Nutrition & Diet Research

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

Publication Jean S. DeNapoli, Nicholas H. Dodman, Louis Shuster, William M. Rand and Kathy L. Gross (2000). Effect of Dietary Protein Content and Tryptophan Supplementation on Dominance Aggression, Territorial Aggression, and Hyperactivity in Dogs. JAVMA 217(4):…

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 of this phenomenon remains unclear. In humans, alterations in omega-3 plasma polyunsatured fatty acids and elevated…

Role of Carbohydrates in the Health of Dogs

Source Alexandra Rankovic, Jennifer L. Adolphe, and Adronie Verbrugghe (2019). Role of Carbohydrates in the Health of Dogs. JAVMA. 255(5), opening page 546. Review article. Read the source PDF. The opening passage below introduces the review.…

Therapeutic Use of Fish Oils in Companion Animals

Source John E. Bauer (2011). Therapeutic Use of Fish Oils in Companion Animals. JAVMA. 239(11), opening page 1441. Timely Topics in Nutrition. Read the source PDF. Author’s summary The use of dietary omega-3 fatty acids as…

Rapid Resolution of Large Bowel Diarrhea after the Administration of a Combination of a High-Fiber Diet and a Probiotic Mixture in 30 Dogs

Canine fiber responsive diarrhea is a form of chronic colitis that improves clinically after adding fiber to the diet. In the present study, we investigated the effect of a combination of a high-fiber, highly digestible, hypoallergenic…

Phosphorus and sodium contents in commercial wet foods for dogs and cats

1 INTRODUCTION Studies point out that offering wet foods may be an important way to increase water intake, especially for cats and some small dog breeds, such as Miniature Schnauzer, and this may be a key…

Factors associated with failure of dog’s weight loss programmes

1 INTRODUCTION The number of overweight dogs has increased significantly over the years, and it is estimated that about 30%–40% of the canine population is in overweight, ≥15% above their ideal body weight, and 5%–20% have…

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

Publication Erik Axelsson et al. The genomic signature of dog domestication reveals adaptation to a starch-rich diet. Nature 495 (2013). [6] DOI: 10.1038/nature11837 Author abstract The domestication of dogs was an important episode in the development…