Nakatsuka, Kazumasa
Zanghi, Brian
Hasegawa, Daisuke
Funding for this research was provided by:
Nestlé Purina Japan marketing
Article History
Received: 23 March 2023
Accepted: 28 August 2023
First Online: 6 September 2023
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University (approved #: H30-2) and carried out according to the Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University Animal Experimentation Regulation. Both the veterinarians and owners had the freedom to consider when it was not appropriate to continue participating in this clinical trial because of the patient’s condition, and thus could stop their involvement in the trial at any time. Written informed consent was obtained from all owners of participant patients.
: Not applicable.
: Nestlé Purina Japan contributes to the study design, provides the test foods, and performs data analysis. The author, KN is employed within the academic team of Nestlé Purina PetCare in Japan. BZ is employed within the R&D Department of Nestlé Purina PetCare to conduct nutrition research for the potential use in future commercial applications and products. DH received a research grant from Nestlé Purina PetCare in Japan.