Pet food additives–concerning, or no big deal?February 19, 2026Veterinarians will need to be conversant with the pros and cons of fresh, freeze-dried, frozen, and ultra-processed formulations. With artificial additives being a big part ultra-processed foods’ bad reputation, let’s begin with those.
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Purina reformulates Beneful dog foodAugust 24, 2016Corn is out while beef or chicken is in as the No. 1 ingredient in mass-market Beneful dry dog food. The manufacturer, Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., also eliminated propylene glycol as the moisture preserver in the kibble food, replacing the ingredient with vegetable-based glycerin.
