evidence_puppy_pediatric_growth_diet
Source: first-hand peer-reviewed abstracts (Europe PMC / PubMed efetch), reproduced verbatim. Each claim below is a C1 substring of the cited source file.
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- PMID 41852679 — Accelerated early weight gain of neonatal puppies from overweight bitches compared to lean dams in spite of similar milk macronutrient composition (Front Nutr, 2026). Abstract (opening): INTRODUCTION: Lactation is the final pathway for the maternal metabolism to influence the neonate. Studies in women and animals have shown maternal body condition affecting milk composition and/or offspring growth and adiposity.
- PMID 41487487 — Exploratory analysis of nutrient composition of adult and senior dog diets (Front Vet Sci, 2025). Abstract (opening): INTRODUCTION: Senior dog foods are often marketed as distinct from adult formulations, yet no specific nutrient profiles exist for this life stage. This study evaluated nutrient composition of over-the-counter adult and senior canine diets in relation to Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) adult maintenance requirements.
- PMID 42309750 — When physiology fails: Endocrine and clinical perspectives on complicated pregnancy and parturition outcomes in dogs (J Reprod Dev, 2026). Abstract (opening): In this review, metabolic, endocrine and molecular dysregulation of canine pregnancy and parturition complications are discussed in a clinical context. The focus on metabolic and hormonal abnormalities of pregnancy includes gestational diabetes mellitus, pregnancy toxemia, hypocalcemia, luteal insufficiency and hypothyroidism, all with potential negative maternal and fetal outcomes.
- PMID 40984628 — Periostitis Ossificans in a Litter of Belgian Malinois Puppies (J Vet Dent, 2026). Abstract (opening): Periostitis ossificans (PO) is a subtype of chronic osteomyelitis characterized by subperiosteal bone formation as a reaction to mild infection or irritation. In the veterinary medicine literature, it has been described in large breed dogs, aged 3 to 5 months, and was postulated to be caused by mild inflammation related to tooth eruption.
- PMID 42195398 — Development of the Urogenital Microbiota in Healthy Beagle Puppies: A Longitudinal Comparison with the Dam (Life (Basel), 2026). Abstract (opening): Characterizing the microbiota is essential to improve the understanding and management of urogenital disorders. Using 16S rDNA sequencing, this study investigated the urogenital microbiota, including urine, vaginal, and prostatic communities, in a litter of 10 healthy beagle puppies from 4 months of age until the completion of the first estrous cycle in females and 18 months in males.
- PMID 42063421 — The perinatal microbiota in dogs and cats: a narrative review from human research to veterinary practice (Front Vet Sci, 2026). Abstract (opening): Early-life microbial colonization is increasingly recognized as a key determinant of host development and health. While the perinatal microbiota has been extensively studied in humans, comparable knowledge in dogs and cats remains limited.
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License & attribution
Source abstracts / records are Open Access under Creative Commons. Each referenced study is reproduced with attribution under its specific CC license (CC BY / CC BY-NC / CC BY-NC-ND); the exact license variant for each reference is stated on its Europe PMC / PMC record. Original records:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40984628/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487487/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41852679/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42063421/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42195398/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42309750/