Inal, FatmaAlatas, Mustafa SelcukKahraman, OguzhanInal, SerefUludag, MustafaGurbuz, EmelPolat, Esad Sami2020-03-262020-03-2620171300-0128https://dx.doi.org/10.3906/vet-1705-21https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/34832In this study, 30 mixed-breed, neutered, young adult male dogs at 15-30 kg live weights were used. The foods were produced at a special facility. Dog food produced using 25% barley had a gelatinized starch content significantly greater than that of food produced using 25% rice: 18.36% vs. 17.45%, respectively. No considerable difference was observed in the dogs' preference between the two foods (50.95% vs. 49.05%). Dry matter digestibility of rice and barley food was 86.10% and 83.85% and crude protein digestibility was 80.44% and 79.24%, respectively. Based on the consumption of rice or barley, stool consistency did not change.en10.3906/vet-1705-21info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBarleydigestibilitydog foodpalatabilityArticle416770774Q3WOS:000418898700009Q3