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Wheat flour makes great biscuits for pets

Finding the right blend of wheat flour is key to baked biscuit success.

February 1, 2022

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Wheat flour is used in biscuits predominantly for its functional properties and host of options based on milling process and final flour product.

Resistant starch: Optimizing nutrition for dogs and cats

What is resistant starch, and can we produce and benefit from this carb source in pet diets?

January 1, 2022

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Cooking starch to a lesser degree may provide benefits to dogs and cats through the bypass of some starch from the small intestine to fuel fermentation by colonic bacteria.

Aflatoxin concerns in pet food: What are the options?

The occurrence of aflatoxin in foods is a challenge to the entire pet food industry.

October 1, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D. and Aiswariya Deliephan M.S.

Recent pet food recalls due to aflatoxin contamination are another warning that this naturally occurring mold toxin is a food safety issue for the industry.

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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.

September 11, 2019

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Coconut meal could be a novel starch source in pet food diets for dogs and cats.

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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

October 11, 2018

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Corn has many critics, but there are some real positives to this classic pet food 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

September 12, 2018

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

The recent dilated cardiomyopathy webinar, hosted by Petfood Industry, prompted great questions regarding grain-free diets for dogs.

peas and potatoes

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.

August 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

There is likely more to the canine dilated cardiomyopathy story than the current focus on only grain-free pet foods would suggest.

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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.

January 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Rice has been a staple in pet food diets for decades and despite some minor controversies remains a high-quality supply of calories.

Wild-rice

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.

September 7, 2017

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

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

August 9, 2017

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Sprouted grains and malt, once a staple for brewing, are finding utility in pet foods

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