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3 ways eggs provide complete protein in dog food
Eggs can serve in various ways because the amino acid profile of egg protein matches dogs’ biological needs.
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Peruvian pet owners keep buying therapeutic after success
Although superpremium, therapeutic pet foods cost far more than conventional varieties, Peruvians are willing to pay more to keep their pets healthy.
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Faba beans: A new pulse for the dog and cat food market
Faba beans may be the next new grain-free ingredient in the pet food aisle.
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Cat obesity rate rose in 90s, steady during past decade
While cat obesity became more prevalent from 1981 to 2016, the rate of increase seems to have slowed during the past decade.
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Salmonella raw pet food recall: Homeland By Products
Three batches of Homeland’s frozen raw food have been recalled after the discovery of Salmonella; research highlights importance of hygiene in handling
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Cat care program may emphasize lifestage pet food
With more focus on their pets’ specific lifestages, are owners more likely to select lifestage-specific food?
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Summer lowers dogs’ intake of preferred kibble in tests
Kibble moisture content had a positive effect on preference in the study published in the journal Animals.
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Label calories on treats to fight European dog, cat obesity
Adding calorie counts to European pet treat labels could help dog and cat owners maintain pets’ ideal weights.
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Label dog treats with ingredients’ specific regional source
One scientist offered advice to the pet food industry on maximizing dog treat labeling’s appeal to consumers.
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September 2019
The September 2019 issue of Petfood Industry explores issues pertinent to bird, small mammal and other pet food makers, as well as how sustainability influences packaging.