Changes in the faecal bile acid profile in dogs fed dry food vs high content of beef: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dogs are fed various diets, which also include components of animal origin. In humans, a high-fat/low-fibre diet is associated with higher faecal levels of bile acids, which can influence intestinal health. It is unknown how an animal-based diet high in fat and low in fibre influences the faecal bile acid levels and intestinal health in dogs. This study investigated the effects of high intake of minced beef on the faecal bile acid profile in healthy, adult, client-owned dogs (n = 8) in a 7-week trial. Dogs were initially adapted to the same commercial dry food. Thereafter, incremental substitution of the dry food by boiled minced beef over 3 weeks resulted in a diet in which 75% of each dog's total energy requirement was provided as minced beef during week 5. Dogs were s

SUBMITTER: Herstad KMV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5948804 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature