Theoretical evaluation of risk for nutritional deficiency with caloric restriction in dogs

摘要: Background: Risk of nutrient deficiency in dogs during caloric restriction is not currently known, while obesity a growing concern. Objectives: To determine nutrients that might require further evaluation for the risk restriction. Animals and methods: Five commercially available canine diets, representing range density (2900–4240 kcal/kg metabolizable energy), were assessed potential inadequacy if fed to hypothetical overweight dog. Caloric typical analysis protein, amino acids, fat, fatty minerals, vitamins obtained from manufacturer. Nutrient intake was calculated using ideal body weight intakes including 87, 79, 70, 61 52 kcal/kg0.75 compared with National Research Council recommended allowances (NRC-RA) weight. Results: No diets less than NRC-RA when (/1000 kcal). The five evaluated varied terms which tha...