Comparative Evaluation of Vegetarian and Meat Based Dry Pet Food on Palatability, Food Intake and Growth Performance in Growing Nondescript Female Dogs

Debnath, B. C.

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“…Ambiguous results were found regarding whether plant-sourced proteins would be preferred over animal-sourced proteins by pets. While several studies [46,76,116] assessed a preference for animal-based food by cats and dogs, the methodology and overall recipes were questioned by Callon et al [117]. These authors conducted palatability tests by the one-bowl methodology coupled with behavioral observations to assess preference between dog kibbles with animal-or vegetable-based ingredients as the main source of protein.…”

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Insights to Study, Understand and Manage Extruded Dry Pet Food Palatability

Le Guillas,

Vanacker,

Salles

et al. 2024

Animals

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Pet food production is a fast-growing industry. While extruded dry pet food is the favored pet food due to its convenience of use, it may have poorer palatability than other pet foods such as wet pet foods. However, palatability plays a pivotal role in meeting nutritional requirements or providing therapeutic benefits in cats and dogs, as it ensures food acceptance. Thus, both academics and manufacturers conduct routine palatability tests to assess acceptance and preference of products among pets, alongside sensory analyses involving human panels. Palatability is greatly influenced by species-specific and environmental factors in cats and dogs. The review will hence present the current knowledge on palatability assessment and animal food perception; it will then aim to explore strategies for effectively managing palatability in dry pet food by examining the impact of key ingredients and process parameters on the finished product’s palatability. Moreover, the demands and needs for sustainable and healthier products as well as supply constraints present novel challenges and opportunities for academics and manufacturers.

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Section: Protein Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Insights to Study, Understand and Manage Extruded Dry Pet Food Palatability

Le Guillas,

Vanacker,

Salles

et al. 2024

Animals

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“…Since dogs display many characteristics of an omnivore, they are not generally described as purely carnivorous species anymore [ 16 , 17 ]. Thus, the behavioral and physiological adaptations to a high dietary diversity–including plant feed–became necessary [ 18 ]. Accordingly, interest in ‘alternative’ diets, including vegetarian diets, is likely to grow [ 4 ].…”

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Nitrogen output in the urban environment using a vegetarian canine diet

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Pet owners are increasingly concerned about the links between health status, animal welfare, environmental impacts, climate change and consumption of animal products. Accordingly, many owners are increasingly interested in vegetarian diets for themselves and their companion animals. However, such diets should be investigated nutritionally regards digestibility as well as on fecal quality and nitrogen output. In light of this trend, six Beagle dogs were included in a cross-over experimental design and offered a vegetarian diet containing wheat gluten (8.81%), rice protein (8.81%) and sunflower oil (6.84%) or an meat-based diet containing poultry meal (19.5%) and poultry fat (5.23%). The dogs received extruded complete diets for 12 days (adaptation and collection period, each 6 days). The dogs fed both diets showed a high and identical palatability (scoring of food intake) of the experimental diets. No significant differences occurred regarding digestibility of organic matter, crude protein and crude fat between vegetarian and meat-based diets. However, dogs fed the meat-based diet had higher (p < 0.05) nitrogen-free extract digestibility (89.5%) compared to those fed the vegetarian diet (88.6%). The amount of nitrogen excreted in feces (g)/kg BW0.75 was slightly, but not significantly, higher for dogs fed the vegetarian diet compared to those fed the meat-based diet (0.88 vs 0.79). The fecal consistency scores were considered to be within an acceptable range (well formed and firm). The mass of the feces between both groups were similar (62.9 g wet feces/100 g dry matter food) for vegetarian and meat-based diets. Additionally, the fecal dry matter content was comparable between both groups (29.0% and 29.6% for vegetarian and meat-based diets, respectively). In conclusion, the results of this study appear to indicate that virtually the only significant difference between the two diets was lower nitrogen-free extract digestibility in the vegetarian diet. However, the vegetarian diet did not result in a significant difference in amount of nitrogen excreted in feces.

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The sustainable pet food dilemma

Huitson

2022

The Veterinary Nurse

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Every aspect of pet ownership has some environmental footprint, whether it is the food they eat, the toys they play with or the faeces they produce. Some of these environmental factors can be influenced by pet owners and healthcare providers, while others cannot. Studies considering the most eco-friendly pets ranked tortoises, rats and mice among the lowest impact pets to keep, with large breed dogs and horses the least eco friendly. These ratings were based on a variety of factors, including the pet's dietary requirements, water requirement, lifespan, transportation costs, grooming and accessories, waste production and likelihood to require veterinary medicines. This article concentrates on the impact of the food source provided to the most popular pets: cats and dogs.

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Comparative Evaluation of Vegetarian and Meat Based Dry Pet Food on Palatability, Food Intake and Growth Performance in Growing Nondescript Female Dogs

Cited by 4 publications

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Insights to Study, Understand and Manage Extruded Dry Pet Food Palatability

Insights to Study, Understand and Manage Extruded Dry Pet Food Palatability

Nitrogen output in the urban environment using a vegetarian canine diet

The sustainable pet food dilemma

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