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This podcast explores the dangers and controversies of fad pet diets, including raw food and grain-free diets. It discusses the rise of misinformation in the pet food industry and the risks of vegan and vegetarian diets for cats. The importance of evidence-based veterinary medicine and the potential health risks during the holiday season are also discussed.
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- Experts caution against raw food diets for pets due to risks of bacterial contamination and parasites.
- Grain-free pet foods have no scientific evidence proving superiority and may increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies in pets.
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Raw Food Diets for Pets
Raw food diets for pets have gained popularity as they are believed to be more nutrient-dense and closer to what ancestral dogs and cats ate. However, experts caution against these diets as they pose risks of bacterial contamination and parasites. The American Veterinary Medical Association actively discourages raw food diets for pets, citing significant risks to the family and other pets. Homemade diets may lack proper nutrients and balance, leading to suboptimal diets for pets. Cooking food increases its digestibility and nutrient availability. While some pet owners may choose raw diets to address food allergies, actual food allergies in pets are rare and should be diagnosed by a veterinarian. The absence of scientific evidence makes it unreasonable to attribute raw food diets to preventing or curing specific diseases like cancer.
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