Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Optimal Foraging00:48

Optimal Foraging

14.2K
How animals obtain and eat their food is called foraging behavior. Foraging can include searching for plants and hunting for prey and depends on the species and environment.
14.2K
Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:28

Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements

2.1K
Consuming animal-based products offers high-quality proteins that contain optimal levels and combinations of essential amino acids, crucial for tissue repair and growth. Foods like eggs, milk, fish, and most meats are a source of complete proteins. Legumes and cereals are abundant in proteins; however, they typically lack a full range of essential amino acids. As a result, they are considered incomplete protein sources. Some plant sources like soybeans, quinoa, and amaranth do contain complete...
2.1K
Tonicity in Animals01:16

Tonicity in Animals

9.4K
Tonicity describes the amount of solute in a solution. The measure of the tonicity of a solution, or the total amount of solutes dissolved in a specific amount of solution, is called its osmolarity. Three terms—hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic—are used to relate the osmolarity of a cell to the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid that contains the cells. In a hypotonic solution, such as tap water, the extracellular fluid has a lower concentration of solutes than the fluid inside...
9.4K
Tonicity in Animals00:59

Tonicity in Animals

129.4K
The tonicity of a solution determines if a cell gains or loses water in that solution. The tonicity depends on the permeability of the cell membrane for different solutes and the concentration of nonpenetrating solutes in the solution within and outside of the cell. If a semipermeable membrane hinders the passage of some solutes but allows water to follow its concentration gradient, water moves from the side with low osmolarity (i.e., less solute) to the side with higher osmolarity (i.e.,...
129.4K
What is Monogastric Digestion?01:50

What is Monogastric Digestion?

79.0K
The human body contains a monogastric digestive system. In a monogastric digestive system, the stomach only contains one chamber in which it digests food. Several other animal species also have monogastric digestive systems, including pigs, horses, dogs, and birds. This chapter, however, focuses on the human digestive system.
79.0K
Protein Digestion01:02

Protein Digestion

116.6K
Protein digestion begins in the stomach, where the highly acidic environment can easily disrupt protein structure by exposing the peptide bonds of polypeptide chains. After polypeptide chains are broken into individual amino acids by a series of digestive enzymes, the amino acids are transported to the liver via the bloodstream to produce energy.
116.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinical and histological features retain their prognostic impact under interferon therapy of CML: a pilot study.

American journal of hematology·1995
Same author

New gentamicin-resistance and lacZ promoter-probe cassettes suitable for insertion mutagenesis and generation of transcriptional fusions.

Gene·1995
Same author

Rapid and persistent desensitization of m3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor-stimulated phospholipase D. Concomitant sensitization of phospholipase C.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1995
Same author

cDNA analysis of the mite allergen Lep d 1 identifies two different isoallergens and variants.

FEBS letters·1995
Same author

Functional characterization of the higher plant chloroplast chaperonins.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1995
Same author

The nuclear membrane-associated honeycomb structure of the unicellular organism Amoeba proteus: on the search for homologies with the nuclear lamina of metazoa.

European journal of cell biology·1995
Same journal

[Management of a rectal stricture in a young cat with a balloon dilatation method].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
Same journal

[New drugs for small animals in 2025].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
Same journal

[Radiographic appearance of anatomical variants around the canine stifle joint - a pictorial essay].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
Same journal

[Ultrasonography of the ventral cervical soft tissues in dogs - an underestimated diagnostic method in the evaluation of mass lesions].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
Same journal

The determination of the heart size in 100 clinically thorax-disease-free pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus forma domestica) using the Vertebral Heart Score (VHS).

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
Same journal

[Investigation of factors influencing the quality of chest compressions in dogs using a realistic thorax model].

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 29, 2026

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs
07:33

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs

Published on: July 6, 2015

12.1K

[Raw-meat-based diets (RMBD) as a feeding principle for dogs].

P Kölle1, M Schmidt

  • 1PD Dr. Petra Kölle, Medizinische Kleintierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Veterinärstraße 13, 80539 München,

Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere
|November 24, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The raw food diet for dogs, known as BARF (Bone And Raw Food), poses risks including infections and nutritional imbalances. Veterinary consultation is recommended to ensure a balanced diet and prevent health issues.

Keywords:
Bone And Raw FoodBone And Raw MeatDog nutritionnutritional imbalanceszoonoses

More Related Videos

Standardization and Maintenance of 3D Canine Hepatic and Intestinal Organoid Cultures for Use in Biomedical Research
08:39

Standardization and Maintenance of 3D Canine Hepatic and Intestinal Organoid Cultures for Use in Biomedical Research

Published on: January 31, 2022

5.9K
Behavioral Disturbances: An Innovative Approach to Monitor the Modulatory Effects of a Nutraceutical Diet
07:05

Behavioral Disturbances: An Innovative Approach to Monitor the Modulatory Effects of a Nutraceutical Diet

Published on: January 3, 2017

9.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 29, 2026

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs
07:33

Therapeutic Effectiveness of a Dietary Supplement for Management of Halitosis in Dogs

Published on: July 6, 2015

12.1K
Standardization and Maintenance of 3D Canine Hepatic and Intestinal Organoid Cultures for Use in Biomedical Research
08:39

Standardization and Maintenance of 3D Canine Hepatic and Intestinal Organoid Cultures for Use in Biomedical Research

Published on: January 31, 2022

5.9K
Behavioral Disturbances: An Innovative Approach to Monitor the Modulatory Effects of a Nutraceutical Diet
07:05

Behavioral Disturbances: An Innovative Approach to Monitor the Modulatory Effects of a Nutraceutical Diet

Published on: January 3, 2017

9.4K

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • The Bone And Raw Food (BARF) diet is gaining popularity among dog owners in Germany.
  • This feeding approach involves uncooked meat, bones, and organs.
  • Growing trends in pet nutrition necessitate a thorough risk assessment.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of the history and principles of the BARF diet.
  • To identify and discuss the potential health risks associated with raw meat diets for dogs.
  • To highlight common nutritional deficiencies and excesses found in BARF diets.

Summary:

  • Raw meat diets can lead to infections in dogs from parasites, bacteria, and viruses, some with zoonotic potential.
  • Nutritional imbalances are common, with frequent over-supplementation or deficiencies in calcium, trace elements (copper, zinc, iodine), vitamins A and D, and the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
  • These nutritional deficits can manifest as clinical symptoms in dogs.

Impact:

  • Highlights the zoonotic potential of pathogens in raw diets, emphasizing public health considerations.
  • Underscores the risk of malnutrition and associated clinical signs in dogs fed BARF diets.
  • Recommends veterinary guidance for diet assessment and optimization to mitigate health risks.