摘要 |
<p>A method is described for preventing diet-induced Carnitine deficiency in domesticated dogs and cats. A daily prophylactic amount of η-butyrobetaine is administered to the pet either as a dietary supplement in an amount of 1.0 to 5.0 grams of η-butyrobetaine per day, or η-butyrobetaine is provided as an additional ingredient to a commercial pet food in an amount of 1.0 to 5.0 grams of η-butyrobetaine per kilogram pet food.</p> |