Wild Earth wants pets to eat environmentally friendly vegan pet foodMarch 19, 2018Wild Earth Inc. is using cultured proteins to develop clean, high-quality pet foods that are healthier, more environmentally friendly, and more humane than conventional products, according to the biotech startup company. "Wild Earth will be the first to bring cultured protein and cultured meat products for dogs and cats to market, that are nutritious, humane, and without the devastating ecological impact of factory farming," said Ryan Bethencourt, CEO of Berkeley, Calif.-based Wild Earth. "Using biotechnology gives us the ability to scale and to get a product to market safely, quickly, and affordably." The company's first cultured protein product is made from human-grade koji, the common name of the fungus Aspergillus oryzae, a microorganism found in Asian cuisine. According to Bethencourt, Wild Earth can create a range of proteins and carbohydrates, with varied textures and flavors, all with ingredients sourced, formulated, and made in the U.S. Using cultured proteins aims to avoid the risks associated with traditional animal-based proteins, Bethencourt added, referring to recent recalls as well as the environmental impact of manufacturing of pet foods. An estimated 25 to 30 percent of meat's environmental impact in the U.S. is attributed to pet food, but Wild Earth can produce at …
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Pheromones' therapeutic use in animalsMarch 14, 2018Pheromones are chemical compounds produced by an animal that have predictable physiologic and behavioral effects on other animals of the same species. They are a form of social signaling that can influence behavior related to reproduction, aggression, feeding, social coordination, and many other areas.
Dog flu goes viralMarch 13, 2018While it’s unknown how many dogs have been affected—canine influenza isn’t a reportable disease in the U.S., although it is in Canada—the figures are underreported, said Cynda Crawford, DVM, clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Send a clear parasite prevention messageMarch 12, 2018Clients simply aren’t getting the message when it comes to preventing fleas, ticks, and in particular heartworm. With current weather patterns contributing to the parasite problem, pets are more in need of prevention than ever before.
Shedding light on diagnostic transilluminationMarch 9, 2018Transillumination is defined in Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice as “assessment of the reflectivity of the internal tooth structure to evaluate vitality of the pulp by placing a light behind a tooth and viewing it.”
Avoid the dangers of spring-loaded mouth propsFebruary 12, 2018Have you ever had a patient wake up blind after anesthesia? Although it’s rare, anyone who’s been in practice for a number of years knows of a case either directly or indirectly.
Dog and cat behavior myths debunkedFebruary 9, 2018Veterinary behavior is a relatively new specialty in our profession. Unfortunately, as such, plenty of old wives tales persist. As veterinarians and veterinary nurses, we critically evaluate and use evidenced-based medicine for our patients on a daily basis, and this should apply to behavior and training, as well.
How therapeutic diets can help boost the bottom lineFebruary 8, 2018The veterinary therapeutic diet category is every-evolving. Prescribing and selling food doesn't always come as second nature to all veterinarians, and many clinics struggle with low diet sales or compliance.
Heroes For Healthy Pets to the rescueJanuary 11, 2018If you support healthy pets and are doing something to take action to minimize the risk of spreading infectious disease, you ought to be a superhero, according to the Heroes For Healthy Pets initiative. Your skill may not be weaving a “spidey” web or becoming invisible—your skill is education.
Probiotics and today's petsJanuary 10, 2018It has been said that there are 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells in the average human body. It has been said, but it’s probably not true. Still, there is undoubtedly a large and complex ecology of microorganisms living in and on every individual mammal, and this ecology has multifaceted and important health effects.
