Inclusion of Yucca schidigera and zeolite in dog feed: influence on mineral excretion

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding Yucca schidigera and zeolite (Clinoptilolite) to feed (super premium and standard) for adult dogs on the apparent indigestibility coefficient of minerals. In the first assessment, 21 dogs were used, with average weight of 12.5kg±1.46 in seven treatments in two periods (super premium diet referred to as control and control with the addition of 125, 250, 375ppm Yucca schidigera and 0.5%, 0.75% and 1.0% zeolite). The second assessment was conducted with standard feed, using 21 experimental plots distributed in three treatments (standard diet referred to as control and control with the addition of 375ppm of Yucca schidigera and 1.0% zeolite). The additives did not affect the acceptability of feed and fecal characteristics in both assessments (P>0.05). With the exception of calcium, no minerals were affected by the inclusion of additives (P>0.05) in the experiment with super premium feed. In the assessment with standard feed, calcium as phosphorus and magnesium presented decreased excretion (P<0.05) with the inclusion of additives. It is possible to conclude that the inclusion of additives in the tested concentrations may interfere with the excretion of some minerals in the diet.Keywords: adsorption, pets, clinoptilolite RESUMO Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da inclusão de

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“…Another study concluded that a 3% addition to the feed of gilthead sea bream ( Sparus aurata ) resulted in a positive impact of growth . The inclusion of additives such as the plant Yucca schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies and zeolite (clinoptilolite) in commercial wet food for adult cats eliminated fecal odor without any negative interference in the health of animals . For adult dogs, the effects of adding Y. schidigera and zeolite (clinoptilolite) to their food were evaluated regarding the acceptability of the feed, stool characteristics and the apparent indigestibility coefficient of minerals .…”

“…The inclusion of additives such as the plant Yucca schidigera Roezl ex Ortgies and zeolite (clinoptilolite) in commercial wet food for adult cats eliminated fecal odor without any negative interference in the health of animals . For adult dogs, the effects of adding Y. schidigera and zeolite (clinoptilolite) to their food were evaluated regarding the acceptability of the feed, stool characteristics and the apparent indigestibility coefficient of minerals . It was found that the inclusion of additives may interrupt the excretion of some minerals in the diet and also notably increase crop yield …”

“…For adult dogs, the effects of adding Y. schidigera and zeolite (clinoptilolite) to their food were evaluated regarding the acceptability of the feed, stool characteristics and the apparent indigestibility coefficient of minerals . It was found that the inclusion of additives may interrupt the excretion of some minerals in the diet and also notably increase crop yield …”

“…118,119 For adult dogs, the effects of adding Y. schidigera and zeolite (clinoptilolite) to their food were evaluated regarding the acceptability of the feed, stool characteristics and the apparent indigestibility coefficient of minerals. 119 It was found that the inclusion of additives may interrupt the excretion of some minerals in the diet 119 and also notably increase crop yield. 120 Natural zeolites have three major impacts on aquaculture according to Mumpton; 1 removal of ammonium from hatchery, transport and aquarium waters; generation of oxygen for aeration systems in aquaria and transport; and supplementation of fish rations.…”