Nutrition

Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Your cat has unique nutritional needs. Whether feeding a growing kitten who is developing strong bones, a playful adult cat who loves to jump onto the furniture, or an outdoors cat who is watching the world around them, your cat requires more than 40 nutrients in their diet to support their body functions. The Pet […]

Care & Feeding, Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Do you make a New Year’s resolution for a healthier and more active lifestyle? Don’t forget to think about your pet while making goals for 2019! The Pet Food Institute (PFI) joined the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to share some simple steps that pet owners can take to keep their pets in mind when […]

Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Updated May 19, 2017 With summer fast approaching, the Pet Food Institute is sharing this past article to offer insight into an essential nutrient for pets: water. Ensuring your pet gets enough water each day can be a challenge but is especially important as temperatures heat up. Read more to learn about the significance of […]

Care & Feeding, Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Simple Steps to Help Prevent Pet Obesity It is estimated that approximately 20% of U.S. dogs and 28% of U.S. cats are obese. Obesity can lead to many health concerns, ranging from joint damage to increased difficulty breathing and tolerating heat, to an increased risk for cancer and a shortened life expectancy. While October may […]

Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Pet health and nutrition are important topics for pet lovers, and were discussed today on The Dr. Oz Show. A lot of information was shared, including some misconceptions around carbohydrates and flavorings. As the voice of U.S. pet food makers, PFI is here to provide accurate information to help consumers when choosing food for their […]

Nutrition, The Whole Bowl

Have you ever wondered how you should consider the Guaranteed Analysis on a bag of pet food while deciding what to buy for your dog or cat? Learn more about the Guaranteed Analysis on our new page and consider some of the following information when selecting pet food: Pet food makers must list a Guaranteed […]

Ingredients, Nutrition, Safety, The Whole Bowl

A new Mythbuster on the Pet Food Institute (PFI) website offers key facts on food allergy among dogs and cats. Click here for the full story. For example, did you know that: There is a distinct difference between food allergy and hypersensitivity (which causes an immunological response, such as your cat constantly itching or scratching […]

Care & Feeding, Human & Animal Bond, Nutrition, Safety

Welcome to the refreshed and redesigned PFI website and to our new blog, The Whole Bowl! With a modern look and easy-to-navigate layout, our new site is here to help you learn more about pet food safety, nutrition and ingredients. In The Whole Bowl, we will go beyond the headlines to provide additional insight and […]