Characteristics of Nutrition and Metabolism in Dogs and Cats
Advances in experimental medicine and biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 55 - 98
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Domestic
dogsand
cats
have
evolved
differentially
in
some
aspects
of
nutrition,
metabolism,
chemical
sensing,
and
feedingbehavior.
The
dogs
adapted
to
omnivorous
dietscontaining
taurine-abundant
meat
starch-rich
plant
ingredients.
By
contrast,
domestic
catsmust
consumeanimal-sourced
foodsfor
survival,
growth,
development.
Both
catssynthesize
vitamin
C
many
amino
acids
(AAs,
such
as
alanine,
asparagine,
aspartate,
glutamate,
glutamine,
glycine,
proline,
serine),
but
a
limited
ability
form
de
novo
arginineand
D
3
.
Compared
with
dogs,
greater
endogenousnitrogen
losses
higher
dietary
requirements
for
AAs
(particularly
arginine,
taurine,
tyrosine),
B-complex
vitamins
(niacin,
thiamin,
folate,
biotin),
choline;
exhibit
rates
gluconeogenesis;
are
less
sensitive
AA
imbalances
antagonism;
more
capable
concentrating
urine
through
renal
reabsorption
water;
cannot
tolerate
high
levels
starch
due
pancreatic
α-amylase
activity.
In
addition,
can
sufficient
taurinefrom
cysteine(for
most
breeds);
arachidonic
acidfrom
linoleic
acid;
eicosapentaenoic
acid
docosahexaenoic
from
α-linolenic
all-
trans-
retinol
β-carotene;
niacinfrom
tryptophan.
These
synthetic
pathways,
however,
either
absent
or
all
(a)
no
low
activities
key
enzymes
(including
pyrroline-5-carboxylate
synthase,
cysteinedioxygenase,
∆
6
-desaturase,
β-carotene
dioxygenase,
quinolinate
phosphoribosyltransferase)
(b)
diversion
intermediates
other
metabolic
pathways.
Dogs
thrive
on
one
large
meal
daily,
select
high-fat
over
low-fat
diets,
consume
sweet
substances.
eat
frequently
during
light
dark
periods,
high-protein
low-protein
refuse
dryfood,
enjoy
consistent
diet,
taste
sweetness.
This
knowledge
guides
the
feeding
care
cats,
well
manufacturing
their
foods.
As
abundant
sources
essentialnutrients,
animal-derivedfoodstuffs
play
important
roles
optimizing
development,
health
companionanimals.
Language: Английский
Recent Advances in the Nutrition and Metabolism of Dogs and Cats
Advances in experimental medicine and biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Gut Metabolome in Companion Animal Nutrition—Linking Diets to Health
Yang Lyu,
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Junning Pu,
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Baichuan Deng
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et al.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 651 - 651
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Tailoring
diet
to
support
a
healthy
gut
microbiome
is
key
for
animal
well-being.
The
metabolome,
including
all
small
molecules
in
the
gut,
central
diet-microbiome-health
interactions.
While
comprehension
of
metabolome
companion
nutrition
emerging,
substantial
number
studies
have
been
undertaken
elucidate
metabolomic
shifts
and
identify
specific
marker
metabolites
influenced
by
diverse
dietary
interventions.
By
employing
various
approaches,
researchers
extensively
documented
effects
different
types,
nutrient
compositions,
supplements
on
dogs
cats.
Despite
these
advancements,
there
remains
several
notable
limitations,
lack
integrated
analysis,
incomplete
understanding
metabolites,
an
over-reliance
extrapolating
findings
from
human
studies.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
summarize
current
canine
feline
while
exploring
future
possibilities
challenges
field.
Language: Английский
Gut Health Optimization in Canines and Felines: Exploring the Role of Probiotics and Nutraceuticals
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 135 - 151
Published: July 25, 2024
Companion
animals
such
as
dogs
and
cats
play
a
crucial
role
in
modern
families.
Their
overall
health
is
significantly
influenced
by
their
gut
health,
with
many
disorders
arising
from
disturbances
the
microbiome.
Our
review
highlights
ability
of
probiotics
nutraceuticals
to
modify
microbiota
enhance
gastrointestinal
canine
feline
species.
We
investigated
effects
natural
antioxidant
molecules
on
digestion,
immunological
response,
barrier
integrity
studies
concerning
cats.
The
analysis
indicated
that
influence
composition
positive
manner,
augment
immune
help
maintain
integrity.
Additionally,
products
showed
potential
improve
protect
pets
various
illnesses.
concluded
advocating
need
for
more
this
direction
fully
understand
optimize
use
veterinary
medicine.
Language: Английский