Associated with Fresh Pet Food: Evaluating Scientific Evidence

Overview

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• Academic Editor: Dennis E. Jewell analyses of additives (n = 60 studies) and preservatives (n = 39 studies) revealed pooled risk
• and nutrient content (n = 137 comparisons, SMD = 1.405, p < 0.001) demonstrated significant
• (n = 6 studies) showed methodological limitations and high risk of bias, preventing defini-
• The quantity of pet food brands, formats, and claims has created difficulties, with 25% of
• owners feeling overwhelmed and 50% reporting that selecting the right pet food is the
• cutting (20). The drying process controls moisture to <10% while post-extrusion coating
• relative to their lifespan (30). This accelerated timeline means that nutritional deficiencies
• Table 1. Assessment of additive studies.
• et al., Dog 0.5, 1.0, 1.5% of diet Beneficial No adverse effects at all tested levels Short feeding Low B
• et al., Dog source (polyherbal 765 mg/kg diet cardiac function Beneficial cardiovascular and metabolic benefits Low B
• Berk et al., 5.5% of dry matter tolerance, food
• et al., 800 mg/kg diet analysis, body health, cancer prevention, immune limited traditional
• Dog phatidylcholine 200–800 mg/kg diet Neutral digestibility or fecal scores between Low B
• Park et al., 1% of total daily food populations, food
• Santos 125–350 ppm yucca Potential concern for increased balance concerns
• et al., Dog extract + 0.5–1.0% Neutral calcium excretion at higher zeolite at higher inclusion Low B
• et al., Dog 2 mg/kg body weight Beneficial dropped out due Low C
• Bifidobacterium 0.16% of diet (108 microbiome Beneficial beneficial gut bacteria populations duration; limited Low B
• et al., Cat 0.15–0.3% of diet Neutral None at 0.15–0.3% of diet randomized block Low A
• Cat 0.3–0.6% of diet Neutral None at 0.3–0.6% consume enough Low A
• Pires et al., (ammonium 0.3%, 0.6%, and 0.9%
• 4 mg/kg/day orally retrievers);
• Dog faecium SF68 Beneficial diarrhea ≥2 days (7.4%) compared to dynamic shelter Low A
• Meloxicam vs. 0.01–0.03 mg/kg PO assessments;
• et al., Cat 0, 150, 300, 600 ppb Beneficial sample/group; Low A
• 0.05%, 0.1%, and Behavioral Health parameters
• 2018 (88) top of 0.18% basal confidence, ear adverse reactions
• et al., Cat Up to 9.2 mg/kg BW creatinine and Neutral None up to 9.2 mg/kg BW studies with Low B
• 750 mg/L (minimum efficacy against Strong antimicrobial effects against Primarily in vitro
• et al., Dog (vitamin A <100 mg/kg plasma/serum Neutral assuming triphenylphosphine oxide on multiple study Low D
• 2.7–4.94 mg/kg body Alpha-lipoic acid is well tolerated and Review article, not
• (diarrhea, vomiting, aggression, lethargy, weakness, etc.) which can be seen in Table 2.
• Table 2. Assessment of preservative studies.
• protein hydrolysate MDA but 10/15% markers, increased plasma calcium,
• None at 1.7 mg/kg body biopsy, DNA damage, Significant DNA damage Low control
• small-sized dogs, from Dogs: 8.3% (5 out of 60)
• Cat None at 0.3% per diet. Beneficial intervention Low B
• 70 mg/kg, Aloe vera: Hematological
• Sechi et al., 135 mg/kg, None at 1 g/kg of diet analyses, biochemical
• vinifera: 24 mg/kg,
• et al., Dog Priuritis score Beneficial was 100%, and there were no Low B
• Butylated None up to 750 mg/kg analysis, serum

Methods (brief)

• Lovern sample size; 1 dog
• specified cachexia; IL-1 reductions correlated sample size
• content, Small sample size,
• Rishniw Synbiotic (Azodyl) low sample size;
• et al., Cat 0, 150, 300, 600 ppb Beneficial sample/group; Low A
• Oral L-lysine resulted in less severe Small sample size
• mushroom powder weight/day. dismutase, and body low sample
• the CH-AOX and FH-AOX groups; Small sample
• EFSA Antimicrobial Small sample
• concentrations, potassium sorbate is safe for both Small sample
• samples, and were noted. All deaths or removals
• Liebert None at 10% of the diet reversion assays, rec were found in dogs after 3 months Low sample
• most samples (except finger millet,
• demonstrating strong convergence. Effective sample size values for cats ranged from
• (<0.05). The effective sample size (ESS) ranged from 10,682 to 33,867, well beyond the
• 6.3. Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression: Effect of Processing on Digestion
• 6.3.1. Dataset Overview and Scope: Impact of Processing on Digestion
• Figure 15. Risk of bias assessment: digestion.

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• Infant Formula Powder
• Fish — marine, non-predatory (sardines, anchovies, salmon, cod)
• Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, mussels)
• Root-Vegetable Purees
• Baby Sunscreen, Mineral (ZnO + TiO2)
• teething-and-snacks
• Complete & balanced dry (kibble)
• Other cooking oils (canola, sunflower, coconut, avocado, sesame)
• Seaweed/kelp foods (nori, wakame, kombu, dulse — as food products)
• Aluminum
• Chromium

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