Table 1.
Animals enrolled in the treatment (T) and control (C) group and their metabolic requirements.
| Breed | Bodyweight (kg) | Age (years) | Maintenance Energy Requirement (kcal/die) | Required Daily Food Intake (kg) | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amstaff Terrier | 34.0 | 4 | 1703.70 | 0.44 | T |
| Boxer | 29.5 | 3 | 1392.38 | 0.36 | T |
| Boxer | 33.0 | 2 | 1514.53 | 0.39 | T |
| Husky | 26.0 | 4 | 1114.56 | 0.29 | T |
| Golden Retriever | 33.0 | 1.5 | 1499.38 | 0.38 | T |
| Weimaraner | 32.0 | 4 | 1627.98 | 0.42 | T |
| Irish Setter | 32.0 | 1.5 | 1775.98 | 0.45 | T |
| German Shepherd | 35.0 | 2 | 1582.90 | 0.41 | C |
| Labrador Retriever | 30.0 | 3.5 | 1127.28 | 0.29 | C |
| English Setter | 25.0 | 2.5 | 1229.80 | 0.32 | C |
| Husky | 27.0 | 4.5 | 937.73 | 0.24 | C |
| Chow Chow | 33.0 | 1.5 | 1454.11 | 0.37 | C |
| Golden Retriever | 34.0 | 2 | 1533.31 | 0.39 | C |
| Bull Terrier | 29.0 | 3 | 1375.00 | 0.35 | C |