Research Notes

Research Notes

Study finds pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw commercial cat foods

Researchers detected disease-causing microbes and antimicrobial resistance genes across frozen, freeze-dried and refrigerated raw products purchased from major retailers.

Raw Cat and Dog Food

HPAI risks in raw pet foods reviewed, threat greatest to cats

Scientists suggested that companies producing raw pet food may need to implement enhanced controls, including testing, improved sanitation and pathogen-reduction technologies, to mitigate risk and avoid liability.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Study: Plant-based dog foods show lower environmental impact

University of Nottingham research comparing 31 commercial dry dog foods reveals substantial differences in land use, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across diet categories.

Research Notes

Synthesis of the lambs: yeast grow lamb protein for dog food

For pet food formulators, brewed lamb could become another protein in the palette, if formulation, cost, scale and regulatory hurdles can be addressed.

Research Notes

Ideal dose of X-rays identified for preserving pet food

X-ray irradiation could offer a viable preservation technique for certain segments of the pet food industry, especially semi-moist formats.

Pet Food Ingredients

Hydrolyzed chicken liver boosted palatability, digestibility of cat foods

Researchers assessed the effect of hydrolyzed proteins on nutrient utilization and gut health.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Good fatty acids boosted by BSFL insect protein in dog food

Nevermind humans, dogs didn’t need to be convinced of insect-based pet foods’ value. In preference testing, dogs showed no significant difference in consumption between traditional and insect-based diets.

Research Notes

Study: Faba bean protein could replace animal blood plasma in wet pet food

BENEO-Animal Nutrition

Trials show the plant-based ingredient maintains product texture while offering improved binding capacity compared to pea protein.

Dog and Cat Food Nutrition

Nutrition for all life stages: How the industry responds to aging pets

With a growing population of senior dogs and cats, manufacturers are investing in targeted formulations to support health and well-being.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: LP815 probiotic reduces canine anxiety, aggression

Four-week randomized study of 40 dogs shows measurable behavioral improvements with proprietary GABA-producing strain developed by Verb Biotics.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

EPISODE 92: What is Darwin's Cats and how will it impact the pet food space?

A new collaborative research initiative aims to revolutionize feline health by building the world's largest database of cat genetic and behavioral information.

Pet Food Additives/Supplements

Study: ADM postbiotic cuts canine dental plaque by 10%

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM's heat-treated postbiotic demonstrated significant oral health benefits in a 57-day randomized controlled trial with 60 adult dogs.

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