Brought to you by Phileo by Lesaffre Digestive health in a nutshell Digestive health is a “do or die” requirement for the pet food industry. Pets parents expect to have access to complete and balanced foods which create healthy intestines and long-lasting well-being in their furry companions. Evidence of good health is perceived by observing … Read more
You only have one chance to support your puppy’s development. Choose a nutrient-dense puppy food scientifically formulated for a sporting breed’s unique growth and development needs. (Photo courtesy of Eukanuba) Sporting breed puppies are bred and trained to work. As a result, they have very different nutritional needs from those of a future house dog. … Read more
This article was published in the December 2021 issue of Pet Food Processing. Read it and other articles from this issue in our December digital edition. According to a few sources including the Pet Food Institute and the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF), the first commercially prepared pet food was a dog biscuit product … Read more
Anyone who has attended Global Pet Expo, held annually at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., knows that it’s tough to sum up the market’s offerings after shopping aisle after aisle of the sprawling show floor. The event, which is produced by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association … Read more
PETS & ANIMALS — Dog food protein is essential to your dog and dogs require more protein than humans. Interestingly enough, protein hasn’t always been the focus of dog food. Wikipedia has several examples from the 1800s that show a focus on cheese, milk, buttermilk, oats, barley-meal, potatoes, and animal fat in dog food. Image … Read more
Food can be a tricky thing when it comes to your dog. One has to be sure whether the food given to their pet dogs is healthy. Sometimes, people think human foods go well with their pet’s diet, but it is not true. buy now | Our best subscription plan now has a special price … Read more
Maybe you haven’t heard of it. Maybe you’re a devotee. It is by its very nature something you more than likely can’t have every day. It’s been popping up around Northeast Tennessee for about three years, offering a taste of New England, day by day, at local venues ranging from bank parking lots to breweries. … Read more
Pet owners today are re-evaluating the quality of proteins and superfoods in their dogs’ diet. They want as much product information as possible, including the nutritional benefits and where ingredients are sourced, as well as an understanding of a brand’s core values and philosophies. The pet industry is certainly dealing with a much more educated … Read more
There is a lot more to feeding a puppy than just pouring kibble in a bowl. (Photo By: Mark Atwater) Take one look inside of a whelping box at a litter of puppies and it’s hard not to be inspired, if not in awe. Sure, they’re cute, but these pups represent something much more than … Read more
Maybe you haven’t heard of it. Maybe you’re a devotee. It is by its very nature something you more than likely can’t have every day. It’s been popping up around Northeast Tennessee for about three years, offering a taste of New England, day by day, at local venues ranging from bank parking lots to breweries. … Read more