Research Citations relevant to
Cat Food and Cat Nutrition

• "Geometric analysis of macronutrient selection in the adult domestic cat, Felis catus," A. Hewson-Hughes, V. Hewson-Hughes, A. Miller, S. Hall, S. Simpson, D. Raubenheimer, The Journal of Experimental Biology, vol. 214, pp. 1039-1051, 2011. web
• "Age and body weight effects on glucose and insulin tolerance in colony cats maintained since weaning on high dietary carbohydrate," R. Backus, N. Cave, V. Ganjam, J. Turner, V. Biourge, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, vol. 94, no. 6, pp. e318–e328, 2010. takeaway abstract
• "Indoor confinement and physical inactivity rather than the proportion of dry food are risk factors in the development of feline type 2 diabetes mellitus," L. Slingerland, V. Fazilova, E. Plantinga, H. Kooistra, and A.C. Beynen, The Veterinary Journal, vol. 179, no. 2, pp. 247-253, 2009. takeaway abstract
• "Dry foods and risk of disease in cats, " C. A. T. Buffington, Canadian Veterinary Journal, vol. 49, pp. 561-563, 2008. takeaway web
• "Oestradiol, but not genistein, inhibits the rise in food intake following gonadectomy in cats, but genistein is associated with an increase in lean body mass," N. J. Cave, R. C. Backus, S. L. Marks, K. C. Klasing, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, vol. 91, no. 9-10, pp. 400–410, 2007. abstract
• "Some highlights in elucidating the peculiar nutritional needs of cats," J. Morris and Q. Rogers, Proceedings of 2007 Nestlé Purina Nutrition Forum, 2007. proceedings PDF
• "Advances in Knowledge about Feline Metabolism," R. Backus, Proceedings of 2007 Nestlé Purina Nutrition Forum, 2007. proceedings PDF
• "The difference between dog and cat nutrition," G. Schroeder, AFMA Matrix, 2007. web
• "The Evolutionary Basis for the Feeding Behavior of Domestic Dogs (Canis familiaris) and Cats (Felis catus)," J. Bradshaw, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 136, pp. 1927S–1931S, 2006. PDF
• "Nutritional peculiarities and diet palatability in the cat," G. Zaghini and G. Biagi G, Veterinary Research Communications, vol. 29, suppl. 2, pp. 39-44, 2005.
• "CVM Scientists Develop PCR Test to Determine Source of Animal Products in Feed, Pet Food," M. Myers, FDA Veterinarian Newsletter, vol. XIX, no. 1, January/February 2004. web
• "Net Protein Oxidation Is Adapted to Dietary Protein Intake in Domestic Cats (Felis silvestris catus)," K. Russell, P. Murgatroyd, and R. Batt, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 132, no. 3, pp. 456-460, 2002. PDF
• "Diet and Feline Obesity," S. Donoghue and J. Scarlett, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2776S-2778S, 1998. PDF
• "Optimizing Dietary Amino Acid Patterns at Various Levels of Crude Protein for Cats," Q. Rogers, T. Taylor, and J. Morris, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2577S-2580S, 1998. PDF

• "Leukocytosis and Thrombocytosis Caused by Consumption of a Low Magnesium and High Calcium Diet Elevates Whole-Blood Taurine Concentration in Cats," R. Backus, K. Howard, Q. Rogers, and J. Morris, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2581S-2583S, 1998. PDF
• "Dietary Copper Influences Reproductive Efficiency of Queens," A. Fascetti, J. Morris, and Q. Rogers, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2590S-2593S, 1998. PDF
• "Investigations on Phosphorus Requirements of Adult Cats," E. Kienzle, C. Thielen, and C. Pessinger, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 598S-2600S , 1998. PDF
• "Magnesium Requirement of Kittens Is Increased by High Dietary Calcium," K. Howard, Q. Rogers, and J. Morris, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2601S-2602S , 1998. PDF
• "Folate Requirement of Growing Kittens to Prevent Elevated Formiminoglutamic Acid Excretion Following Histidine Loading," S. Yu and J. Morris, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2606S-2608S, 1998. PDF
• "Factorial Calculation of Nutrient Requirements in Lactating Queens," E. Kienzle, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2609S-2614S, 1998. PDF
• "Investigations on Milk Composition and Milk Yield in Queens1," B. Dobenecker, B. Zottmann, E. Kienzle, and J. Zentek, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2618S-2619S, 1998. PDF
• "Changing Perspectives on Aging and Energy Requirements: Aging and Energy Intakes in Humans, Dogs and Cats," E. J. Harper, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2623S-2626S , 1998. PDF
• "Changing Perspectives on Aging and Energy Requirements: Aging, Body Weight and Body Composition in Humans, Dogs and Cats," E. J. Harper, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2627S-2631S, 1998. PDF
• "Changing Perspectives on Aging and Energy Requirements: Aging and Digestive Function in Humans, Dogs and Cats," E. J. Harper, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2632S-2635S, 1998. PDF
• "Thyroid Hormone Levels in Cats: Colony Average and the Decrease with Age," N. D. Skinner, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2636S-2638S, 1998. PDF
• "Manipulation of Dietary (n-6) and (n-3) Fatty Acids Alters Platelet Function in Cats," K. Saker, A. Eddy, C. Thatcher, and J. Kalnitsky, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2645S-2647S , 1998. PDF
• "Effect of Diet on Plasma Triglycerides, Cholesterol, β-Hydroxybutyrate and Free Fatty Acids in Cats," B. Dobenecker, E. Kienzle, Hans-Peter Sallmann, and H. Fuhrmann, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2648S-2650S, 1998. PDF
• "Periodontal Disease and Diet in Domestic Pets," C. Gorrel, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2712S-2714S , 1998. PDF
• "Diet and Large Intestinal Disease in Dogs and Cats," J. W. Simpson, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2717S-2722S , 1998. PDF
• "Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Levels in Adipose Tissue of Lean and Obese Cats," C. Miller, J. Bartges, L. Cornelius, N. Norton, and M. Barton, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2751S-2752S , 1998. PDF
• "The Effect of Diet on Lower Urinary Tract Diseases in Cats," P. Markwell, C. T. Buffington, and B. H. E. Smith, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2753S-2757S , 1998. PDF
• "Urinary Relative Supersaturations of Calcium Oxalate and Struvite in Cats Are Influenced by Diet," B. H. E. Smith, A. Stevenson, and P. Markwell, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2763S-2764S, 1998. PDF
• "Advances in Dietary Management of Obesity in Dogs and Cats," R. Butterwick and A. Hawthorne, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2771S-2775S, 1998. PDF
• "Diet and Feline Obesity," S. Donoghue and J. Scarlett, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2776S-2778S , 1998. PDF
• "Diet and Skin Disease in Dogs and Cats," T. D. G. Watson, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp.2783S-2789S , 1998. PDF
• "Prevalence and Causes of Food Sensitivity in Cats with Chronic Pruritus, Vomiting or Diarrhea," W. G. Guilford, P. Markwell, B. Jones, J. Harte, and J. Wills, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2790S-2791S , 1998. PDF
• "Possible Food Allergy in a Colony of Cats," R. Hirt and C. Iben, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2792S-2794S, 1998. PDF
• "Comparison of Various Methods of Fiber Analysis in Pet Foods," B. Opitz, P. Smith, E. Kienzle, K. Earle, and I. Maskell, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp.2795S-2797S , 1998. PDF
• "Fiber Affects Digestibility of Organic Matter and Energy in Pet Foods,"K. Earle, E. Kienzle, B. Opitz, P. Smith, and I. Maskell, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2798S-2800S, 1998. PDF
• "Selected Fructooligosaccharide Composition of Pet-Food Ingredients," H. S. Hussein, et. al., The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2803S-2805S, 1998. PDF
• "An Improved Method for the Estimation of Energy in Pet Foods," E. Kienzle, B. Opitz, K. Earle, P. Smith, I. Maskell, and C. Iben†, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2806S-2808S, 1998. PDF
• "Raw and Rendered Animal By-Products as Ingredients in Dog Diets," S. Murray, A. Patil, G. Fahey Jr, N. Merchen, and D. Hughes, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 128, no. 12, pp. 2812S-2815S , 1998. PDF
• "Maillard Reaction Products in Purified Diets Induce Taurine Depletion in Cats Which Is Reversed by Antibiotics," S. W. Kim, Q. Rogers, and J. Morris, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 126, no. 1, pp. 195-201, 1996. PDF
• "Effect of Carbohydrates on Digestion in the Cat," E. Kienzle, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 124, pp. 2568S-2571S, 1994. PDF
• "Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders," C. A. Buffington, Feline Husbandry: Diseases and Management in the Multiple Cat Environment, Neils Pedersen, ed., American Veterinary Publications, 1991. PDF entire book interview with Neils Pedersen, 2009
• "Role of Linoleate as an Essential Fatty Acid for the Cat Independent of Arachidonate Synthesis," M. MACDONALD, Q. ROGERS, J. MORRIS, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 113, no. 7, pp. 1422-1433, 1983. PDF
• "Nutritional Problems in Cats: Taurine Deficiency and Vitamin A Excess," K. C. Hayes, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 2–5, 1982. web
• "Arginine: An Essential Amino Acid for the Cat," J. Morris and Q. Rogers, The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 108, no.12, pp. 1944-1953, 1978. web