Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and CatsUpdating recommendations last made by the National Research Council in the mid-1980s, this report provides nutrient recommendations based on physical activity and stage in life, major factors that influence nutrient needs. It looks at how nutrients are metabolized in the bodies of dogs and cats, indications of nutrient deficiency, and diseases related to poor nutrition. The report provides a valuable resource for industry professionals formulating diets, scientists setting research agendas, government officials developing regulations for pet food labeling, and as a university textbook for dog and cat nutrition. It can also guide pet owners feeding decisions for their pets with information on specific nutrient needs, characteristics of different types of pet foods, and factors to consider when feeding cats and dogs. |
Contents
OVERVIEW | 1 |
FEEDING BEHAVIOR OF DOGS AND CATS | 22 |
ENERGY | 28 |
CARBOHYDRATES AND FIBER | 49 |
Fermentable Carbohydrates Lactose Certain Oligosaccharides Dietary Fibers | 60 |
Poorly Fermentable Carbohydrates Cellulose and Wheat Bran | 69 |
FAT AND FATTY ACIDS | 81 |
PROTEIN AND AMINO ACIDS | 111 |
193 | 240 |
WATER | 246 |
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS | 252 |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ENVIRONMENT | 258 |
115 | 275 |
258 | 305 |
DIET FORMULATION AND FEED PROCESSING | 313 |
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF INGREDIENTS USED IN DOG | 319 |
Amino Acid Minimum Requirements Recommended Allowances Adequate Intakes | 120 |
Dispensable Amino Acids | 134 |
MINERALS | 145 |
VITAMINS | 193 |
Vitamin E | 205 |
Riboflavin | 216 |
Biotin | 230 |