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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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (09:08) Student engagement
• (16:27) Research funding
• (20:12) Research integrity
• (23:01) Oxidation strategy
• (24:47) Alliance membership
• (29:02) Final Questions

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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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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (04:10) Atopic dermatitis management
• (09:22) Supplement evidence review
• (10:01) Fatty acids benefits
• (21:11) Skin barrier support
• (24:19) Probiotic research advances
• (27:50) 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. 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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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (02:36) Protein intake
• (04:08) Wet versus dry
• (05:12) Tryptophan effects
• (06:41) Nutrient balance
• (09:24) Urinary pH
• (17:35) Final Questions

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