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By-product grind size didn’t affect dog food digestibility

Particle size may not affect protein or fat digestibility in poultry by-product meals used as dog food ingredients. Likewise, by-product meal particle size doesn’t seem to affect fecal quality or palatability.

(Photo by Andrea Gantz)

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13 most purchased cat, dog food attributes in 2022

Some of the most purchased pet food attributes related to environmental concerns and ingredient quality.

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Cat treat to include cell-cultured meat of vulnerable fish

When cell-cultured meat replaces wild-caught fish from vulnerable species, the technology gains a conservation edge.

Red snapper fish

Live yeast probiotics aid dog digestion after diet change

Researchers evaluated the effects of yeast probiotics on diet digestibility, fermentative metabolites, and fecal microbiota on dogs following a change in diet.

Brewers yeast (Tyrannosaurus | BigStock.com)

Nutraceutical use for dog inflammatory diseases reviewed

Scientists conducted a literature review of research on the use of nutraceuticals on immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) affecting dogs’ skin.

Happy young pet owner consulting with African-American male veterinarian in blue medical scrubs sitting on squats in front of her

Vegan, human-grade dog foods meet amino acid requirements

Vegan dog food seems to have amino acid digestibility and energy content on par with animal-based diets.

Cruciferous vegetables do find their way into pet foods, but their health claims are based largely on human food research rather than the little-available pet research. | (Kira_Yan I Shutterstock.com)

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Cell-based meat’s sustainability complex for pet food

While future developments in cellular agriculture may be able to beat conventional livestock at resource conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, current technologies have limited environmental sustainability credibility.

Meat cultured in laboratory conditions from stem cells.

Dogs healthy after one year of plant-based diets

The researchers noted that plant-based diets also reduce the danger of disease transmission from animals to people.

Dog with bunch of carrots in mouth. Cute black and white border collie with vegetable.

Cannabidiol reduced dogs’ fear during car travel, while alone

The dog poking her head from a car window is a quintessential part of the classic road trip. Despite the archetype, many dogs fear car travel and find travel stressful.

Dog travel by car. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever enjoying road trip.

Cassava, sweet potato may help weight-control cat food

Scientists used either potato, cassava, sweet potato, rice or wheat as the main carbohydrate sources in cat food. While none of these carb sources had a negative effect on the cats, two did have benefits that could guide formulation of weight-control pet foods.

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Kibble affects dog antioxidant levels, regardless of recipe

Dog foods with different antioxidant levels didn’t have the effect on dogs’ blood chemistry that scientists predicted.

Closeup low angle shot of male and female vets examining Golden retreiever puppy with a stethoscope. The dog is completely healthy and happy.

Cellulose fibers didn’t affect dog food digestion, palatability

Scientists conducted an experiment using three different types of cellulose in dog foods compared to the same formulation without those fiber sources.

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