What Makes Pet Food “Complete & Balanced”?
The term “Complete & Balanced” is often used in companion animal nutrition, but what does that mean exactly? And, why is it important? “Complete” refers to the food containing the complete specification of nutrients as specified by an internationally accepted scientific organisation, for example, by The Association of American Feed...
Putting Pork on your Pet’s Fork!
Associated with domestication of the canine and feline species, they have developed certain sensitivities that have developed over time resulting in an allergic response or intolerance to particular protein sources, the most common in Australia being to beef and chicken. This is due, in large part, to the prolonged consumption...
Suffering Saccharides, The Importance of FOS and MOS.
Fructooligosaccharides and Mannan Oligosaccharides are important to incorporate in our canine and feline’s diet but; What are they? What do they do? Why are they important? Well, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS) are prebiotics that act as food for beneficial bacteria in the lower gut. Multiple scientific...
The Cranberries. How good are they?
Scientific research has established that cranberries can be beneficial for our canine and feline family members across multiple areas, making it an important superfruit. This is why we have incorporated cranberries in every formula of Cherish Pet Food. Starting with how it assists urinary tract health, anthocyanins , proanthocyanins type...
Blueberry Good!
Scientific research has established Blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidant phytonutrients containing a diverse range of phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and chlorogenic acid, all of which contribute to their overall antioxidant capacity. These compounds help combat oxidative stress and assists to reduce inflammation...