Pregledni rad
Feeding of a raw meat based diet to dogs and cats: benefits and risks
Diana Brozić
orcid.org/0000-0001-5419-8129
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Željko Mikulec
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Hrvoje Valpotić
; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Besides the standard form of feeding dogs and cats with heat processed feed (extruded or canned),
over the last decade we have witnessed a rise in a feeding trend using a raw meat based diet (RMBD). The lack of good quality cohort studies has resulted in a general discussion on the subject of the potential risks and benefits that arise from this feeding practice. The available information derives from studies conducted on a small sample over a short period of time, owners’ or manufacturers’ testimonials and case reports, or it is available in the form of popular publications: articles or books that have not undergone peer review. On the other hand, research based on evaluation for infectious disease risks when feeding a RMBD is of better quantity, but few have compared the risk of feeding RMBDs with that of feeding heat processed formulations. The consequence is a lack of a general stance towards the benefits and risks of feeding RMBD formulations, and a deficit of uniform and clear information available for pet owners and household members. The aim of this review is to provide information based on scientific publications regarding a RMBD feeding regimen, and to provide guidelines, in order to minimize the possible risks.
Ključne riječi
raw meat based diet; RMBD; companion animals; benefits; risks
Hrčak ID:
231246
URI
Datum izdavanja:
13.3.2017.
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