Pet Digest

🌐 Part 5: Other Avenues for Participation – Expanding Pet Food Research Beyond Traditional Trials et food research has evolved well beyond traditional laboratory feeding trials. Today, veterinarians, breed-specific organizations, online platforms, and academic institutions play a vital role in gathering real-world data, recruiting participants, and testing new diets and functional ingredients. Participation in these studies is essential for advancing nutritional science, functional food innovation, and evidence-based dietary recommendations . This post explores alternative avenues for participation, their methodologies, and how pet owners can contribute to the science of pet nutrition. For context on feeding trials and industry standards, see: Part 1: Companies Excelling in Feeding Trials Part 2: Summit Ridge Farms Part 3: Food Research Lab Part 4: BioPharma Services 1. Veterinary Networks Veterinarians are a critical link between researchers and real-world pet p...