Risk of nutritional deficiencies for dogs on a weight loss plan
JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 59(11), 695–703.
MeSH headings : Animal Feed; Animals; Caloric Restriction / veterinary; Diet, Reducing / veterinary; Dog Diseases / etiology; Dogs; Malnutrition / etiology; Malnutrition / veterinary; Risk Assessment; Surveys and Questionnaires; Weight Loss
TL;DR:
Caution is warranted when making weight loss recommendations using commercial diets until further research on the nutrient needs of obese dogs undergoing weight loss is undertaken, as restriction of commercial diets to achieve weight loss in dogs may result in nutrient deficiencies.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
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Objectives
To determine how general practice veterinarians make weight loss recommendations for dogs and if nutrients become deficient when following these recommendations.