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Feeding practices of pet dogs and determination of an allometric feeding equation
Gregory D Sunvold1, Sharon A Norton, Daniel P Carey
1The Iams Company, Research and Development, PO Box 189, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338, USA.
Abstract:
This study indicates that measuring caloric intake data of dogs in homes is achievable and can provide a practical and appropriate methodology for determining energy needs. This knowledge can be helpful in developing appropriate guidelines for pet food labels.
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