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OVERVIEW¿¿.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿.......¿....OV-1
1	COMPARATIVE DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY OF DOGS AND CATS¿¿¿¿..1-1
		Introduction, 1-2
		Digestive Compartments and Functions, 1-4
			Mouth, 1-4
			Esophagus, 1-5 
			Stomach, 1-5
			Gastric Emptying, 1-7
			Small Intestine, Pancreas, and Liver, 1-8
			Large Intestine, 1-12
		Hormonal Aspects of Digestion, 1-21
		Measurement of, and Factors Affecting, Digestibility, 1-21
		References, 1-24
2	FEEDING BEHAVIOR OF DOGS AND CATS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿.2-1
		Food Ingestion by Feral Dogs and Cats, 2-1
		Diurnal Rhythms, and Feeding and Drinking Patterns, 2-2
		Role of Imprinting and Social Factors on Feeding Behavior, 2-4
		Dietary Choice, Palatability, Learned Taste Aversions, and Preferences, 2-5
		Control of Food Intake, 2-8
		Feeding Recommendations, 2-8
		References, 2-9
3	ENERGY¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿..3-1
		Introduction, 3-1
			Energy Evaluation and Requirements: Two Ways of Looking at the Issue, 3-1
		Energy Evaluation, 3-3
			Methods of Estimating Energy in Food, 3-3
			Prediction of Energy Content, 3-4
		Energy Requirements of Dogs, 3-11
			Definitions, 3-11
			Basis for Establishing Energy Requirements, 3-12
			Basal Metabolic Rate, 3-13
			Diet-Induced Thermogenesis and Resting Fed Metabolic Rate, 3-14
			Adult Maintenance, 3-17
			Gestation, 3-19
			Lactation, 3-21
			Growth, 3-23
			Physical Activity, 3-26
		Energy Requirements of Cats, 3-26
			Basis for Establishing Energy Requirements, 3-26
			Basal Metabolic Rate and Dietary Thermogenesis, 3-27
			Adult Maintenance, 3-27
			Gestation, 3-32
			Lactation, 3-32
			Growth, 3-35
		Energy Deficiency and Excess in Dogs and Cats, 3-35
			Body Condition, 3-36
		References, 3-38
4	CARBOHYDRATES AND FIBER¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿.4-1
		Definition, Classification, and Measurement, 4-1
			Absorbable Carbohydrates, 4-1
			Digestible Carbohydrates, 4-2
			Fermentable Carbohydrates, 4-2
			Nonfermentable Carbohydrates, 4-4
		Absorbable Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides and Sugar Alcohols), 4-5
			Presence in Foodstuffs, 4-6
			Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-5
			Factors Affecting Digestibility, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-7
			Nutritive Value, 4-7
			Physicochemical Effects, 4-8
			Physiological Effects, 4-9
			Health-Related Characteristics, 4-12
		Digestible Carbohydrates (Disaccharides, Certain Oligosaccharides, and Nonstructural Polysaccharides), 4-12
			Presence in Foodstuffs, 4-12
			Factors Affecting Digestibility, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-15
			Nutritive Value, 4-18
			Physicochemical Characteristics, 4-18
			Physiological Effects, 4-19
			Health-Related Characteristics, 4-23
		Fermentable Carbohydrates (Lactose, Certain Oligosaccharides, Dietary Fibers, and Resistant Starch), 4-24
			Presence in Foodstuffs, 4-24
			Factors Affecting Digestibility, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-27
			Nutritive Value, 4-29
			Physicochemical Effects, 4-30
			Physiological Effects, 4-31
			Health-Related Characteristics, 4-38
		Nonfermentable Carbohydrates (Cellulose and Wheat Bran), 4-43
			Presence in Foodstuffs, 4-43
			Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-44
			Factors Affecting Digestibility, Absorption, and Utilization, 4-44
			Nutritive Value, 4-44
			Physicochemical Effects, 4-45
			Physiological Effects, 4-46
			Health-Related Characteristics, 4-49
		Carbohydrates in Dog and Cat Diet Formulations, 4-49
		References, 4-53
5	FAT AND FATTY ACIDS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿.5-1
		Importance of Dietary Fats and Fatty Acids, 5-1
		Types and Sources of Dietary Fats and Fatty Acids, 5-2
			Nomenclature, 5-2
			Sources, 5-3
			Trans Fatty Acids, 5-5
			Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols, 5-5
			Conjugated Linoleic Acid, 5-6
			Other Sources, 5-7
		Analytical Procedures, 5-8
			Acid Hydrolysis, 5-8
			Extraction and Saponification of Fatty Acids, 5-8
			Extraction for Total Lipid Analysis, 5-9
		Fat Energy and Nutrient Density, 5-9
		Digestion and Absorption, 5-10
			Preduodenal Lipase, 5-10
			Pancreatic Lipase, 5-11
			Other Lipases, 5-11
			Summary of Triacylglycerol Hydrolysis, 5-12
			Absorption, 5-13
		Digestibility, 5-14
		Biochemical Basis of Fatty Acid Essentiality, 5-16
			Biosynthesis, 5-16
			Desaturation and Elongation, 5-17
			Fatty Acid Ratios, 5-17
			Essential Fatty Acid Utilization for Structure and Function, 5-19
		Comparative Studies, 5-19
			Membrane Composition and Integrity, 5-20
			Lipid-Protein Interactions, 5-20
			Eicosanoid Production, 5-21
			Growth and Development, 5-23
		Canine Studies, 5-25
			Signs of Deficiency or Excess, 5-25
			Skin and Hair Coat, 5-27
			Inflammatory and Immune Cell Structure and Function, 5-28
			n6 Fatty Acid Effects, 5-28
			n-3 Fatty Acid Effects, 5-29
		Feline Studies, 5-31
			Signs of Deficiency or Excess, 5-31
			Evidence for Limited ?-6 Desaturase Activities, 5-32
			Dietary LCPUFA and Feline Life Stage, 5-33
			Immune, Inflammatory, and Platelet Cell Functions, 5-34
		Requirements, Recommendations, and Allowances, 5-35
			Essential Fatty Acids for Dogs and Cats, 5-36
		Dogs, 5-38
			Fat Content of Diet: Preferences, Minima, and Maxima, 5-38
			Growth, 5-40
			Adult Maintenance, 5-41
			Gestation and Lactation, 5-44
		Cats, 5-45
			Fat Content of Diets: Preferences, Minima, and Maxima, 5-45
			Growth, 5-46
			Adult Maintenance, 5-48
			Gestation and Lactation, 5-49
		References, 5-50
6	PROTEIN AND AMINO ACIDS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿6-1
		Basic Concepts, 6-1
			Introduction, 6-1
			Structure and Function, 6-2
			Essentiality of Amino Acids, 6-3
			Digestibility and Bioavailability of Protein and Amino Acids, 6-4
			Assessing Protein and Amino Acid Status, 6-7
		Requirements, Allowances, and Tolerances of Protein and Amino Acids, 6-12
			Role of Metabolic Adaptation in Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition, 6-12
			Nitrogen (Crude Protein) Minimal Requirements, Recommended Allowances, and Adequate Intakes, 6-14
			Amino Acid Minimal Requirements, Recommended Allowances, Adequate Intakes, and Safe Upper Limits, 6-24
			Dispensable Amino Acids, 6-52
		Amino Acid Imbalances and Antagonisms, 6-59
		References, 6-61
7	MINERALS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿..7-1
		Introduction, 7-1
		Minerals and Acid Base Balance, 7-3
		Macrominerals, 7-5
			Calcium, 7-5
			Phosphorus, 7-17
			Magnesium, 7-26
			Sodium, 7-33
			Potassium, 7-40
			Chloride, 7-47
		Trace Minerals, 7-52
			Iron, 7-52
			Copper, 7-58
			Zinc, 7-64
			Manganese, 7-71
			Selenium, 7-75
			Iodine, 7-81
		Other Minerals, 7-86
			Arsenic, 7-86
			Boron, 7-87
			Chromium, 7-87
			Molybdenum, 7-89
			Silicon, 7-89
			Nickel, 7-90
			Vanadium, 7-91
			Miscellaneous Minerals, 7-91
		References, 7-92
8	VITAMINS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿8-1
		Introduction, 8-1
		Vitamin A, 8-4
			Absorption, Transport, and Storage, 8-5
			Biological Function, 8-7
			Dogs, 8-10
			Cats, 8-14
		Vitamin D, 8-17
			Absorption, Transport, and Storage, 8-17
			Biological Function, 8-18
			Dogs, 8-20
			Cats, 8-25
		Vitamin E, 8-28
			Absorption, 8-29
			Biological Function, 8-30
			Dogs, 8-34
			Cats, 8-36
		Vitamin K, 8-38
			Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion, 8-38
			Biological Function, 8-39
			Dogs, 8-40
			Cats, 8-42
		Thiamin (Vitamin B1), 8-44
			Absorption, 8-45
			Biological Function, 8-45
			Dogs, 8-46
			Cats, 8-49
		Riboflavin, 8-52
			Absorption, 8-52
			Biological Function, 8-53
			Dogs, 8-54
			Cats, 8-56
		Vitamin B6, 8-57
			Absorption, Transport, and Storage, 8-57
			Biological Function, 8-58
			Dogs, 8-60
			Cats, 8-62
		Niacin, 8-63
			Absorption, 8-64
			Biological Function, 8-65
			Dogs, 8-66
			Cats, 8-68
		Pantothenic Acid, 8-70
			Absorption, Transport, and Storage, 8-70
			Biological Function, 8-71
			Dogs, 8-72
			Cats, 8-73
		Cobalamin (Vitamin B12), 8-74
			Absorption, 8-75
			Biological Function, 8-76
			Dogs, 8-77
			Cats, 8-78
		Folic Acid, 8-80
			Absorption, Transport, and Storage, 8-80
			Biological Function, 8-81
			Dogs, 8-82
			Cats, 8-84
		Biotin, 8-85
			Absorption, 8-86
			Biological Function, 8-86
			Dogs, 8-87
			Cats, 8-88
		Choline, 8-89
			Absorption, 8-90
			Biological Function, 8-90
			Dogs, 8-91
			Cats, 8-93
		Ascorbic Acid, 8-95
			Biological Function, 8-95
			Dogs, 8-97
			Cats, 8-98
		Vitamin-Like Substances, 8-98
		Vitamin Losses During Processing and Storage of Dog and Cat Foods, 8-100
		References, 8-103
9	WATER¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿9-1
		General Principles, 9-1
			Function, 9-1
			Regulation of Intake by Dogs and Cats, 9-2
			Deficiency in Dogs and Cats, 9-3
		Requirements of Dogs, 9-4
			Requirements for Maintenance, 9-4
			Requirements for Other Life Stages, 9-6
			Requirements for Work and Environmental Stress, 9-6
		Requirements of Cats, 9-7
			Requirements for Maintenance and Other Life Stages, 9-7
			Water and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Health, 9-8
		Recommended Allowances, 9-9
		Toxicity in Dogs and Cats, 9-10
		References, 9-10
10	SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS¿¿¿¿¿10-1
		Requirements, 10-1
			Energy, 10-1
			Nutrients Other than Energy, 10-2
		Food Selection, 10-2
			General, 10-2
			Certified Diets, 10-5
			Purified and Chemically Defined Diets, 10-5
			Foods for Specific Dietary Purposes (e.g., Medical Foods), 10-7
		Feeding Management, 10-8
			Life-Stage Designation of Food, 10-8
			Form of Food, 10-8
			Amount Fed, 10-9
			Frequency of Feeding, 10-9
			Storage of Food, 10-10
		References, 10-11
11	PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ENVIRONMENT¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿11-1
		Introduction, 11-1
		Calculations and Assumptions, 11-2
		How Much Exercise Do Dogs and Cats Undertake? 11-3
			Dogs, 11-3
			Cats, 11-5
		Types of Exercise: Sprinting versus Endurance, 11-5
			Sprint Exercise over a Distance of Less than One Kilometer, 11-5
			Endurance Exercise over Distances Greater than a Kilometer, 11-7
		Traditional Diets Fed to Racing Dogs, 11-7
			Sled Dogs, 11-7
			Greyhounds, 11-11
		Diet and Health During Exercise, 11-11
			The Effect of Exercise on Intestinal Function, 11-12
		Exercise and Digestibility, 11-13
			When to Feed Exercising Dogs, 11-14
		Exercise and Body Condition, 11-17
		The Effect of Confinement and Training, 11-18
		Energy Requirements, 11-22
			Minimal Metabolism, 11-22
			Anxiety, 11-22
			Circadian Rhythms, 11-22
			Cold-Induced Thermogenesis, 11-23
			Nutrients in a Warm Environment, 11-32
			Effect of Reduced Oxygen at High Altitude, 11-32
		Effect of Exercise on Energy Requirements, 11-33
			Effect of Exercise on Energy Required in the Absence of Exercise, 11-33
			Energy Required for Exercise: Dynamic Exercise (Short Runs) versus Steady-state Exercise (Long Runs), 11-34
			Maximal Oxygen Consumption, 11-48
			Intensity of Exercise, 11-51
			Field Metabolic Rate, 11-51
		Nutrient Requirements, 11-57
			How May Nutrient Requirements Change with Exercise or in the Cold? 11-57
			Sources of Energy: Fat versus Carbohydrate, 11-58
			Sources of Protein Energy, 11-63
			Studies That Have Altered Both Fat and Protein in the Diet of Exercised Dogs, 11-69
			Dietary Carbohydrate and Exercise, 11-72
			Importance of Water and Water Requirements at High Ambient Temperatures, 11-74
			Exercised-Induced Hyperthermia and the Importance of Water during Exercise, 11-75
			Water Requirements at Rest and During Exercise, 11-77
			Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride, 11-81
			Fluids Containing Electrolytes, 11-84
			Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, 11-85
			Trace Minerals, 11-87
			Vitamins, 11-88
			Other Nutrients, 11-95
		References, 11-96
12	DIET FORMULATION AND FEED PROCESSING ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿12-1
		Petfood Processing, 12-1
			General Consideration, 12-1
			Dogs, 12-2
			Cats, 12-2
		Petfood Categories, 12-2
			Dry Petfoods, 12-2
			Semi-moist Petfoods, 12-5
			Soft-Expanded (Soft Dry) Petfoods, 12-6
			Baked Petfoods, 12-7
			Starch-Lipid Complexes, 12-7
			Snacks for Pets, 12-8
			Canned (Wet) Petfoods, 12-8
			Homemade Diets, 12-11
		Diet Formulation, 12-11
		Summary, 12-12
		References, 12-13
13	NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF INGREDIENTS USED IN DOG AND CAT FOODS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿13-1
		References, 13-1
14	OTHER FOOD CONSTITUENTS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿14-1
		Constituents Intended for Nutritive Value, 14-1
			Introduction, 14-1
			Chondroprotective Agents, 14-2
			Antioxidants, 14-4
			Probiotics (Direct-Fed Microbials) and Enzymes, 14-7
			Herbs and Botanicals, 14-9
			Other, 14-9
		Constituents Intended for Technical or Non-Nutritive Effects on Food, 14-10
			Introduction, 14-10
			Preservatives, 14-11
			Flavors and Extracts, 14-15
			Colors, 14-16
			Other Additives, 14-17
		References, 14-17
15	NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿..¿.15-1
		Use of Nutrient Requirement Tables, 15-3
 Recommendations Relative to ME Compared with Requirements Relative to DM, 15-3
 Requirements Relative to ME in the Food Compared with Requirements Relative to BW, 15-4
		Note on Bioavailability, 15-4
		References, 15-7
APPENDICES
A	ACRONYMS, A-1	
B	ABOUT THE AUTHORS, B-1
Tables and Figures
TABLES
1-1	Gastrointestinal Hormone Characteristics of Dogs and Cats, 1-15
3-1	Predictive Equations for Metabolizable Energy in Dog Food, 3-6
3-2	Predictive Equations for Metabolizable Energy in Cat Food, 3-7
3-3	Basal Metabolic Rate in Dogs, 3-16
3-4	Reported Maintenance Energy Requirements of Dogs in Relation to Breed, Age, Housing, and Activity, 3-20
3-5	Recommendations for Growth of Large- and Giant-Breed Dogs, 3-25
3-6	Reported Daily Maintenance Energy Requirements of Cats, 3-30
3-7	Body Condition Scoring System, 3-37
4-1	Summary of Physicochemical, Physiological, and Health-Related Effects of Absorbable, Digestible, Fermentable, and Nonfermentable Carbohydrates in Dog and Cat Nutrition, 4-10
4-2	Starch Content of Some Starch-Rich Foodstuffs and By-products Used in Dog and Cat Foods, 4-13
4-3	Influence of Diet Type on Amylase Activity in Chyme of Adult Dogs, 4-17
4-4	Average Activity of Disaccharidases in Small Intestinal Mucosa of Cats in Relation to Age, 4-19
4-5	Molecular Structure and Chemical Linkages of Oligosaccharides with Bifidogenic Effects in Dog and Cat Foods, 4-25
4-6	Characteristics of Selected Fibers and Their Effects on Intestinal Transit Time and Fecal Characteristics of Dogs and/or Cats, 4-32
4-7	Characteristics of Selected Fibers and Their Effects on Nutrient Digestibility by Dogs and/or Cats, 4-35
4-8	Characteristics of Selected Carbohydrates and Their Effects on Gastrointestinal Health Characteristics of Dogs and/or Cats, 4-39
4-9	Safe Upper Limits of Selected Carbohydrates for Adult Dog and Cat Maintenance Diets, 4-52
5-1	List of Abbreviations of Selected Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Terminology, 5-37
6-1	Plasma Amino Acids Concentrations of Kittens, 6-9
6-2A	Plasma Amino Acids Concentrations of Puppies, 6-10
6-2B	Plasma Amino Acid Concentrations from Normal, Small-, and Large-Breed Adult Dogs Fed a Variety of Commercial Diets Known to Be Adequate for Maintenance, 6-11
6-3	Endogenous Urinary Nitrogen Excretion of Animals Fed a Protein-Free Diet, 6-17
7-1	Clinical Signs of Phosphorus Deficiency in Dogs in Relation to Physiological Status and Dietary Phosphorus Concentration, 7-20
8-1	Relative Vitamin E Activity of Various Tocopherols in Preventing Fetal Resorption and Hemolysis, 8-32
8-2	Estimated Minimal Requirement of Vitamin E Needed to Compensate for the Elevated Vitamin Demand Caused by Some Common Unsaturated Fatty Acids, 8-33 
8-3	Recovery of Vitamins and Carotenoids Added to Extruded Petfoods and Percentage Loss on Storage, 8-102
11-1	Greyhound Race Distances and Approximate Fastest Times at Tracks in the United States, 11-6
11-2	Distances and Reported Times for Some Long-Distance Races, 11-9
11-3	Analyses of Diets Fed to Working Sled Dogs in the Antarctic, Mid-Twentieth Century, 11-10
11-4	The Effect of Changes in Ambient Temperature on Energy Utilization in Acclimatized and Unacclimatized Cats, 11-29
11-5	Rate of Energy Utilization in Greyhounds, 11-39
11-6	Cost of Standing and Running during Steady-State Exercise on a Treadmill for Dogs and Cats, 11-42
11-7	The Efficiency of Gaining and Losing Height When Running, 11-44
11-8	Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Dogs, 11-50
11-9	Field Metabolic Rate in Dogs, 11-54
11-10	Recommendations for Metabolizable Energy Requirements of Exercising Dogs, 11-56
11-11	Adequate Intake of Amino Acids in Greyhounds, 11-70
11-12	Daily Water Loss from Hydrated and Dehydrated Dogs and Cats as Affected by Temperature, 11-75
12-1	Nutrient Content of Dry, Semi-moist and Canned Dog Foods, 12-12
13-1	Carbohydrate and Lignin Concentrations of Some Common Ingredients in Canine and Feline Foods, 13-2
13-2	Total Fat Concentration and Fatty Acid Composition of Selected Feed Ingredients, 13-4
13-3	Fatty Acid Composition of Selected Fats, 13-6
13-4	Amino Acid Composition of Selected Feed Ingredients, 13-8
13-5	Mineral Content of Selected Ingredients, 13-13
13-6	Vitamin Content of Selected Ingredients, 13-18
13-7	Composition of Selected Inorganic Macro-mineral Sources Used in Petfood, 13-24
13-8	Composition of Selected Inorganic Micro-mineral Sources Used in Petfood, 13-26
13-9	Proximate Analysis of Selected Feed Ingredients, 13-28
15-1	Change in Requirements Relative to ME if Requirements Vary Directly with Body Weight, 15-6
15-2	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Growth of Puppies After Weaning, 15-9
15-3	Nutrient Requirements for Growth Puppies after Weaning , 15-10
15-4	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Adult Dogs at Maintenance, 15-13
15-5	Nutrient Requirements of Adult Dogs for Maintenance, 15-14
15-6	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Bitches in Late Gestation, 15-17
15-7	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Lactating Bitches Based on Number of Puppies and Weeks of Lactation, 15-18
15-8	Nutrient Requirements of Bitches for Late Gestation and Peak Lactation, 15-19
15-9	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements of Growth in Kittens After Weaning, 15-22
15-10	Nutrient Requirements for Growth of Kittens After Weaning, 15-23
15-11	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Adult Cats at Maintenance, 15-11
15-12 	Nutrient Requirements of Adult Cats for Maintenance, 15-27
15-13	Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Lactating Queens, 15-30
15-14	Nutrient Requirements of Queens in Late Gestation and Peak Lactation, 15-31
FIGURES
1-1	Dog gastrointestinal tract, 1-3
1-2	Cat gastrointestinal tract, 1-3
3-1	Principles of bioavailability of energy in animals, 3-2
3-2	Comparison of experimentally determined and predicted ME values in prepared cat food, 3-9
3-3	Comparison of experimentally determined and predicted ME values in prepared cat food, 3-10
3-4	Schematic comparison of body weight changes of queen and bitch during gestation and lactation, 3-34
5-1	Chemical structure of the n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid families, 5-4
5-2	Predominant pathways of essential fatty acid metabolism in mammals, 5-18
5-3	Generalized pathways of eicosanoid formation from n-3 and n-6 PUFAs, 5-22
6-1	Effect of dietary crude protein and ratio of essential amino acid nitrogen to total amino acid nitrogen (E:T) on weight gain of kittens, 6-22
11-1	Effect of environmental temperature (oC) on energy requirement, 11-24
11-2 	Changes in oxygen consumption before and after a short bout of submaximal exercise, 11-35
11-3	Cost of running on a treadmill, 11-41

Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:

Dogs -- Nutrition.
Cats -- Nutrition.
Dogs -- Food.
Cats -- Food.