Nutrition
09 10 2018Probiotics and prebiotics for cats and dogs
Did you know that it is important to offer probiotics and prebiotics to your dog or cat, not only when they have diarrhea? In the following sections we explain what their function is and how to select a Good, effective and safe probiotic.
02 05 2018Why should cats eat wet foods?
Cats, being strict carnivores and feeding on prey when in nature, have different nutritional needs than other animals such as dogs.
18 04 2018Change of diet
At times, we have certainly found ourselves in the situation of making a change in our pets’ diet.
22 03 2018Protein percentage in foods
The percentage of crude protein that appears in the analytical components of the labeling is only an approximate value of the amount of protein contained in a food product.
21 03 2018Cereals in food, yes or no?
The introduction of grain free products in the pet food realm marked a milestone.
21 03 2018Protein biological value
The biological value of a protein indicates how complete and useful that protein is for our dog or cat, since it refers to its ability to satisfy their amino acid needs.
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21 03 2018Protein digestibility
Digestibility is the parameter that measures the ability of a species to digest and process a nutrient (Gutiérrez et al,2009).
21 03 2018Bioavailability of nutrients
According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), bioavailability represents the proportion and speed with which a nutrient, or part of it, is capable of being absorbed and available for use in its place of action (in this case, the blood).
21 03 2018Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids
The omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats, so they must be taken daily (since our body and our pets’ cannot produce them).
