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The Power of Zinc in the nutrition of cats and dogs
Zinc is an essential mineral for cats and dogs that plays a key role in many bodily functions. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, taste, smell, and...
Is your dog top of the class?
Dogs are well known for their ability to remember and for the complex social interaction with their owners. The canine’s ability to demonstrate lifelong learning and affection obviously requires a well-developed brain and a...
Cats Eyes and Nutrition
Cats have excellent vision, which is one of the reasons they are such effective hunters. Our domestic cat is no different to its larger big cat cousins such as the tiger and lion.
Cats...
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine as a vital micronutrient for dogs
Vitamins are essential micronutrients in the diets of humans as well as all animals. The B-vitamins may be considered as a group of water soluble compounds mostly unrelated but acting in concert with each...
Blood as an important tissue in dogs as mediator of nourishment and health
by Professor Simon Davies, Nutrition Editor, International Petfood
The mass of a dog is about 10 percent blood or around 90ml per Kg and is not in our central thoughts when your favourite companion settles...
Is it wise for our dogs and cats to give up the turkey and...
by Professor Simon Davies, Nutrition Editor, International Petfood
In the quest to go green, many see vegetarianism as the sustainable alternative, giving up or reducing meat consumption as a good thing to do for both...
From the editor: The skin; a natural barrier for nutritional implications in dogs and...
The skin is actually one of the largest tissues or organs of the human body but of course also for our companions’ cats and dogs. The integument is the vital barrier protecting the animal...
Tipping the scales in favour of reptiles
As a niche market, the reptilian world is an important interest sector for the companion pet industry. I am aware of its importance and the keen association of many people globally with these fantastic...
Give a dog a bone or treat?
Before we get started, it should be noted that the petfood treats market was estimated to be valued at US$70 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach US$96.7 billion by 2028. The increased...
The quest & scope for novel proteins
I am often asked about exotic foods for our companion animals and so much publicity is now being directed towards a variety of ingredients unheard of in previous petfood formulations. There is of course...