Table 1.
Nutrient composition of dry and wet foods*
| Nutrient composition | Dry food content | Wet food content |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | 8·3 | 75·0 |
| Fat (%) | 16·4 | 9·6 |
| Protein (%) | 27·8 | 11·0 |
| Carbohydrate (%) | 39·1 | 1·8 |
| Ash (%) | 7·0 | 2·7 |
| Fibre (%) | 1·4 | 0·1 |
| Energy | ||
| kcal/kg diet | 3758 | 97 |
| kJ/kg diet | 15723 | 406 |
| Vitamin C (mg/kg diet) | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin E (mg/kg diet) | 39 | 0 |
*
The dry food base diet used in the study is a nutritionally complete and balanced diet meeting AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) requirements for vitamins C and E. The wet food is a commercial canned dog food.