Pet food types, and nutrient content

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Calculation method

Not as accurate as approximate analysis

Proximate analysis uses nitrogen, free extract ( represents carbs )

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Digestibility

Feeding trials are the most accurate

Represented as digestible energy or metabolize energy

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DE

Measures energy and food absorbed across the intestinal wall

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ME

Measures energy and food observed across the intestinal wall minus the amount loss in feces and urine

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Nutrient density

Expressed as Graeme/100 kcal of ME for each nutrient

Not calculated based off gross energy

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Extrusion process

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Dry food disadvantage

EFAs ( linoleic and arachidonic )
Can be affected by prolong storage

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What temperature do cats prefer moist food?

100°F

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Canning process

Nutrient loss
Lower nutrient density due to water

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Semi moist

Preserved with humectants
Hi sugar content