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Hemp CBD research aims for dog, cat dosage data
One pet food industry executive noted several areas ripe for more research on CBD-infused pet supplements.
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CBD pet supplements may affect dogs and cats differently
The scarcity of research on how CBD affects dogs and cats matches the abundance of marketing.
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‘Severe risk’ from resistant bacteria in raw pet food
Researchers found strains of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in 62.7% of raw meat-based pet foods purchased in Switzerland.
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Emerging breakthroughs in pet microbiome research
Developments in human microbiome research have paved the way for ground-breaking studies into the companion animal microbiome.
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Scientific tip for seaweed palatability in dog food
Scientists compared the palatability of dog kibble made with the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum to a diet without the algal ingredient.
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Bacillus subtilis bacteria probiotic boosts dog digestion
Addition of a commercially available Bacillus subtilis probiotic may improve the digestive health of dogs compared to a diet without the additive.
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Egg antibodies in cat food may fight human allergies
Researchers found that when egg IgY antibodies are introduced to cats’ diets they result in reduced activity of the Fel d1 allergen in cats’ saliva.
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5 tips for dog, cat gut health via pet food ingredients
Pet food ingredients can influence the gut health of dogs and cats.
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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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January 2020
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