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Cats choose food based on nutrition rather than flavor

A study by Mars Petcare has revealed that, while flavor is important initially, domestic cats learn to choose their food based on nutrition rather than flavor. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, confirms that over time cats learn about the fat and protein content in their food and regulate their intake to reach a target ratio of these nutrients.

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Market Trends and Reports

Barkables Boxes

Pet Food Market

TruDog FeedMe and ProtectMe

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Pet Food Ingredients

Why pet food brands are adding functional ingredients

As consumers continue to drive the specialization of pet food formulas, functional ingredients are gaining more notice.

The opportunities for functional pet food ingredients are increasing in scope and variety as pet food purchasers look to customize their pets’ meals to suit their needs. | International Dehydrated Foods Inc.

Pet Food Market

Pet food trends update: freeze-dried, consumer behaviors

At the beginning of 2016, pet food industry experts predicted what was in store for the year. Now, a little more than halfway through, we take a look at how those predictions are shaking out.

Halfway through 2016, we take a look at the industry’s predictions for pet food industry trends. | Damedeeso | Dreamstime.com

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