Weekly Roundup
Friday · 10/30/2026 · Issue #414
NEW DATA
We've now read the back of 3,883 dog-food recipes
And the guaranteed analysis got a lot more complete.
The Panel, The Underbite's ingredient map, just got a big update. It now covers 3,883 ingredient lists from 427 brands, up from 2,776 and 408 at launch.
3,448 recipes carry the label's guaranteed analysis, and many now show the fuller table, with lines like omega-3s and calories where we captured them. When the label gives a moisture figure, a dry-matter column sits beside the numbers, so a canned recipe and a kibble compare on the same basis.
Look up any ingredient and see how the market uses it. Put up to four brands or recipes side by side. See which brands build their recipes alike.
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Underbite Pro members get full access to The Panel. Search 3,883 recipes, read 3,448 guaranteed analyses, and explore a dataset that keeps growing.
Quick Hits
🥰 Meta launches Waddle World, an AI-powered virtual pet app bringing digital companionship to life
👨🌾 Royal Canin and Roquette partner to finance regenerative farming
🇰🇷 South Korea passes law allowing biometric pet identification, opening the door for nose-print and facial recognition technology
💶 Dog ownership costs approximately €186 monthly in Luxembourg, highlighting the growing financial commitment of pets
🇲🇽 Mexico's growing DINKY households are reshaping pet spending, creating opportunities for premium brands and services
⚽ Brutus Bone Broth teams up with Chicago Stars FC to support local animal shelter pets
🩸 Sylvester.ai partners with animal blood bank Pura Sanguine, turning rescued cats into AI innovation contributors
🌱 Purina Reaches 29% Regenerative Ingredient Sourcing in Europe
AVMA: Veterinary Visit Declines Slow as Care Patterns Shift
Data from roughly 6,000 practices show visits down 1.1%, wellness visits down 3%, and revenue up 3.4% as veterinary care patterns continue to evolve.
CareCredit and Clarus Simplify Veterinary Checkout
The companies are introducing real-time eligibility insights for pet insurance and financing options, helping veterinary practices streamline checkout and payment discussions.
Chinese Pet Drugmaker Ruide Medical Raises $15M
The animal-health company secures $15 million in its first financing round, led by Highlight Capital and Qianhai Fangzhou, signaling continued investment in China's pet pharmaceutical sector.
Pet Resort Hospitality Group Acquires Paw Lofts in Dallas
The Trivest- and Queens Court Capital-backed pet boarding platform expands into Dallas with its latest acquisition, bringing its nationwide footprint to more than 45 resorts.
Pilar Innova Acquires 35% of Argentine Pet Food Maker Vitalcan
The distributor becomes Vitalcan's largest shareholder, bringing a network of 40,000 retail locations and capital to support international expansion.
Volare Opens $17M Insect Protein Factory in Finland
The facility can produce 5,000 tons of insect protein annually for pet food and other markets, with plans for a second factory.
Blue Point's Weaver Brands Acquires Shapley's
The private equity-backed platform expands its portfolio with the equine grooming brand, continuing consolidation across specialized animal-care products.
Chinese Pet-Tech Startup Raises Tens of Millions of Yuan
Orange Cat Universe secures new funding to expand its motor-free cat grooming products, manufacturing capabilities and international retail distribution.
HawkCell and Rayvision Partner on AI Veterinary Imaging
The companies will combine AI-enhanced 3D imaging with veterinary CBCT systems. Rayvision reports deploying approximately 600 systems across China and international markets since 2024.
Dog Aging Project Secures $29M in NIH Research Funding
The five-year federal grant will support research into canine aging, genetics, nutrition and environmental factors, advancing scientists' understanding of healthy aging in dogs and potentially humans.
Michigan State Proposes $290M Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The university is seeking support for a new large animal hospital to modernize veterinary education, expand clinical capabilities and help address shortages of rural and livestock veterinarians.
Family Told Dog Was Euthanized, Then Discovers It Was Alive
A Georgia family alleges a veterinary employee secretly kept their pug alive after they paid for euthanasia, raising questions about veterinary ethics and pet-owner consent.
FDA Warns Against Darwin's Cat Food After Salmonella Found
Two lots of frozen raw cat food tested positive for Salmonella after two cats became ill, including one that required hospitalization. The FDA urges consumers to discard affected products.
Blue Buffalo Pledges $200K Match for Pet Cancer Research
Blue Buffalo will match up to $200,000 in donations to Morris Animal Foundation to advance pet cancer research, continuing its longstanding partnership supporting animal health.
Dog Trainers Clash Over Treats, Punishment and Training Methods
The dog training industry is increasingly divided between reward-based and balanced approaches, with disputes over corrective tools, boundaries and the science behind effective training.
Austin Court Orders Release of Major the Dog
A legal dispute involving a dog named Major has prompted a court ruling over the animal's release, drawing attention to animal welfare and local enforcement practices.
Loyal Researchers Say Dog Longevity Drugs Could Inform Human Medicine
A new peer-reviewed paper from Loyal researchers explores how developing lifespan-extending drugs for dogs could help inform future human aging treatments and regulatory pathways.
UK Police Train Dogs to Detect Date-Rape Drugs
Thames Valley Police are deploying specially trained dogs to detect drink-spiking drugs in nightlife settings, an approach that major U.S. police departments have not widely adopted.
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