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Study: Farmer's Dog finds fresh dog food boosts hydration more than kibble

Company published research showing fresh diets increase total water intake in dogs compared to dry food.

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Study: Mushroom supplement improves cognitive function in senior dogs

A 12-week veterinary study found 81% of senior dogs showed cognitive improvement or stabilization when given a mushroom-based supplement.

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Research finds canine metabolism responds better to fat than carbs

University of Helsinki study reveals distinct metabolic responses between kibble and raw meat-based diets in dogs.

In the study, 46 Staffordshire Bull Terriers were fed either kibble or a raw food diet for 4.5 months.

In-home cat food feeding trial optimization: 1 day OK, many cats

Testing cats is as hard as herding them. Optimized in-home cat food feeding trials could improve palatability testing while matching real-world conditions.

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RAMP raw pet food consolidates BARF, RAP and RMBD names

A group of researchers proposed a new term for raw pet food, seeking to unify the terminology and regulatory understanding of this growing product segment.

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Study: Fresh dog food supports healthier aging in seniors

A year-long metabolomic study from The Farmer's Dog and Cornell University found dogs fed fresh, human-grade food showed metabolic improvements, reduced end products linked to aging and chronic disease.

This first-of-its-kind study found that feeding dogs food from The Farmer’s Dog can impact metabolic health and support healthier aging in dogs.

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

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Raw Cat and Dog Food

HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats

Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Study: Plant-based dog foods show lower environmental impact

University of Nottingham research comparing 31 commercial dry dog foods reveals substantial differences in land use, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across diet categories.

Researchers examined 31 dry dog foods and found plant-based options consistently required fewer resources and produced lower emissions than meat-based alternatives.

Synthesis of the lambs: yeast grow lamb protein for dog food

For pet food formulators, brewed lamb could become another protein in the palette, if formulation, cost, scale and regulatory hurdles can be addressed.

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Ideal dose of X-rays identified for preserving pet food

X-ray irradiation could offer a viable preservation technique for certain segments of the pet food industry, especially semi-moist formats.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Hydrolyzed chicken liver boosted palatability, digestibility of cat foods

Researchers assessed the effect of hydrolyzed proteins on nutrient utilization and gut health.

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