Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats
Abstract Background Cat foods marketed for senior cats (≥7 years) are available to owners. The variability in the nutritional content of these foods is unknown. Objectives To measure the caloric density and caloric distribution of crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium...
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| author | Stacie C. Summers Jonathan Stockman Jennifer A. Larsen Anais Sanchez Rodriguez Lei Zhang |
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| description | Abstract Background Cat foods marketed for senior cats (≥7 years) are available to owners. The variability in the nutritional content of these foods is unknown. Objectives To measure the caloric density and caloric distribution of crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and vitamin D3 in commercially available foods for senior cats and to compare nutrient content with foods for adult cats. Samples Thirty‐one senior and 59 adult commercial nontherapeutic cat food products. Methods Descriptive study. Crude protein, crude fiber, and crude fat were measured using Dumas nitrogen combustion, Ankom filter bag technique, and acid hydrolysis, respectively. Mineral concentrations were measured using inductively coupled argon plasma‐optical emission spectroscopy. Vitamin D3 was determined by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Caloric density was calculated using modified Atwater values. Results The evaluated nutrient concentrations in all foods for senior cats met the values of the Association of American Feed Control Officials Cat Food Nutrient Profile for adult maintenance. Foods for senior cats had significantly higher crude fiber content when compared to foods for adult cats (P < .0001). No significant difference in crude protein, crude fat and mineral concentrations was found between foods for senior and adult cats. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Foods marketed for senior cats are highly variable in their caloric density and nutrient content and, except for crude fiber, are similar to foods for adult cats. Veterinarians should avoid broad recommendations regarding commercially available foods for senior cats, and dietary recommendations should reflect the patient's individual needs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c4899f5d48ec4eb0942df33639b1a8a52022-12-21T23:54:20ZengWileyJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine0891-66401939-16762020-09-013452029203510.1111/jvim.15858Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior catsStacie C. Summers0Jonathan Stockman1Jennifer A. Larsen2Anais Sanchez Rodriguez3Lei Zhang4Oregon State University, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Corvallis Oregon USAJames L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University Collins Colorado USAUniversity of California, Davis Davis California USAJames L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University Collins Colorado USAJames L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University Collins Colorado USAAbstract Background Cat foods marketed for senior cats (≥7 years) are available to owners. The variability in the nutritional content of these foods is unknown. Objectives To measure the caloric density and caloric distribution of crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and vitamin D3 in commercially available foods for senior cats and to compare nutrient content with foods for adult cats. Samples Thirty‐one senior and 59 adult commercial nontherapeutic cat food products. Methods Descriptive study. Crude protein, crude fiber, and crude fat were measured using Dumas nitrogen combustion, Ankom filter bag technique, and acid hydrolysis, respectively. Mineral concentrations were measured using inductively coupled argon plasma‐optical emission spectroscopy. Vitamin D3 was determined by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. Caloric density was calculated using modified Atwater values. Results The evaluated nutrient concentrations in all foods for senior cats met the values of the Association of American Feed Control Officials Cat Food Nutrient Profile for adult maintenance. Foods for senior cats had significantly higher crude fiber content when compared to foods for adult cats (P < .0001). No significant difference in crude protein, crude fat and mineral concentrations was found between foods for senior and adult cats. Conclusions and Clinical Importance Foods marketed for senior cats are highly variable in their caloric density and nutrient content and, except for crude fiber, are similar to foods for adult cats. Veterinarians should avoid broad recommendations regarding commercially available foods for senior cats, and dietary recommendations should reflect the patient's individual needs.https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15858commercialdietsfelinefoodsmaturephosphorus |
| spellingShingle | Stacie C. Summers Jonathan Stockman Jennifer A. Larsen Anais Sanchez Rodriguez Lei Zhang Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine commercial diets feline foods mature phosphorus |
| title | Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| title_full | Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| title_short | Evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| title_sort | evaluation of nutrient content and caloric density in commercially available foods formulated for senior cats |
| topic | commercial diets feline foods mature phosphorus |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15858 |
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