Fresh dog diets show varied digestibility and gut changes
A study from Illinois examines palatability and digestion of three fresh and raw dog diets from Freshpet versus traditional kibble. Eight beagles fed each diet for a month showed roasted diets more digestible and lower triglycerides with raw diets altering gut microbiota. All diets were safe, palatable, and produced good stool. consumer choice and testing precede market release.
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Urbana
Kelly Swanson
Journal of Animal Science
Kraft Heinz Company
Department of Animal Sciences
Division of Nutritional Sciences
University of Illinois
Freshpet
Swanson
Jas
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Megan Kastner
Toshiro Baba
Lynn Lye
Maria de Godoy
Freshpot
U of I
Hatch Chile Portobello Burger Highlight
A mushroom burger gains fame from Hatch chilies and cheese. Hatch New Mexico, famed as The Chili Capital of the World, lends its signature roasted chilies to a portobello burger as a Labor Day party idea.
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New Mexico
Hatch Valley
Hatch
Green Chili Cheese Portobello Burger
A bold vegetarian burger featuring marinated grilled portobello caps topped with hatch chilies shredded tortilla and cheddar. Buns brushed with butter toast on grill then assembled with lime mayo for a spicy 4 serving meal.
Reining in cats helps protect birds and wildlife
Researchers estimate cats kill 2.4 billion birds annually in the United States and Canada. Indoor cats are safer for cats and wildlife, and catios provide safe outdoor access. The Humane Society and Audubon Society promote indoor ownership, leash use, and humane containment through programs like Community Cats and Happy Cats Happy Birds.
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Danielle Bays
Humane Society of
United States
Canada
Smithsonian
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
John Bowden
National Audubon Society
Bays
Humane Society
Grant Sizemore
American Bird Conservancy
Fitness trackers help put fat pets on a diet
Czech entrepreneur Robert Hasek creates one of the first dog fitness trackers after discovering his bull terrier Darwin is lazy when active only in his presence. Acujoy monitors activity and water intake, joining a growing pet tech market alongside GPS collars and auto feeders.
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Prague
Robert Hasek
Darwin
Hasek
U.S
American Pet Products Association
Euromonitor International
San Francisco
Acujoy
Harrison Forbes
Las Vegas
Jana Rosenfelderova
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Associated Press
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