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Kitten dry matter (DM) and caloric intake, DM fecal output (mean ± SEM) and fecal score (mean ± SEM)
| Heat-processed | Commercial raw | Homemade raw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute | |||
| Total intake (g/day) | 54.7 ± 4.0 a | 50.7 ± 4.0 a | 60.5 ± 4.0 a |
| Fecal output (g/day) | 8.6 ± 0.8 a | 5.2 ± 0.8 b | 4.4 ± 0.8 b |
| Energy (kcal/day) | 333.3 ± 24.6 a | 319.8 ± 24.6 a | 330.3 ± 24.6 a |
| Fecal score | 3.81 ± 0.08 | 4.00 ± 0.08 | 3.94 ± 0.08 |
Different superscript letters within rows indicate statistical differences (P ⩽0.05)
