Dog and Cat Food Nutrition: Page 29

Pet Food Ingredients
10 nutrient-rich novel pet food ingredient trends
Once unheard of ingredients, including alligator, hemp and insects have all found their way into pet food and treats. Novel proteins in particular have become popular.
American alligator | Burton Robert, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Wikimedia Commons
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
Pet Food News
Antioxidant from blood may extend pet food shelf life
An antioxidant created from animals’ red blood cells, named Prot-X, may extend the shelf life of pet food.
Chicken red blood cells magnified 1000 times | John Alan Elson | Wikimedia Commons
Pet Food Market
Cat food challenge: Do cats really opt for nutrition?
Do cats really "learn" to choose foods based on nutrition rather than flavor? This observer questions (somewhat tongue in cheek) a new study’s findings.
This observer questions (somewhat tongue in cheek) whether cats really 'learn' to select foods based on macronutrient balance. l Ludmilla Rossi, FreeImages.com
Pet Food Ingredients
Why pet food brands are adding functional ingredients
As consumers continue to drive the specialization of pet food formulas, functional ingredients are gaining more notice.
The opportunities for functional pet food ingredients are increasing in scope and variety as pet food purchasers look to customize their pets’ meals to suit their needs. | International Dehydrated Foods Inc.
Pet Food Market
Pet parents supplementing cat, dog food kibble
Pet owners are becoming increasingly interested in “fine-tuning” their pets’ diets with pet food add-ons such as gravies, toppers and supplements.
Photo by Thodona | Fotolia.com
Nutrition
Fatty acids: AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles
As recognized essential nutrients for dogs and cats, fatty acids’ place in nutrient profiles has changed.
Andrea Gantz
Pet Food Market
Pet food toppers' market popularity growing
As consumers increasingly scrutinize the food in their pets’ bowls, supplemental items that serve as additions to conventional pet food are hitting the market.
Photo by Thodona | Fotolia.com
Pet Food Market
Emerging consumer trends in the pet food industry
Pet products with a focus on nutrition and quality are big winners in 2016 consumer awards.
iStockphoto.com | Koljambus
Nutrition
Diversifying methionine choices in pet food formulations
DL-methionine and methionine hydroxy analogue are different molecules and are absorbed differently by the animal. In the end, however, both molecules are efficiently and completely converted to L-methionine for use by the animal.
When choosing a methionine supplement, HMTBa can help purchasers diversify their methionine choices. | iStockphoto.com/PeopleImages
Market Trends and Reports
Pet dental health in the pet food industry
Increasing consumer education continues to expand the dental health subset of pet products.
cynoclub.Image from BigStockPhoto.com | Pet dental health continues to be a primary concern for pet owners, and variety is vital for the pet food industry to remain on top of the trend.
Pet Food News
Study: Fish-flavored cat food may contribute to hyperthyroidism
A new study in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests that fish-flavored cat food could be among the culprits contributing to the higher number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
Nutrition
Focus on meat puts dog food head to head with human food
Some dog owners and pet food companies fervently believe dogs are carnivores and need high levels of meat. Is this approach to feeding dogs sustainable?
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