Serum biochemical profile of domestic cats (Felis catus domesticus) submitted to the exclusive consumption of dry or mixed diet

Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare the serum biochemical profile of cats (Felis catus domesticus) submitted to a dry diet and fed a mixed diet (dry damp diet). Eight domestic cats residing in the São Luís city were selected, based on the type of diet consumed (dry or mixed), being determined the serum concentrations of urea, creatinine, total serum protein and fractions, glucose, cholesterol, activities serum levels of ALT, AST and FA. The results obtained showed statistically significant differences only for urea (P < 0.05), which may or may not be the result of dietary influence. The use of moist food as part of the feline diet was therefore a good strategy for the organic balance of these animals, necessitating a larger sample number to determine the real influence of the diet on the biochemical profiles, since other factors may have influenced the observed results.