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Evaluation of raw food diets for dogs

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: Types of Raw Food DietsAll raw food diets are not alike.In fact, there are a number of types of raw food diets currently being fed to dogs and cats.However, there are 3 major categories of raw food diets.Commercially available complete raw food diets-These diets are intended to be complete and balanced without the need for additional supplements.These diets typically are sold in a frozen form.a-c Homemade complete raw food diets-Many recipes for homemade raw food diets are available in books and articles as well as on the Internet.The 3 most popular homemade raw food diets are the bones and raw food (BARF) diet, the Ultimate diet, and the Volhard diet.

Source: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

DOI: 10.2460/javma.2001.218.705

Authors: Lisa M. Freeman, Kathryn E. Michel

Institution: Tufts University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2472671385