Feeding practices of pet dogs and determination of an allometric feeding equation.

Vet Ther

The Iams Company, Research and Development, PO Box 189, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338, USA.

Published: June 2004

This study indicates that measuring caloric intake data of dogs in homes is achievable and can provide a practical and appropriate methodology for determining energy needs. This knowledge can be helpful in developing appropriate guidelines for pet food labels.

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