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2 summaries matching “dog” in Physiology & Anatomy on domestic cat
Research overview: comparative water requirements of cats and dogs
OverviewCats and dogs differ in how they handle water, and this overview reviews the comparison and its roots in feline biology. Cats, descended from desert-adapted ancestors, tend to have a lower thirst driv…
Research overview: high protein requirements and amino acid metabolism in cats
OverviewCats need more dietary protein than many mammals, and this overview reviews the metabolic basis. Feline liver enzymes that break down amino acids for energy operate at a relatively high, less adjustab…
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