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‘Severe risk’ from resistant bacteria in raw pet food

University of Zurich scientists analyzed 51 varieties of raw pet food. They detected Salmonella in 3.9% of the samples.

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Emerging breakthroughs in pet microbiome research

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere.

The human microbiome is an area of increasing interest and study, and that research has expanded into the companion animal sphere. (ChrisChrisW | iStockPhoto.com)

Scientific tip for seaweed palatability in dog food

While high levels of seaweed inclusion reduced dogs’ preference for the kibble, the researchers offered advice for maintaining palatability while using seaweed-based pet food ingredients.

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Bacillus subtilis bacteria probiotic boosts dog digestion

The makers of Calsporin, a strain of Bacillus subtilis, and University of Zaragoza, Spain collaborators published evidence that Bacillus subtilis improves fat and carbohydrate digestibility in dogs’ guts.

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Egg antibodies in cat food may fight human allergies

Scientists found an antibody in eggs that, when included in cats’ diets, can neutralize a chemical involved in human’s allergic reaction to felines.

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5 tips for dog, cat gut health via pet food ingredients

During Petfood Forum China 2019, Virgil Meallet, DVM, Asia technical director for Olmix Group, will share advice on how to formulate pet food to protect and boost the digestive system.

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Summer lowers dogs’ intake of preferred kibble in tests

Scientists found that weight and breed influenced kibble preference in tests conducted over ten years, from 2007 to 2017.

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Label calories on treats to fight European dog, cat obesity

Survey results suggest that dog owners seek health and nutrition-related information of pet treat packages.

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Label dog treats with ingredients’ specific regional source

Scientists surveyed more than 2,000 dog owners about their attitudes towards pet treats, along with their usage and purchasing habits.

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Potato, oat, wheat advised for mid-size, adult dog kibble

Food meant for medium-size breed dogs six months and older should be made with more potato, oat and wheat flours rather than other sources, said scientists.

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Cricket-based dog food supports healthy dog gut microbes

Crickets may support a health community of microorganism in the intestines of dogs fed kibble made with the chirping insects as a novel protein source.

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Conflicts of interest may harm trust in pet food science

Since the researchers didn’t explicitly state that their funding sources could have influenced their results, yet their funding came from pet food companies, people could see that as an omission.

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