Diana Brozić
The role of fatty acids in pet health
Fatty acids are vital for pets' wellbeing – but what are the different kinds and how much do pets need?
Managing chronic enteropathies in pets: diet, fiber and the microbiome
With gastrointestinal symptoms common in pets, treatment of chronic enteropathies in cats and dogs is of ongoing interest – and there is a variety of nutritional strategies to lean on.
A balancing act: the nutritional seesaw of copper and zinc
We all know that trace elements are important for various bodily functions, and we can assume that the same principles apply to pets. When it comes to copper and zinc, this is certainly the case.
Pulses in pet food: achieving a balance
The low price and high-protein properties of pulses make this ingredient very attractive, but there are some digestibility concerns to take into account.
Artificial flavors in pet food formulation
Achieving the desired palatability for pet food is not always a straightforward process. What issues do manufacturers have to deal with?
Claims regarding raw pet food: reality and myths
Raw pet food is claimed as being highly palatable and improving fecal consistency, but some effects on pet health have yet to be understood.
Insect-based protein – living up to expectations?
Insects have fast become a go-to ingredient as an alternative and sustainable source of protein in dry pet food. However, there are still questions to be answered regarding the true nutritional value of insect-based proteins.
A cat with diabetes – nutrition comes to the rescue!
Managing diabetes in overweight cats can be a challenging task. Diet is one of the most important aspects of the treatment.
Keto diets as pet food: dangerous or beneficial?
Can low carb, high fat ketogenic diets, popular among humans, be used in pet nutrition?
The overlooked benefits of fruit in pet food
It is common knowledge that fruit should be an essential part of human nutrition, but does the same rule apply to pets’ diets?
Choline in petfood – a multifunctional and exciting nutrient
Choline is one of those multipotent nutrients that allows other metabolic pathways to express their full potential. What are its benefits and limitations?
Nutrition during growth in puppies
Puppies, especially those of large and giant dog breeds, are prone to the development of orthopaedic diseases during periods of rapid growth because of a lower degree of bone mineralisation. Proper nutrition is key.
A closer look at fibre in grain-free diets
Sales of complete and balanced pet food diets labelled as grain-free have increased significantly over the past decade.
CBD and its benefits: What does the research say?
Alongside wide research and use of cannabidiol (CBD) extract in human medicine, CBD is finding its way into companion animal veterinary medicine.
Alternative proteins: are we there yet?
The need for sustainability is pushing the pet food industry to come up with new ideas, procedures, and science when it comes to one of the most expensive nutrients in pet food – protein.
When hydrolysed and novel protein diets may not be hypoallergenic
Hydrolysed and novel protein diets are often used in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies in pets. There are a few crucial points to bear in mind, however, when considering these diets and their claims.
Raw and risky?
The market for raw meat-based pet foods is growing, despite concerns about pathogen contamination and zoonoses. What are the risks and are they manageable?
Small but powerful: the importance of micro-ingredients for pet health
Micro-ingredients are a valuable resource that can have an important impact on pet health, if we can manage to get the formulation just right. That is often one of the hardest tasks to achieve.
What should a working dog eat?
Besides their conventional role as a pet, dogs are widely used for both sport and work activities. The duration and intensity of the activity, as well as environmental conditions under which these dogs are working, can vary significantly. Feeding working dogs is therefore demanding and greatly dependent on the type of work performed.
Striking a balance
Is the pet food industry developing so fast it is getting ahead of the science?
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