title: Feeding practices of pet dogs and determination of an allometric feeding equation.
abstract: This study indicates that measuring caloric intake data of dogs in homes is achievable and can provide a practical and appropriate methodology for determining energy needs. This knowledge can be helpful in developing appropriate guidelines for pet food labels.
authors.affiliation: The Iams Company, Research and Development, PO Box 189, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338, USA.
authors.forename: Gregory D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sunvold
authors.forename: Sharon A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Norton
authors.forename: Daniel P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Carey
authors.forename: Diane A S
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hirakawa
authors.forename: Linda P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Case
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001823:Body Composition; D001835:Body Weight; D004285:Dogs / Q000378:metabolism*; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010375:Pedigree; D012044:Regression Analysis