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Research Notes

Abrupt diet change may model illness in dogs

A study examined how abrupt dietary changes in dogs can serve as a controlled method to study gut microbiota resilience and test digestive health additives.

Pet Food Ingredients

Marine ingredients double in pet food formulations while driving 262% value increase

New industry report from IFEEDER shows a shift toward premium ingredients led by marine products, with overall ingredient values rising 91% despite minimal volume growth.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Volare secures funding to scale insect protein production for pet and animal feed

Finnish biotech company to build energy-efficient insect protein facility to supply sustainable ingredients for pet food, aquafeed and poultry diets.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled with health claims

University researchers analyzed dog food pricing to reveal which health-related attributes command higher costs — and what that means for brands and buyers.

CBD Treats for Dogs and Cats

FDA issues warning letters to CBD, mushroom pet supplement makers

Three companies received warnings for marketing CBD and mushroom products as unapproved animal drugs with therapeutic claims, according to NASC.

Research Notes

Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability

While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: Pet wellness market driven by personalization, science-backed nutrition

Pet owners worldwide now view nutrition as the cornerstone of animal health, with 78% seeking products that may extend pet lifespan, according to ADM's 2025 global insights study.

Pet Food Ingredients

Trends in novel proteins: What pet parents will pay for

New research reveals which consumer segments are most receptive to insect proteins, cultivated meat and invasive species in dog and cat foods.

Pet Food Ingredients

IQI, Eggnovo partner to launch eggshell membrane ingredient in North America

IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients

The new distribution agreement makes Ovopet, a collagen-rich eggshell membrane powder with joint and gut health benefits, available to pet food manufacturers across North America.

Research Notes

Study evaluates insect meal’s sustainability potential in feed applications

A new life cycle assessment highlights the conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal, offering pet and animal food formulators insight into its role in sustainable sourcing.

Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation

Mars faces lawsuit over excessive vitamin D in PEDIGREE dog food

Plaintiffs allege PEDIGREE’s “100% Complete & Balanced” nutrition claim is false after independent testing revealed dangerously high levels of vitamin D.

Avian Influenza

Experts urge avian flu monitoring in cats after surge in H5N1 infections

University of Maryland researchers call for increased surveillance as a global review links rising cat infections to emerging H5N1 strains.

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