Research Notes

Research Notes

Dehydrated natural dog food supported immune system, digestibility

Dehydrated pet foods help bridge the gap between the fresh pet food trend and the convenience of dry kibble. Dehydrated pet food may also offer health benefits.

Research Notes

Insect protein study sparks backlash over methodology, environmental claims

A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.

Research Notes

Dogs need amino acids, not protein; Senior formulations may be hype

Data underpinning nutrition standards may come from older analysis methods and from limited breeds, ages and sizes of dogs.

Pet Food Ingredients

Study: Cell-cultured pet food ingredient emits far less CO₂ than beef byproducts

BioCraft’s cultured meat shows dramatically lower carbon footprint than conventional pet food ingredients.

Research Notes

Study: Postbiotic ingredient shown to reduce canine halitosis by 27%

A new clinical study highlights the potential of a postbiotic powder topper to improve dog breath and oral health without mechanical action.

Research Notes

Chemically cutting meat boosts palatability, digestibility and benefits cat microbiome

The hydrolysis process not only boosts protein digestibility but may also shift gut microbial composition toward a more beneficial profile.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: ADM postbiotic may support blood sugar levels in dogs

A clinical study found that ADM’s PRIOME MH postbiotic reduced post-meal blood glucose in adult dogs, suggesting potential metabolic health benefits.

Research Notes

Some insect-based pet foods imbalanced, low in certain nutrients

Although the study supports the viability of insect protein as a sustainable and nutritious component of dog food, it highlighted gaps in regulatory compliance and the need for enhanced oversight, particularly among South Korean pet food makers.

Pet Food News

Hill’s and Harvard launch web portal to accelerate pet microbiome research

Hill's Pet Nutrition

New One Health Microbiome Resource provides open access to over 2,000 pet gut microbiome samples, supporting scientific collaboration across veterinary and human health.

Research Notes

Abrupt diet change may model illness in dogs

A study examined how abrupt dietary changes in dogs can serve as a controlled method to study gut microbiota resilience and test digestive health additives.

Market Trends and Reports

Study: Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled with health claims

University researchers analyzed dog food pricing to reveal which health-related attributes command higher costs — and what that means for brands and buyers.

Research Notes

Olive extract didn’t influence cat food palatability

While online claims that olives affect cats like catnip don’t have scientific backing, olive extract may hold potential as a novel ingredient for cat food.

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