Research Notes: Page 19

Human, pig, rooster nutrition studies inform pet food

Scientists use data from studies on other animals, including Homo sapiens, to inform her own work on dogs and cats.

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Pet Food Market

Hemp CBD research aims for dog, cat dosage data

Every animal has its own physiology and may respond differently to hemp CBD dog and cat supplements.

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CBD pet supplements may affect dogs and cats differently

In the experiment, CBD supplementation seemed safe for healthy, adult dogs, a few issues arose in cats that may need further observation.

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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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Market Trends and Reports

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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Pet Food Ingredients

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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Market Trends and Reports

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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