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Shark DNA found in 32 cat foods: Sheba, Whiskas, Kit Cat…

Scientists suggested that endangered silky sharks and other species ended up in pet foods. However, the researchers couldn’t determine the route by which the shark meat made its way into the pet food supply chain.

A silky shark swims past offshore of Oahu

Retest of soy, corn and peanut byproducts for pet food

Byproducts from seeds and grains have traditionally been used in pet foods as sustainable, inexpensive and protein-rich ingredients.

In the midst of a “wholegrains” trend in human food, it might be worth it to look at whole soybeans as a possible pet food ingredient. (US 2015 | Shutterstock.com)

Pet Food Market

If pig disease hits, deals needed for US pet food exports

ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. The virus is not a food safety issue either.

Plant oils in pet food: olive, soy, coconut and sunflower

Several types of plant oil have been covered in Ingredients Issues and evaluated for their use in dog, cat and other pet food formulations

More knowledge is required, but coconut meal could prove to be a starter for a new product category in pet food. (Prostock-studio | AdobePhoto.com)

Aging cats prefer wet food at prey body temperature

In an experiment, aged domestic cats most preferred food served at the temperature of a warm-blooded prey item.

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No confirmed human disease from raw pet food worldwide

Scientists classified eleven households as having experienced “probable” transmission, and 20 households experienced “possible” transmission.

Photo by Andrea Gantz

Silkworm may be novel, insect-based pet food ingredient

Scientists in Thailand and Taiwan have investigated silkworms as a novel pet food ingredient in dog and cat foods.

Silkworm cocoon in bamboo weave tray. Cocoons of Thai silkworm growing in bamboo trays. Silkworm is a source of silk thread and silk fabric.

8 big cats test positive for COVID virus at St. Louis Zoo

Two African lions, two snow leopards, two jaguars, an Amur tiger and a puma tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri. Zoo veterinarians expect the eight cats to make a full recovery.

Illustration by Andrea Gantz

Vets may influence sustainable dog, cat food purchases

By reaching out to veterinarians, pet food producers and their suppliers could help inform consumers about how their purchases affect the wider world.

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Alpha-lipoic acid helps dogs, may harm cats

A review of research on alpha-lipoic acid supplements collected evidence that the chemical can benefit dogs health in various ways.

Research notes: Small pet trends and nutrition

Learn about some of the latest research in the small animal pet space, including studies on pet reptiles, rabbits and birds.

Close up of a baby yellow and black coloured Royal / Ball Python against a white background

Foodomics study not meant to link peas in dog food to DCM

Business-to-consumer news media outlets have covered the research as if it found a causal relationship among certain ingredients, especially peas, and canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

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