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Research Notes

Functional ingredients may boost dog immune systems

Although vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients may support dogs’ immune systems, scientists pointed out several issues with making definitive claims.

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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.

Research Notes

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.

Research Notes

3 algae used by humans may boost dog food digestibility

By enhancing digestibility and energy content without compromising intake, algae-based dog food supplements may be both sustainable and functional.

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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.

Research Notes

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.

Research Notes

Probiotics help dogs eating high-fat diets avoid health problems

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

Research Notes

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.

Research Notes

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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