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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 September issue of Petfood Industry!
September 2021
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Pet owners have blurred the line between their health and the health of their animals, and are responding to both with the same product label demands.
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Sustainability has become more entrenched in the pet food packaging world than ever, as manufacturers and end users alike look for modern solutions to today’s needs.