Immune Function Study

Effects of a whole food diet on immune function and inflammatory phenotype in healthy dogs: A randomized, open-labeled, cross-over clinical trial

Anti-inflammatory effects with disorders causing systemic inflammation.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
2022
MidWestern University
w/ Dr. Jared Jaffery et. al.
Study Complete
Full Publication
Abstract Published

Jaffey Jared A. , Su Dan , Monasky Ross , Hanratty Brenna , Flannery Elizabeth , Horman Melissa, Effects of a whole food diet on immune function and inflammatory phenotype in healthy dogs: A randomized, open-labeled, cross-over clinical trial, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Volume 9, 2022, frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.898056

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Digestibility Study

Nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics, microbiota, and metabolites in dogs fed human-grade foods.

Compared with Blue Buffalo & Freshpet, dogs eating JustFoodForDogs ate more volume, fewer calories, but pooped less.

Journal of Animal Science
2021
University of Illinois
w/ Dr. Kelly Swanson
Study Complete
Full Publication
Abstract Published

Sungho Do, Thunyaporn Phungviwatnikul, Maria R C de Godoy, Kelly S Swanson, Nutrient digestibility and fecal characteristics, microbiota, and metabolites in dogs fed human-grade foods, Journal of Animal Science, Volume 99, Issue 2, February 2021, skab028, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab028

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Digestibility Study

True nutrient and amino acid digestibility of dog foods made with human-grade ingredients using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay.

Most digestible pet food for ME% 85–90%+ digestibility for essential amino acids.

Translation Animal Science
2019
University of Illinois
w/ Dr. Kelly Swanson
Study Complete
Full Publication
Abstract Published

Patrícia M Oba, Pamela L Utterback, Carl M Parsons, Kelly S Swanson, True nutrient and amino acid digestibility of dog foods made with human-grade ingredients using the precision-fed cecectomized rooster assay, Translational Animal Science, Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2020, Pages 442–451, https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz175

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Mycotoxin Study

Comparison of mycotoxin concentrations in grain versus grain-free dry and wet commercial dog foods

Mycotoxin-Free (First brand to make and prove the claim).

Toxicology Communications
2019
Western University
w/ Dr. Brian Oakley
Study Complete
Full Publication
Abstract Published

Tegzes, J. H., Oakley, B. B., & Brennan, G. (2019). Comparison of mycotoxin concentrations in grain versus grain-free dry and wet commercial dog foods. Toxicology Communications, 3(1), 61–66.https://doi.org/10.1080/24734306.2019.1648636.

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Feeding Trial Data

Effects of fresh prepared, whole food canine maintenance diets on clinically measurable blood parameters in healthy dogs

Proven healthy through yearlong trial and complete CBC/chem

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition
2014
Cal Poly Pomona, Western University
Study Complete
Full Publication
Abstract Published

Chavez, O.E., Pettey, L.A., Sandelin, B.A., & Tegzes, J. (2014). Effects of fresh prepared, whole food canine maintenance diets on clinically measurable blood parameters in healthy dogs. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, USA & Western University of Health Sciences – College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, CA, USA. Journal of Animal Physiologoy and Animal Nutrition, Retrieved from Wiley Online Library​.

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