Pet Food Ingredients

The latest research, analysis and information on dog and cat food ingredients, proteins, vitamins and supplements that are added to create nutritious pet food formulations from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine and Dr. Greg Aldrich’s monthly column, “Ingredient Insights.” Register for free to access premium content.

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Industrial symbiosis helps pet food sustainability, profits

Beyond the sustainability benefits of the plant itself, the oil from BSFL could help preserve tropical forest where orangutans and other endangered species live.

Beyond the sustainability benefits of the plant itself, the oil from BSFL could help preserve tropical forests where orangutans and other endangered species live.


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Minimal processed plant-based protein pet food less digestible

With both plant-based diets and minimal processing growing in popularity among pet owners, the intersection of the two trends needs to be considered by pet food makers.

With both plant-based diets and minimal processing growing in popularity among pet owners, the intersection of the two trends needs to be considered by pet food makers.


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Rye, wheat and oats affect dog gut microbiome differently

Scientists examined how whole grain rye, wheat and oats influenced fecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acids production and diet digestibility.

Scientists examined how whole grain rye, wheat and oats influenced fecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acids production and diet digestibility.


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3 tips for advancing insect-based pet food

Scientists synthesized information on insects in dog and cat food, then developed recommendations to advance insect-based ingredients.

Scientists synthesized information on insects in dog and cat food, then developed recommendations to advance insect-based ingredients.


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