Hidden Hazard: Mold in Commercial Parrot Foods

Hidden Hazard: Mold in Commercial Parrot Foods

Many bird owners trust commercial parrot foods to provide safe, nutritious meals for their pets. However, hidden contaminants in these products can

Key Finding: ~73% of samples contaminated with Aspergillus
Sustainable Insect Protein Diet Keeps Dogs Healthy and Happy

Sustainable Insect Protein Diet Keeps Dogs Healthy and Happy

As concerns about sustainability and food allergies in pets continue to grow, many dog owners are exploring alternative protein sources for their

Key Finding: Mealworm diet caused minor immune cell shifts (CD4↓, CD8↑)
High-Dose Vitamin E Fails to Boost Lifespan for Cats with CKD

High-Dose Vitamin E Fails to Boost Lifespan for Cats with CKD

For cat owners facing a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis in their feline companion, the search for supportive treatments is ongoing and often

Key Finding: High-dose vitamin E raised blood levels but did not improve survival or clinical signs
Dogs Fed Pea-Rich Diets Show Signs of Reduced Heart Efficiency

Dogs Fed Pea-Rich Diets Show Signs of Reduced Heart Efficiency

Many dog owners have turned to grain-free diets, believing they are healthier options for their pets. However, recent concerns have surfaced about

Key Finding: Pea-based diet reduced stroke volume/output and increased NT-proBNP vs. grain diet
Dogs Thrive on Plant-Based Diet for Full Year, New Study Shows

Dogs Thrive on Plant-Based Diet for Full Year, New Study Shows

As more pet owners explore sustainable and ethical feeding options, questions about plant-based diets for dogs continue to spark debate. Can our

Key Finding: Dogs maintained normal health markers after 12 months on plant-based diet
Dogs on Plant-Based Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Large Study Finds

Dogs on Plant-Based Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Large Study Finds

A landmark study involving over 2,500 dogs has delivered surprising news for pet nutrition: dogs fed nutritionally complete plant-based diets showed

Key Finding: Vegan-fed dogs were 14-51% less likely to experience common health issues
Heavy Metals Found in One-Third of Dry Pet Foods, Study Reveals

Heavy Metals Found in One-Third of Dry Pet Foods, Study Reveals

A disturbing new study has revealed that heavy metal contamination is widespread in commercial pet foods, with over one-third of dry kibble products

Key Finding: 31.7% of dry pet foods contained chromium above safety standards
Ferrets Have Unique Gut Bacteria Very Different from Cats, Study Reveals

Ferrets Have Unique Gut Bacteria Very Different from Cats, Study Reveals

If you've been treating your ferret's digestive health like a small cat's, groundbreaking new research suggests you might need to reconsider. Despite

Key Finding: Ferrets had gut dominated by Firmicutes and Proteobacteria bacteria
Cats on Vegan Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Study Suggests

Cats on Vegan Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Study Suggests

A comprehensive new study is challenging one of the most contentious topics in pet nutrition: whether cats can thrive on vegan diets. Research

Key Finding: Vegan-fed cats had fewer instances of liver disease, GI problems, and obesity
Eco-Friendly Dog Food Ingredient Passes Major Safety Test

Eco-Friendly Dog Food Ingredient Passes Major Safety Test

As pet owners become increasingly conscious about environmental sustainability, the pet food industry faces growing pressure to develop eco-friendly

Key Finding: Dogs fed diets with up to 8% microbial protein showed no adverse health effects over 6 months