The Pet Food Science Podcast Show

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Ramón Almela, Assistant Professor at Tufts University, discusses the growing prevalence of atopic dermatitis in pets and the role of nutrition, supplements, probiotics, antioxidants, and fatty acids in skin health management. He explains current evidence, common misconceptions, skin barrier support strategies, and emerging research in veter...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mariana Perini, animal scientist from the University of São Paulo and specialist in cat nutrition, discusses protein requirements in cats, the role of tryptophan, nutrient balance, urinary pH management, hydration strategies, and nutritional approaches for urinary stone prevention. Practical insights highlight how diet formulation supports...

In this special re-run episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Yon Raileanu, a veterinarian from Israel, who explores the challenges of advancing clinical nutrition in regions where board-certified nutritionists are scarce. He shares insights on cultural feeding practices, the need for better education, and how regional and religious factors influence...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Kris Hiney from Oklahoma State University discusses practical strategies for managing overweight horses. She explains the health consequences of obesity, challenges with pasture access and boarding facilities, forage management, grazing muzzles, slow feeders, nutrient balance, and owner compliance. Dr. Hiney also shares realistic a...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Krysten Craft, Health and Wellbeing Scientist at Kemin Pet Food & Rendering, explores challenges in pet nutrition research, including immune markers, microbiome models, and ethical study design. She explains how to interpret null results and highlights opportunities using vaccines and alternative models. Practical insights on owner surv...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Farcas, Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, and Dr. Kate Shoveller from the University of Guelph discuss how pet foods move from ingredients to finished products. They explore nutrition, manufacturing teams, consumer decision making, product quality, education, and the challenges of selecting the right diet for individual pets. Listen...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Ashwath Bendre, Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, and Vincent Krudde, Head of Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, discuss cultivated protein and its role in pet nutrition. They explain how cell-based seafood is produced, customized for nutrient profiles, and positioned to improve sustainability, protein diversity, and supply security. Disc...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jason Coe from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph explains how relationship-centered communication strengthens trust between veterinarians and pet owners during nutrition discussions. He shares research on pet owner resistance, open-ended questions, emotional intelligence, and practical communication tools that impro...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Camila Goloni, professor at Unesp and veterinary nutritionist, explains how nutritional strategies support dogs and cats with cancer. She discusses cancer cachexia, obesity challenges, energy requirements, macronutrient balance, and the role of omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Goloni highlights personalized nutrition as a clinical priority to impro...

In this special re-run episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Janak Dhakal from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, who takes a closer look at the important topic of pet food safety and its impact on both human and animal health. He shares insights into groundbreaking USDA-funded research aimed at reducing Salmonella risks in pet food using natu...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Thaila Putarov, Global Business Manager for Animal Nutrition and Health at Biorigin, explains how yeast-based ingredients support pet food palatability, gut health, and immune function. She discusses the differences between whole yeast, yeast extract, and purified beta-glucan, and how processing impacts performance. Dr. Putarov also highlig...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Tanja Hess, Professor at Colorado State University, explains how feeding management shapes equine behavior, health, and welfare. She highlights how feeding frequency, forage access, and social interaction influence natural behaviors, metabolic health, and disease risk. Dr. Hess shares practical strategies to improve feeding systems...

In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, celebrating National Pet Day Special, Dr. Amy Farcas, Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, explains how to separate biological truth from marketing in pet nutrition. She outlines practical ways to evaluate claims, understand evidence levels, and make informed feeding decisions. Clear framewor...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Tonje Dominguez, Director of Specialty Animal Nutrition Products at Aker Qrill Company, and Knut Heggen, SVP Qrill Pet Sales at Aker Qrill Company, explain how krill functions as a nutritional ingredient for dog and cat diets. They discuss sustainable Antarctic harvesting, phospholipid omega-3 bioavailability, and functional nutrients supportin...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Amy Farcas, Owner and Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care, discusses the communication gap between veterinarians and pet owners around nutrition. She explains levels of evidence, bias in pet food marketing, and how education empowers informed decisions. Dr. Farcas also shares insights on homemade diet formulation and quality evaluation. Li...

In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, our co-host Dr. Dennis Jewell, Adjunct Faculty Member at Kansas State University, explains the science behind palatability in pet food. He outlines testing methods, statistical considerations, ingredient quality, and practical strategies to improve acceptance in dogs and cats. Strengthen formulation decisions with science driven insight...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Mike Hooper, Vice President of Business Development Companion Animal LATAM at Trouw Nutrition, shares insights from more than four decades in animal and pet nutrition. He explains how pet food fundamentals evolved, why Latin America is a unique and fast-growing market, and how culture, sustainability, and supply chain realities shape pet food s...

In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Equine, celebrating International Women's Month, Dr. Marie-Céline Hottat, Teaching Assistant and Research Associate at Ghent University, explains how gastric ulcers develop in horses and how nutrition and management influence risk and recovery. She clarifies differences between squamous and glandular ulcers, key dietary risk factors,...

In this episode, Dr. Leticia Pacheco, Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at @Zilor - Biorigin, explains how yeast-based single-cell proteins are reshaping pet food nutrition. She discusses nutritional quality, digestibility, safety considerations, functional benefits, and environmental advantages compared to traditional animal proteins. Dr. Pacheco highlights sustainability, formulation c...

In this special re-run episode The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Erin Perry from Southern Illinois University who explores the nutritional challenges and stress-related health concerns faced by working dogs. She explains how fiber therapy, microbiome development, and proper puppy screening can improve canine GI health and performance. Learn practical, scien...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emily Luisana, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and co-founder of Peak Veterinary Specialists, explains the realities behind homemade diets for pets. She discusses why precision matters, the biggest nutritional risks, and how healthy and ill pets require very different approaches. Dr. Luisana also covers owner motivations, micronut...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Aulus Carciofi, full professor at São Paulo State University in Brazil, discusses how obesity alters energy metabolism in dogs and cats and why traditional diet formulation approaches fall short during weight loss. He explains why nutrient requirements must be calculated in grams per body weight rather than dry matter percentages. Dr. Carci...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Marcos Rostagno from Nutreco Selko USA discusses why Salmonella remains a critical risk across the pet food supply chain. He explains how ingredient sourcing, processing, storage, and consumer handling all influence food safety outcomes for pets and humans. Dr. Rostagno highlights One Health connections, emerging consumer trends, and the li...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Peter Huntington, Director of Nutrition at Kentucky Equine Research, explains the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in equine nutrition. He clarifies differences between short-chain and long-chain fatty acids, discusses inflammation, metabolism, and common misconceptions around oils. Dr. Huntington also explores practical fee...

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Sean Delaney, Founder of Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting, shares why standardized nutrient definitions are essential for veterinary nutrition. He explains the science behind vetnutritionist. AI and how consistent ranges for nutrients can improve food comparisons, research interpretation, and clinical decisions. Dr. Delaney explores regu...