Milk Oligosaccharides Beneficial for Cats and Dogs (IMAGE)

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Milk Oligosaccharides Beneficial for Cats and Dogs

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Research from the University of Illinois identifies key milk oligosaccharides in dog and cat milk, and shows a molecular mimic of these compounds in pet foods make them highly palatable and digestible, and may shift the gut microbiome in positive ways.

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