Sentences with phrase «phosphorus meat diets»

Older cats on low calcium high phosphorus meat diets suffer from tooth and bone problems.

Not exact matches

Nevertheless, a certain ratio of calcium to phosphorus is necessary for bone production and renewal and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in meat, grains and soft drinks is key to this balance.

Meat eaters should easily get adequate phosphorus in the diet without dairy.

Those on diets high in phytate excreted lots of calcium; those on diets high in phosphorus from meat or released from phytic acid through proper preparation excreted small amounts of calcium.

Because reducing dietary phosphorus absorption may benefit individuals with impaired kidney function who are at risk of hyperphosphatemia (serum phosphorus at or above the high - normal range), protein sources of phosphorus in grain - based vegetarian diets may be preferred over meat - based diets (11).

Meat and fish are also quite high in phosphorus, which inhibits the absorption of the calcium that is present in the total diet when the ratio of calcium to phosphorus is not the ideal (1.2:1)

Meals consist of meat and skin, with or without the bones, but exclusive of feathers / hair, heads, feet, horns, entrails etc. and have the proper calcium / phosphorus ratio required for a balanced diet.

Exceptions may include high - meat diets high in phosphorus and low in calcium and diets high in phytates, which inhibit absorption of trace minerals.

Higher protein level than most vet diets at 18 % (albeit with low protein content from meat sources); dry food is naturally preserved; low purine and low phosphorus content; added Taurine, Omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants

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Meats, whole fish, whole eggs and chicken necks may add more calcium and Phosphorus to the diet (bones, some small pieces of shell)

While meat must be the primary component of a feline diet, there is not enough calcium in meat (without the bones) to provide a proper calcium - to - phosphorus ratio.

Besides, bones can provide significant levels of calcium and phosphorus in addition to the phosphorus in meat and these diets usually end up with high levels of both calcium and phosphorus which might be just fine for younger cats, but not so great for older cats.