Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 20

Pet Food Market

Veterinarians and pet food: A relationship in progress

Pet owners continue to focus on their pets’ health via pet food, but veterinarians are not necessarily where consumers are going for advice.

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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

Emerging breakthroughs in pet microbiome research

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

Bacillus subtilis bacteria probiotic boosts dog digestion

The makers of Calsporin, a strain of Bacillus subtilis, and University of Zaragoza, Spain collaborators published evidence that Bacillus subtilis improves fat and carbohydrate digestibility in dogs’ guts.

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7 pet food solutions for companion animal health

Beyond providing nutritionally balanced formulations, pet food manufacturers can help the health of dogs, cats and other pets.

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Pet Food Market

‘BEG’ pet food and DCM, part 2: Is veterinary bias at play?

Canine DCM has been a hot pet food topic for the past year. Let’s look deeper into the latest FDA investigation update and if veterinary bias may play a role.

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3 ways eggs provide complete protein in dog food

Dogs with digestive difficulties may find egg-based diets easier to handle, due to the high bioavailability of the amino acids.

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Peruvian pet owners keep buying therapeutic after success

In Peru, demand has been steady and growing for dog and cat foods that address conditions ranging from skin irritation and allergies to kidney problems.

A pre-Hispanic ceramic jar from coastal Peru featuring a big cat attacking a man on display at the Larco Museum in Lima, Peru. (Tim Wall)

Cat obesity rate rose in 90s, steady during past decade

The study results suggest that many cat owners may not bring their cats to the veterinarian repeatedly, especially after the first year.

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Raw Cat and Dog Food

Salmonella raw pet food recall: Homeland By Products

U.K.-based Homeland By Products recalled its frozen raw pet food due to the presence of the Salmonella bacterium.

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Cat care program may emphasize lifestage pet food

A new program launched by International Cat Care aims to help pet owners better understand their cat's specific lifestage and nutritional needs.

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Summer lowers dogs’ intake of preferred kibble in tests

Scientists found that weight and breed influenced kibble preference in tests conducted over ten years, from 2007 to 2017.

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Label calories on treats to fight European dog, cat obesity

Survey results suggest that dog owners seek health and nutrition-related information of pet treat packages.

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