The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Aulus Carciofi: Myths About Cat Carbs | Ep. 26
Understanding the nutritional needs and metabolism of domestic cats is key to creating specialized diets that improve pet health and set industry benchmarks. In this episode, Dr. Aulus Carciofi examines the role of carbohydrates in feline nutrition. He explores how carbohydrates affect cat health, emphasizing the importance of nutrition customized to each cat's lifestyle, particularly in the context of chronic illnesses and obesity. Dr. Carciofi also discusses starch sources and their processing in pet food production, also underlining the vital relationship between diet and exercise in promoting feline health.
"Cats effectively digest and absorb starch; issues like obesity and diabetes are primarily due to overfeeding, not starch itself."
What youโll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:21) Introduction
- (10:07) Definition and classification of carbohydrates
- (12:01) Role of complex carbohydrates in pet foods
- (18:30) Reasons for including starch in cat diets
- (26:46) Grain-free diets and market trends
- (43:55) Future research directions in cat carbohydrate nutrition
- (49:41) The final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Aulus Carciofi is currently an Assistant Professor at the Paulista State University, Brazil. His academic journey began at the University of Sao Paulo, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine, followed by a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition. He further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from the same university. With a strong foundation in veterinary medicine and animal nutrition, Dr. Carciofi is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and practices in these fields through his role in academia.
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