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Sego was a US meal replacement diet drink formally marketed by Pet, Inc., (at the time Pet Milk) as Sego Liquid Diet Food. Introduced in 1961 [1] and selling for approximately US25¢ each, [2] Sego sales registered US$22 million to the company's Milk Products Division by 1965.
Young growing dogs require greater amounts of energy per unit body mass than fully grown adult dogs. [7] From time of weaning until the puppy reaches 40% of the adult body weight, the optimal energy intake per unit body weight is twice that of an adult dog of the same breed. [7]
A liquid diet usually helps provide sufficient hydration, helps maintain electrolyte balance, and is often prescribed for people when solid food diets are not recommended, such as for people who suffer with gastrointestinal illness or damage, or before or after certain types of medical tests or surgeries involving the mouth or the digestive tract.
In England, care to give dogs particular food dates at least from the late eighteenth century, when The Sportsman's dictionary (1785) described the best diet for a dog's health in its article "Dog": A dog is of a very hot nature: he should therefore never be without clean water by him, that he may drink when he is thirsty.
As of 2018, there are around 470 million pet dogs and around 370 million pet cats. [8] [better source needed] Given the carnivorous diets fed to many pets (especially cats and dogs), involving the consumption of an estimated fifth of the world's meat and fish, the impact of pet-food production on climate change, land-use and other environmental impacts becomes an issue.
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These components have a very good water binding capacity which aids in adding bulk into the diet of the dog. [20] This has varying benefits for dogs depending on their lifestyle. In some dogs, it aids in digestion by preventing constipation, in others it acts to improve satiety and encourage weight loss. [21]
Liquid Death’s broadening appeal means it is poised to take market share from both the water market as well as the beer and newly growing nonalcoholic drink market, said Dan Buckstaff, chief ...