In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos, Associate Professor at the State University of Maringá, discusses oxidative stability and shelf life in pet food. He discusses oxidation risks, ingredient quality, storage conditions, packaging, antioxidants, nutrient preservation, and practical recommendations for pet owners and manufacturers. Dr. Vasconcellos also explores how oxidation can affect palatability, nutritional value, and long-term health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Preventing oxidation remains more important than focusing exclusively on replacing synthetic antioxidants with natural alternatives."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos is an Associate Professor at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. He earned his veterinary medicine degree from the Federal University of Viçosa and completed his M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral training at São Paulo State University. His research focuses on pet nutrition, oxidative stability, ingredient quality, and animal physiology. Learn more from Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (10:16) Home storage
• (14:49) Nutrient preservation
• (24:29) Antioxidant strategies
• (28:45) Ingredient quality
• (31:38) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Nacho Navarro-Regne, veterinarian and founder of Go-To Bites, discusses canine longevity, healthspan, and the daily decisions that influence how dogs age. He explains why longevity should start before the senior stage, how nutrition fits into a broader preventive system, and why body condition, microbiome health, dental care, emotional well-being, and biomarkers may reshape the future of canine longevity research. Listen now on all major platforms!

"It's not about reacting when a dog is a senior, but about looking at every single stage of a dog's life to support longevity."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nacho Navarro-Regne is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of international experience in animal health, animal nutrition, pet food, and business development across Europe and Asia Pacific. As founder of Go-To Bites, his work focuses on functional nutrition, canine longevity, preventive health, and innovation in companion animal nutrition. Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show with Dr. Nacho Navarro Regne on all major platforms.

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• (18:36) Protein quality
• (22:11) Gut microbiome
• (27:48) Dental care and longevity
• (38:56) Future biomarkers
• (41:47) Closing thoughts

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In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show marking International Dog Day, Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman from the University of Helsinki examines how dietary patterns relate to canine gut health and chronic disease. She discusses raw and dry food research, epidemiological associations, diet interventions, microbiota, metabolomics, and nutrient composition while emphasizing the need to identify underlying mechanisms. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Dietary variety can help address nutritional limitations because repetitive feeding patterns may leave important nutritional components insufficiently represented across a dog's regular diet.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman is a docent, senior researcher, and principal investigator at the University of Helsinki, where she leads the DogRisk research group. Her research examines relationships between canine nutrition, environmental factors, gut health, and chronic diseases through epidemiological and clinical studies. Hear Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman share her research on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (12:52) Chronic disease
• (16:35) Diet comparisons
• (18:48) Study design
• (21:18) Gut microbiota
• (23:48) Metabolic responses
• (29:14) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Ivan Franco, Founder and Managing Director of Triplethree International, explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping pet food market intelligence and business decisions. He discusses data quality, consumer segmentation, market forecasting, human judgment, and the growing importance of AI-supported decision systems for identifying opportunities across Latin America. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Market forecasting becomes stronger when artificial intelligence combines investment activity, product registrations, online searches, and consumer interest into meaningful market signals.”

Meet the guest: Ivan Franco is Founder and Managing Director of Triplethree International, specializing in Latin American pet food market intelligence. Over two decades, he has led competitive analysis and growth strategy projects for manufacturers, suppliers, and investors. His current work examines how artificial intelligence and decision systems improve market understanding and resource allocation. Hear more from Ivan Franco on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (04:31) AI decisions
• (09:06) Market forecasting
• (13:06) Consumer segmentation
• (15:08) Data quality
• (17:32) Human judgment
• (20:12) Final Questions

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In this special World Cat Day episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, we bring in Sanjana Anan, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Guelph, who explains how net energy could improve energy evaluation in feline nutrition. Topics include indirect calorimetry, limitations of metabolizable energy equations, diet formulation, sustainability, and the research required to develop reliable predictive models for cats. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Net energy represents dietary energy actually available for feline metabolism after digestive, urinary, and feeding-related heat losses have been properly accounted for.”

Meet the guest: Sanjana Anan is a postdoctoral researcher in Companion Animal Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on feline energy metabolism, indirect calorimetry, net energy estimation, and nutritional modeling. Her work examines how protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and other dietary factors influence energy utilization in cats. Hear Sanjana Anan discuss feline nutrition research on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (06:36) Indirect calorimetry
• (08:16) Energy equation limits
• (11:27) Formulation benefits
• (13:05) Predictive models
• (19:34) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Jim Mann, Global Platform Manager for Antioxidants and Food Safety at Kemin Industries, explores events that shaped the pet food industry, from regulatory evolution and food safety to changing consumer expectations and innovative product formats. He explains how quality systems, supplier partnerships, and analytical technologies are helping prepare the industry for future challenges. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Raw material risk assessment helps pet food companies identify ingredient risks, contaminants, and origins before building testing programs around each material's risk level."

Meet the guest: Jim Mann is Global Platform Manager for Antioxidants and Food Safety at Kemin Industries, where he leads branding, product positioning, commercial training, and global platform strategy. His 35-year career at Kemin spans quality control, research chemistry, customer laboratory services, technical service, and product management for the pet food and rendering markets. Learn more from Jim Mann on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (03:19) Industry advances
• (08:01) Regulatory shifts
• (13:41) Mycotoxin risks
• (18:47) Supplier quality
• (23:21) Innovation outlook
• (24:43) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, our co-host Dr. Jan Suchodolski from Texas A&M University explains why validated analytical methods are essential for reliable pet nutrition and gastrointestinal research. He discusses assay development, biomarker validation, omics technologies, microbiome analysis, and the role of artificial intelligence in improving research quality and diagnostics. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Without proper measurements, scientific discoveries about nutrition and health cannot produce reliable conclusions because inaccurate methods create uncertainty and reduce confidence in biological interpretation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jan Suchodolski is Professor, Purina PetCare Endowed Chair for Microbiome Research, Associate Director and Head of Microbiome Sciences at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on gastrointestinal biomarkers, intestinal microbiota, and diagnostic development. He has published more than 400 scientific articles, received the 2024 AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award. He also serves as co-host of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Listen to Dr. Jan Suchodolski on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (11:54) Discovery versus validation
• (18:33) Omics technologies
• (19:40) Bile acid biomarkers
• (26:04) Artificial intelligence
• (42:31) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, Dr. Carey Williams, Extension Specialist in Equine Management and Professor at Rutgers University, explains how to successfully manage horses on all forage diets. Practical guidance covers forage quality, hay analysis, pasture management, nutrient balance, grazing strategies, and supplementation decisions to support horse health and sustainable feeding practices. Listen now on all major platforms!

"All forage diets still require salt because natural forages and grains remain deficient in sodium chloride, making consistent salt availability essential for maintaining normal physiological function."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carey Williams is an Extension Specialist in Equine Management and Professor at Rutgers University, where she also serves as Interim Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center. Her research focuses on equine nutrition, pasture management, sustainable grazing systems, horse metabolism, and practical feeding strategies that improve equine health. Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine featuring Dr. Carey Williams, available on all major platforms.

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• (06:05) Suitable horses
• (09:51) Nutrient deficiencies
• (17:33) Hay analysis
• (26:05) Pasture intake
• (36:30) Final Questions

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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Martin, Associate Professor and Director of the Pet Food Alliance at Colorado State University, explains how industry collaboration, research funding, and student engagement can strengthen pet food innovation. Research priorities, academic partnerships, product quality, safety, sustainability, and workforce development are highlighted to advance the pet food industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Student engagement with manufacturing facilities strengthens research by connecting laboratory work with production realities, creating opportunities to develop solutions that deliver meaningful value for the pet food industry." 

Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Martin is an Associate Professor and Director of the Pet Food Alliance at Colorado State University. With a PhD in Animal and Food Science from Texas Tech University and a background in meat science, her research focuses on product quality, food safety, and industry collaboration to advance pet food research. Listen to Dr. Jennifer Martin on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (16:27) Research funding
• (20:12) Research integrity
• (23:01) Oxidation strategy
• (24:47) Alliance membership
• (29:02) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 veterinary dermatology. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Allergic skin diseases continue increasing across companion animals, creating greater demand for long-term management strategies that support patient comfort and skin health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ramón Almela earned his DVM and PhD from the University of Murcia in Spain and became a European Veterinary Specialist® in Dermatology through the European College of Veterinary Dermatology. Currently an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, his work focuses on precision medicine, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune diseases, and advancing veterinary dermatology through research and education. Listen to Dr. Ramón Almela on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (09:22) Supplement evidence review
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• (21:11) Skin barrier support
• (24:19) Probiotic research advances
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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 feline health and longevity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"There are no limits on protein intake for cats, but excessive consumption can alter gut microorganisms and increase metabolites associated with undesirable digestive outcomes."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mariana Perini is an animal scientist from the University of São Paulo with a Master's and Ph.D. in Dog and Cat Nutrition from FMVZ USP. Since 2017, her work has focused on feline nutrition, research, teaching, and industry applications. She also founded Brazil’s first nutritional care company specializing in cats and works with pet food companies. Listen to Dr. Mariana Perini on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (09:24) Urinary pH
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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 diet formulation for pets. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Therapeutic diets face resistance not because of availability, but because owners and veterinarians often underestimate their scientific foundation.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Yon Raileanu is a veterinarian in Israel with a strong focus on pet nutrition and animal health. He earned a veterinary degree from FMU in Brazil and completed a Master of Science in Animal Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His work emphasizes clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and improving nutritional education for veterinary professionals and pet owners. Listen to Dr. Yon Raileanu on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (01:06) Introduction
• (01:59) Clinical nutrition challenges
• (07:20) Veterinary education access
• (10:43) Cultural feeding practices
• (16:28) Therapeutic diet adoption
• (22:48) Role of supplements
• (25:53) Final Questions

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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 approaches that support both horse welfare and long-term weight management. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Successful weight management programs depend on realistic recommendations that fit facility resources, management practices, and the horse's social environment."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kris Hiney is an Associate Professor and Equine Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Michigan State University and has developed educational programs focused on equine nutrition, health, management, behavior, and welfare. Her work helps horse owners apply science-based practices to improve horse well-being and performance. Listen to Dr. Kris Hiney on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show – Equine, available on all major platforms.

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• (01:10) Introduction
• (03:13) Obesity health impacts
• (06:37) Practical feeding strategies
• (10:33) Boarding barn challenges
• (13:15) Horse welfare management
• (23:56) Weight loss compliance
• (28:26) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 surveys and clinical relevance are also discussed. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Microbiome models enable high-throughput screening of dietary interventions, allowing researchers to evaluate functional outputs and population-level trends without maintaining live animal studies.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Krysten Craft earned her PhD in Animal Science from Iowa State University, focusing on nutrition, immunity, and the microbiome across species. With 18 peer-reviewed publications, her work follows a science-first, species-second approach. Now leading Health and Wellbeing R&D at Kemin Pet Food & Rendering, she advances pet nutrition research. Learn more on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show with Dr. Krysten Craft, available on all major platforms!

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:34) Introduction
• (04:40) Research challenges
• (10:32) Immune markers
• (14:53) Vaccine design
• (17:59) Alternative models
• (26:03) Null results
• (31:08) Final Questions

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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 now on all major platforms!

"Nutrition decisions should consider individual animal needs, activity level, feeding management, and lifestyle factors rather than focusing on a single nutrient." – Dr. Kate Shoveller

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Dr. Amy Farcas is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and Founder of Veterinary Nutrition Care. Her work focuses on clinical nutrition, dietary fiber research, and client education, helping pet owners and veterinary professionals make evidence-based feeding decisions for companion animals.

Dr. Kate Shoveller is Professor and Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and also one of our co-hosts on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show. Her research focuses on protein, amino acid, and energy metabolism in companion animals.

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• (00:59) Introduction
• (05:27) Pet food development
• (12:20) Team-based nutrition
• (18:22) Consumer diet selection
• (23:10) Pet food quality
• (24:07) Nutrition framework
• (32:06) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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. Discover how this emerging technology could shape the future of pet food. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Cultivated protein is the same real animal protein at a molecular level, produced through a different technology that allows controlled and efficient cell growth.” - Ashwath Bendre

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Ashwath Bendre is a Product Manager at Umami Bioworks, a Singapore-based marine biotechnology company developing cultivated seafood. He holds an MBA from Nanyang Technological University and a Master of Science in Food Science from The University of British Columbia, with experience in quality assurance and supply chain operations.

Vincent Krudde is Head of the Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, a global animal nutrition company. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, with experience in strategy consulting and global business leadership focused on sustainable protein innovation.

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• (04:15) Cell cultivation process
• (10:04) Nutrient customization
• (14:22) Feed efficiency comparison
• (18:35) Sustainability potential
• (21:23) Scaling challenges
• (25:23) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 improve nutritional recommendations and long-term outcomes for companion animals. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Understanding the pet owner and household situation before presenting nutritional recommendations improves communication efficiency and reduces future resistance during consultations.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jason B. Coe is a Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, where he leads research focused on veterinary communication, relationship-centered care, and the human animal bond. His work explores how communication improves clinical outcomes, pet owner trust, and veterinary team relationships. Dr. Coe has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice. Listen to Dr. Jason Coe on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:57) Introduction
• (05:33) Relationship centered care
• (08:23) Communication approaches
• (11:14) Nutrition resistance
• (15:01) Open questions
• (21:01) Nutrition conversations
• (26:41) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 improve quality of life and treatment response. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Good eating plans are key for helping pets with cancer because nutrition directly influences treatment tolerance, body condition, and the ability to maintain adequate energy and nutrient intake.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Camila Goloni is a veterinarian and professor at the Araçatuba School of Veterinary Medicine at Unesp. She holds a Master’s, Doctorate, and postdoctoral training in clinical nutrition for dogs and cats, with a focus on oncological nutrition. Her work centers on personalized nutritional strategies to support clinical outcomes in companion animals.

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• (01:11) Introduction
• (02:25) Cancer nutrition
• (05:59) Obesity impact
• (08:12) Energy needs
• (10:18) Macronutrients
• (13:54) Omega-3
• (16:56) Final Questions

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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 natural antimicrobials and bacteriophages. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions for making pet food safer. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Raw pet foods are particularly concerning due to the absence of safety interventions like cooking or chemical treatments to eliminate pathogens."

Meet the guest: Dr. Janak Dhakal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, specializing in food safety, food microbiology, and pet food safety. His research focuses on Salmonella control, antimicrobial resistance, and innovative mitigation strategies in pet food systems. With extensive academic and industry experience, his work supports safer pet nutrition practices. Learn more from Dr. Janak Dhakal on The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (03:05) Research focus
• (05:13) Pet food safety
• (07:45) Salmonella risks
• (10:17) Raw pet food
• (18:10) Innovative solutions
• (22:04) Final Questions

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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 highlights consumer perception, natural positioning, and collaboration in product development. Listen now on all major platforms to learn how yeast innovation is shaping modern pet nutrition!

“Yeast extract brings nucleotides and glutamic acid that enhance natural flavor and increase palatability for dogs and cats.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Thaila Putarov holds a PhD and MSc in Animal Nutrition from FMVZ UNESP Botucatu, with a focus on companion animal nutrition and pet food processing. She is Global Head of Business Development for Animal Nutrition and Health at Biorigin, bringing together research, technical expertise, and commercial strategy. 

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Dr. Thaila Putarov: Yeast in Pet Nutrition | Ep. 74

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Dr. Ricardo Vasconcellos: Cats' Food Preferences | Ep. 98

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• (03:25) Yeast benefits
• (05:32) Beta-glucan role
• (08:29) Palatability drivers
• (11:40) Nucleotide effects
• (15:37) Natural ingredients
• (29:01) Final Questions

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