Nutrition science

Nutrition science covers the research base behind what pets are fed: the nutritional requirements of dogs, cats and other species, ingredient function and bioavailability, the effects of formulation and processing on nutrient quality, and the evidence behind the claims made for pet food and supplements.

This collection sits under Research and is written for formulators, veterinarians, nutritionists and the manufacturers who need the science rather than the marketing. It covers the studies, standards and feeding trials that underpin pet food development, and the points at which commercial claims run ahead of the evidence. Articles link to the pet food and supplement categories in the GlobalPetIndex directory, connecting the science to the products and companies applying it.

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Refrigerated Fresh Pet Food Market
Industry Reports

Refrigerated Fresh Pet Food Market

The refrigerated fresh pet food market is $2.15B in 2025, projected $3.74B by 2032, with North America at 45%. Freshpet…

Scott Zhu Sep 15, 2026
Thailand Pet Food Export Growth: +25%
Industry Reports

Thailand Pet Food Export Growth: +25%

Thailand's pet-food exports rose +25% (Aug 2024), positioning SE Asia as a global supply platform. Explore drivers, players, and APAC…

Scott Zhu Sep 6, 2026
US Fresh Pet Food Market 2025
Industry Reports

US Fresh Pet Food Market 2025

The US fresh pet food market is $1.38B in 2025 and forecast to hit $9.64B by 2035 (Emergen Research). Freshpet,…

Scott Zhu Aug 28, 2026

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