Advantages of the “homemade” diet in the dog with gastrointestinal problems

A case report confirms the effectiveness of this type of approach in an animal with intestinal malabsorption that had already undergone gastroplex.

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, bySilvano Marini
For some time now there has been a sort of return to generically “more natural” dietary habits. At the same time, veterinary circles are also noticing a growing attention of owners to the type of nutrition they give their pets, and the number of those who believe that a homemade diet carries a number of long-term benefits for the pet’s well-being is increasing. Emphasizing that the involvement of a veterinary nutritionist is essential to ensure proper daily nutrient intake, “homemade” diets can also be a distinctly attractive therapeutic option for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Advantages include the...
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