Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 22

Not all legumes implicated in FDA dog heart disease study

FDA suggests not taking intuitive leaps beyond what is explicitly stated in their public notice.

(S.Piyaset, istockphoto.com)

Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Do peas and potatoes really cause heart disease in dogs?

Potatoes and legume seeds can serve as nutritious pet food ingredients, but formulators must balance them with grains or other sources of specific amino acids.

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens in southwest Austin

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with more than 100 locations across the U.S., announces the opening of the company’s newest location in southwest Austin with a grand opening event on July 21.

Treatibles growing its own hemp for its pet products

Treatibles, recognized for superior pet products, is thrilled to announce the company has partnered with master cultivators and is now growing its own organic hemp in four states, South Carolina, Oregon, Colorado and Kentucky.

Pet Food Market

The future of cat food and treats: trends to watch

Industry experts discuss the possible directions for cat food and treats.

A study conducted by AFB International determined any cat food with gravy was preferred and sustained interest. | nektarstock, iStockPhoto.com

Pet Food Market

New cat food, treat products reflect pet ownership

Pet food manufacturers take on the latest in cat segment trends with new products and expanded lines.

A study conducted by AFB International determined any cat food with gravy was preferred and sustained interest. | nektarstock, iStockPhoto.com

Preserved raw meat pet foods may be more convenient, safe

Preserved raw meat dog and cat foods may provide the perceived health benefits of raw pet foods, yet are easier to handle for pet owners and retailers.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Dogs prefer to eat fat, and cats prefer carbs

Dogs gravitate toward high-fat food, but cats pounce on carbohydrates with even greater enthusiasm, according to research into the dietary habits of America’s two most popular pets.

Roosters help study of pet food protein digestibility

A surgical procedure turns roosters into an effective, efficient model for dogs’ and cats’ digestive systems.

(Andrea Gantz, Flickr)

Market Trends and Reports

Website rates dog foods based on nutrients, ingredients

Woof Whiskers uses calculations to compare and rank dog foods.

Premium pet food and the US pet specialty retail channel combined forces at seemingly the perfect moment in time, leading to continuing success for both. l Andrea Gantz

Pet Food Market

Amazon Wag dog food’s nutrient content analyzed, rated

Amazon launched their own private label pet food on their website on May 2.

screen image from Woof Whiskers website

Processed, raw chicken pet food proteins differ from meal

All of these pet food ingredients were freeze-dried prior to digestibility testing.

photo by Andrea Gantz

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