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Challenges in developing nutrient guidelines for companion animals.
Richard F Butterwick1, John W Erdman, Richard C Hill
1Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 4RT, UK. richard.butterwick@effem.com
The British Journal of Nutrition
|October 19, 2011
Summary
Developing nutritional guidelines for pets faces challenges. This review examines historical data, current recommendations, and insights from human and livestock nutrition to improve future companion animal nutrient guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Nutrition
- Animal Science
- Comparative Nutrition
Background:
- Nutritional guidelines are crucial for companion animal health.
- Existing guidelines for dogs and cats have evolved over time.
- Understanding the development of these guidelines is essential for future improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in companion animal nutritional guideline development.
- To offer insights for the future direction of pet nutrition standards.
- To analyze current recommendations and influential bodies.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of dog and cat nutrient guideline development.
- Analysis of current nutritional recommendations.
- Comparative review of human and livestock nutritional guideline approaches.
Main Results:
- Historical context reveals complexities in establishing pet nutrient needs.
- Current guidelines are influenced by key institutions like the National Research Council.
- Comparative analysis highlights potential improvements from other nutritional models.
Conclusions:
- Addressing challenges in pet nutrition requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Future guidelines can benefit from insights gained from human and livestock nutrition.
- Continued research and collaboration are vital for optimizing companion animal diets.
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