Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 3

Research Notes

Therapeutic gut health dog food improved digestibility and gastrointestinal signs

Although the study was conducted in healthy dogs, the authors concluded that a highly digestible, palatable diet containing functional fibers, oils and microbial ingredients can beneficially modulate fecal metabolites and microbiota.

Brand Insights

Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry

Petfood Industry

Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.

Something to Chew on

2026 human food, pet food trends: Value, resilience, health

The latest trends reflect economic uncertainty and consumer anxiety, yet also ongoing demand for health and nutritional benefits in both human food and pet food.

Pet Food Ingredients

Oil war: fish vs. algae as fatty acid functional ingredient in pet food

As demand for functional ingredients grows, both fish oil and algae oil will continue to play important roles in pet nutrition.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

4 functional pet food ingredients: fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp

Functional ingredients such as fish oil, probiotics, glucosamine and beet pulp play a role in modern pet food formulations and may appeal to pet owners looking for health and wellness benefits for their companion animals.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

The case for casein in pet food remains the same after a decade

Considering its popularity in human dietary supplements there may be room for casein to appear in more pet products, it just hasn’t happened yet.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Feline energy metabolism insights for cat food formulation

Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explored how cats' unique physiology affects nutritional needs and feeding management during AFIA's Pet Food Conference.

Vitamins

Vitamin E role expanded from pet food nutrient to multifunction antioxidant

Since 2007, vitamin E has evolved from a nutrient viewed primarily through the lens of deficiency prevention to one understood as part of a broader antioxidant strategy.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Mixed feeding for cats: health benefits may drive wet pet food consumption

Cats are known for low water intake, which can lead to urinary problems. Combining dry and wet foods may ease owner concerns, but ingredient quality matters as much as hydration.

Research Notes

Canning wet pet food complicates phosphorus labeling

Heat processing can lower water-soluble phosphorus readings, with implications for additive disclosure and diet formulation.

Research Notes

Older cats feeding patterns may differ from guidelines

In-home observations revealed that older cats tend to eat six to seven meals a day, with lower energy intake on all-wet diets and higher on kibble.

Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Fresh pet food claims about additives, processing and human-grade may lack evidence

As fresh pet food increases its market share, its marketing claims may be eroding trust in conventional formats.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

10 takeaways: Senior pet nutrition needs shift as dogs, cats live longer

Veterinary sports medicine expert Dr. Kelly Fishman calls for fresh approaches to feeding aging animals.

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