Kibble with microbial proteins appeals to cats and dogs in new study

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What happened

In a new study, cats and dogs showed a short-term preference for kibble containing some protein derived from microorganisms over kibble containing only standard animal-derived protein.

Ally Motta de Matos and A.L.B.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:05 UTC.

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