Table 1.
Average analysis of the diet used for weight loss in the study dogs
| Nutrient | Per Mcal | Per 100 g as fed |
|---|---|---|
| Kcal/kg Metabolizable Energy |
2900* |
--- |
| Crude protein (g) |
104.0 |
30.2 |
| Arginine (g) |
5.4 |
1.6 |
| Histidine (g) |
2.0 |
0.6 |
| Isoleucine (g) |
3.8 |
1.1 |
| Met and Cys (g) |
3.6 |
1.0 |
| Leucine (g) |
7.7 |
2.2 |
| Lysine (g) |
4.1 |
1.2 |
| Phe and Tyr (g) |
9.6 |
2.8 |
| Threonine (g) |
3.3 |
1.0 |
| Tryptophan (g) |
0.9 |
0.3 |
| Valine (g) |
4.4 |
1.3 |
| Total fat (g) |
33.0 |
9.6 |
| Linoleic acid (g) |
7.3 |
2.1 |
| Calcium (g) |
3.1 |
0.9 |
| Phosphorus (g) |
2.4 |
0.7 |
| Magnesium (g) |
0.17 |
0.05 |
| Sodium (g) |
1.0 |
0.3 |
| Potassium (g) |
2.8 |
0.8 |
| Chloride (g) |
3.0 |
0.9 |
| Iron (mg) |
57.0 |
17.0 |
| Copper (mg) |
6.9 |
2.0 |
| Zinc (mg) |
69.0 |
20.0 |
| Manganese (mg) |
24.0 |
6.9 |
| Selenium (mg) |
0.05 |
0.01 |
| Iodine (mg) |
1.0 |
0.3 |
| Vitamin A (IU) |
6990 |
2001 |
| Vitamin D3 (IU) |
242 |
70 |
| Vitamin E (IU) |
276 |
80 |
| Thiamin (mg) |
9.0 |
2.6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) |
18.0 |
5.2 |
| Pyridoxine (mg) |
8.0 |
2.3 |
| Niacin (mg) |
56.0 |
16.2 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) |
16.0 |
4.6 |
| Cobalamin (mg) |
0.06 |
0.02 |
| Folic acid (mg) |
1.5 |
0.4 |
| Choline (mg) | 860 | 249 |
*All nutrients listed on an energy basis.