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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 7
Research Notes
4 barriers to pet food nutrition communication by vets
Pet owners, veterinarians and pet food makers all aim to ensure companion animals eat complete and balanced diets. Nevertheless, communication among these groups can be complicated.
Brand Insights
Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production
Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)
Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.
Research Notes
Overfeeding changed cats’ digestion and microbiome
When pet owners overfeed their cats and cause weight gain, the cats’ digestive systems and the microbes living within them may be affected.
Pet Food Company Profiles
New Zealand Natural Pet Food combines raw nutrition, freeze-dried convenience
This New Zealand-based company has expanded to the U.S. and is focused on providing freeze- and air-dried formulas and treats for both dogs and cats.
Research Notes
Leftovers, raw tissues, berries for puppies reduced later illness
Microbial exposures in early life may promote a healthier immune system.
Research Notes
Hydrolyzed chicken liver more digestible than poultry meal in dog food
Dogs fed hydrolyzed chicken liver powder diets exhibited a greater apparent total tract digestibility of crude protein. However, this came with trade-offs as dogs eating hydrolyzed chicken liver powder diets had lower apparent total tract digestibility of
Pet Food Ingredients
Raw, fresh dog foods outperformed extruded diet digestibility
Freeze-dried raw, hybrid freeze-dried raw, frozen raw and fresh diets outperformed the extruded diet in terms of higher amino acid digestibility coefficients and greater true metabolizable energy values.
Research Notes
Cricket, silkworm in food altered dogs’ gut microbiome
Researchers investigated the substitution of poultry meal with house cricket (Acheta domesticus) or mulberry silkworm pupae (Bombyx mori pupae).
Grain-Free Pet Food
Dog breed affected digestion of varying protein, grain levels
These results from this study exemplified how both breed and diet choice influenced nutrient digestibility, fermentative end products and fecal microbiota.
Market Trends and Reports
Growth continues in cat food space, trends evolve
More pet parents are tackling their cats’ specific needs when it comes to nutrition and wellness.
Research Notes
Breed, diet, time influence dog heart health; No DCM
There were no significant differences between breeds, diets, and various time points in terms of cardiac-specific biomarkers and endomyocardial biopsies.
Adventures in Pet Food
The state of pet obesity (spoiler alert: it’s not good)
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 2022 report found 59% of US dogs and 61% of cats are overweight or obese. A new survey for 2023 is now open.
Research Notes
Wolf microbiome holds potential dog probiotic
Dogs don’t need to eat like wolves, but pet dogs may benefit from digesting like their undomesticated cousins, providing another reason for protecting wolf populations.
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