Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 29

Infographic: US dog, cat obesity rose in 2017

APOP’s tenth annual survey examined pet owners’ and veterinary professionals’ views on pet food issues.

courtesy Association for Pet Obesity Prevention

Pet Food Market

What's next for pet food after 'precise' nutrition?

Consumers and pet food brands have been focusing on ingredients and targeted diets. Are customized diets, food-foraging and high-tech feeding products next?

Courtesy of Pet Feedster

Market Trends and Reports

Dogs can digest carbs, but may learn to prefer meat

A preference for meat may not be instinctual in puppies.

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High phosphorus levels in cat food may cause kidney damage

Those researchers found evidence that when phosphate concentrations in cat food exceed the required daily dose, it may damage healthy cats’ kidneys.

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High phosphorus cat food may hurt kidneys

Researchers found evidence that phosphate concentrations in cat food that exceed the daily intake required for health maintenance by more than fivefold can damage kidney function in healthy cats.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Infographic: Insect-based pet food nutrition

As more dog and cat treats incorporate insects, one scientist notes that further study is needed.

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Low-glycemic dog food labels may mislead consumers

Unlike cats and humans who develop Type 2 diabetes as a result of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, there is no published evidence of this in dogs.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Jack Hanna, zookeeper, appreciates pet food industry help

The breadth of the modern pet food industry impresses Hanna.

photo courtesy Jack Hanna

Pet Food Market

Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder, dies at 73

Alltech has announced the passing of its founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons. Lyons died on Thursday, March 8, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery. He was 73.

Courtesy Alltech

Pet food nutrition: higher education for mid-career pros

One upcoming program at the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign may be ideal for pet food professionals who need expertise, but have no plans to continue in academia.

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Biologically appropriate pet foods not based in science

Biologically appropriate generally means that the dog and cat foods are rich in animal protein and fat.

Research shows that through domestication, dogs have evolved away from the mainly carnivorous diet of the wolf. l SBoice, Bigstock.com

Pet Food Market

Food Export to conduct buyers mission at Petfood Forum 2018

Food Export will be sponsoring buyers from China, Colombia, Mexico, Vietnam and Europe.

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