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Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Kibble less likely for small, purebred, older or working dogs

Although dry kibble was the most common dog food choice, the prevalence of other formats varied according to dog demographic group.

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Weight-management pet food lessons from human food diversification

By focusing on innovation in product design, differentiation strategies and consumer education, the industry may address both market demand and pet health challenges.

News Hound

Farmed insect welfare affects pet food ingredient production

Pet owners tend to show concern for animal welfare overall. Ethical treatment of insects could differentiate a pet food brand.

Pet Food Ingredients

Low-glycemic dog foods may benefit from lentil by-products

Red lentil pasta by-products may be a healthy carbohydrate source for dog foods and may prove useful in the formulation of dog foods with low glycemic indexes that help dogs maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

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Live and dead bacteria similarly benefited dog health

In a study using the bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis, both the living and dead forms of the bacteria had beneficial effects on dogs’ health.

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Probiotics help dogs eating high-fat diets avoid health problems

Scientists explored the effects of two probiotics on dogs eating a high-fat diet.

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Study: Fungal protein boosts digestibility and gut health in dogs

A new study shows Enifer's PEKILO Pet mycoprotein boosts dog gut health by enhancing microbiome diversity and increasing short-chain fatty acid production.

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Research notes: 2024 reptile focus

Current reptile research includes ownership trends, pet food safety and nutrition.

Pet Food Market

Russian scientists claim world's first anti-aging pet food

Russian researchers from Izhevsk State Medical Academy have developed the world's first pet food using nutrients said to support longevity and combat age-related issues in pets.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Black soldier fly larvae meal in cat food influenced gut microbiome

While the digestibility of the BSFL-based food was lower than the control diet, the nutrient digestibility levels were still considered suitable according to FEDIAF guidelines.

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Research reveals vegan diets can improve dog health

A study lead by Professor Andrew Knight at the University of Winchester in the UK found fewer cases of health disorders overall in dogs fed vegan diets.

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Feline taste testers help elevate pet food flavors

Researchers relied on the expertise of 10 hungry adult cats to evaluate a series of food sprays.

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