The purpose of this review is to clarify the definition of “natural” as it pertains to commercial
pet food and to summarize the scientific findings related to natural ingredients in pet foods …

Background Postprandial hyperglycemia (PPH) and circadian glucose concentration
fluctuations recorded in the home environment of dogs with naturally occurring diabetes …

Abstract Twelve adult beagle dogs (10.6±1.4 kg) were fed extruded dog diets in which the
starch sources were whole sorghum, sorghum flour, sorghum mill-feed, or an equal …

Two different diets characterized by the absence of cereals or by the presence of
conventional cereals were evaluated on the nutrient digestibility and faecal characteristics …

This study was aimed to evaluate and compare the nutrient digestibility of grain-inclusive
and grain-free commercial dry dog foods using the method of total fecal collection and also …

We investigated whether the consumption of a morning meal (breakfast) by dogs (Canis
familiaris) would affect search accuracy on a working memory task following the exertion of …

AIM: To establish baseline information about age, breed, sex distribution and feeding
practices for a population of working farm dogs owned by members of the New Zealand …

Identifying dietary effects on appetite-regulating hormones will enhance our understanding
of appetite control. Before complex diets are tested, effects of specific macronutrients or …

We compared the effects of different feeding strategies on hormonal and oxidative stress
biomarkers in guide dogs during specialized training programs. Eight neutered adult dogs …

Today, most dry dog kibbles are produced by extrusion, but 100 years ago biscuits were
dominant. Biscuit treats seem to hold steady on the current petfood market, while complete …