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Research Notes: Page 15
CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats
Long-term CBD for dogs caused few health problems
After 36 weeks of CBD supplementation, none of the dogs in the study showed serious health problems. Only at the highest dosage did some of the dogs get loose stools.
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Fur babies or fur egos? Pets as extensions of the self
Pet owners likely feel better about pampering a pretend child than an extension of their own selves.
Research Notes
Swine co-products made into dog jerky treats by student
Like many livestock byproducts, swine pluck contains nutrients that would go to waste if not fed to pets. However, byproducts, or co-products, have been demonized by some pet food marketers and consumer advocates.
Insect-based Cat and Dog Food
Cat owners more accepting of unseen insect-based ingredients
In a survey, the majority of survey respondents were willing to feed cat foods and treats containing insects to their pets, but the form of the insect-based ingredients mattered.
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 Ownership Statistics
Cat exposure may increase schizophrenia risk in people
After researchers adjusted for other factors, they found that people exposed to cats had approximately twice the probability of developing schizophrenia.
Pet Food Ingredients
Cassava by-product may serve as dog, cat food fiber
Cassava co-product could potentially be used as a fiber source in dog food and cat food.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pet Food Ingredients
The quantitative use of dehydrated garlic powder in dog treats
Learn about the research that exists for garlic as an ingredient in pet food and treats.
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