Lower Urinary Tract Health
Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.
6 min to 10 min
Choosing a Pet Food
Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.
6 min to 10 min
Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels
Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.
6 min to 10 min
Feeding Philosophies
Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?
6 min to 10 min
Feeding Philosophies
Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.
6 min to 10 min
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.
6 min to 10 min
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
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