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Extruded, processed diet for pet parrots helps fight obesity

Pet parrots suffer from high rates of obesity and metabolic disorders.

November 14, 2018

Tim Wall

Scientists studied blue‐fronted Amazon parrots’ ability to digest processed feed.

Science4Animals aims to fund basic research on pets

Based in the Netherlands, Science4Animals (S4A) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to finance research on pets and other animals.

November 12, 2018

S4A aims generating fundamental knowledge regarding three animal focus groups: equids, companion animals, pet exotics and zoo animals.

Language about pet obesity is key to helping treat it

November 5, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Stigma and bias about obesity, in pets and humans, impedes efforts to address and improve it, say experts, as does lack of data on this disease.

How much should consumer trends drive pet food products?

November 1, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet food is a fast-moving consumer good, so consumer demands and trends are important — but a company also should be guided by its nutritional philosophy.

3 ways to counter pet food misinformation with expertise

Misinformation and myths plague the pet food industry, but companies both large and small can help consumers find the truth.

October 31, 2018

Tim Wall

Consumers often mistrust large companies and any information they provide.

3 healthy lifestyle trends shaping new dog and cat foods

Along with avoiding some ingredients perceived as risky, pet food makers need to keep an eye on which ingredients consumers believe boost their health and athletic performance.

October 23, 2018

Tim Wall

Pet food companies can produce pet foods that meet these healthy lifestyle trends.

Do pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?

October 22, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet owners love to treat and indulge their pets but often need awareness and education about the number of calories treats contribute to daily intake.

Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

October 15, 2018

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Though fresh pet food is not well-defined or tracked, the products often associated with it are growing in popularity and, in some cases, sales.

Pet obesity survey open through end of October 2018

For veterinarians, the pet obesity survey involves recording simple information for each pet that they perform a routine examination on that day.

October 11, 2018

Tim Wall

October 10 was National Pet Obesity Awareness Day in the United States.

Pet health drives functional pet food ingredient trends

From preventive health to condition-specific therapeutic options, pet food formulators turn to functional ingredients for success.

October 8, 2018

Lindsay Beaton

Functional ingredients are increasingly important in pet food formulations, as pet owners strive to use their pets' meals as a way to mitigate health conditions and extend life span.

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Extruded, processed diet for pet parrots helps fight obesity

Science4Animals aims to fund basic research on pets

Language about pet obesity is key to helping treat it

How much should consumer trends drive pet food products?

3 ways to counter pet food misinformation with expertise

3 healthy lifestyle trends shaping new dog and cat foods

Do pet treats contribute to rising pet obesity?

Will more pet food consumers continue to flock to fresh?

Pet obesity survey open through end of October 2018

Pet health drives functional pet food ingredient trends

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