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586 dogs’ nutrition needs analyzed by scientists

Particular dog breeds ate more calories to maintain their body weights than others in a recent study of 586 dogs’ daily metabolizable energy intake. Pet food manufacturers can use this research to guide their formulation of lifestyle- and breed-specific dog foods.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Feline genetic make-up: Understanding cats’ preference drivers

Understanding the relationship between genetics and cat preferences can be a powerful tool in developing customized cat foods.

Improving pet food palatability: Yeast extract, hydrolyzed yeast

Processed yeast can be used as a solution for pet food differentiation.

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Effects of chronic undernourishment on fast muscles in developing rats

Estrogens may have an antioxidant protective role on the undernourished EDL muscles in female rats.

Impact of birth weight, early growth on neonatal mortality in puppies

Intrauterine nutrition can impact mortality during the first two days of life, and colostrum intake can impact mortality until 21 days of life.

Effects of the particle size of maize, rice and sorghum in extruded diets for dogs

For dogs fed different particle sizes of the cereal starches in the extruded diets, the digestibility and fecal characteristics were affected.

Effects of natural eggshell membrane on arthritis in rats

The results for NEM showed significant anti-arthritis activity.

Using heart rate to predict energy expenditure in dogs

The established regression equation enables fast estimation of energy requirement for running activity.

Effect of fiber type and fermentation site on digestibility of fiber in rabbits

A correction for intestinal mucin is necessary for ileal TDF and soluble fiber digestibility.

The effects of fasting on taurine status in dogs

Blood samples can be taken for assessment of taurine status any time up to 48 hours after ingestion of a meal.

Effects of post-exercise feeding of protein bars to conditioned dogs

Dogs fed a bar with 37.4% rapidly digestible carbohydrates and 25% protein after exercise had increased blood nutrient concentrations for glycogen and protein synthesis.

Nutrient digestibility and tolerance by dogs of a-cyclodextrin

ACD supplementation might have potential in modifying serum lipid profiles in dogs.

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