Dog food refers to food specifically intended for consumption by dogs. Like all carnivorans, dogs have sharp, pointed teeth, and have short gastrointestinal tracts better suited for the consumption of meat.he 1930s saw the introduction of canned cat food and dry meat-meal dog food by the Gaines Food Co. By the time WWII ended, pet food sales had reached $200 million. In the 1950s Spratt's became part of General Mills.
Three different groups reported the molecular genetic basis for Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome simultaneously. Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is caused by mutations in the DHCR7 gene, the gene that codes for the enzyme DHCR7 that normally converts 7DHC to cholesterol in the final step of the cholesterol synthetic pathway.
Leukoplakia Causes. Reasons for leukoplakia are dependent on what type of leukoplakia â standard or hairy. Standard Leukoplakia. While the cause of leukoplakia is not known, the use of tobacco, including chewing and smoking, seems to be accountable for the majority of cases. 3 out of 4 users of tobacco products regularly will in due course cultivate leukoplakia in the area where the tobacco is held against the cheeks.