Research Notes

Cat obesity steady 2017-2022, but owners may misclassify

More than one-quarter of cat owners thought their cats’ body condition was normal, although their veterinary professional classified those same cats as overweight to obesity.

Dall·e Botticelli Painting Of Obese Cat

Dog obesity rose more than percentage overweight 2017-2022

While the percentage of overweight or obese pets in 2022 increases only 3% over 2017 rates, the ratio of overweight to obese tilted to the heavier.

Beige fat pug with yellow bow tie on green background. Cute dog with obese posing in studio.

11 years of dry versus wet cat food influenced cat health

Older cats have different nutritional needs than younger felines, and the cat foods they have eaten throughout their lives may influence their health in later life.

Dall·e 2023 05 09 12 12 49 Renaissance Painting Close Up Cat Dressed As A Doctor

DNA analysis finds undeclared grains, animals in dog food

In most cases, the undeclared species contradicted the dog foods’ marketing and labeling, including grain-free claims.

Poultry Careers Image 2

Rye, wheat and oats affect dog gut microbiome differently

Scientists examined how whole grain rye, wheat and oats influenced fecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acids production and diet digestibility.

3 tips for advancing insect-based pet food

Scientists synthesized information on insects in dog and cat food, then developed recommendations to advance insect-based ingredients.

Dog Insect Eat Bug Closeup

By-product grind size didn’t affect dog food digestibility

Particle size may not affect protein or fat digestibility in poultry by-product meals used as dog food ingredients. Likewise, by-product meal particle size doesn’t seem to affect fecal quality or palatability.

Happy Dog Outside

Pet Food Market

13 most purchased cat, dog food attributes in 2022

Some of the most purchased pet food attributes related to environmental concerns and ingredient quality.

Pet Food Market

Cat treat to include cell-cultured meat of vulnerable fish

When cell-cultured meat replaces wild-caught fish from vulnerable species, the technology gains a conservation edge.

Red snapper fish

Live yeast probiotics aid dog digestion after diet change

Researchers evaluated the effects of yeast probiotics on diet digestibility, fermentative metabolites, and fecal microbiota on dogs following a change in diet.

Brewers Yeast Microscopic Fungi

Nutraceutical use for dog inflammatory diseases reviewed

Scientists conducted a literature review of research on the use of nutraceuticals on immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) affecting dogs’ skin.

Veterinarian Examining Pet With Owner

Vegan, human-grade dog foods meet amino acid requirements

Vegan dog food seems to have amino acid digestibility and energy content on par with animal-based diets.

Dog With Broccoli

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