significant options in the pet food space to help mitigate the issue.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Polish cat food maker launches new products, eyes new markets

The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all life stages, from kitten to senior.

Biotic blend protects cats’ gut health when switching diets

Switching cat food abruptly can lead to gastrointestinal disturbances and affect microbiota balance.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Purina facilitates therapeutic pet food with D2C sales from vet clinics

By addressing consumer and veterinary challenges through its Vet Direct model, Purina aims to drive continued growth in therapeutic pet foods.

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Petfood Forum News

Wanted: A revolution in pet nutrition to combat pet obesity

Experts from the Kansas State University Pet Food Program will outline innovative formulation approaches and the emerging role of gut health and microbiome to address the pet obesity epidemic at Petfood Forum 2025.

Pet food for weight management must balance low calories with essential nutrients, taste, and shelf stability — a task the can be complicated by outdated regulatory standards and calorie calculations designed for active, non-obese pets.

Hill's, APOP join forces to fight pet obesity

New collaboration with the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention aims to equip veterinary teams with the tools to promote healthy weight management in pets.

Nearly two-thirds of America's dogs and cats are overweight or obese, putting them at increased risk for serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and joint issues.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

2 opportunities for health and wellness pet food

Pet food remains central to pet owners’ health and wellness strategies, with consumers favoring functional, condition-specific and science-backed formulations.

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Something to Chew on

5 human food trends that could impact pet food in 2025

As human food and pet food continue their symbiotic relationship in the marketplace, ingredients, digestive health and other trends will play out in both.

Ingredients as a trend in human food continue to evolve; for 2025, consumers are focused on quality.

Ingredient Issues

Pet weight management: Feeding for health, longevity

Pet obesity is a significant problem, and the pet food industry could be doing more to help pet owners feed their animals properly.

Overweight pets need better feeding management in order to live their longest, healthiest lives.

Market Trends and Reports

Top 3 trends in 2025: Customization, functionality, premiumization

We take a look at the top trends to pay attention to in 2025, as predicted by the pet food industry.

The trends coming up in 2025 each touch parts of the others as pet owners grow more nuanced in their needs for pet health and nutrition solutions.

Dog microbiome boosted by higher dietary fiber

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, suggesting both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

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Something to Chew on

The role of health and wellness in pet food today

Pet owners increasingly deem health and wellness attributes among pet food’s most important benefits, and brands are responding with more related claims.

A majority of U.S. pet owners consider pet food an important health product for their furry family members.

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