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Animal and Plant Proteins in Dry Dog Foods
- Article that debunks the myth that dogs are carnivores, and discusses and appropriate omnivore diet of meat and plants. |
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Carnitine: A Review
- Abstract of scientific article on the role of carnitine in health, carnitine deficiency and carnitine supplementation. |
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Dietary Taurine Deficiency and Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
- UC Davis article by Dr. Andrea Fascetti and Dr. Robert Backus on the investigation of the relationship between taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. |
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Dog Food Protein and its Amino Acids
- Article discusses essential and non-essential amino acids, functions of amino acids, protein requirements and protein sources. |
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Enzymes in Canine Diets
- Article on the importance of enzymes in the canine diet, by a great dane breeder. |
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L-Carnitine
- Iams Company article on what L-carnitine is, how it works, and how it affects overweight dogs. |
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Plasma Albumin and Feeding
- ProVet article on nutritive therapy for low plasma albumin levels. |
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Protein and Canine Aggression
- ProVet healthcare information article the beneficial effect of low protein diets on behaviour in dogs, especially on aggression. There have been many anecdotal reports, but few scientific studies have been performed. |
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Protein and Weight Management
- Article on the importance of choosing a weight management diet with at least 25% protein, and using the rib check to determine if your dog is overweight. |
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Protein Requirements
- Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada. |
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Protein Requirements for Good Nutrition in the Dog
- Article on amino acids, protein quality, protein requirements, reeding too pmuch protein, interpreting food labels, and protien requirements of large and giant breed dogs. |
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Protein Sources
- Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada. |
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Taurine in Newfoundlands with Dilated Cardiomypathy
- ProVet pet healthcare information article. |
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The Importance of Animal Based Protein
- Iams Company article on why dogs need protein, animal vs. plant source protein, and how dogs are omnivores, but are best fed as carnivores. |
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When You Feed Meat to Dogs, You Feed Creatine
- Article on feeding meat to working dogs. |
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