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July 7, 2021
Elderly Starches
Okay, technically I guess the term is “ancient grains”. They are showing up everywhere these days. Even Cheerios has jumped on board. What are Ancient Grains? This term is used to describe grain species that have not been subjected to the modern breeding and selection practices that we have used for the last 200 years… Continue reading Elderly Starches
June 26, 2021
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June 10, 2021
HPP and Raw Foods
High pressure processing (HPP), also called high pressure pasteurization or cold pasteurization, is a food processing technique that has been used in the human food industry for years. Products that are routinely treated with HPP include ready-to-eat meats and meals, fruit juices, packaged dips, and jams and jellies. Another example – If you enjoy munching… Continue reading HPP and Raw Foods
June 1, 2021
The VERY First Dog Foods
Traditionally, when we discuss the history of dog foods, we look back, oh, about 150 years or so……tops. The story typically begins with a guy named James Spratt (yes, that was actually his name). Around the year 1860, Spratt created a baked patty for dogs that contained a concoction of grains, beetroot, vegetables and beef… Continue reading The VERY First Dog Foods
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May 13, 2021
Wait. You Can Eat THAT?
Poop eating. Lots of dogs do it. Many are quite proud of it. Owners? Generally not so enthusiastic. What do they eat? The technical term for poop-eating, of any type, is coprophagy. Many dogs readily consume the feces of other animal species – rabbit, deer, horse, possum and raccoon. Additionally, dogs who share their home… Continue reading Wait. You Can Eat THAT?
May 10, 2021
Webinar: “Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity”
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May 4, 2021
Taste Tests with Your Dog’s Food Toys
The taste preferences of dogs are a big deal to pet food manufacturers. After all, a food may contain quality ingredients and be highly nutritious, but it cannot benefit dogs if they refuse to eat it. Traditional Palatability Tests All pet food companies are concerned with their food’s tastiness (aka palatability) and they all measure… Continue reading Taste Tests with Your Dog’s Food Toys
April 26, 2021
Your Dog’s Microbiome – What You Should Know
The dog’s gut microbiome and its impact on health and disease are of great interest to nutrition researchers. However, many dog owners are not quite sure what this term refers to, what the microbiome actually does, and how the food that they feed to their dog may influence their dogs microbiome and health. So, what… Continue reading Your Dog’s Microbiome – What You Should Know
April 13, 2021
Free Webinar and Course Preview
Recorded Webinar (Free) Human Grade Meaningful Distinction or Marketing Gimmick? Register for 6-months of full-access to this on-demand webinar Learn about labeling claims of “Human Grade” and what this term actually means (and does not mean) with regard to food quality and selection. Learn about the latest research addressing human grade pet foods. Presented by… Continue reading Free Webinar and Course Preview
