Dog, Cat Food Ingredient Analysis | PetfoodIndustry

Hazard analysis considerations: DCM in canines

Understanding potential gaps in dietary nutrition resulting in dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype.

June 1, 2022

Olivia Harrison and Cassie Jones Ph.D.

Learn abut the complexities of a DCM diagnosis, as well as other factors in play beyond nutrition.

Collagen: A complex protein that may benefit joint health in pets

What is the right collagen for a pet food or treat?

May 1, 2022

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Collagen is an abundant protein that may provide benefit for animal joint repair associated with osteoarthritis. The challenge is finding the form that works best.

Wheat flour makes great biscuits for pets

Finding the right blend of wheat flour is key to baked biscuit success.

February 1, 2022

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Wheat flour is used in biscuits predominantly for its functional properties and host of options based on milling process and final flour product.

Avocado in pet foods—guacamole for the dog and cat

How does the avocado fit into pet food diets?

November 1, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

A challenge for avocado incorporation into pet food is the conversion of a fruit that needs to be peeled, pitted and standardized before use.

Research notes: Small pet trends and nutrition

From determining consumer trends to nutrition composition and quality, take a look at the latest in “other” pet research.

October 1, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about some of the latest research in the small animal pet space, including studies on pet reptiles, rabbits and birds.

Calcium in pet foods: How to manage excess in modern formulas

Calcium is a challenge to control in high-protein formulas.

September 1, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

The nature of higher-protein diets with a large quantity of rendered protein meals can be difficult to manage at the upper limits of calcium concentration and require several ingredient and formulation strategies to effectively control.

Phosphorus in pet diets: How do we manage it?

Controlling phosphorus in pet foods is an issue that needs a strategy.

June 11, 2021

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Source inconsistencies, differences in bioavailability and complex physiological controls make balancing dietary phosphorus a challenging process.

Pet food label modernization still a work in progress

As work continues on creating a new nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.

April 7, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

As work continues on creating a new pet food nutrition label that focuses on simplifying information for consumers, challenges remain.

An apple a day keeps the vet away … are apples safe for pets?

Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health.

October 1, 2020

Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.

Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health, but more research is needed to claim so confidently.

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.