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Handling alternative dietary requests from pet owners
Jacqueline M Parr1, Rebecca L Remillard2
1Clinical Nutrition Service, Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada; On Parr Nutrition, Inc, Guelph, ON N1G4S7, Canada.
This article reviews alternative pet diets and offers a method to assess their nutritional completeness. Ensuring proper nutrition is vital to prevent long-term health issues in pets.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Nutrition
- Companion Animal Health
Background:
- Growing interest in alternative pet diets necessitates veterinary guidance.
- Nutritional imbalances in pet diets can lead to serious health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize alternative pet dietary options.
- To provide a practical framework for evaluating the nutritional adequacy of these diets.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of diets based on nutritional adequacy.
- Development of a practical evaluation method for veterinary practitioners.
Main Results:
- Identification of various alternative dietary types.
- A structured approach to assessing nutritional completeness.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary practitioners need tools to evaluate alternative pet diets.
- Nutritional adequacy is paramount for preventing diet-related diseases in pets.
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