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Plant-Based Dog Food Formulation Challenge game
The game explores key formulation challenges and nutritional considerations when developing vegetarian or vegan dog foods.
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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.
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Study: Farmer's Dog finds fresh dog food boosts hydration more than kibble
Company published research showing fresh diets increase total water intake in dogs compared to dry food.
Research Notes
Study: Mushroom supplement improves cognitive function in senior dogs
A 12-week veterinary study found 81% of senior dogs showed cognitive improvement or stabilization when given a mushroom-based supplement.
Research Notes
Research finds canine metabolism responds better to fat than carbs
University of Helsinki study reveals distinct metabolic responses between kibble and raw meat-based diets in dogs.
Research Notes
In-home cat food feeding trial optimization: 1 day OK, many cats
Testing cats is as hard as herding them. Optimized in-home cat food feeding trials could improve palatability testing while matching real-world conditions.
Research Notes
RAMP raw pet food consolidates BARF, RAP and RMBD names
A group of researchers proposed a new term for raw pet food, seeking to unify the terminology and regulatory understanding of this growing product segment.
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Study: Fresh dog food supports healthier aging in seniors
A year-long metabolomic study from The Farmer's Dog and Cornell University found dogs fed fresh, human-grade food showed metabolic improvements, reduced end products linked to aging and chronic disease.
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Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods
Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.
Raw Cat and Dog Food
HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats
Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.
Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Study: Plant-based dog foods show lower environmental impact
University of Nottingham research comparing 31 commercial dry dog foods reveals substantial differences in land use, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across diet categories.
Research Notes
Synthesis of the lambs: yeast grow lamb protein for dog food
For pet food formulators, brewed lamb could become another protein in the palette, if formulation, cost, scale and regulatory hurdles can be addressed.
Research Notes
Ideal dose of X-rays identified for preserving pet food
X-ray irradiation could offer a viable preservation technique for certain segments of the pet food industry, especially semi-moist formats.
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