title: [Comparative analysis of commercial renal diets for cats, with emphasis on their fatty acid composition].
abstract: The objective of this study was to compare renal diets for cats that are commercially available in The Netherlands. The diets were analysed and their composition compared with a guideline proposed by the authors. Special attention was paid to the fatty acid composition of the diets and the role of fatty acids in the progression of chronic renal failure. On the basis of a total score for nutrient levels relative to the guideline recommendations, the diets were ranked as to expected efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Afdeling Voeding, Postbus 80.152, 3508 TD Utrecht. esther.plantinga@hotmail.com
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Plantinga
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Beynen
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000032:analysis*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy*; D002415:Cats; D018450:Disease Progression; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D008903:Minerals