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?

Learn about adverse food reactions and how hydrolyzed protein diets can be used for the management of certain skin and gastrointestinal conditions.

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.

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.

Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.

Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.

Discover the power of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of two common skin conditions, adverse food reactions and atopic dermatitis, and the effects these conditions can have on other systems in the body.

Share these tips with pet owners to help them understand what makes a food elimination trial successful.

Nutrition can be incorporated in a multimodal approach to managing atopic dermatitis in pets.