| Full text | |
| Author(s): |
De Nadai Fernandes, Elisabete A.
;
Elias, Camila
;
Bacchi, Marcio Arruda
;
Bode, Peter
Total Authors: 4
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Environmental Science and Pollution Research; v. 25, n. 3, p. 6-pg., 2018-01-01. |
| Abstract | |
The quality of dog diets depends on adequate ingredients capable of providing optimal nutrition and free of contaminants, for promoting long-term health. Trace elements in 95 samples of dry food for dog puppies (n = 32) and adults (n = 63) of various brands were measured using instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). The mass fractions of most elements were within the permissible limits for dogs. Aluminum, antimony, and uranium presented fairly high levels in some samples, which may imply health risks. Aluminum mass fractions ranged from <21 to 11,900 mg/kg, in same brand, super-premium dog food. Antimony mass fractions ranged up to 5.14 mg/kg, with the highest values measured in six samples of dog food from the same producer. The mass fractions of uranium was found up to 4 mg/kg in commercial brands from five different producers. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/52425-7 - Qualidade nutricional de racoes para caes: influencia de zn na absorcao de cu e de prevencao de doenca hepatica. |
| Grantee: | Camila Elias |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |