Effect of calcium sources in the diets of adult cats on urinary parameters and acid-base balance

ABSTRACT: Calcium is a macroelement that is part of the mineral composition of the diet of companion animals, and is considered a cation of strong alkalizing power, increasing urinary pH. Calcium salts have different solubilities and depending on the anion to which calcium is associated with, it can...

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Main Authors: Dóris P. Halfen, Alexandre M. Kessler, Luciano Trevizan, Thiago H.A. Vendramini, João P.F. Santos, Vivian Pedrinelli, Marcio A. Brunetto, Aulus C. Carciofi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA)
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2018001102133&lng=en&tlng=en