ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2020
Mineral Composition of Cereal and Cereal-Free Dry Dog Foods versus Nutritional Guidelines.
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- Grain-Free Diets for Dogs and Cats: An Updated Review Focusing on Nutritional Effects and Health Considerations.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Effect of Supplemental Trace Mineral Source on Haircoat and Activity Levels in Senior Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Analysis of chicken and pig DNA content in commercial dry foods for adult cats.Veterinary research communications · 2024Article
- Comparative Analysis of Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma and Hydrolyzed Porcine Protein as Animal-Blood-Derived Protein Ingredients for Pet Nutrition.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Mineral and heavy metal content in dry dog foods with different main animal components.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Insects as Feed for Companion and Exotic Pets: A Current Trend.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Review
- Endocranial volume increases across captive generations in the endangered Mexican wolf.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Diet and dog characteristics affect major and trace elements in hair and blood of healthy dogs.Veterinary research communications · 2022Article
- A comparative study of nutrient composition, bioactive properties and phytochemical characteristics ofFrontiers in nutrition · 2022Article
- Evaluation of nutritional value and microbiological safety in commercial dog food.Veterinary research communications · 2021Article
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Abstract
The aims of the present work are to estimate the nutritional value and to evaluate and compare the levels of macroelements (Ca, P, K, Na, Mg), microelements (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu), heavy metals (Co, Cd, Pb, Mo, Cr, Ni), and their ratios in extruded complete foods for adult dogs, their compatibility with nutritional guidelines, as well as food profile similarity. Basic composition was determined according to Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Analyses for elements were performed using an atomic absorption spectrometer. All the evaluated dry dog foods met the minimum recommended levels for protein and fat. Eighteen tested dog foods (60%) did not meet at least one recommendation of nutritional guidelines. Four dog foods exceeded the legal limit of Fe and five foods exceeded the legal limit of Zn; in one of them, Zn level was almost twice higher. Dog foods with insect protein exceeded the legal limit for Mn content. Eight dog foods had an inappropriate Ca:P ratio. Heavy metals were below detection limit in all analyzed dog foods. The results seem to show the need for regular feed analyses of the elemental composition in raw materials before introducing supplementation and for the monitoring of the mineral composition of finished pet food.
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