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Coconut meal for dog and cat diets: Is this a good option?
Coconut meal could be a novel starch source in pet diets.
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So what is 'right' about corn in pet diets?
Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this ingredient
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Grain-free dog food alert: Many questions still to answer
Recent DCM webinar prompted great questions regarding grain-free diets
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Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets
There is likely more to this DCM story than only grain-free pet foods.
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Rice: longstanding staple for calories in dog and cat diets
Rice has been a staple in pet food diets for decades and, despite some minor controversies, remains a high-quality supply of calories.
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Beyond grain free: wild rice for dog and cat foods
Wild rice could fit well in the drive for unique and different in a modern pet food.
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Beyond grain free: Sprouted grains and malt for dogs and cats
Sprouted grains and malt, once a staple for brewing, are finding utility in pet foods
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Beyond grain free: Chia as a modern ancient grain for dogs and cats
Chia seed has a lot to offer as the next new ingredient option in pet food.
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Beyond grain free: ancient grains of wheat in dog and cat diets
Ancient varieties of wheat as a novel grain
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Beyond grain free: sowing the seeds of change in dog and cat diets
It may be time to begin exploring diet options beyond the grain-free trend.
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Read the January issue of Petfood Industry!
January 2021
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2 top trends for 2021 according to the pet food industry
New shelter data casts doubt on whether the pet population and pet ownership are truly growing.
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Shelter pet adoption numbers down in 2020, but high rate
While the pandemic caused unprecedented suffering worldwide in 2020, the disruptions to dogs, cats and other pets adoption numbers may normalize in 2021.