Tag: DogNutrition
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The Secret to Dog Wet Food Moisture Content: A Guide to Calculating Real Protein (DM) and Veterinary Insights
1. Hydration Close to Natural Diet: Wet food contains a rich 70%~85% moisture ratio, maintaining a healthy body fluid balance and stimulating appetite. 2. The Necessity of Dry Matter (DM) Calculation: Even if the apparent crude protein ratio looks low, when calculated on an actual dry matter basis excluding moisture, it is a superior high-protein…
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Differences Between Dog Food Regurgitation and Acid Vomiting, and DM Ingredient Comparison for Gastrointestinal Irritating Foods
1. Dog Regurgitation is an abnormal esophageal reflux phenomenon where undigested food is expelled by lower esophageal pressure without any retching. 2. Poor Starches and Excessive Crude Ash in kibble damage the gastric mucosa and cause Megaesophagus when assessed via a Dry Matter (DM) nutritional analysis. 3. Prevent Toxin Ingestion: In a state of GI…