Research Notes

Research Notes

Wheat beat oats and rye in dog food, contrary to human results

Although oats and rye are often associated with health benefits in people, those advantages were not evident in a study of healthy adult dogs.

Research Notes

Some insect-based dog foods may be imbalanced in minerals, fatty acids

Beyond the basics of fats and proteins, scientists noted nutritional weaknesses in some brands of insect-based dog foods.

Research Notes

Study: Cats readily accept, digest cultivated meat diet

A Ghent University and BeneMeat feeding trial found 9 out of 10 cats showed optimal acceptance of a complete diet containing cultivated meat, with digestibility comparable to a food-grade chicken control.

Research Notes

Study: Botanical blend supports calm behavior in dogs

Cargill research finds a blend of fenugreek, milk thistle and purple passionflower supports calm, balanced behavior and doesn't dull the dog's personality.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Health beats sustainability in alternative protein pet food purchases

Researchers analyzed survey responses from dog and cat owners about feeding habits, ingredient preferences and attitudes toward alternative proteins.

Research Notes

Studies: Postbiotic ingredient reduces canine bad breath compounds

Two new peer-reviewed studies expand the clinical evidence base for Kingdom's Superculture Pet Oral, a postbiotic used by more than a dozen pet food and supplement brands.

Research Notes

Study: Insect ingredient shows anti-inflammatory properties in dogs

In vitro study from Innovafeed, Ambiotis finds black soldier fly larvae-derived product selectively modulates cytokine secretion in canine blood.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Hill's kitten report details nutrition guidelines

New white paper from Hill's Pet Nutrition outlines weaning protocols, nutrient requirements and food selection criteria for growing kittens.

Research Notes

Royal Canin symposium urges earlier pet healthy aging conversations

New research shows nearly half of pet owners avoid thinking about pet aging until health issues arise, even as pandemic-era pets reach midlife.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Postbiotics may calm dogs via the gut-brain axis

Postbiotics may support calming indirectly through gut health modulation rather than direct behavioral changes.

Research Notes

Research shows trace mineral form affects canine mobility, exercise recovery

A Petfood Forum 2026 Tech Talk presentation detailed findings from multiple Zinpro-funded studies examining how trace mineral form affects mobility outcomes in dogs.

Research Notes

Study: Cooking temperature linked to AGE levels in dog food

Research across 41 UK commercial dog foods finds wet/canned products contain the highest concentrations of advanced glycation end (AGE) products.

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