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Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre Cats require some nutrients that are not essential for other mammals. Many of these essential nutrients are found naturally in animal tissues, reflecting that cats have developed specialised nutrient requirements consistent with the evolutionary influence of a strict carnivore (MacDonald et al., 1984).…
Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre A healthy digestive system is important for providing a physical and immunological barrier to potential pathogens in the environment and extracting and absorbing nutrients from food to meet the animal’s nutritional requirements. In recent years it has become increasingly apparent that a healthy…
Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre As discussed in ‘The Humanisation of Pet Food’ article, the influence of humanisation continues to grow for several reasons. This article will focus on how humanisation has created opportunities for pet food brands. In addition, the article also includes another fantastic video from…
Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre What is a food allergy in dogs and cats? Dogs and cats may display adverse reactions to food that can be broadly divided into two groups – immunological (food allergy) and non-immunological. A food allergy is an inappropriate immune reaction to a normal…
Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre The term feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a collection of conditions that can affect the bladder and/or urethra of cats and is a common reason for cat owners to seek veterinary advice. What are the signs of Feline Lower Urinary Tract…
Welcome to the Pet Food Knowledge Centre The COVID-19 pandemic is currently the number one topic around the world, and it certainly has had a massive effect on everyone globally. But what has been the impact of COVID-19 on pet food? This article provides an insight into what the pandemic…