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Comparison of Key Nutrient Content of Commercial Puppy Foods with Canine Dietary Requirements

Published:2023-10-28 Issue:21 Volume:13 Page:11791
ISSN:2076-3417
Container-title:Applied Sciences
language:en
Short-container-title:Applied Sciences

Author:

Jacuńska Weronika¹^ORCID,Biel Wioletta¹^ORCID,Witkowicz Robert²^ORCID,Maciejewska-Markiewicz Dominika³^ORCID,Piątkowska Ewa⁴

Affiliation:

1. Department of Monogastric Animal Sciences, Division of Animal Nutrition and Food, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71–270 Szczecin, Poland

2. Department of Agroecology and Crop Production, Faculty of Agriculture and Economics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Mickiewicza 21, 31–120 Krakow, Poland

3. Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland

4. Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 30–149 Krakow, Poland

Abstract

A balanced diet significantly impacts a dog’s development with regards to energy, growth, immunity, and overall health. Customizing a dog’s diet according to its age, size, and activity level is imperative for its welfare. Unbalanced diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies. This study assesses the key nutrient content of puppy diets that display information on EPA and DHA fatty acids. The diets fulfilled nutritional requirements for protein and fat according to the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) but varied in terms of levels of essential fatty acids. The nutrient levels in certain diets did not correspond to the label claims. None of the diets fulfilled the EPA and DHA claims, indicating an inconsistent ratio of n−6 to n−3. Additionally, trans fat such as C18:1 elaidic acid was present in all diets.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/11791/pdf

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