Digestibility and effects on fecal quality of mixed diets with various hydrocolloid and water contents in three breeds of dogs

From: The Journal of Nutrition | Date: June 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Digestibility and Effects on Fecal Quality of Mixed Diets with Various Hydrocolloid and Water Contents in Three Breeds of Dogs1,2

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KEY WORDS: * dogs * guar * carrageen * hydrocolloids * dog breeds

Diet has been reported to alter fecal quality in dogs, especially in large and very lively breeds or individuals (1-4). Fecal consistency is obviously responsive to dietary manipulations in those cases, with dry diets having better performance compared to that of canned or protein-rich home-cooked foods. The specific components leading to the undesired loss of consistency have ...

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