Published: 2026-01-14 Updated: 2026-01-14
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Daily diets prepared in accordance with the species, age, and activity level of animals can contribute to a longer and better quality of life by helping to prevent nutritional deficiencies and maintaining metabolic health."
Animal Nutrition and Recommended Daily Diets

Animal Nutrition and Recommended Daily Diets

Animal SpeciesRecommended FoodsSpecial Nutrition Notes
DogMeat, vegetables, dry foodProtein ratio should be high
CatMeat, fish, dry foodFoods containing taurine are required
HorseAlfalfa, oats, hayShould have continuous access to pasture
CowHay, silage, grainShould be suitable for ruminant nutrition
ChickenGrains, vegetable scrapsSufficient calcium intake is required

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal