Pet Food Additives and Supplement Research: PetfoodIndustry

Criteria for choosing extruded dog, cat food ingredients

Nutrition, processability and other practical concerns, along with sustainability and marketability influence the choices pet food formulators make when developing recipes.

October 18, 2021

Tim Wall

Certain criteria influence why pet food formulators choose specific ingredients for new recipes to be processed in extruders.

Nutritional studies reveal cat characteristics

Research explores cat diets related to aging, enjoyment of eating and obesity

October 8, 2021

Jim Winter

Cats are unique, complicated creatures. Researchers continuously conduct studies to learn more about felines. Professionals shared the results of some of those studies on September 24, 2021 at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.

Dog nutraceutical trial in Mexico shows health benefits

The study in 44 dogs in three Mexican cities improved the overall health of the dogs, according to their owners.

September 29, 2021

Iván Franco

The supplement featuring a patented ingredient of oxidized beta-carotenes was designed to support dogs’ immune systems and combat some ailments.

The latest on pet supplement market growth

The continued growth of the pet supplements market speaks to increased attention from pet owners toward their furry companions.

June 11, 2021

David Sprinkle

Learn more about the current state of the pet supplements market, which continue to grow in the wake of COVID-19.

Pet supplements present another health option for owners

Pet owners searching for ways to take better care of their pets are following human trends and looking to supplements for answers.

June 2, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about current pet supplement trends and how they relate to trends and current consumer demands in the larger pet space.

Functional, freeze-dried trending in pet mixers/toppers

Consumer trends continue to gravitate toward preventive care and diversifying pet food bowls.

May 13, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about the latest trends in the pet mixers/toppers space, including their use for functional purposes and the popularity of the freeze-dried format.

CBD didn’t reduce fearful behavior, hormones in dogs

To observe the dogs’ behaviors, the researchers video taped the experiment and counted the amount of time dog’s spent with ears relaxed, ears erect, tail stiff and other movements associated with fear or relaxation.

April 28, 2021

Tim Wall

To observe the dogs’ behaviors, the researchers videotaped the experiment and counted the amount of time dog’s spent with ears relaxed, ears erect, tail stiff and other movements associated with fear or relaxation.

Beta-glucans’ effects on insulin-resistant obese dogs

Research shows beta-glucans may have a place in dog food diets formulated for weight loss.

February 28, 2018

Thiago Henrique Vendramini, Chayanne Ferreira, Andressa Rodrigues do Amaral, Marcio Antonio Brunetto

Research shows beta-glucans may have a place in dog food diets formulated for weight loss.

CBD: popular in pet treats, won’t fly in pet foods (yet)

May 8, 2017

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Consumers are responding to the increasing number of pet treats and supplements with cannabidiol available, despite little research and murky regulations.

Snapshot of petfood ingredient market shows ongoing growth

November 19, 2013

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

A report on the global animal feed ingredients market released last week offers a few tidbits of data and information regarding petfood ingredients, with the highlight that the overall market as well as the segment that includes companion animal food are both growing strongly. That growth is projected to continue at a compound annual rate of 5% to 7.5% through 2019.