Abstract :

Due to the fact that kidney failure is a certainly common disease among pets and the cause of it mostly comes from ingestion, the primary objective of this research is to investigate chemicals in dry foods for pets and its effect. Proper nutrition is required for pets because it can improve the quality as well as the longevity of a pet’s life. Even though dry food usually contains a higher level of protein which helps animals continue to develop their authentic, carnivorous characteristics, there are drawbacks to it such as increasing the risk of constipation along with the extra additives added. Thus, an animal’s diet must be observed and measured carefully for their well-being.

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Keywords :

Animal welfare, Animal’s diet, Chemicals, Dry food, Food for pets, Kidney failure.

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