Pet Obesity

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EPISODE 88: What is the science behind plant-based pet food diets?

Bramble’s founder and CEO Amanda Rolat breaks down the science, misconceptions and benefits of plant-based diets for dogs and why this growing market segment is meeting a real need beyond just following human food trends.

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Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

The Farmer’s Dog funds veterinary nutrition residency

Program aims to expand clinical nutrition training and research in pet food industry

The Farmer's Dog sponsorship is designed to fully fund the training of a select resident in clinical nutrition, preparing them for board certification through the ACVIM (Nutrition).

Ingredient Issues

Hidden calories: Silent contributors to pet obesity

How calorie miscalculations impact overall pet nutrition and health

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: ADM postbiotic may support blood sugar levels in dogs

A clinical study found that ADM’s PRIOME MH postbiotic reduced post-meal blood glucose in adult dogs, suggesting potential metabolic health benefits.

A recent clinical trial from ADM indicates that the postbiotic supports healthy blood sugar levels in adult dogs.

PremieRpet funds first DEXA scanner for pets in Latin America

The R$1 million investment supports obesity and chronic disease research at University of São Paulo’s new veterinary care center.

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.

In the pet food aisle, health and wellness products are becoming increasingly important in shaping customer purchasing behaviors.

Farmina introduces functional dog treats, puppy formulas at Global Pet Expo

Farmina expands into the dog treat category with science-backed dental and functional products, plus new puppy formulas in its color protection lines.

Survey reveals gaps in pet obesity awareness, owner-vet communication

New data from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention highlights low body condition score awareness and mixed communication around pet obesity.

Pet owner awareness of their dog or cat’s body condition may be improving.

Obesity continues to be a problem for pets

Global pet obesity in mature pet ownership markets continues to grow as a top challenge to overall pet health.

Dogs and cats are bearing the brunt of the pet obesity epidemic, with numbers going up in spite of significant options in the pet food space to help mitigate the issue.

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention releases new communication guidelines

Guidelines aim to reshape how the pet community talks about pet obesity by emphasizing pet-first language and promoting the term “clinical obesity.”

When it comes to pet obesity, the words we choose can either reinforce stigma and stereotypes — or promote a constructive, health-focused dialogue.

Petfood Forum News

Wanted: A revolution in pet nutrition to combat pet obesity

Experts from the Kansas State University Pet Food Program will outline innovative formulation approaches and the emerging role of gut health and microbiome to address the pet obesity epidemic at Petfood Forum 2025.

Pet food for weight management must balance low calories with essential nutrients, taste, and shelf stability — a task the can be complicated by outdated regulatory standards and calorie calculations designed for active, non-obese pets.

Ingredient Issues

Pet weight management: Feeding for health, longevity

Pet obesity is a significant problem, and the pet food industry could be doing more to help pet owners feed their animals properly.

Overweight pets need better feeding management in order to live their longest, healthiest lives.

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