• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.574-583
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• 2020

본 연구는 인터넷을 통하여 반려견 식품을 구매하는 소비자의 반려견을 위한 지출 품목 및 비용, 반려견 푸드 선택 시 고려사항 등을 조사하였다. 성별로는 남성 39명(6.8%) 여성 532명(93.2%)으로 반려견 식품을 구입할 때 대부분 여성들이 인터넷 구매를 한다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 견주 연령대로는 20대 이하 184명(32.2%), 30대 241명(42.2%), 40대 이상 146명(25.6%)로 나타났다. 반려견의 연령을 보면 3세 이하가 200(35%)이고, 8세 이상 202(35.4%), 4~7세 169(29.6%)으로 나타났다. 반려견을 위한 구매빈도 주기는 1달 이상 주기로 구매한다고 가장 많이 답하였으며, 구매 식재료 중에서는 닭고기를 가장 많이 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 월지출비용에서도 10만원 미만이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 반려견 푸드 주요 구입처로는 반려견 전문 온라인 쇼핑몰, 그 다음으로는 동물병원에서 구입한다고 하였다. 건강기능 향상을 위해서는 피부·모질개선을 가장 중요하게 여기고 있으며 그 다음으로 치아 뼈 형성, 소화력 개선 순으로 나타났다. 반려견 푸드 선택 시 전제품의 영양성분을 가장 고려할 사항이라고 여겼으며 그 다음으로는 인지도가 있는 브랜드 제품, 색·냄새·형상, 기능개선제품, 제품의 가격 순으로 나타났다. 따라서 반려견 푸드 신제품을 개발할 때는 전제품의 영양성분 뿐만 아니라 브랜드 제품, 색·냄새·형상, 영양밸런스, 기능개선제품, 제품의 가격 등을 고려해야 할 것으로 보여진다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.285-289
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• 2022

This study investigated the effects of dietary Ptecticu tenebrifer powder and canned mixtures on protein digestibility by different breeds of companion dogs (15 Bichons, 15 Malteses, 15 Chihuahuas and 15 Poodles). The mixtures were divided into Diet A, Diet B, Diet C, Diet D, and Diet E, which were supplied from five farms. Twenty-five grams each was mixed with 100 g of each canned food, and a total of 125 g was measured for each breed of dog. The result of component analysis of the mixtures showed the highest protein contents rather than dry matter, crude ash or crude fat. There were statistical significances (p<0.05) in all mixed feeds fed to bichon, maltese, chihuahua and poodle dog. Overall, protein digestibility by the breeds of dog ranged from 87.44% to 97.18%. Result of breed of dog comparison revealed that Diet E by poodle dog had the highest protein digestibility, and the lowest protein digestibility was observed in Diet C by Maltese. In conclusion, the use of dietary Ptecticu tenebrifer powder and canned mixtures did not only increased protein digestibility by different breeds of dog but also maintained normal manure properties.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1139-1142
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• 2022

The present study aimed to examine the effect of dietary Ptecticu tenebrifer powder mixtures as pet dogfeed ingredients on crude fat and ash digestibility. Three groups of feeds Feed A, Feed B, and Feed C supplied from three farms were fed to a total of 45 dogs. The dietary Ptecticu tenebrifer powder mixture were prepared by mixing 25 g of Ptecticu tenebrifer powder with 100 g of canned food. Feed A, Feed B, and Feed C containing dietary Ptecticu tenebrifer powder mixtures were fed to 15 dogs of each breed of bichon, poodle, and chihuahua that were divided into three groups following a completely randomized design. For measuring the crude fat and crude ash digestibility, manure of each dog breed from each group were collected. Crude fat digestibility was not statistically significant among the dog breeds fed with feed C (p>0.05), but overall there was a statistical difference between the feed and the group by dog breed (p<0.05). In terms of crude ash digestibility, the three types of feed showed differences with respect to dog breeds (p<0.05). However, the group with no significant difference was observed in Feed B by dog breed (p>0.05). In conclusion, feeding Ptecticu tenebrifer powder mixture to dog breeds had no positive effect on the crude fat and ash digestibility and can be used as pet dogfeed ingredients.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.1261-1272
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• 2018

The effects of Queso Blanco cheese containing Bifidobacterium longum KACC 91563 was studied on the intestinal microbiota and short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in healthy companion dogs. There were three experimental groups with five healthy dogs each: a control group, not fed with any cheese, and groups fed with Queso Blanco cheese with (QCB) or without B. longum KACC 91563 (QC) for 8 weeks. Fecal samples were collected 5 times before, during, and after feeding with cheese. Intestinal microbiota was analyzed using two non-selective agar plates (BL and TS) and five selective agar plates (BS, NN, LBS, TATAC, and MacConkey). SPME-GC-MS method was applied to confirm SCFAs and indole in dog feces. The six intestinal metabolites such as acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric, isovaleric acid and indole were identified in dog feces. Administration of B. longum KACC 91563 (QCB) for 8 weeks significantly increased the beneficial intestinal bacteria such as Bifidobacterium ($8.4{\pm}0.55$) and reduced harmful bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae and Clostridium (p<0.05). SCFA such as acetic and propionic acid were significantly higher in the QCB group than in the Control group (p<0.05). In conclusion, this study demonstrates that administration of Queso Blanco cheese containing B. longum KACC 91563 had positive effects on intestinal microbiota and metabolites in companion dogs. These results suggest that Queso Blanco cheese containing B. longum KACC 91563 could be used as a functional food for companion animals and humans.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2019

최근 반려동물을 키우는 가구 수가 증가함에 따라 반려동물의 식품 및 용품 산업이 급속하게 성장하고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 반려동물의 식품 및 용품의 시장현황을 분석하여 관련 정책 및 산업체에서 활용할 수 있는 기초자료를 제시하고자 한다. 닐슨코리아의 전국 도 소매 유통망을 활용하여 자료를 취합하고 사용하였다. 반려견 식품의 경우 국내업체 PB제품이 가장 높은 점유율(24.6%)을 가지고 있으며, 국내업체 점유율(54.8%)이 수입업체 점유율(45.2%)보다 높게 나타났다. 반려묘 식품 역시 국내업체 PB제품이 가장 높은 점유율(16.5%)을 가지고 있으나, 수입업체 점유율(71.6%)이 국내업체 점유율(28.4%)보다 높게 나타났다. 반려동물 장난감 경우 국내업체의 노즈워크 담요 판매 점유율(28.0%)이 가장 높으며, 구강용품(62.5%), 목욕용품(59.5%) 또한 국내 업체들의 제품이 점유율 상위권으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 국내 업체들이 대내적으로는 지속적인 시장점유율을 높이고 대외적으로는 수출을 확대할 수 있기를 기대해 본다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the differences in canine preferences for pet food terrine according to the processing method. As companion dogs, three male Spitz canines (average age 12 years, average weight 7 kg) and three male Spitz mix canines (average age 12 years, average weight 5 kg) were used in Experiment 1, whereas five male (average age 10 years, average weight 9 kg) and five female Shetland Sheepdogs (Sheltie, average age 10 years, average weight 8 kg) were used in Experiment 2, to evaluate their preferences and intake types. In both experiments, all dog categories mostly preferred 'meat' when it came to their first choice of food consumed, followed by 'vegetables', 'mixed eating', and 'vegetable leftover' last. This confirms means that canines are carnivores, and over time, choosing 'vegetables' or 'vegetable leftovers' as a secondary or alternate food source can be considered a natural process. When provided various terrines, canines in both experiments first ingested 'cooked' rather than 'freeze-dried' duck, chicken, beef, and pork terrines when selecting food at the start of feeding. For both experiments, most of the intake types using duck, chicken, beef, and pork terrine showed a preference for 'after consuming cooked terrine first and then intake freeze-dried' item. In conclusion, the reason for preferring cooked terrine can be attributed to the difference in the preparation cooking method of freeze-dried cooked terrine.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1021-1032
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• 2020

전 세계적으로 반려동물과 반려동물 양육 인구는 증가하고 있으며 이와 관련된 사업은 고급화, 전문화되고 있다. 특히, 개는 사람과 수 천년 동안 공생하고 있으며 이들은 탄수화물 식이와 더불어 사람과 비슷한 생활 방식을 영위하고 있다. 주거와 음식을 공유하며 형성된 강력한 유대관계를 통해 사람은 반려견에 대한 책임감 및 정서적 안정을 느끼며 반려견은 사람을 의지하는 행동을 보인다. 하지만 사람과 반려견 사이에는 식이와 관련된 스트레스가 존재한다. 반려견은 본질적으로 육식성이므로, 반려견에게 영양학적으로 균형 잡힌 식이와 기능성 물질들을 제공하는 것은 그들의 건강을 위한 장내 미생물 군집 유지에 매우 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 장내미생물은 병원균과 같은 외부 유해인자로부터 반려견을 보호하고 면역계를 조절, 생리학적 항상성에도 관여하기 때문에 최근 높은 관심을 받고 있다. 비정상적인 장내미생물 군집 형성은 장질환, 대사질환, 정신질환, 신경계 질환의 병리적 과정과 증상에 영향을 미칠 뿐만 아니라 반려견의 질병은 사람에게 기회감염을 통해 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서 반려견의 장내미생물의 조성, 다양성뿐만 아니라 장내미생물과 질병 사이의 상관성에 대하여 논의하고자 한다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제58권5호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2020

Toxoplasmosis is caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite; Toxoplasma gondii, which is one of the most important zoonotic parasite worldwide. In dogs, the sexual reproductive cycle of T. gondii is lacking, and the animals are not widely consumed as food, but they are vital in the mechanical transmission of the parasite. However, there is no present data on the exposure of stray dogs to T. gondii in Malaysia. The objective of this serological survey was to determine the prevalence of T. gondii antibodies (IgG) and associated factors in stray dogs in East and West Malaysia. Antibodies to T. gondii were determined in serum samples from 222 stray dogs from 6 different states in East and West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) using an Indirect ELISA. The seroprevalence for T. gondii was 23.4% (Confidence interval: CI 17.8-29.2%). Stray dogs from Selangor and Kuala Lumpur had the highest seroprevalence (32.4%; CI 13.2-45.5%) and lowest in those from Penang and Kedah (12.5%; CI 1.3-23.5%). Gender and breed were not associated with T. gondii seropositivity. However, adult dogs were more likely to be seropositive for T. gondii (OR=2.89; CI 1.1-7.7) compared with younger dogs. These results revealed that T. gondii is prevalent in stray dogs in the studied areas in Malaysia, and indicative of the level of environmental contamination of this parasite especially in urban areas.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.192-196
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• 2007

Oral malodor in companion animals is noticed by owners at first and it makes owners unpleasant. Therefore oral malodor affects the relationship between pet and owner. Oral malodor is produced by some putrefactive bacteria which putrefy proteins to volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) such as methyl mercaptan, hydrogen sulfide and dimethyl sulfide in the food remnants. And oral malodor is mostly consisted with these VSC. On oral examinations in dogs with oral malodor, it is common that plaque and calculus index were increased than normal dogs'. But organoleptic method is subjective to evaluate halitosis, in this study we measured VSC using organoleptic method and portable sulfide monitor to clarify the relationship between halitosis and periodontal disease in dogs with halitosis. And we found that plaque index and calculus index were significantly related with VSC (P<0.05, P<0.05) in measurement using Halimeter. However there was not significant relationship between gingivitis index and VSC. In conclusion, there was the significant, positive relationship between periodontal disease and halitosis.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제59권5호
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• pp.11.1-11.7
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• 2017

Background: Use of prebiotics in companion animal nutrition is often considered advantageous over probiotics because of the ease of handling, ability to withstand processing and storage etc. While most of the studies on prebiotic use in dogs have been done with processed food as basal diet, the response in relation to homemade diet feeding is not very well explored. Methods: The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary mannanoligosaccharide (MOS) supplementation on nutrient digestibility, hindgut fermentation, immune response and antioxidant indices in dogs. Ten Spitz pups were divided into two groups: control (CON) with no supplementation, and experimental (MOS) wherein the basal diet was supplemented with MOS at 15 g/kg diet. All dogs were fed on a home-prepared diet for a period of 150 days. The study protocol included a digestion trial, periodic blood collection and analysis for lipid profile and erythrocytic antioxidants. Immune response of the animals was assessed towards the end of the feeding period. Results: Results revealed no significant (P > 0.05) variations in palatability score, intake and apparent digestibility of nutrients between the groups. Faecal score, faeces voided, faecal pH, concentrations of ammonia, lactate and short-chain fatty acids were comparable (P > 0.05) between the two groups. Cell-mediated immune response, assessed as delayed-type of hypersensitivity response, was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the MOS group. The percent of lymphocyte sub-populations CD4+ and ratio of CD4+:CD8+ were also significantly (P < 0.05) higher in MOS group. The serum IgG levels were similar (P > 0.05) in both the groups. Supplementation of MOS lowered (P < 0.05) serum total- and LDL- cholesterol levels, when compared with the control group. The erythrocytic antioxidant indices were similar (P > 0.05) between the two groups. Conclusions: The results indicated that supplementation of MOS at the rate of 15 g/kg in the diet of dog augmented the cell-mediated immune response and serum lipid profile without any influences on digestibility of nutrients, hindgut fermentation and antioxidants indices.