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Pet Food Palatability
Japanese study reveals why cats don’t finish their food
Researchers at Iwate University found that cats grow habituated to the smell of the same food, which curbs their appetite until a new scent revives it.
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Pet Obesity
Survey: Vegan cat diets tied to lower overweight odds
An online survey of 1,305 cats found those fed vegan diets had lower odds of being assessed as overweight than cats fed meat-based diets, though the difference was not statistically significant.
Pet Food Ingredients
Aloe vera, wormwood, turmeric blend may alter dog gut bacteria
Researchers found differences in specific bacterial populations associated with intestinal health after 30 days of botanical supplementation.
Pet Obesity
Purina study ties lean feeding to canine longevity
The Purina Institute marked the 25th anniversary of its 14-year Labrador retriever study, which found lean-fed dogs lived a median of 1.8 years longer than their littermates.
Safety & Quality
Heavy metals found in cat foods; PFI disputes study
A Clean Label Project study of 100 cat foods from 62 brands detected lead in 99% of products tested, while the Pet Food Institute said the findings lack the scientific and regulatory context needed to interpret them.
Dog and Cat Food Nutrition
Faba bean protein offers blood plasma replacement options in wet pet food
Full plasma replacement maintained measured texture properties in the tested pâtés, while chunks in gravy required a more limited substitution to preserve firmness.
Research Notes
Dogs, cats prefer microbial protein kibble in study
A short-term palatability trial funded by MicroHarvest found cats and dogs ate more kibble containing microbial protein than standard animal-protein kibble.
Research Notes
Biology of flavor offers tools for pet food palatability boosts
Understanding the neurobiology behind how dogs and cats integrate taste, aroma and texture in their perception of flavor could help pet food formulators address palatability challenges and develop targeted products.
Research Notes
Review finds vegan, vegetarian pet diets generally digestible as meat
The results of 31 studies suggest that vegan and vegetarian diets and plant-based protein sources were broadly comparable in digestibility to conventional animal-based diets.
Pet Food Palatability
Electronic nose reflects real cat food aroma preferences
A study found that digital aroma fingerprints followed patterns observed in feline preference testing, although researchers cautioned the method has not been validated to predict acceptance of new products.
Research Notes
Mars research highlights 5 science-driven shifts in dog nutrition
Advances in nutritional science are reshaping how dogs are fed, according to experts at Mars Pet Nutrition.
Global Commerce
Intense El Niño may affect plant-based pet food ingredient prices and availability
Experts generally point toward diversification and supply-chain resilience rather than attempting to predict exactly which crops may fail or flourish.
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