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SCIENCE · Phys.org · 2026-09-23 · editor 10/10 · 1 min read fact-checkedquick bite

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

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A new study published in PLOS One shows that cats and dogs exhibited a short-term preference for kibble containing protein derived from microorganisms over standard animal-derived protein kibble. The findings were presented by Ally Motta de Matos and A.L.B. Cruz of MicroHarvest.

Editor's note: The draft correctly summarizes the study findings and the researchers involved.

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