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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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Brand Insights

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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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Market Trends and Reports

Label dog treats with ingredients’ specific regional source

Scientists surveyed more than 2,000 dog owners about their attitudes towards pet treats, along with their usage and purchasing habits.

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Pet Food Market

Microbiome studies open new areas for pet food nutrition

Research on dog and cat gut microbiomes promise new insights into nutritional needs and health, and opportunities for pet food product development.

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Potato, oat, wheat advised for mid-size, adult dog kibble

Food meant for medium-size breed dogs six months and older should be made with more potato, oat and wheat flours rather than other sources, said scientists.

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Q&A: How Royal Canin meets specific pet needs over trends

How does Royal Canin avoids following consumer trends not founded in pet nutrition?

Kamie Eckert, here with her Golden Retriever Baxter, leads a team of 1,000 employees as president and general manager Royal Canin USA. l (Courtesy of Royal Canin)

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