Marutomo Announces Joint Research Results with Okayama University of Science at the '41st World Veterinary Association Congress'
Marutomo Co., Ltd. presented the results of its joint research with Okayama University of Science at the 41st World Veterinary Association Congress. This research demonstrates that shaved fish, such as katsuobushi, enhances palatability in dogs and cats, contributing to appetite stimulation and improved pet quality of life (QOL).
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Marutomo Co., Ltd. (President: Hitomi Akise, Headquarters: Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture), a company contributing to the development of health and food culture through katsuobushi, dashi, and marine resources, announced joint research with the Okayama University of Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Professor Toru Fukase, Assistant Professor Yukari Nakamura) at the 41st World Veterinary Association Congress.
The 41st World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2026), held in Japan for the first time in 31 years since 1995, took place from April 21-24, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Marutomo presented its joint research findings with Okayama University of Science under the title, "Introduction to the Use of Katsuobushi as Pet Food in Japan and Recent Research Achievements."
The presentation content included: "Experiment ①: Dogs and cats show high palatability for shaved fish such as katsuobushi, magurobushi (dried tuna flakes), and chicken, and it is effective in stimulating appetite," and "Experiment ②: Dogs not only show high palatability for soft, thick katsuobushi shavings, but owners' enjoyment also increases by directly feeding them by hand as a snack." It is expected that shaved fish, including katsuobushi, will contribute to improving the QOL (※) of both humans and beloved family pets. ※(Quality Of Life, translated as 'quality of life,' also implies 'purpose in life' or 'satisfaction').
Marutomo will continue to contribute to society through the presentation of research results, utilizing over 100 years of knowledge in the research field as a cutting-edge long-established company.
From presentation data
※In addition, Marutomo's "Daisuki Series All Varieties" were used in the experiments.
Marutomo Co., Ltd. https://www.marutomo.co.jp/
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The 41st World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2026), held in Japan for the first time in 31 years since 1995, took place from April 21-24, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Marutomo presented its joint research findings with Okayama University of Science under the title, "Introduction to the Use of Katsuobushi as Pet Food in Japan and Recent Research Achievements."
The presentation content included: "Experiment ①: Dogs and cats show high palatability for shaved fish such as katsuobushi, magurobushi (dried tuna flakes), and chicken, and it is effective in stimulating appetite," and "Experiment ②: Dogs not only show high palatability for soft, thick katsuobushi shavings, but owners' enjoyment also increases by directly feeding them by hand as a snack." It is expected that shaved fish, including katsuobushi, will contribute to improving the QOL (※) of both humans and beloved family pets. ※(Quality Of Life, translated as 'quality of life,' also implies 'purpose in life' or 'satisfaction').
Marutomo will continue to contribute to society through the presentation of research results, utilizing over 100 years of knowledge in the research field as a cutting-edge long-established company.
From presentation data
※In addition, Marutomo's "Daisuki Series All Varieties" were used in the experiments.
Marutomo Co., Ltd. https://www.marutomo.co.jp/
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