{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_b_006","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_b_006\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354\ntitle: Part B - carbonate octahydrate\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1666\nextra: {\"part\": \"B\", \"section\": 2, \"consolidated_version\": \"2025-04-22\"}\n---\n\n# Part B - carbonate octahydrate\n\ncarbonate octahydrate\n\nAdult cats\n\n— Protein source(s)\n\nInitially up\nmonths (3)\n\n— Calcium\n\nto\n\n6\n\n— Phosphorus\n— Potassium\n\n1. Indicate on the labelling: ‘It is recom­\nmended that advice from a veterinarian be\nsought before use and before extending the\nperiod of use.’\n2. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:\n‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n— Sodium\n— Essential fatty acids (if\nadded)\n— Lanthanum\noctahydrate\n\nEquines\n\n— Protein\nsource(s)\n— Phosphorus\n\nRestricted protein level: ≤ 106 g crude\nprotein/kg feed with a moisture\ncontent of 12 %.\n\n— Magnesium\n\nHigh level of eicosapentaenoic acid\nand docosahexaenoic sum ≥ 0,2 g\nper kg BW0,75 per day\n\nenergy\n\n— Calcium\n\nHighly digestible and highly palatable\nsources of starch.\n\nLevel of sodium: 2 g/100 kg BW per\nday.\n\nand\n\n— Potassium\n— Sodium\n— Sum of eicosapentaenoic\nacid and docosahexaenoic\nacid\n\nInitially up to six\nmonths.\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplementary feed\n\nLong term or until\nresolution of the issue\n\n2. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use or before\nextending the period of use.’\n— The complementary feed should not be\nused in case of hypernatraemia and\nhyperchloraemia.\n— The\ncomplementary\nfeed\nshould\ncontribute to at least 10 to 20 % of the\ndaily energy supply (approximately 0,05\nto 0,1 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day).\n3. The ration should ensure an energy supply\nof > 0,62 MJ/kg BW0,75 per day.\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 6\n\nHigh density of energy with more than\n8,8 MJ/kg feed with a moisture\ncontent of 12 %.\n\ncarbonate\n\n▼B\nEntry\nnumber\n\nParticular nutritional\npurpose\n\nEssential nutritional characteristics (GP1)\n\nSpecies or category\nof animal\n\nLabelling declarations (GP2)\n\nRecommended length of\ntime\n\nOther provisions\n\n1\n\n2\n\n3\n\n4\n\n5\n\n6\n\n4. The ration should not exceed 50 mg\ncalcium/kg dry matter/day.\n5. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:\n‘Water should be available at all times.’\n\n11\n\nReduction\nof\noxalate\nstones\nformation\n\nLow level of calcium, low level of\nvitamin D, and urine alkalising\nproperties\n\nDogs and cats\n\n— Phosphorus\n\nUp to 6 months\n\nIndicate on the labelling:\n\n— Calcium\n\n‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n\n— Sodium\n— Magnesium\n— Potassium\n— Chlorides\n— Sulphur\n— Vitamin D (total)\n— Hydroxyproline\n— Urine alkalising substances\n\nRegulation\nof\nglucose supply\n(Diabetes\nmellitus)\n\nTotal sugars (mono- and disaccharides)\n≤ 62 g/kg complete feed with a\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1666,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}