What makes cats and dogs love kibble? And what are the differences between feline and canine kibbles? This edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN takes a look at what our pets need from their food and what manufacturers add to make it appealing to them. See and download the full graphic on the C&EN site.
If you’re a dog owner, hot weather inevitably leads to wet dogs, particularly if you live near the sea, a river, or basically any other body of water that looks appealing to your canine companion. It’s probably not escaped your notice that dogs tend to smell pretty awful after getting wet. Why is that? Chemistry and biology combined can help explain.
