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Dog feeding is a substantial part of the food system, not a side issue.
Chewing enriches the physical, psychological and emotional health of dogs in many interconnected ways.
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?
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.
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Richard Malik is a Friend of The Conversation.
Veterinary Internist (Specialist), University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Animal Welfare and Law, Adelaide University
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Professor of Global Food Systems, University of Edinburgh
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Animal welfare researcher, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (México)
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DMV, PhD, Associate professor in ethology and animal nutrition, UniLaSalle
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Professor of Physiology, University of Nottingham
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry, Future Food Beacon, University of Nottingham
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Senior Lecturer in Human and Animal Geography, University of Exeter
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PhD Researcher, Global Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Edinburgh; University of Exeter
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Enseignante chercheure en biologie option phytopathologie, associée à l'Unité de recherche Aghyle, UniLaSalle
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Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham
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Veterinary Specialist, Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
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