Investigating the Palatability of Lamb and Beef Components Used in the Production of Pet Food for Cats

摘要

This work investigated the palatability of raw meat components commonly used in the production of pet food for cats. The objective was to develop a ranking of components within lamb and beef, as well as to evaluate whether cats show preference for the same component of one species over the other. Cats showed a general preference for liver and kidney, and for lamb over the equivalent beef components. These results may be useful for pet food manufacturers when developing new products or reformulating existing diets with high meat content to improve overall diet palatability.