{"topic_id":"eu_reg_2020_354_b_008","category":"eu-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: eu_reg_2020_354_b_008\ncategory: EU-REG-2020-354\ntitle: Part B - 4. For consideration of the veterinarian or\nlang: en\nsource: reg_2020_354_consolidated.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1653\nextra: {\"part\": \"B\", \"section\": 4, \"consolidated_version\": \"2025-04-22\"}\n---\n\n# Part B - 4. For consideration of the veterinarian or\n\n4. For consideration of the veterinarian or\nnutritionist: Alkalinising properties means\nthat the diet should be formulated to target\na urinary pH ≥ 7.\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 8\n\n14\n\n2. It is recommended to limit the number of\nmain protein sources to 3.\n\n▼B\nEntry\nnumber\n\n15\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\nNutritional resto­\nration,\nconva­\nlescence (5)\n\nHighly digestible ingredients with\n\nDogs\n\nenergy density ≥ 3 520 kcal and crude\nprotein ≥ 250 g per kg of complete\nfeed with a moisture level 12 % (2)\n\n— Highly\ndigestible\ningredient\nsources\nincluding their treatment,\nif appropriate\n\nUntil restoration\nachieved\n\nis\n\n2. In the case of feed specially presented to be\ngiven via tubing, indicate on the package,\ncontainer or label: ‘Administration under\nveterinary supervision.’\n\n— Energy value\n\nReduction\nof\nurate\nstones\nformation\n\nCats\n\nCrude protein ≤ 130 g/kg complete\nfeed with a moisture level of 12 % (2)\n\nDogs\n\nOr\nCrude protein ≤ 220 g/kg complete\nfeed with a moisture level of\n12 % (2) and selected protein sources\n\n3. The labelling may indicate the specific\ncircumstance(s) the dietetic feed is\nintended for.\n4. Indicate on the labelling:\n‘High energy density, high concentrations of\nessential nutrients and highly digestible\ningredients’\n\n— Protein source(s)\n\nUp to 6 months, but\nlifetime use in case\nof\nirreversible\ndisturbance of uric\nacid metabolism\n\n1. The feed shall be placed on the market as\ncomplete feed.\n2. Protein quality and level of purines should\nbe taken into account when selecting the\nprotein source. Examples of selected\nprotein sources of high quality with low\nlevel of purines include eggs, casein, soy\nproteins, and maize gluten.\n3. Indicate in the instructions for proper use:\n‘Water should be available at all times’.\n4. Indicate on the labelling:\n— ‘It is recommended that a veterinarian’s\nopinion be sought before use.’\n\n02020R0354 — EN — 22.04.2025 — 002.001 — 9\n\n16\n\nHighly digestible ingredients with\nenergy density ≥ 3520 kcal and crude\nprotein ≥ 270 g per kg of complete\nfeed with a moisture level 12 % (2)\n\n1. Recommended apparent digestibility of Dry\nMatter ≥ 80 % or of Organic Matter ≥\n85 %.\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","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1653,"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."}