Evaluation of content and ratio of calcium and phosphorus in commercially available pet food for dogs and cats

Danijela Vranić; Vladimir Korićanac; Dejana Trbović; Dragan Milićević; Tamara Gerić; Jasna Djinović-Stojanović; Zoran Petrović

doi:10.18485/meattech.2023.64.2.58

Danijela Vranić Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Vladimir Korićanac Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Dejana Trbović Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Dragan Milićević Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Tamara Gerić Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Jasna Djinović-Stojanović Institute of meat hygiene and technology
Zoran Petrović Institute of meat hygiene and technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/meattech.2023.64.2.58

Keywords: pet food, calcium, phosphorus

Abstract

Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are essential nutrients for dogs and cats, and therefore, they need to be provided in the diet in adequate amounts and in bioavailable forms. Generally, calcium and phosphorus are discussed together because of their close relationship, particularly in the bone health. The objective of this study was to determine calcium and phosphorus contents in commercially available pet food for dogs and cats marketed in Serbia, during 2022. The contents of calcium and phosphorus in examined animal feeds were determined by using standard ISO procedures. According to national and regulation of EU all results were in permitted content ranges. The quality and safety of pet food are of great importance to pet health and welfare over their prolonged lives. These results could be discussed from a nutritional, ecological and economic point of view in order to meet optimal formulation of diets.