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View article: PSVIII-8 Evaluation of barley protein in adult dog diets and the impact on digestibility, stool quality, and palatability.
PSVIII-8 Evaluation of barley protein in adult dog diets and the impact on digestibility, stool quality, and palatability. Open
Barley protein concentrate (BP) is a new (>55% protein) ingredient that is being commercialized for use in pet foods. In this study, we evaluated the impact of BP dietary inclusion on nutrient digestibility, stool quality, and palatabil…
View article: PSIX-4 Interlaboratory comparison of vitamin D analysis in canned pet food.
PSIX-4 Interlaboratory comparison of vitamin D analysis in canned pet food. Open
Accurate vitamin D measurement in pet food is crucial to pet health due to the important role in animal health and subsequent risks of deficiency and toxicity. We therefore aimed to investigate the differences in performance between three …
View article: PSVIII-7 Performance of blood meal as secondary protein sources in extruded dog and cat diets.
PSVIII-7 Performance of blood meal as secondary protein sources in extruded dog and cat diets. Open
In light of increasing global demand for a diversity of protein sources in pet nutrition, blood meal (BLDM; crude protein: 86%, crude fat: 3.4%, crude fiber: < 0.2%, ash: 2%) was assessed for nutrient digestibility, and palatability in …
View article: PSIX-3 Microbial protein inclusion in adult dog diets and the impact on digestibility, stool quality, and palatability.
PSIX-3 Microbial protein inclusion in adult dog diets and the impact on digestibility, stool quality, and palatability. Open
Microbial protein (Methylococcus capsulatus; MP) has been developed as a novel sustainable protein source due to its low land and water usage. In this study, we evaluated the impact of MP dietary inclusion on nutrient digestibility, stool …
View article: Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Product on Diet Palatability and Feline Intestinal Health, Immunity, and Microbiome
Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Product on Diet Palatability and Feline Intestinal Health, Immunity, and Microbiome Open
This study evaluated the effects of adding a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP) to adult cat diets on palatability, intestinal health, nutrient digestibility, immune parameters, and the fecal microbiome over 42 days. Sixt…
View article: Evaluation of hydrolyzed salmon and hydrolyzed poultry feather diets in restrictive diet trials for diagnosis of food allergies in pruritic dogs
Evaluation of hydrolyzed salmon and hydrolyzed poultry feather diets in restrictive diet trials for diagnosis of food allergies in pruritic dogs Open
Introduction Canine cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR) is a common disorder caused by abnormal and unwanted skin reactions to ingested dietary allergens. Whereas other forms of allergic dermatitis may require drug therapy, CAFR is best…
View article: Dietary Ground Flaxseed Increases Serum Alpha-Linolenic Acid Concentrations in Adult Cats
Dietary Ground Flaxseed Increases Serum Alpha-Linolenic Acid Concentrations in Adult Cats Open
We evaluated effects of dietary ground flaxseed on fecal and serum alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) concentrations, nutrient digestibility, and stool quality in female and male adult cats (n = 20 (8 males, 12 females); 3.95 ± 1.49 years of age (…
View article: 105 Effect of a Yeast Product on Palatability, Fecal Microbiota, and Blood Values of Adult Cats
105 Effect of a Yeast Product on Palatability, Fecal Microbiota, and Blood Values of Adult Cats Open
Yeast products have been fed to livestock for their benefits of modulating immune responses, enhancing gut health, and improving production. Although studies investigating the effects of yeast in companion animals have emerged in recent ye…
View article: 125 Evaluation of Antioxidant-Containing Kibble on Serum Antioxidant Biomarkers in Adult Beagles
125 Evaluation of Antioxidant-Containing Kibble on Serum Antioxidant Biomarkers in Adult Beagles Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate oxidative health biomarkers in healthy male and female adult Beagles (n=30, 13 male and 17 female; avg age and BW + SD 4.46 ± 1.41 years; 9.83 ± 2.37 kg) fed a commercial adult maintenance diet (…
View article: 126 Antioxidant-Containing Kibble Supplemented to Adult Cats Elicited Improvements in Antioxidant Outcomes and C-Reactive Protein
126 Antioxidant-Containing Kibble Supplemented to Adult Cats Elicited Improvements in Antioxidant Outcomes and C-Reactive Protein Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate oxidative health biomarkers in healthy male and female adult cats (n=30; 10 male and 20 female, avg age and BW + SD 3.34 ± 3.19 years; 3.85 ± 1.07 kg) fed an adult maintenance diet (Blue Buffalo …
View article: Altered fecal microbiota, IgA, and fermentative end-products in adult dogs fed prebiotics and a nonviable<i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i>
Altered fecal microbiota, IgA, and fermentative end-products in adult dogs fed prebiotics and a nonviable<i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i> Open
A study investigating the use of a nonviable Lactobacillus acidophilus (NVL: Culbac; TransAgra, Storm Lake, IA) and a mixed prebiotic (MP) blend (beet pulp, fructooligosaccharide (FOS), mannanoligosaccharide (MOS), inulin, and kelp) was do…
View article: PSV-B-25 Performance of sunflower protein meal and dried yeast as secondary protein sources in canine diets
PSV-B-25 Performance of sunflower protein meal and dried yeast as secondary protein sources in canine diets Open
The objectives of this study were to assess graded inclusions of sunflower protein meal (SPM; crude protein: 54%, crude fat: 11%, crude fiber: 4%) and dried yeast (DY; crude protein: 50%, crude fat: 3%, crude fiber: 2%) on nutrient digesti…
View article: PSV-B-26 Performance of sunflower protein meal and dried yeast as secondary protein sources in feline diets
PSV-B-26 Performance of sunflower protein meal and dried yeast as secondary protein sources in feline diets Open
The objectives of this study were to assess graded inclusions of sunflower protein meal (SPM; crude protein: 54%, crude fat: 11%, crude fiber: 4%) and dried yeast (DY; crude protein: 50%, crude fat: 3%, crude fiber: 2%) on nutrient digesti…
View article: PSVI-25 Inclusion of Lemna as a plant-based protein ingredient in dog and cat diets
PSVI-25 Inclusion of Lemna as a plant-based protein ingredient in dog and cat diets Open
Our objective was to evaluate the inclusion of a novel plant-based protein (Lemna; MC Select; Parabel®; Vero Beach, FL) in dog diets at 0, 5, and 10% and cat diets at 0, 10 and 15% for palatability, stool quality, and nutrient digestibilit…
View article: Effect of a struvite dissolution diet in cats with naturally occurring struvite urolithiasis
Effect of a struvite dissolution diet in cats with naturally occurring struvite urolithiasis Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of the low struvite relative supersaturation diet in dissolution of feline struvite cystoliths. Methods This was a prospective, open-label, two-center study. Twelve client-owned…