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Fecal, urinary N-methylhistamine concentrations in dogs with gastrointestinal disease

Urinary NMH concentrations may potentially have clinical utility as a marker of intestinal inflammation in certain groups of dogs with chronic gastrointestinal disease.

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Effects of chronic vitamin A supplementation in cats

Moderately elevated vitamin D levels seemed to protect cats against the liver pathology caused by the consumption of large amounts of vitamin A.

Food restriction during pregnancy in rabbits

The rabbit is an ideal model for studying nutritional-related disorders and fetal programming of metabolic disease.

Effect of a pea or rice diet on cardiovascular responses in dogs

A diet containing yellow field peas indicated improved metabolic health in dogs despite continued obesity.

The role of gut bacteria in dog obesity

Microflora enriched with gram-negative might be related with chronic inflammation status in obese dogs.

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Biomarker could provide early warning of kidney disease in cats

SDMA is not influenced by lean body mass and thus more accurately diagnoses the loss of kidney function.

Feeding practices of US and Canada dog breeders

Veterinarians should take a more proactive role in directing dog breeders toward scientifically substantiated sources of diet information.

In vitro effect of dietary protein level on feline fecal microbiota

Different prebiotics exert different effects on the composition and activity of feline intestinal microbiota.

The nutrient composition of dog milk replacers vs. dog milk

There was substantial variation in nutrient composition of 15 dog milk replacers, and some products were closer approximations of dog milk than others.

Whole prey diets targeted for consumption by exotic and domestic felines

Whole prey diets are commonly used in the zoo and home setting for captive exotic and domestic cats.

Dietary fiber composition of diets used for management of obesity and diabetes in cats

Crude fiber concentration was not a reliable indicator of TDF concentration or dietary fiber composition.

Reducing oral malodor in dogs using a topical gel

An oral topically applied gel decreased oral malodor in dogs.

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