Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

Is Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) linked to a specific pet food diet?

There has been a great deal of confusion around the cause of canine DCM and studies are ongoing. According to our team of experts, the challenge may be that the issue has focused on ingredients rather than nutrients, and there could be many contributing factors. Read their analysis in the article, What We Know About] Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

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Whole Animal Nutrition

Is the humanization of pet food the best choice?

As pet parents are increasingly considering pets as family members, the desire to offer higher quality foods such as cuts of meats suitable for humans has also kept pace. Our team of experts discusses some of the considerations, including earth mindfulness and sustainability, in the article, Whole Animal Nutrition.

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The Benefits Of Feeding Wet Food to Your Pets

As pet parents, we all want to give our pets food they will love.

From a nutritional standpoint, one of the primary benefits of wet food is the dietary hydration provided. Our experts, Leah and Jarrod, break down the benefits and other considerations in the article, “The Benefits of Feeding Wet Food to Your Pets”.

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Principles Of Pet Food Palatability: Evaluation

How do we ensure palatability and enjoyment in our pet food?

Our industry uses many evaluation tools to develop palatable pet food recipes. One example is paired preference testing, or more simply put, a two-bowl test that involves simultaneously offering two moderately different foods side-by-side. Of course, there is a bit more to it than that. Our team of experts talks about the many ways they test and analyze results in the article, Principles of Palatability.

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Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM

What is Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and what is the risk?

We are often asked what we know about DCM and if the pet foods we produce are safe? DCM is a disease that affects the heart muscle, resulting in a decreased ability for the heart to pump blood. While an exact cause of DCM is not yet known, it’s important to recognize that millions of cats and dogs are thriving from the foods on the market today that have been scientifically formulated and diligently manufactured. Our team of experts provides more insights into DCM in the article, What We Know About] Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

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Whole Animal Nutrition

What are Animal By-Products and why are we seeing them making a comeback in pet food?

Animal by-products like organ meats are not only nutritious but also provide enticing flavor and elevated palatability to cats and dogs. There are many other advantages. Our team of experts explains the benefits and clears up a few misconceptions about animal by-products in the article, “Whole Animal Nutrition”.

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The Benefits Of Feeding Wet Food To Your Pets

What are the benefits of feeding wet food to your pets?

Our team gets questions like this a lot. Palatability and digestibility are two key considerations. Well-formulated wet pet food is typically quite high in palatability and digestibility. Two of our experts, Leah Lambrakis and Jarrod Kersey, dish up the details in their article, “The Benefits of Feeding Wet Food to Your Pets”.

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