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Novel pet food ingredient proteins digestibility varies

Researchers tested how much energy and nutrition cats and dogs actually get when the animals digest certain pet food ingredients: calamari, pork peptone, alligator, venison, lamb, chicken and duck.

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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.

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

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Lindy and Company: making a difference through pet treats

This gourmet pet treat bakery incorporates a transitional jobs program to benefit homeless youth.

Linda Kramer, CEO of Daybreak, hopes to continue the success of Lindy and Company to the benefit of people like Ariel, a program alumna, while providing gourmet treats to pets like German Shepherd Tango and Boston Terrier Mattie. | Sharon Elaine Photography

#tbt Pet obesity epidemic continues causing debate

For nine years, a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has recorded pet obesity rates and owners’ attitudes about dog and cat obesity.

photo by Andrea Gantz

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Knowing pets boost our health leads to feeding them well

Pet parents who know the scientific evidence behind the benefits of pet ownership are more likely to provide high-quality pet nutrition and veterinary care.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

Renamed pet food ingredient company drops Lohmann name

The name change is designed to allow the animal nutrition company to avoid a legal battle.

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Freeze-drying works for protein ingredients, pet treats

In this video from Petfood Innovation Workshop, experts from Scoular Co. explain elements of the freeze-drying process for pet food protein ingredients.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

4 pet food ingredients from superfood plants

Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, quinoa and peas are plant products that pet food manufacturers have marketed as superfoods.

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Rice bran becomes functional, sustainable dog superfood

Adding stabilized rice bran to dog food may allow manufacturers to promote their products as healthy for both dogs and the planet.

Courtesy RiceBran Technologies

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What is pet food’s true role in pet obesity?

Pet owner and veterinarian misperceptions and confusion about pets’ healthy weight, nutrient needs and pet food ingredients may factor into pet obesity.

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How dog, cat obesity affects pet food consumer trends

With the number of overweight dogs and cats increasing every year, consumers are turning to pet food as the first line of defense in keeping pets healthy.

The number of overweight pets continues to increase, and as consumers become more aware of their pets' health, they are looking for options. | iStockphoto.com/Lulamej

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7 most popular pet food Ingredient Issues articles

Pet food buyers demand new and nutritious ingredients in their animals’ foods. These seven articles explore popular trends in pet food formulation.

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Kangaroo pet food trial expanding in Australia

Recently, Australian government officials expanded the kangaroo meat trial into four new areas in Western Victoria.

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