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UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

Practical information about commercial pet foods and what goes into them.

 

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  • Postbiotics_in_pet_food

    Ingredients in Pet Food

    Postbiotics in pet foods

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

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    6 min to 10 min

  • The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat food

    Ingredients in Pet Food

    The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat 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.

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    6 min to 10 min

  • Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food

    Ingredients in Pet Food

    Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) 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.

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    6 min to 10 min