Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Adventures in Pet Food

Pet food as pet medicine: Owners seem open, can vets help?

Surveys show consumers see diet and nutrition as key to health and wellness, as do pet owners for their pets, but they need veterinarians’ support.

Brand Insights

Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

Esko

Learn how regulatory complexity is impacting the pet food industry and how brands will meet the challenge using the right digital tools

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 88: What is the science behind plant-based pet food diets?

Bramble’s founder and CEO Amanda Rolat breaks down the science, misconceptions and benefits of plant-based diets for dogs and why this growing market segment is meeting a real need beyond just following human food trends.

Research Notes

Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility

Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.

Ingredient Issues

Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity

How calorie miscalculations impact overall pet nutrition and health

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 87: What are the uses of game meat as novel proteins in pet food formulations?

This episode of Trending: Pet Food focuses in on game meats like springbok and ostrich that offer high protein content, low fat, and natural sourcing — traits that set them apart from conventional meats and appeal to both pet palates and consumer preferences for clean-label formulations.

Research Notes

Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients

Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.

Research Notes

Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability

While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.

Pet Food News

Pet Honesty forms Science and Health Advisory Council to guide R&D

Pet Honesty

New expert-led council will advise on product development, clinical research and scientific substantiation for the pet supplement brand.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Improve well-being of aging dogs with focus on joint, muscle health

Speakers at Petfood Forum 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., discussed ways to improve canine mobility by preserving joint and muscle health.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Microbial protein shows strong pet palatability

In taste tests, cats and small dogs preferred MicroHarvest’s MPX protein over control diets, demonstrating potential for microbial protein in pet food formulations.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 85: What roles do nutraceuticals play in pet food?

In this episode of Trending: Pet Food, NutriFusion CEO William Grand joins host Lindsay Beaton to break down synthetic vs. natural nutraceuticals and discuss their evolving role in pet nutrition.

Nutrition

How venture technologies are shaping the future of pet food nutrition

As pet owners demand personalized nutrition, alternative proteins and sustainable packaging, pet food manufacturers are turning to startups to stay ahead in an evolving market.

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