Ingredients in Pet Food
By-products are a safe and nutritious ingredient, but pet owners may perceive that pet foods containing by-products are low-quality.
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Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains provide valuable nutrients, but pet owners may believe that grains are “fillers” or that they may be a source of food allergies.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Pet owners often ask veterinary health care providers why organs are included in pet food. There are nutritional advantages to including organs, and utilizing organs in dog and cat food is also beneficial for the environment.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains are a valuable source of nutrients in pet food.
1 min to 5 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Similar to human foods, ingredients used in pet foods come from a number of sources. Many are obtained directly from animal or plant raw materials, but they can also be manufactured (or synthesized) and are referred to as ‘synthetic’ ingredients. What types of synthetic ingredients are used in pet foods and what is their role?
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Purina was the first to use prebiotics in pet food and is a leader in the field. What are the benefits of prebiotics to pets?
6 min to 10 min