| Evaluation of body composition and cartilage biomarkers in large-breed dogs fed two foods designed for growth. | |
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PMID: 20673093 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cartilage and bone biomarkers and body composition in growing large-breed dogs consuming a diet designed for growth. ANIMALS: 43 large-breed 2 month-old-puppies. PROCEDURES: Dogs were randomly assigned to receive 1 of 2 foods until 18 months of age. Dogs were evaluated at 2, 5, 12, and 18 months of age via dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), CBC, serum biochemical profile, and concentrations or activities of taurine, vitamin E, fatty acids, glutathione peroxidase, C-propeptide of type II collagen (CPII), cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), carboxy-terminal cross-linked fragment of type II collagen (CTXII), bone specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP), osteocalcin, ghrelin, and growth hormone. RESULTS: Blood components largely reflected the composition of the foods. Dogs fed the food with a higher concentration of protein, calcium, n-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants had a lower percentage of body fat and greater percentage of lean body mass at 5, 12, and 18 months of age, and higher CPII:CTXII ratio and lower COMP at 18 months of age. The BAP activity, osteocalcin concentration, and CTXII concentration declined with age, whereas COMP concentration and CPII concentration were similar at all time points for both foods. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The BAP activity, osteocalcin concentration, and CTXII concentration were greater during growth than at 18 months of age. The food that was proportionately higher in protein, calcium, n-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants increased lean body mass and may have positively affected cartilage turnover as maturity was attained. Whether the rate of cartilage turnover during growth affects development of orthopedic disease or arthritis in adulthood has yet to be determined. |
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William D Schoenherr; Jennifer M Macleay; Ryan M Yamka |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of veterinary research Volume: 71 ISSN: 0002-9645 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Vet. Res. Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
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Created Date: 2010-08-02 Completed Date: 2010-09-21 Revised Date: 2010-11-23 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375011 Medline TA: Am J Vet Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 934-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Hill's Pet Nutrition Incorporated, Pet Nutrition Center, Topeka, KS 66601, USA. |
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Absorptiometry, Photon Alkaline Phosphatase / blood, metabolism Animal Feed* Animals Biological Markers / blood Blood Chemical Analysis / methods, veterinary Body Composition* Body Size Bone Development Bone and Bones / metabolism Cartilage / growth & development, physiology* Dogs / anatomy & histology* Female Ghrelin / blood Glutathione Peroxidase / blood Growth Hormone / blood Male Osteocalcin / blood, metabolism Taurine / blood |
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0/Biological Markers; 0/Ghrelin; 104982-03-8/Osteocalcin; 107-35-7/Taurine; 9002-72-6/Growth Hormone; EC 1.11.1.9/Glutathione Peroxidase; EC 3.1.3.1/Alkaline Phosphatase |
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Am J Vet Res. 2010 Oct;71(10):1206 |
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