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ARTICLES

7 pet food solutions for companion animal health

September 12, 2019

Tim Wall

Beyond providing nutritionally balanced formulations, pet food manufacturers can help the health of dogs, cats and other pets.

Humanization, all-natural big in small animal pet food

Some very popular trends in the dog and cat food space can be found among small animal products, as well.

September 4, 2019

Lindsay Beaton

Some very popular trends in the dog and cat food space, including humanization and natural, can be found among small animal products.

4 new pet foods, treats inspired by specific ecosystems

Forest, waterway and other biomes were distilled into pet food flavors among the new products on display at SuperZoo.

August 22, 2019

Tim Wall

Pet food formulations designed to mirror specific ecosystems and biological groups stood out among trends in the new product showcase at SuperZoo 2019.

Differences in organic trace mineral sources

An Organic Trace Mineral must be able to maintain its structure in solution at reduced pH levels to have any opportunity to survive the harsh environment of the gut and digestion.

August 12, 2019

Brand Insights From Trouw Nutrition

An Organic Trace Mineral must be able to maintain its structure in solution at reduced pH levels to have any opportunity to survive the harsh environment of the gut and digestion.

Novel pet food protein from scrap wood nearing reality

Using timber industry residues to make pet food and livestock feed may benefit the economy and the environment.

August 12, 2019

Tim Wall

One company, Arbiom, specializes in using a specific variety of yeast to digest wood.

Upcycled dog treats rescue otherwise wasted misfit foods

Upcycling refers to the process of finding and using otherwise wasted materials to create new products.

August 12, 2019

Tim Wall

Shameless Pets uses unwanted fruits, vegetables and other ingredients to make upcycled dog treats.

Consumer views on natural food claims: Cues for pet food

August 1, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A survey shows consumers are often confused by natural human food claims, even when the definition is regulated. The findings can apply to pet food, too.

209 hemp, CBD pet supplements currently on US market

NASC formed an advisory committee to examine the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) as a dog, cat and other pet supplement.

July 23, 2019

Tim Wall

Out of approximately 34 million times that hemp-derivative pet supplements have been used, only six adverse events have been reported in dogs, with one in cats and three in horses.