Dog, Cat Food Ingredient Analysis

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Genetic testing boosts pet food ingredient traceability

Genetic testing of pet foods may affirm marketing claims, while defending dog, cat and other pet food companies from lawsuits and scandals.

November 11, 2019

Tim Wall

During the past few years, several lawsuits and other negative issues arose because of unwanted species being present or labeled ingredients being absent.

7 pet food solutions for companion animal health

September 12, 2019

Tim Wall

Beyond providing nutritionally balanced formulations, pet food manufacturers can help the health of dogs, cats and other pets.

Unlabeled horse, other animals found in European pet food

In their conclusions, the researchers noted that producing uncontaminated pet foods is possible, since ten products did contain only the animals listed on the label.

October 2, 2018

Tim Wall

Dog and cat foods on the European market may contain animals not listed on the ingredient panels, which could cause problems for pets with allergies.

5 usage rates of dog food ingredients in FDA DCM warning

Dog foods formulated with high percentages of these ingredients may correlate to increased risk of a certain heart disease.

September 17, 2018

Tim Wall

FDA notified the public that some canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) cases correlated to dogs eating diets containing large amounts of potatoes and legume seeds.

Legume seed oligosaccharides: How much is just right in dog and cat diets?

Legume seed oligosaccharides need to be limited in pet diets to avoid issues with digestion and elimination.

June 11, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Legume seed oligosaccharides need to be limited in pet diets to avoid issues with digestion and elimination.

Website rates dog foods based on nutrients, ingredients

Woof Whiskers has reviewed 119 dog food brands.

May 18, 2018

Tim Wall

Woof Whiskers uses calculations to compare and rank dog foods.

Beta-glucans’ effects on insulin-resistant obese dogs

Research shows beta-glucans may have a place in dog food diets formulated for weight loss.

February 28, 2018

Thiago Henrique Vendramini, Chayanne Ferreira, Andressa Rodrigues do Amaral, Marcio Antonio Brunetto

Research shows beta-glucans may have a place in dog food diets formulated for weight loss.

4 pet food ingredients domesticated in ancient China

Many dog and cat foods in the growing Chinese market contain ingredients that ancient farmers domesticated in what is now China.

February 26, 2018

Tim Wall

Regardless of whether pet food consumers know their anthropological backstories, these ingredients can form parts of nutritious dog and cat foods.

Pet food calorie counts compared to weight-control claims

Weight-control labeling appeared on higher-calorie pet foods as well.

February 19, 2018

An analysis of Petfood Industry’s Dog and Cat Food Ingredient Center database explored how calories related to weight-control labeling on pet foods.

Fish meal: Supply, preservation biggest challenges for dog and cat diets

Fish meal remains a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but supply and preservation challenges may force pet food to be more pragmatic in their choices.

February 9, 2018

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Fish meal remains a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but supply and preservation challenges may force pet food to be more pragmatic in their choices.

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November 2019

In the November 2019 issue of Petfood Industry, discover how pet treats can be made from upcycled ingredients, review top trends in dog and cat treats, learn about pet food transparency and more.

Ingredient Usage Analysis
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Genetic testing boosts pet food ingredient traceability

7 pet food solutions for companion animal health

Unlabeled horse, other animals found in European pet food

5 usage rates of dog food ingredients in FDA DCM warning

Legume seed oligosaccharides: How much is just right in dog and cat diets?

Website rates dog foods based on nutrients, ingredients

Beta-glucans’ effects on insulin-resistant obese dogs

4 pet food ingredients domesticated in ancient China

Pet food calorie counts compared to weight-control claims

Fish meal: Supply, preservation biggest challenges for dog and cat diets

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