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Pet Food News
Pet food bioscience education at University of Guelph
The University of Guelph offers cross-discipline pet food educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Brand Insights
The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out
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What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.
Pet Food News
Dogs likely evolved to eat cooked meat and carbohydrates
During their evolution, dogs took advantage of a rich new food source, human garbage, including cooked meat and plant matter, said one scientist.
Pet Food News
2 scientific techniques for dog food palatability testers
The pet food industry may benefit from scientists’ growing understanding of how dogs’ minds work.
Pet Food News
Small dogs prefer large kibble in palatability tests
By discerning what size kibble that dogs actually choose, there could be several benefits for both pet food retailers and dog food brands.
Market Trends and Reports
Convincing buyers of pet food nutrition may drive growth
LIVE FROM PFF: In 2018, 36 percent of respondents said strongly agree with the statement that they are willing to pay more for pet food products that are healthier for their pets.
Pet Food Market
Infographic: pet treat use growth trends in US market
For all types of pets except reptiles, a growing percentage of pet owners reported giving their pets treats.
Pet Food Market
Dogs’ odor preferences measured with false-bottomed bowls
In the pet food sensory analysis technique, researchers divided a stainless steel bowl into two compartments, divided by a stainless steel plate.
Market Trends and Reports
Dogs can digest carbs, but may learn to prefer meat
A preference for meat may not be instinctual in puppies.
Nutrition
High phosphorus levels in cat food may cause kidney damage
Those researchers found evidence that when phosphate concentrations in cat food exceed the required daily dose, it may damage healthy cats’ kidneys.
Nutrition
Mars Petcare launches tech-enabled Pet Insight Project
Mars Petcare has launched Pet Insight Project, a three-year study of more than 200,000 dogs across the US to uncover links between pet activity, behavior and health.
Pet Food News
High phosphorus cat food may hurt kidneys
Researchers found evidence that phosphate concentrations in cat food that exceed the daily intake required for health maintenance by more than fivefold can damage kidney function in healthy cats.
Pet Food News
Infographic: Insect-based pet food nutrition
As more dog and cat treats incorporate insects, one scientist notes that further study is needed.
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