Meeting report reviews current evidence on raw meat-based and insect-based diets in companion animals, highlighting clinical considerations for veterinary dietary recommendations.
Non-traditional diets for dogs and cats are growing in popularity, with many pet owners turning to alternative diets. Veterinary professionals are often asked to provide advice on appropriate nutrition for pets to support owner’s diet choices. At BSAVA’s Vets Cymru, Georgia Woods-Lee, Clinical Lead at the Royal Canin Obesity Care Clinic at the University of Liverpool, explored the current evidence on two alternative diets that are gaining attention – raw meat-based diets and insect-based protein diets. Lizzie Croose was there to find out more.
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