Many believe the presence of cereals such as rice or wheat in kibbles can upset their dog’s stomach. But is this backed up by science?
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A new study has reportedly found benefits to feeding cats a vegan diet. We got an expert to look at whether the evidence stacks up.
The environmental pawprint of pets is huge – and it’s mostly down to what we feed them.
Studies in Yellowstone National Park show plant matter (mostly grass) is found in up to 74% of wolf scats, suggesting the behaviour may be inherited from the beginning of doggy time.
As omnivores, humans can choose to not consume any animal products. But what happens when we feed a vegan diet to our carnivore companions?
Raw meat dog food products are growing in popularity. But a new study warns of the risks of bacterial contamination not only to your pet but also to yourself or others in your house.
Cats and dogs in the UK eat billions of tonnes of meat every year, but insect pet food could change this.
Another review into the safety of pet food leads to another review into pet food. It’s been a decade since this issue was brought to the government’s attention, so what needs to happen now?
As omnivores, dogs should be able to adapt well and manage on well prepared commercially available vegetarian diets as long as the essential nutrients they would normally get from meat are present.
A new study raises concerns about raw meat based dog food, but not for the reasons you think.
Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that consumes huge amounts of animal protein. A veterinary nutrition specialist explains how to feed dogs and cats healthily and sustainably.
It’s no coincidence that “big food” is moving in on pet food.
Top contributors
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Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Animal Welfare and Law, University of Adelaide
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Richard Malik is a Friend of The Conversation.
Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Global Food Security, The University of Edinburgh
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Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry, Future Food Beacon, University of Nottingham
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Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham
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Animal welfare researcher, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (México)
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PhD candidate in Veterinary Bioscience, University of Adelaide
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Veterinary Specialist, PhD scholar (wild horse ecology & welfare), University of Technology Sydney
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DMV, PhD, Associate professor in ethology and animal nutrition, UniLaSalle
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Enseignante chercheur, Dr en biologie option phytopathologie, UniLaSalle
