Diet

Nutrition as it Relates to Behavior in Dogs

By Dr. Becker Most breeds of dogs have evolved to serve a certain specific purpose for humans. Herding, retrieving and...

Effect of Dietary Protein Content and Tryptophan Supplementation on Dominance Aggression, Territorial Aggression, and Hyperactivity in Dogs

Jean S. DeNapoli, Nicholas H. Dodman, Louis Shuster, William M. Rand,  Kathy L. Gross, 2000 Summary L-tryptophan is a biosynthetic...

Aggressive Dogs Are Characterized by Low Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Status

ABSTRACT Canine aggressive behaviour is one of the most common problems being reported by dog owners. However, the biochemical basis...

FEDIAF – The European Pet Food Industry Nutritional Guidelines, March 2019 Update

This is a comprehensive review of the National Research Council data and other existing science produced as a practical guide...

Role of Carbohydrates in the Health of Dogs

Alexandra Rankovic, Jennifer L. Adolphe and Adronie Verbrugghe 2019 Highlights: Like all animals, dogs have a metabolic requirement for glucose,...

Therapeutic Use of Fish Oils in Companion Animals

John E. Bauer 2011 SUMMARY The use of dietary omega-3 fatty acids as adjunctive treatments for several clinical disorders has...

The genomic signature of dog domestication reveals adaptation to a starch-rich diet, Erik Axelson Et al. 2013

The domestication of dogs was an important episode in the development of human civilization. The precise timing and location of...